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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1962

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Americans Missing as Laos Probing Attacks Hit Houei Sai

Two U S military advisers are missing near Houei Sai Laos as Pathet Lao and North Viet Nam forces probe defenses within two miles of the town. British doctors Col Prentice and Anthony Bryceson captured near Saravane. A defense perimeter collapses under ongoing attacks.

Vientiane, Laos Houet Sai Pathet Lao Houei Sai Vientiane Thailand Mekong River Laos Viet Nam van Vieng Colombo Plan of Assistance Saravane Colin Prentice Anthony Bryceson U. S

Blue Chips Lead Way To Recovery

The New York Stock Exchange surged Tuesday as buyers halted a steep slide, with trading volume reaching 14.75 million shares and a Dow Jones rise eyed at about 10 points. Brokers credited leadership from blue chips as they rebounded from the day’s losses ahead of a Memorial Day market closure.

New York I?i Stock Exchange

Glouster trio jailed for rock throwing damages

Glouster youths Larry Bickley 17 John Gardner 18 and Sanford Kennedy 18 were jailed on malicious destruction charges after a Friday to Saturday rock throwing spree caused 425.16 in damages. Kennedy remains in Nelsonville jail while Bickley and Gardner are held in Athens County jail.

Glouster Larry Bickley John Gardner Athens County Sanford Kennedy Nelsonville Kennedy Bickley Gardner Ray Fulton Fulton Jimmy Trace Route 78 Ed Turner Rich Leaf Bakery Don Palmer

Philippine President slams U S Laos policy at Manila luncheon

President Diosdado Macapagal denounces U S pressure to impose a neutralist Laos, calling it sophistry that weakens free world defense. He backs Laos Premier Boun Oum and Gen Phoumi Nosavan while U S officials in Washington respond mildly. The strains in U S Manila ties surface amid a Laos leaders visit.

Manila Philippines Diosdado Macapagal U.S Laos Free World Prince Boun Qum Phoumi Nosavan Washington Macapagal U.S. House

Extradition Case in Ohio Supreme Court Involves Mrs Mallory

The 34 year old Willie Mae Mallory seeks a writ of habeas corpus to block extradition to North Carolina over charges of kidnapping a white couple during last August’s racial disorders. Her Cleveland jail hold follows an appellate court upholding Gov. DiSalle’s extradition order.

Columbus Willie Mae Mallory Ohio Supreme Court High Court North Carolina Mallory Cleveland Michael V. di Salle Brooklyn Brooklyn, Y Bruce Stegall Monroe, N. C

International Space Site Proposed Near Equator

U S Delegate Homer Newell of NASA urged the United Nations to establish an international space launching site near the equator at a 28 nation committee meeting. He said a near equatorial rocket range would supplement existing ranges and aid international cooperation in space research.

Geneva United States U.S Homer Newell Space Sciences National Aeronautics and Space Administration United Nations Newell

Highwavy bids for Athens and Morgan counties resurfacing project

A five part highway widening and resurfacing bid exceeding 10.3 million was opened in Columbus. In Athens County Ohio 2.89 miles of Ohio 377 in Bern Two are included. Earl Harris Inc. of Marietta submitted the apparent low bid of 193,719 for an estimated 193,900 job. A Toledo civil libel suit seeks 500,000 against Toledo Blade Co. by Lucas County prosecutor Harry Friberg.

Athens Morgan Counties Highway Department Columbus Athens County Ohio Bern Earl Harris Inc Marietta Toledo—P Toledo Blade Co Harry Friberg Lucas County

Memorial Day origins and observances across decades

The article notes flowers placed on Confederate graves in 1865 leading to General Logan's 1868 proclamation designating May 30 for honoring fallen soldiers. It traces commemorations from Civil War sites to World War II and later conflicts including Vietnam. It mentions ceremonies nationwide from Arlington to Pearl Harbor and notes historic cross-region remembrance patterns.

South John A. Logan Grand Army of the Republic Bull Run el Caney Argonne Pacific Chanjin Reservoir An Chau Viet Nam National Cemetery Arlington Hawaii Pearl Harbor

Talks on Berlin Resume In U S Soviet Talks

Washington Reuters U S Soviet Berlin talks set to resume Wednesday as Soviet Ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin visits Secretary of State Dean Rusk The fourth meeting follows a 90 minute session on April 27 to break the Berlin deadlock Bonn criticizes the idea of a 13 nation access control body while supporting an international body overall

Washington Berlin Anatoly F. Dobrynin Dean Rusk Rusk State Department Dobrynin U. S Germany Konrad Adenauer West Berlin Bonn

State Mental Hygiene Man To Resign

Dr Robert A. Haines resigned as director of the Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction effective Sept. 1 Gov Michael V DiSalle announced Haines will become director of institutions for Kansas succeeding Dr Richard Meadows DiSalle called the Kansas post a real prestige position noting the program leadership offers future opportunities

Columbus Robert A. Haines Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction Michael V. di Salle Haines State of Kansas Richard Meadows DiSalle

World stocks tumble across London and Europe

London and European stock exchanges faced their worst price break since World War II as investors reacted to Wall Street losses. Tokyo saw broad declines, Canadian markets recovered after an early hit, and London attempted rallies were quickly overwhelmed by further selling. In Springfield Missouri a prisoner escaped after binding and gagging a fellow inmate at the U S Medical Center for Federal Prisoners.

London Wall Street Tokyo Exchange Springfield U. S. Medical Center

Examiner to Cut Proposed Rate Increase

An examiner calls for reducing Tennessee Gas Transmission Co and utility rate hike from 26.6 million to 1.7 million annually. The ruling by Examiner Joseph Zwerdling applies to similar past Tennessee Gas increases in 1957 and 1959 and affects about 100 utility customers in 16 states. Columbus report notes DiSalle failed to report personal campaign contributions in renomination bid. Washington bulletin cites Agriculture Dept projecting wheat exports may reach a record 685 million bushels for year ending June 30. Toledo dispatch reports police fatally shot 23 year old William R. McNair during burglary pursuit.

Washington Joseph Zwerdling Tennessee Gas Ohio Zwerdling Tennessee Agriculture Department U.S

Lausche opposes Laos coalition plan and Souvanna

Senator Lausche, chairing the Senate Far Eastern Affairs Subcommittee, voiced strengthened opposition to creating a coalition government in Laos and to Prince Souvanna Phouma heading it. He made the remark after a lengthy interview with a missionary priest about Laos.

Washington Ohio Frank Lausche Laos Souvanna Phouma U.S Lausche Senate Far Eastern Affairs

Kennedy public works bill passes Senate amid party divides

Sen. Stephen M. Young of Ohio joined 38 Democrats and five Republicans to back Kennedy's $1.5 billion public works plan. The measure passed 44 to 32, despite opposition from 24 Republicans and eight Democrats, including Sen. Frank Lausche of Ohio.

Washington Stephen M. Young Ohio Senate Kennedy Frank J. Lausche Dono

Economy OKAY For Consumer Despite Stock Dip

AP Business News Analyst discusses how a stock market slide affects consumers. Despite lower stock prices, the economy remains solid with rising profits and high savings, though prolonged declines could temper spending on luxuries if work security fades.

AP Business News New York

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