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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1963

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Cuba's Satellite Status Sparks New Crisis Fears

Fidel Castro’s Moscow visit appears to turn Cuba into a Soviet satellite raising worries of new Latin American aggression. Washington insists peace hinges on no nuclear missiles to Cuba and Castro avoiding hostile moves. Khrushchev pledges aid if Cuba is attacked, signaling tougher future crises than last fall.

Washington Soviet Union Fidel Castro Cuba Havana Caribbean Kennedy Khrushchev Castro Moscow U. S

Rhodes To Announce Bond Stand Tuesday

Gov James A Rhodes plans to reveal his policy on a $250 million state bond issue next Tuesday. He argues bonds at 3 percent interest save money versus pay as you go, with at least 150 million for university classrooms and labs and the rest for public schools and water projects. Rhodes also supports Ohio participation in federal aid for unemployment dependent children.

Senate Rhodes Ohio

League Plans Study of 3 Problems

The Ohio League of Women Voters approved a two year study of government finance to cover costs and needs of state and local governments and report at the 1965 conference. Delegates rejected two other proposed studies and adjourned a four day convention in Dayton.

Dayton Ohio League of Women Voters Ohio Hamilton Cuyahoga County

Ohio employment rises in past month to 3.675 million

Ohio job totals climbed nearly two percent last month reaching 3 675 000 in a report by Commissioner Willard P Dudley of the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation.

Columbus Ohio Willard P. Dudley Bureau of Unemployment Compensation

Huntington Strike Ends Ends

Local 37 of the United Steelworkers Union voted to accept a new 15 month contract with H K Porter Co ending a strike that began May 1. The vote was 314 to 157 and fringe benefits were added. Wage terms not immediately available. Miami Beach named site of the American Legion national convention September 6 12 shifted from New Orleans over racial problems.

Huntington W. Va United Steelworkers Union H. K., Porter Co Miami Beach Fla American Legion New Orleans

Equal Pay Bill Advances Across Congress

Congress approves the principle of equal pay for equal work and nears enactment. House passage came by voice vote with Senator Pat McNamara and Representative Edith Green authorsing measures. If signed by President Kennedy, the act becomes effective a year later, with two years for collective bargaining cases. The bill targets 27 million workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act, excluding agriculture hospitality and managerial roles. Frances Bolton notes the irony as William Colmer calls it minority legislation.

Washington Congress Asst Esther Peterson House Senate Edith Green D-Ore Pat McNamara D-Mich Kennedy Labor Department William M. Colmer D-Miss Ohio

Rockefeller Will Test NY Reaction

Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller, back from an 18 day honeymoon, plans a state tour with his 36 year old bride Margaretta Fitler Murphy after they settle in. The marriage has sparked debate among politicians and clergy about its impact on Rockefeller's political future.

New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Margaretta Fitler Murphy

Birmingham Sees Change as New City Government Takes Office

In Birmingham Alabama Mayor Albert Boutwell and nine councilmen were confirmed by the Alabama Supreme Court, replacing a three-commissioner system led by Police Commissioner Eugene Connor. The move follows desegregation protests that led to mass arrests and a sharp economic warning from the Chamber of Commerce about strife scaring away prospective industries.

Birmingham Ala Albert Boutwell Alabama Supreme Court Boutwell F. L. Shuttlesworth Eugene Connor Chamber of Commerce Caldwell Marks

Power Mower Saves Man in Cincinnati Incident

Tom Kircher, 22, of New Burlington, said a mower saved him when a car struck a dairy truck and veered toward him. The front wheel hit the mower, deflecting the car into a neighbor’s yard. Driver Norman R. Rose, 18, of High Point, was charged with reckless driving. American Ship Building Co. plans a $6.5 million Navy survey vessel in Lorain, first new Lorain yard ship since 1959.

Cincinnati Tom Kircher New Burlington Kircher Norman R. Rose High Point Lorain American Ship Building Co Lorain Yard

NATO Outlines Four Point Nuclear Power Plan

A draft NATO communique proposes a four point program to bolster nuclear forces. It assigns Britain’s V bombers and three American Polaris submarines to General Lyman Lemnitzer, establishes a deputy for nuclear affairs, coordinates allied nuclear activities from Omaha, and broadens information exchange among members. The plan aims to increase effectiveness and improve control of NATO’s nuclear deterrent.

Ottawa Ont North Atlantic Treaty Organization Council of Ministers NATO Cuba Laos West Berlin Britain Lyman L. Lemnitzer Europe Lemnitzer Paris Omaha Neb U.S. Strategic Air Command

Education Income Tax Bill Sets Narrow Use for Colleges

A proposed local income tax for education would apply only to community colleges, joint vocational schools, technical institutes, and university branches for five years at 1 percent, with no funds for public schools. The measure, originally backed by House Speaker Roger Cloud, heads to full House committee after subcommittee review.

Columbus 105Th General Assembly Roger Cloud House Cloud Senate

751 Cubans Seek Refuge In Florida

751 refugees arrived in south Florida from Havana aboard the SS Morning Light docked at Port Everglades. The Red Cross counted 268 men 359 women and 124 children among the group, part of a six ship refugee effort from Cuba. Prior trips have evacuated 4272 people.

Miami Fla Cuba Florida Havana Port Everglades Red Cross

Churches Grapple With Race Rifts And School Role

In Des Moines the United Presbyterian Church unveils rules to curb racial inequities and creates a $500,000 annual fund to fight discrimination. It also declares religion has no place in classrooms while prayers and Bible reading remain devotional acts, signaling a clash between church aims and state policy.

United Presbyterian Church U.S.A God Legislative General Assembly Supreme Court The Presbyterian Assembly

U S Sues Governor Over University of Alabama Admission

The United States files suit to block Gov. George C. Wallace from preventing a Black student’s enrollment at the University of Alabama. Judge Seybourn H. Lynne orders Wallace to show cause by June 3 in Birmingham for a preliminary injunction. The filing cites safeguarding justice and judicial integrity.

Birmingham Ala George C. Wallace University of Alabama Justice Department U. S. Dist Seybourn H. Lynne Wallace United States Robert F. Kennedy

Natco Plant to Reopen on Half Time Basis

Natco No. 2 plant in Nelsonville will resume operations Monday morning on a half time basis. General manager C. S. Matheny says about 30 furloughed workers will be recalled as orders backlog and material shortages drive the reopening.

Nelsonville Haydenville Natco

Everest Expedition Seeks Air Rescue For Frostbitten Climbers

In Katmandu an American Everest expedition requests an emergency helicopter to evacuate Barry Bishop and William Unsoeld after reaching the summit. Frostbitten toes and exposure occurred during a night at 28,000 feet after climbs by Thomas Hornbein and Luther Jerstad. Expedition leader Norman Dyhrenfurth reports the condition. Also, Sandra J. Clark will become dean of women at Hiram College July 1, replacing Maxine Vogeley who resigns for graduate studies.

Katmandu Nepal Barry C. Bishop William F. Unsoeld Everest Bishop South Col Unsoeld West Ridge Thomas F. Hornbein Luther G. Jerstad Norman R. Dyhrenfurth HIRAM Sandra J. Clark San Jose Calif Hiram College Maxine Vogeley Vogeley

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