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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1961

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Adenauer urges NATO control of nuclear weapons

Bonn chancellor Adenauer says NATO should have authority to order retaliation with U S nuclear weapons, shared from U S custody after changes to the Atomic Energy Act. He cites Gen Heusinger and Gen Norstad, saying the plan sits with Kennedy awaiting action. It anchors stronger NATO forces for bargaining with the Soviet Union.

John D. Koehler Bonn Germany Konrad Adenauer North Atlantic Treaty Organization U. S Kennedy Adenauer West Soviet Union NATO White House Adolph Heusinger Heusinger Lauris Norstad

U S Reverses Easing Sanctions After Tru jillo Kin Return

The United States will not ease sanctions on the Dominican Republic after learning Rafael Trujillo’s brothers Hector and Arismendi returned to the island. State Department officials fear the move could reverse recent liberalizing trends in the Dominican political system. Assistant Secretary Woodward urged indefinite suspension of a prior proposal at an Organization of American States meeting.

Washington United States Dominican Republic Rafael Trujillo U. S Hector Arismendi State Department Robert F. Woodward Organization of American States

Five Day Forecast Warm trend with light rain hint

Temperatures rise two to four degrees above normal with a normal high of 49 and low of 33. A warming trend should begin early in the week with rainfall averaging about one tenth of an inch or less early in the period.

Ohio University president Baker feted on JFK tribute day

John F. Kennedy sent a telegram of congratulations to OU's 14th president John C. Baker on Baker Day. A convocation and dinner honored Baker with 150 dignitaries including Gov. DiSalle and Gen. Brooke Allen. Baker led OU's growth with campuses, doctorate expansion, and international programs.

United States Ohio University John C. Baker John F. Kennedy Baker Kennedy Seattle Wash University of Washington Athens United Nations State Department Ohio U.’s Michael V. DiSalle U. S. Air Force Brooke E. Allen Deane W. Malott Cornell University Fred H. Johnson OU Board of Trustees John Baker Ohio U Portsmouth Martins Ferry Chillicothe Lancaster Ironton Zanesville Ohio U. S Economic and Social Council of the UN Geneva Switzerland U. S. State Department Cambodia Nigeria C. William O’neill

UN Troops Move to Quell Kindu Mutiny in Congo

UN forces race Malayan troops to Kindu in Congo to encircle and disarm a mutinous Congolese army faction linked to the killings of 13 Italian UN airmen. The violence at the town prison sparked mass casualties as the mob attacked diners in the Malayan mess. a UN commission is formed to pursue remaining assailants.

Congo Peter Grose Leopoldville United Nations Kindu U.N Lualaba Kivu Sture Linner Sweden

UN considers sending more troops to Congo crisis

Acting Secretary General U Thant weighed rushing additional UN troops to the Congo after the slaying of 13 Italian airmen by Congolese soldiers. Maj. Gen. Sean McKeown and Conor Cruise O Brien briefed him, noting the need for more men and equipment and the difficulty of apprehending those responsible due to weak Congolese military control.

United Nations N. Y U Thant Congo Sean McKeown UN Congo Conor Cruise O’brien Katanga McKeown

Ratterman Aims to Enforce Law as New Sheriff

George Ratterman, 34, former Cleveland Browns star, vows to enforce law in Campbell County as he takes office January 1. He plans an all new staff, replacing veteran deputies, and says he will notify city police of violations to gauge who is enforcing rules.

Newport George Ratterman Campbell County Ratterman Cleveland Browns

Farm pay boost eyed for next year

Washington officials say the Agriculture Department expects higher wages for hired farm workers in 1962. The cost study projects the average hourly rate may rise by as little as one cent from the 1961 level of 83 cents.

Washington Agriculture Department

Space Catches Are All Part Of Working Day

A C130 Hercules crew led by Capt. James F. McCullough spots and snag s Discoverer 35 as it descends near Hawaii. The capsule carries human and animal cell samples plus metals to test radiation effects, recovered by the airborne team circling at 30,000 feet.

Honolulu Hawaii James F. McCullough Wyncote McCullough Air Force Constellation Kodiak Alaska

Farm Policy Push Aims at Supply Management Plan

Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman plans continued push on supply management farm policies from the 1960 campaign and Kennedy era proposals. He said there is no weakening of these policies by President Kennedy. The program seeks to balance production with market needs and donation programs, involving government controls the Eisenhower era sought to end.

Washington Orville L. Freeman Kennedy Freeman Eisenhower

Twist Dance Banned At Huntington High School

Huntington West Virginia appears to ban the Twist dance after students twist too energetically at Huntington High School. Principal Mae Newman cites excessive twisting as the reason for the ban.

Huntington W. Va Huntington High School

Train Crash Near Hartford Injures 71 on Twin Star Rocket

The Rock Island Twin Star Rocket collided with a road grader near Hartford Iowa injuring 71 passengers. About 120 people were aboard and nine of eleven cars derailed along the right of way. Four victims were seriously hurt. Engineer Harry Patton of Kansas City, Missouri said the train was traveling at about 75 mph and approached a crossing with no warning devices.

Hartford Idwa Rock Island Harry Patton Kansas City

Senator Neuberger Undergoes Surgery in Portland

Portland Oregon Senator Maurine B Neuberger Democrat underwent surgery Thursday to remove what preliminary exams indicated was a cancerous growth. She was reported in satisfactory condition.

Portland Ore Maurine B. Neuberger D-Ore

Journalists Favor Their Work Says Study Findings

A study of 36 daily editors shows reporters and editorial staff in 25 states enjoy their jobs and find work interesting and satisfying. Researchers from Pennsylvania State University urged better dissemination of research through a clearing house to inform editors and publishers.

Robert M. Pockrass H. Eugene Goodwin School of Journalism Pennsylvania State University APME

Ohio Legislature Moves Toward Quick Adjournment

In Columbus the Ohio Legislature races toward final adjournment as both houses approve large spending bills. The House backed a 1.0227 billion dollar appropriation for 1962 63, voting 102 30, while the Senate unanimously approved a 31.1 million capital improvements plan. The two chambers may adopt the opposing bill, then reconvene to settle the differences.

Columbus Ohio House Michael V. DiSalle Senate James A. Lantz D-Fairfield

Kennedy Says U S Must Bargain From Strength

President Kennedy tells 11,000 at the University of Washington 100th anniversary convocation that the United States should negotiate cold war issues from strength. He warns appeasement or surrender would divide the nation and undermine allied resolve toward the Soviet bloc.

Seattle Wash Kennedy United States West Germany Soviet Union West University of Washington

President To Miss House Leadership

Indications point to tougher sledding for Kennedy’s legislative program in the House next year with the death of Speaker Sam Rayburn. John McCormack of Massachusetts is expected to ascend to the speaker’s chair, reducing the administration’s leverage in securing Southern conservative support Rayburn previously provided.

Sam Rayburn Lewis Deschler Sam Rayburn Washington Kennedy House John McCormack Massachusetts

Bishops Stand Against General Federal Aid to Education

Roman Catholic bishops reaffirm their unanimous opposition to any general federal aid to education that discriminates against children attending non public schools. The Thursday declaration echoes their stance from last March, which helped sink the Kennedy administration's school aid bills in the previous session.

Washington House

Underground Minuteman Missile Launch Marks First Success

CAPE CANAVERAL Fla An intercontinental range Minuteman missile achieved its first underground launch success today. The rocket vaulted from a 90 foot pit and sped toward a target area roughly 3000 miles away.

Cape Canaveral Fla

Hawaii Longshore Strike Off After Arbitration Call

Cancelled Honolulu strike ends as Hawaii longshore workers and shipping firms agree to arbitration. Both sides consented to settle their dispute following talks held after the scheduled midnight start.

Honolulu Hawaii

Fuel Mistake Strands Men On Ice Floe Near Arctic Station

An Air Force plane carrying 11 men was stranded on an ice floe after diesel fuel was mistakenly pumped into a Navy patrol aircraft at the Arctic Research Station near the North Pole. The craft left for Barrow but had to land near takeoff. a search plane later found the downed aircraft and nine passengers dead.

Anchorage Alaska AIR Force Navy Arlis I North Pole Arctic Research Laboratory Barrow

Army backs liberal Christmas leave for troops and draftees

The Army announced a liberal Christmas leave plan extending to active soldiers, reservists, and guardsmen recently called to duty, and covering some 16,000 draftees due to report within the first 15 days of December.

Washington

Adenauer Clears Hans Kroll of Indiscretion Returning to Moscow

In Bonn on Thursday Chancellor Adenauer stated Ambassador Hans Kroll committed no indiscretions and will resume his post in Moscow within days. The remark solidifies U S diplomatic ties amid ongoing tensions in the Cold War.

Bonn Germany Konrad Adenauer Hans Kroll Moscow

Seven East Berlin liners escape during the night

West Berlin police reported seven East Berlin liners escaped during the night from an unspecified location in the city.

Berlin West Berlin

Washington Public Schools Report High Negro Enrollment

A Washington dispatch states that more than four fifths of the pupils in local public schools are Negroes, with the figure quoted as 81.5 percent. The report highlights the demographic makeup of district schools.

Washington

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