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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1960

Page

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Small College Giants Clash For Mid American Grid Honors

Ohio University and Bowling Green meet in a game billed as the Mid American Conference title decider and the national small college championship stake. The stadium will be packed with 12 000 fans and a busy press box as both teams chase MAC wins and national recognition. The Falcons and Bobcats enter with strong win streaks, split-T styles, and a high level of local and national attention.

Small College ‘Giants Ohio University Bowling Green Ohio University Stadium Ohio U Don Cunningham Doug Perry Bill Hess Falcons Bobcats Ohio J Associated Press United Press International Hess Ohio State Perry

Macmillan Delivers Note to Kennedy in Hyannis Port

British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan sent a personal note to President-elect John F. Kennedy at his Hyannis Port home. Kennedy planned a Florida vacation with cabinet formation details and possible future meetings with European leaders. Dulles and Hoover said to remain in key posts as Kennedy fills top administration roles.

Hyannis Port Mass Harold Macmillan John F. Kennedy Macmillan Kennedy Pierre Salinger Florida Kenneth O’donnell Theodore O’brien Texas Lyndon B. Johnson Eisenhower Richard M. Nixon Adlai E. Stevenson Stevenson

Congo Resolution Approved In UN

The United States won approval in the UN credentials committee to seat Joseph Kasavubu as Congo representative by a 6-1 vote while the Soviet Union dissented. The United Arab Republic and Morocco boycotted the ballot, arguing it contradicted Wednesday’s decision to delay Congo action until an Asian African conciliation commission reports. The vote signals divergent paths for Congo leadership at the UN amid a broader power struggle.

United Nations N. Y United States Joseph Kasavubu Congo General Assembly U. S Soviet Union United Arab Republic Morocco Patrice Lumumba Congro

Regime Becomes Rebel Government In Saigon Uprising

Paratroop battalions oust President Ngo Dinh Diem in a brief dawn uprising in Saigon. A rebel military committee led by Col Nguyen Chanh Thi forms a temporary government pledged to fight Communist influence and end Diem rule. Armored units later join rebels. casualties 20 to 30 dead, many wounded among fighting. An estimated 3,000 Americans in the country reported no casualties. The junta says it seeks security with no political affiliations, while South Vietnam’s armed forces and U.S. aid remain engaged in the region.

Saigon Viet Nam Ngo Dinh Diem Diem Nguyen Chanh Thi Neighborig Laos

State Board proposes 10000 pupil intermediate school units

The State Board of Education advisory committee recommends creating intermediate units of 10 000 pupils to replace existing county districts. The plan aims to ease reorganizations across city or exempted village lines with voter approval required, and to empower boards to propose district realignments without penalties. The committee, led by M Byron Morton, includes eight Ohio administrators including H W Humphrey.

State Board of Education Athens County H. W. Humphrey Plains Humphrey Ohio State Board M. Byron Morton Board of Education

Ohio Vote Results Show Nixon Top Kennedy in Balloting

Secretary of State Ted W. Brown released complete unofficial returns from Ohio elections. Nixon led with 2,210,248 votes while Kennedy had 1,940,803. Rhodes, Ferguson led auditors races. Taft and Ellison led supreme court contests. ONeill defeated Peck in unexpired term race.

Columbus Ted W. Brown Ohio Supreme Court Earl R. Hoover James F. Bell Kingsley A. Taft Joseph H. Ellison C. William O’neill John W. Peck

Coup against Diem seen as blow to U.S. prestige

Tass reports that the coup against South Viet Nam President Ngo Dinh Diem is a blow to United States prestige, regardless of who orchestrated the action.

Moscow Tass South Viet Nam Ngo Dinh Diem United States

Loser Seeks Recount After Narrow County Court Loss

Frederick K. Randolph, an apparent 83 vote loser for judge of the Butler County Common Pleas Court in Hamilton Ohio, said he will seek a recount of ballots.

Hamilton Ohio Frederick K. Randolph Butler County Common Pleas Court

State Begins November Gas Tax and Auto License Distribution

The state has started distributing gasoline tax revenue and auto license funds to all 88 counties and 1328 townships, marking the November disbursement cycle for local governments.

Columbus

Algerian Settl ers Clash as Riots Hit Algiers

In Algiers angry European settlers clash with police during anti De Gaulle riots. Demonstrators, mostly students, attack the U S cultural center after hours of battles. Injuries numbered around forty. Reports hint De Gaulle may declare Algeria a republic amid rising militancy.

Algiers United States Information Center U. S Algeria de Gaulle France Paris

Morton Asks Voting Probe Into Irregularities

Republican National Chairman Thruston B. Morton urged state and county GOP chiefs to investigate voting irregularities in Texas the Carolinas Illinois Michigan and New Jersey. A spokesman cited many complaints of fraud vote buying and other issues. A Washington dispatch noted a top GOP figure suggested Nixon could become president-elect if reports are quickly proven.

Washington Thruston B. Morton GOP Texas Carolinas Illinois Michigan New Jersey Republican National Committee Washington Dispatch New York Tribune Richard M. Nixon

Ohio Farm Bureau Considers State Income Tax Resolution

The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation reviews a resolution recommending adoption of a state income tax today. The move aims to shape state revenue policy and support agricultural funding.

Columbus Ohio Farm Bureau Federation

Kennedy narrows popular vote lead in late returns

Late returns reduce John F. Kennedy's popular vote lead to 278277 from nearly 70 million ballots. Kennedy totals 33567212 to Nixon 33288935 with Kennedy at 50.2 percent. Electoral votes stand at 300 for Kennedy. California absentee ballot counts pending. Nixon leads by a small margin in Alaska with a few dozen remote polls unreported.

Washington John F. Kennedy Kennedy Richard M. Nixon California Nixon Alaska

Ohio corn crop forecast and statewide yield

The Agriculture Department estimates Ohio 1960 corn production at 261,568,000 bushels with a yield of 67 bushels per acre. National forecast stands at 4,378,724,000 bushels.

Washington Ohio Agriculture Department Department

Integration Battle Looms Looms in Louisiana Schools

In New Orleans Gov. Jimmie H. Davis and U. S. Dist. Judge J. Skelly Wright moved rapidly as Wright issued a temporary restraining order against state interference with New Orleans schools and blocking enforcement of new segregation laws. Davis called a second legislative session to convene Tuesday.

New Orleans Louisiana Jimmie H. Davis U. S J. Skelly Wright Wright

Suit Is Dismissed

New York court dismisses a 75 million dollar suit against the National Cash Register Co. of Dayton and others after eight years because plaintiffs were not prepared for trial.

New York National Cash Register Co Dayton

Monroe Miller divorce in New York Post report

Earl Wilson writes that Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller have separated and will seek a divorce in a New York Post story.

New York Marilyn Monroe Arthur Miller Earl Wilson New York Post

Brazil Ends Rail and Coastal Strike After Halted Transportation

About a half million government transport workers who walked out Tuesday returned to work as Brazil’s railroad and coastal shipping strike concluded today. The action disrupted rail freight and passenger services across major regions.

Rio DE Janeiro Brazil

Construction Bids Sought From Small Firms regional centers

Huntington West Virginia bids will be taken from small construction firms only for two projects at the Army Engineer District office Mount Vernon and Marietta. One bid call covers a $100000 Army Reserve center and maintenance shop while the other covers a $25000 maintenance shop.

Huntington W. Va Mount Vernon Marietta U. S. Army Engineer District

Senator Jackson to Remain Democratic National Chairman

Seattle report says Sen Henry M Jackson of Washington will stay on as Democratic national chairman through the spring. The announcement highlights Jackson’s continued leadership amid party affairs and upcoming political developments.

Seattle Wash Henry M. Jackson Washington

Ohio five day forecast shows above normal temps

Temperatures will average 3 6 degrees above normal with normal highs 48 56 and lows 33 41. A warming trend lasts through Tuesday then cools Wednesday. Rain is expected Sunday in the north and more generally Tuesday or Wednesday.

Ohio

Veterans Day Honors Across the Nation at Arlington

Washington observes Veterans Day with ceremonies marking armistice 1918. A presidential wreath will grace the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington. A Belgian torch and a U S torch travel for tributes in Antwerp and across the ocean. Gen Lemuel C Shepherd Jr will speak to veterans groups joining the amphitheater. The day formerly Armistice Day was renamed to honor all veterans.

Washington Arlington National Cemetery Europe Antwerp Belgium Atlantic Ocean Lemuel C. Shepherd Jr Marine Corps Congress

Racine Lock Project Report Is Favorable

Residents along the Ohio River show interest in the 70.83 million Racine locks and dam project, given a favorable report by district and division engineers. The facility would replace Dams 21 22 23 with dual locks on the West Virginia side, near Letart Islands, below Racine. A Dec. 9 deadline requires new, site-specific written views to the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors.

Ohio River Racine U. S. Army Engineers Huntington W. Va West Virginia Board of Engineers For Rivers and Harbors Eighth St Cincinnati Pomeroy Great Bend Letart Islands

16 Bond Issues Fail in Columbus Vote

Only 16 of 111 school bond issues submitted to the Ohio electorate Tuesday failed to pass, the Ohio Education Association reports.

Columbus —i Ohio Ohio Education Association

Jacqueline Kennedy Happy About Kennedy Victory and Plans

Jacqueline Kennedy expressed happiness and pride over John F. Kennedy's presidential success as he prepared for a Florida vacation. She planned to remain near her doctor in Washington DC as she nears her December due date and urged rest for the new president. Her confidence in his abilities was clear.

Sen John F. Kennedy Florida Washington D. C Kennedy

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