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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1964

Page

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Appalachian bill could bring 150 million to Southeastern Ohio

Ohio University President Vernon Alden says passage of the Appalachian bill may inject about 150 million dollars into capital development in Southeastern Ohio over several years. The estimate cites potential use for highways, recreation, timber and local development districts amid regional planning meetings and testimony schedules.

Ohio Ohio University Vernon Alden Ohio Valley Region George Wilson William R. Ewald, Jr Federal Appalachian Commission Wilson Appalachia House Committee Alden Conference of Appalachian Governors Appalachian Regional Commission Economic, Opportunity Program Area Development Administration Development Department SEC Regional Council Institute

Plane death settlement tops $645000 for chemist widow

A New York judge approved a $645 000 award plus interest to Edna Kamilet wife of a chemist killed in an airplane collision over New York City on December 16 1960. William F X Geoghan attorney said it was the largest death case settlement.

New York New York City William F. X. Geoghan Edna Kamilet Fifth Ave

Boobytrap Trial Goes To Jury

John F Page faces first degree manslaughter trial in Vinton County for the booby trap death of 13 year old Ray Rister on the Page farm The shooting occurred when the boy opened the door of the Page home on April 29 1962 The trial heard closing arguments before noon and Judge C W Smith instructed the jury prior to deliberations

Page Farm Page

U S May Use Courts To See Teamster File

The government will seek court orders to force the Teamsters Union to open books for a Labor Department probe into funds used for Hoffa's legal defense. The department has issued sub poenas the union refused to answer, with the case moving to the Justice Department for District Court action. The investigation follows prior rulings upholding the department's subpoena power.

Washington Teamsters James R. Hoffa Labor Department Landrum - Griffin Charles Donahue Justice Department Donahue U. S. Court of Appeals Supreme Court Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz Hoffa Philadelphia Teamsters Local 107 Philadelphia Teamsters U. S. District Court Teamsters Executive Board

Graham hits Bible rule conflicts with Supreme Court stance

Evangelist Billy Graham criticizes the U S Supreme Court for taking up prayer and Bible reading in public schools. He argues the court was wrong to tackle the issue as it will now face rulings on chaplains in the armed forces coins in God We Trust in Congress and in the Supreme Court itself.

Atlantic City Billy Graham U.S. Supreme Court Supreme Court Congress

Ohio Bond Funds Released Amid Stalled Projects

The State Controlling Board released the first $250 million capital improvements bond funds but they cannot be spent yet. The board also approved $1.240 million for university and installation upgrades while a $25 million note issuance awaits approval by the State Sinking Fund Commission. Ohio University reported no requests. prior releases totaled about $400,000 for architectural services. A pending Supreme Court case brought by former legislator Paul Lynch delays start dates, though the court urged no delay in bond sales.

Columbus Roger W. Tracy State Sinking Fund Commission Ohio University The University Paul Lynch Ohio Supreme Court High Court Sinking Fund Commission Lynch

U.N Studies U S Plans for Cambodia Air Patrols

United Nations delegates study U S proposals to sponsor military patrols along the Cambodia South Vietnam border. Adlai Stevenson calls the plan essential and labels Soviet objections as part of a broader dispute, while diplomats discuss a UN backed joint force and observer arrangements.

U.N U.S Cambodia Adlai United Nations N. Y Security Council U. S Viet Nam Voeunsai Sonn Adlai E. Stevenson Council Ahmed Taibi Benhima Sonn Stevenson Pham Khae Rau South Viet Nam U Thant UN Security Council United States Southeast Asia

Truman Cancels Virginia Trip Citing Illness

Independence Mo. former president Harry S. Truman did not appear at his office on Thursday and his wife said he canceled a trip to Lexington Virginia due to a stomach upset. Marlene Dietrich opened a Soviet tour to a sold out audience with 15 minutes of curtain calls.

Truman Virginia Independence Harry S. Truman Lexington Marlene Moscow Marlene Dietrich

Can Do Man Pushes Civil Rights Vote For Johnson

Bipartisan supporters say President Johnson should supply the final push to pass the civil rights bill. Humphrey calls Johnson the can do man as cloture moves approach. Aiken says three or four more votes are needed, White House must provide them. Dirksen aims to close gaps at conference and plans further talks with Mansfield and Kennedy aides.

Washington Johnson Hubert H. Humphrey Humphrey George D. Aiken Vermont White House Aiken Senate Everett M. Dirksen Robert F. Kennedy Dirksen Mike Mansfield

Johnson Promises Opportunity at Michigan Commencement

President Johnson told 4900 graduates at the University of Michigan that they can move toward a rich and great society. He urged rebuilding cities and countryside and using wealth to elevate national life and advance American civilization.

Ann Arbor Mich Johnson University of Michigan

Lady Bird Johnson Visits Appalachia For Poverty Aid

In eastern Kentucky Lady Bird Johnson met a range of residents from a struggling mountain farmer to a one room schoolhouse pupil. She urged action against poverty and illiteracy and defended antipoverty programs before about 1000 people in Lexington.

Lexington Lady Bird Johnson Kentucky Appalachia Johnsons Alabama Kentucky Federation of Women’s Clubs

Laotian neutralist commander reinforced amid plateau fighting

Gen. Kong Le, leading Laos neutralist forces, reportedly received 800 troops who broke through Communist lines to rejoin him southwest of the Plaine des Jarres. The Pathet Lao offensive pushed the force from Muong Phanh, leaving Kong Le’s command scattered near Muong Kheung as armored counterattacks continued.

Vientiane Laos Kong le Plaine Des Jarres Muong Phanh Pathet Lao Muong Kheung

Gunman Steals Safe Containing Bonds From Cleveland Home

In Cleveland a gunman wearing gray work clothes took a 500 pound safe with about 108000 dollars in negotiable bonds and cash from a west side home. He handcuffed 77 year old Mrs. Walter J Mueller to a piano bench and fled, aided by an unknown accomplice who helped carry the heavy safe up stairs.

Cleveland Walter J. Mueller Mueller

Clean UpHints Today

Spring brings the annual clean up task and tips to improve home comfort and appearance in today’s Messenger. Read the clean up paint up and fix up section starting on page 13. In a separate note Gov Rhodes joins eight U S governors and provincial premiers for a Great Lakes water levels conference June 29 30.

Messenger Toronto James A. Rhodes U. S Ontario Quebec Great Lakes

U S Laos Flights Open Asia Campaign

Washington reports the start of U S jet reconnaissance flights over Laos as a potential opening move in a broader Southeast Asia crisis. Officials say further actions may follow including strikes against North Vietnam and increased U S air and naval power if diplomacy fails. The Navy carrier squadron in the Indian Ocean rejoined the Seventh Fleet, signaling broader U S military options. President Johnson and Secretary Rusk remain hopeful diplomacy can compel Communist restraint.

London Foreign Office Today U.S Kingdom Laos Washington Geneva Control Commission Vientiane Southeast Asia South Viet Nam North Viet Nam Thailand Rier Indian Ocean U.S. 7Th Fleet Pacific Johnson Dean Rusk

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