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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1961

Page

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Pentagon silence used as blame shifts over Cuba crisis

Military leaders, barred from public defense of Cuba, face blame for the invasion debacle. Gen Lemnitzer and the Joint Chiefs prepare to testify before a Senate subcommittee while background briefings spread blame elsewhere. McNamara orders no Pentagon involvement in blame game.

Fred S. Hoffman Washington Pentagon Cuba Senate Latin - American Affairs Lyman L. Lemnitzer Joint Chiefs of Staff JCS Central Intelligence Agency State Department White House Joint Chiefs U.S Lemnitzer Adm Arleigh A Robert S. McNamara

Air School Demonstration Sparks Mix of Reactions

In Indianapolis, a DC6 flying classroom circled over north central Indiana beaming televised lessons to 32 demonstration schools across five states. MPATI reported good reception in Indiana Kentucky Michigan and Ohio as teenagers and teachers weighed in with curiosity and skepticism.

Indiana Midwest MPATI Purdue University West Lafayette Kentucky Michigan Ohio

Russian Missile Pads Pinpointed by Army Study

The May Military Review report says 37 Soviet missile launching pads and 14 factories identified from unclassified sources. Anadyr in Siberia is one pad. Estimates: 35 to 50 long range missiles ready. 10 launch sites for the 8000 mile T3. US had 59 ready missiles, including 32 Polaris subs.

Washington Anadyr Siberia Bering Sea Alaska Military Review U. S. Army Command and General Staff College Fort Leavenworth Kan Russia United States

Asks For Quiet Burial

Gary Cooper will be buried today after dying Saturday. More than 100 police are assigned to manage a crowd expected in the thousands. The public will not be admitted to the Roman Catholic Church of The Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills. His widow requests a dignified funeral to avoid riotous Hollywood scenes of the past.

Church of the Good Shepherd Beverly Hills Hollywood

Man Pleads Innocent In Embezzlement Case

New Lexington resident Robert G. Thomas pleaded innocent at arraignment for allegedly embezzling 6957 from Snider Clouse Milk Co. The bond remains 1000, no trial date set. Thomas, on the milk truck route for two years, was indicted by the April grand jury. prosecutor George W. Flautt filed the charges.

G. Thomas New Lexington Snider, Clouse Milk Co Thomas U. S. McGonagle George W. Flautt

Coup Leaders Defy U S Army In Korea Shakeup

South Korea's military coup shows the army ready to subvert civilian rule and signals a possible shift toward a more energetic regime. Analysts note the army's central role may persist as it could install direct control or an altered civilian government.

New York South Korea Sygman Rhee Rhee Sudan Iraq Thailand Burma Pakistan Turkey Laos Congo Seoul John M. Chang Chang

Khrushchev replies to Kennedy note amid talks on relations

Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev answered Kennedy's February note on improving U S Soviet ties. The message from Moscow was delivered at the White House by Ambassador Mikhail Menshikov who would not reveal contents. White House officials said the reply related to the February Kennedy message and no plan for a Kennedy Khrushchev meeting exists at present.

Washington Nikita S. Khrushchev Kennedy Moscow White House Mikhail Menshikov U. S Llewellyn Thompson Russia Menshikov

Storms End Warm Spell with Severe Thunderstorms

Severe storms struck the Ohio Valley and New York on Monday as cooler air moved in ending a stretch of warm weather. Tornadic winds damaged homes in Ashford Hollow New York with no injuries reported while a thunderstorm in Zanesville reached 69 mph. Readings ranged from the 40s to 50s across much of the north as a cold front advanced.

Ohio Valley New York State Ashford Hollow New York Zanesville Pacific Coast Appalachians

LBJ Pledges U.S. Aid Against Red Advance

In Bangkok, U S Vice President Lyndon B Johnson pledged American aid to Southeast Asian allies fearing Communist gains in Laos. Johnson called his Asia tour a mission of purpose for President Kennedy to consult leaders on curbing the Red advance.

Bangkok Thailand U. S Lyndon B. Johnson Laos Johnson Kennedy

Smokers to Benefit From Ohio Tax Deduction Bill

Ohio Senate approved a bill to allow a federal income tax deduction for the five cent Ohio cigarette tax per pack. Governor DiSalle is expected to support, with the measure effective mid year and IRS to decide 1961 deduction eligibility.

Columbus Ohio Senate Ohio Senate House Michael V. DiSalle Internal Revenue Service Gindlesberger

West Seen Asking Laos Arms Ban At Geneva Talks

At the Geneva conference on Laos the Western powers plan a ban on all arms shipments to Laos to support a shaky truce. U S Britain Soviet Union and France reportedly seek to avoid new obstacles in talks among Lao factions toward a coalition government. Talks remain in early stages focusing on international aspects of a final settlement.

Geneva Laos U. S

Foreign Aid Message Delayed By President

President Kennedy informed Democratic congressional leaders the foreign aid message will not be ready this week. House Speaker Sam Rayburn said he now expects the message in about 10 days after the weekly White House session with Capitol Democrats.

Washington Kennedy Congress House Sam Rayburn White House Capitol

Kennedy to Visit Canada on goodwill mission abroad

President Kennedy and first lady depart for Ottawa by jet for a two day state visit and goodwill mission. He plans informal talks with Prime Minister Diefenbaker in Parliament and a 2% hour private session in the afternoon plus a joint address to Parliament and meetings with Ambassador Livingston T. Merchant.

Kennedy Canada John G. Diefenbaker U. S Livingston T. Merchant George P. Vanier John Diefenbaker

Supreme Court Reverses Contempt Convictions in 1953 Hearing

The Supreme Court reversed contempt convictions of Laverne Slagle and Paul Bohus from their 1953 appearance before the Ohio Un-American Activities Commission at Stark County Courthouse Canton. Olga Perry Eula Ann Cooper and Rose Mladajan convictions were upheld. Justice Whittaker noted Slagle answered only one question and Bohus was not ordered to answer.

Washington Supreme Court Laverne Slagle Paul Bohus Ohio Un-American Activities Commission Stark County Canton Olga Perry Eula Ann Cooper Rose Mladajan Whittaker Bohus

Defective Gear Holds, Airliner Lands Safely

An American Airlines 707 with 55 passengers returned to Cincinnati Municipal after takeoff. Capt. J. K. Thomas said maintenance advised by radio that a defective landing gear would hold during the final approach, and the jet landed without incident.

Cincinnati American Airlines J. K. Thomas New York

Study Road System COLUMBUS 16 Week Course

Highway engineers from China Colombia India Indonesia Japan Jordan South Korea Thailand Spain and Viet Nam begin a 16 week study course in Ohio Highway Department operations.

Columbus China Colombia India Indonesia Japan Jordan South Korea Thailand Spain Viet Nam Ohio Highway Department

Golfer Killed by Lightning at Shawnee Hills Course

Benjamin H. Leavitt of University Heights was struck and killed by a lightning bolt while playing golf at Shawnee Hills course in Walton Hills on Monday.

Cleveland Benjamin H. Leavitt University Heights Shawnee Hills Walton Hills

Still Looking For Good Tractor Ad Sparks Interest

John Perry of 2 N May Ave advertised a tractor for sale and drew 12 calls, selling to the first caller. The listing notes 57 ACWD 45 TRACTOR with plows, rake, cultivators, a mowing machine and wagon, and invites more buyers to place ads via LY 3-1242.

John Perry N. May Ave

French Radio Hears Possible Soviet Tests

Paris officials report radio monitors picked up voice signals on a Soviet liaison frequency. They speculate the signals indicate testing of space communications ahead of another space missile test.

Paris

Plan Stock Investigation

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced a broad inquiry into the American Stock Exchange and market practices. It aims to determine if new laws or regulations are needed to protect investors from market manipulation, with potential revisions applying to all exchanges.

Tion American Stock Exchange Securities and Exchange Commission

Emmy Show Tonight Lights Up Hollywood and New York

About 1100 Hollywood TV members gather at the Moulin Rouge and another 1100 at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York for the Emmy awards ceremony. The event airs at 10 p.m. EDT.

Hollywood—P— Television Hollywood Clan Moulin Rouge New York Ziegfeld

Teenager Admits Killing Mother in Glendale Home

Ronald Dennis Wolfe, 15, an honor student, confessed to police that he beat his mother Beulah Wolff 41 with an axle handle and choked her to death in their Glendale Los Angeles suburb. He described his motive as his mother pestering him about a burglary arrest.

Glendale Calif

South Korea Coup Seizes Power As Martial Law Declared

South Korea’s armed forces seized control in a bloodless coup. Troops with tanks and infantry swept into Seoul and dissolved the National Assembly and local governments. Martial law and a curfew followed as Premier Chang’s cabinet disappeared. U.S. officials demanded a return to the elected regime while warning against destabilization.

Seoul South Korea United States National Assembly John M. Chang Chang National Kim Seong-joo Korea U.S

Nickel Plate and Norfolk Western Win Merger OK

Shareholders of the Nickel Plate Road approved a merger with the Norfolk & Western Railway Co marking a move toward a regional system extending from Norfolk Virginia to Omaha Nebraska. The approval signals an expansion of the railroad alliance and the potential creation of a broader network.

Cleveland Norfolk & Western Railway Co Norfolk, Va Omaha Neb

Utilities Strike Ends in Toledo Agreement Reached

A 115 day Toledo strike ending Monday night after talks between Utility Workers Union negotiators and Ohio Fuel Gas Co. The stoppage, marred by vandalism and violence, will cease as the agreement takes effect.

Toledo Utility Workers Union Ohio Fuel Gas Co

Override Bid Fails as Ohio House Veto Stands

Do or die day for Republicans as they push to override Governor DiSalle's veto of two bills allocing local governments an extra 15 million dollars annually for highways. The move, pursued in Columbus, failed to clear the required votes.

Columbus Michael V. DiSalle

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