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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1964

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Canada Eyes Possible Recognition of Communist China

NATO ministers gathered in The Hague as Canada signals a future shift toward recognizing Communist China next year. Prime Minister Pearson’s government will not rush but says international realities demand a fresh look at Ottawa’s policy. Canada and the United States still back the Republic of China on Formosa for UN representation. Spaak urged de Gaulle to spell out NATO criticisms, while Rusk prevented a public clash between Spaak and Couve de Murville at the meeting’s start.

Hague Netherlands Paul Martin North Atlantic Canada China Martin North Atlantic Treaty Organization Lester B. Pearson Ottawa United States Formosa United Nations Belgium Paul Henri Spaak Charles de Gaulle Atlantic Alliance Spaak NATO U.S Dean Rusk Maurice Couve de Murville the Minsters

Truman Endorses Wagner as Potential Johnson Running Mate

Former President Harry S. Truman praised Mayor Robert F. Wagner of New York as a possible running mate for President Johnson. He noted Wagner is a wonderful man and declined to nominate a vice presidential candidate himself, saying the choice rests with Johnson. Truman planned active campaigning.

New York Harry S. Truman Robert F. Wagner Johnson Truman Kennedy Air Force Independence

Hydro electric project OK'd on Ohio River at Gallipolis

The Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co of Columbus Ohio received a preliminary permit from the power commission for a hydroelectric project on the Ohio River at Gallipolis Locks and Dam Gallia County. The permit grants priority while studies gather data for a potential license application.

Washington —P Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co Columbus Ohio The Power Commission Ohio River Gallipolis Locks Gallia County

Derailed Freight Crashes Into House Near Somerville

Six teen freight cars derailed from a Pennsylvania railroad freight train at Somerville, twelve miles north of Hamilton. Several cars demolished a trackside home owned by Mr and Mrs Harry Richmond who were away at their Williamsdale residence.

Hamilton Pennsylvania Railroad Somerville Here Harry Richmond Williamsdale

State reports first black balance under Rhodes

State Finance Director Richard L. Krabach announced an April financial report showing an unencumbered cash balance of 28.7 million dollars, marking the first time the state operated in the black since Gov. James A. Rhodes took office.

Columbus Richard L. Krabach James A. Rhodes Krabach

Rhodes Seeks Expanded Ohio Countys Eligibility for Appalachia Aid

Governor James A. Rhodes asks that 24 Ohio counties join the federal Appalachia program up from 18. He names Adams through Washington plus six new additions Clermont Guernsey Harrison Jefferson Muskingum and Ross counties. President Johnson pledged an initial 90 million dollars for regional projects and an Appalachian regional development institute at Ohio University was announced.

Columbus James A. Rhodes Ohio Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr Adams, Athens Belmont Brown Clermont Gallia Guernsey Harrison Highland Jefferson, Meigs Muskingum Hocking Jackson Lawrence Monroe Morgan Noble Perry, Pike, Ross Scioto Vinton Washington Harrison Jefferson, Muskingum Ross Counties Athens Appalachian Area Redevelopment Administration Ohio University Rhodes Appalachia

Civil Rights Changes Gelting Final Study

Senate leaders and Justice Department officials plan a final review of amendments to break the civil rights bill stalemate. Key changes would revise bans on discrimination by employers unions and private establishments offering food lodging and entertainment while limiting AG power to file injunctions and granting states exclusive jurisdiction for a period.

Senate Justice Department Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Robert F. Kennedy Dirksen

Bond Issue Challenge Rejected by Ohio Supreme Court

The Ohio Supreme Court dismissed a suit by Paul J. Lynch challenging the legality of the state's $250 million bond issue approved last November for capital improvements mainly at schools. The decision frees about $8.9 million allocated to Ohio University, funding projects including a $2 million heating plant and a $3 million new library, with university offices and building moves facing delays and potential reallocation.

Columbus Ohio Supreme Court Ohio Paul J. Lynch Lynch Board of Commissioners of the Sinking Fund William B. Saxbe Ohio University Factory St University Ewing Hall Athens Post Office

Goldwater warns of rising violence in civil rights struggle

Senator Barry Goldwater told about 20 000 at Madison Square Garden that more violence will occur unless the nation elects an administration willing to cool the fires and tempers of violence in the civil rights fight. He urged observance of God’s precepts and said laws cannot force racial acceptance in hearts.

Barry Goldwater Arizona Madison Square Garden Goldwater

McNamara Sees Stepup In Viet War

Defense Secretary McNamara predicts a longer, intensified war in South Vietnam with greater air force strength and firepower. He cautions against expecting a quick end and reports progress on implementing plans before returning to Washington.

McNamara Saigon Viet Nam Robert F. McNamara South Viet Nam Washington Air Force Pearl Harbor

Hulett Smith Wins Democratic Nomination in West Virginia

West Virginia Democrat Hulet C. Smith won the party nomination for governor, defeating Bonn Brown in a four-man field. Underwood, seeking a second term, led Republicans in a landslide primary. Byrd secured a second term in the Senate as Benedict faced no opposition. Rockefeller ran unopposed in his presidential race but led the GOP vote in the state.

Charleston W. Va Cecil H. Underwood West Virginia Elkins Harry H. Cupp Freda P. Cavendish William W. Barron Hulett C. Smith Barron Smith Bonn Brown Robert C. Byrd Cooper P. Benedict Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Mal G. Guthrie Arizona Barry Goldwater Rockefeller Goldwater

Escape Rocket Tested at White Sands Missile Range

A Little Joe II rocket test at White Sands, first of five Apollo launch escape tests, produced over 300000 pounds thrust and reached 22000 feet in 30 seconds. The explosion triggered separation of the command module from the rocket and the escape rocket fired safely.

White Sands Missile Range N. M National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Nixon receives strong Nebraska showing in GOP primary

Senate leader Goldwater says Nixon’s Nebraska result was no surprise and that Nixon is a very popular man there. Goldwater predicts Nixon will be the man to beat for the Republican nomination. Also President Johnson asks about 200 corporate presidents to boost equal opportunity hiring.

Washington Barry Goldwater Richard M. Nixon Nebraska Goldwater NBC Today Nixon

Engineers Hired For Conservancy

Nelsonville district board hired Dodson Kinney and Lindblom of Columbus as chief engineer to formulate the conservancy plan. The district rented office quarters for one year in the Barron Building, West Washington Street, owned by the Nelsonville Investment Association. Planning of the conservancy program to begin at once, said secretary Donald R. Johnson.

Nelsonville Hocking

Father Kills Mother Of 3 In Cleveland Home

Parma police report a 37 year old mother of three, Margaret V. Nakonek, was shot multiple times during a Tuesday night argument with her husband Leo Nakonek, 44. The children Susan 15 and Michael 13 heard the dispute and shots while fleeing to safety as neighbors alerted authorities.

Cleveland Parma Leonard Benedict Margaret V. Nakonek Susan Micahel Leo

U S Asking Trade For Sells Park

The federal government will not give 26 acre Sells Park to Athens free. Mayor Raymond Shepard said a letter from acting district forest ranger Donald Girton outlines a land swap within a national forest. The city may drop pursuit unless a private landowner offers a suitable trade nearby East Athens.

Athens Raymond Shepard Donald Girton District Federal Forest Ranger East

Ohio Girls Escaped Reformatory Flew to Indiana

Seymour Indiana report says two underage girls from Ohio the 16 year old Carol Ann Routt of Cincinnati and 17 year old Nancy Caroline Adams of Smiths Ferry Pennsylvania were seized while fleeing to evade return to the Ohio Industrial School for Girls in Delaware. They escaped Monday night from the Dublin Ohio facility and stole a car.

Seymour Ind Carol Ann Routt Cincinnati Nancy Caroline Adams Smith’s Ferry Ohio Ohio Industrial School For Girls Delaware Dublin

Sabin Isolates Virus In Cancer Cure Hunt

Dr Albert B Sabin, creator of the live polio vaccine, told physicians at Mt Zion Hospital in San Francisco that he has isolated a virus from the thymus of an 18 year old Cincinnati youth with chest cancer. He cautioned no cancer had proven viral.

Sabin San Francisco Albert B. Sabin Tru Mt. Zion Hospital Cincinnati

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