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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1964

Page

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Brezhnev Calls Agriculture Main National Task in Tashkent

In his first post leadership trip Brezhnev declared steady agricultural growth the prime national task. Speaking in Tashkent, he urged better consumer goods quality as Tass released excerpts from his speech after becoming first secretary of the Soviet Communist party on Oct. 14 during Uzbekistan’s 40th anniversary celebration in the cotton region.

Moscow Soviet Communist Party Leonid I. Brezhnev Tashkent Uzbekistan Brezhnev Tass Nikita Khrushchev

Leaders denounce Hoover as King remarks spark debate

Roy Wilkins and James Farmer condemned FBI Director Hoover for calling Martin Luther King Jr. the most notorious liar in the country. Farmer, speaking at Cornell University, praised King as a truth teller, while Wilkins defended King and said many still hold him in high regard despite Hoover’s attack.

Washington Roy Wilkins James Farmer FBI J. Edgar Hoover Martin Luther King Jr Farmer Cornell University Ithaca N. Y King Congress of Racial Equality Wilkins National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Akron Ohio Hoover

Higher Home Insurance Premiums May Hit Ohio Homes

Ohio state insurance chief William R. Morris says premiums could rise or policies with $50 or $100 deductibles may be required. He blames rising nickel and dime claims that insurers pay without question, turning homeowner policies into repair policies.

Columbus William R. Morris Surance Morris

Marina Oswald Hospitalized in Dallas

Marina Oswald, widow of John F Kennedy's assassin, was admitted to Doctor's Hospital in northeast Dallas with stomach pains. Doctors said she was not seriously ill and would remain a few days as she rested after a good night.

Dallas Tex Marina Oswald John F. Kennedy

Lima News publisher vows defense in antitrust suit

The Lima News publisher E. Roy Smith says the Justice Department suit against Freedom Newspapers Inc. will be resisted with strength. The suit accuses News Freedom Newspapers Smith and Hoiles brothers of attempting to drive the Lima Citizen out of business, a paper that ceased publication January 7.

LIMA Lima News Justice Department Freedom Newspapers, Inc E. Roy Smith the News U.S. District Court Toledo News Freedom Newspapers Smith and Raymond Clarence Hoiles Lima Citizen Citizen

Congo Troops Push Toward Rebel Stronghold Stanleyville

Congolese troops and white mercenary leaders moved north from Kindu toward Stanleyville with no rebel resistance reported. The advancing column entered the Puna district, about 150 miles from Kindu, leaving 180 road miles to Stanleyville. Radio Stanleyville quotes rebel leader Christophe Gbenge warning that American provoked attacks may affect Paul Carlson’s execution stay.

Kindu Stanleyville Puna Christophe Gbenge Paul Carlson Carlson

Goodyear Praised For Nixing Red Deal

former Minnesota congressman Dr Walter H Judd praised Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co for refusing to trade with Communists though the U S Government approved the deal He discussed the decision on Washington Report of the Air a program by the American Security Council broadcast by radio stations The company refused to sell a polyisoprene rubber plant to Communist Romania in Beaumont Texas saying the sale would not be in the best interests of the United States

Chicago Minnesota Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co U.S Walter H. Judd Goodyear Washington American Security Council Romania Beaumont Tex U. Sof

Ohio Education Association Chief Warns of Teacher Organizing Threat

Denzil B. Carpenter, head of the 83,000 member Ohio Education Association, called labor efforts to organize teachers a very real threat to more than a dozen Ohio school districts. He spoke at the start of a three day policy meeting, criticizing the administration’s tax ban as insufficient for education.

Columbus Ohio Education Association Ohio Sion Representative Assembly DEA Denzil B. Carpenter

Federal payroll costs rise by 6.8 billion in decade

The Joint Committee on Reduction of Nonessential Federal Expenditures reports civilian payroll costs increased by 6.8 billion over the last ten years. Federal agency employment grew by more than 52,000 during the same period.

Washington Congressional Joint Committee On

Johnson Defends Great Society at San Marcos Visit

President Johnson returns to San Marcos State Teachers College to inaugurate new president James H. McCracklin and defend the Great Society as concrete goals. He outlines aims to erase discrimination and expand educational opportunities while urging realistic, non reckless policy moves. He also urges rededication to Kennedy ideals and plans a memorial service in Austin.

San Marcos Tex Johnson Johnson City San Marcos State Teachers College Southwest Texas State College James H. McCracklin White House John F. Kennedy

Winter Preview Hits Midwest With Snow And Wind

Wintry weather swept across the Midwest and headed toward the Northeast ending a long Indian summer. A Canadian storm brought near blizzard conditions to the Dakotas with visibility under a mile and temperatures near zero. Farther south storms from Arkansas to Ohio brought rain and small tornadoes across Texas Mississippi and Louisiana.

Associated Press Midwest Canada Dakotas Arkansas Ohio Texas Mississippi Louisiana

Widow Inherits $100000 From Akron Estate

Akron widow Nellie R. Rupp 69, a former domestic and secretary, will place an estimated $100000 legacy from Victor Myntinen into a trust for old age. Myntinen, a roofer with real estate wealth, died in October 1963 at 74 leaving a 170000 estate. his 1962 will named Rupp as principal beneficiary.

Akron Nellie R. Rupp Summit County Common Pleas Court Charles Pierson

Viet Cong Attack Kills and Wounds Paratroopers in Viet Nam

Viet Cong guerrillas rose from tunnels to strike two paratrooper battalions in BOI LOI FOREST Viet Nam during Operation Brush Fire. Thirty paratroopers were wounded and ten killed. a medical evacuation helicopter was shot down, with only the pilot surviving. Capt. Carman Negaard, adviser to the 3rd Airborne Battalion, described the ambush as the attackers emerging from ground to hit them. The battle forced 3rd Battalion to form a defensive perimeter while other units moved into the area about 35 miles northwest of Saigon amid rising casualties and tougher fighting.

Boi Loi Forest South Viet Nam Carman Negaard Lawton N. D 3Rd Airborne Talion Saigon

Ford May Cease All Production Tonight

Ford Motor Co may halt production of all automobiles by tonight due to local plant tie ups. The Mustang is the only model produced since Tuesday as the final link in Ford's line is expected to stop after the California assembly plant closes.

Detroit Ford Motor Co Ford Calif Dearborn

Athens State Hospital seeks budget increase

The Messenger reports Athens State Hospital requests a higher budget to expand services. Page 2 coverage outlines proposed allocations and expected outcomes for patient care and facility improvements.

Athens State Hospital Gallia County Bobcats MEIGS

Vatican approves non-Christian respect declaration at council

The Vatican Ecumenical Council endorsed a historic document declaring Jews not cursed for the crucifixion and urging broader respect for Hindus, Buddhists, and Muslims. It passed 1657 in favor with 242 with reservations and 99 opposed, with revisions expected during the recess before final decree. Pope Paul VI rejected an immediate vote on the religious liberty declaration.

Vatican City Vatican Ecumenical Council Paul VI Council Eugene Cardinal Tisserant Cardinal Tisserant

Bridgwater Plant Recalls 170 Workers After Strike

Bridgwater Machine, an American Brake Shoe Co. division, recalls 170 workers on a two shift basis since resuming operations October 27 after a six month strike. Plant Manager Frank Batdorff says progress is good and expects recalls to continue at 15 to 20 per week, aiming to restore staffing to pre strike levels of 289 hourly workers.

Bridgwater Frank Batdorff Batdorff American Brake Shoe Co

McNamara declares base closures irrevocable and sweeping

Defense Secretary McNamara announced the closure of 80 U S bases and 15 overseas facilities, affecting 17 000 naval shipyard workers and 33 states plus Washington D C The plan aims to save about 477 million annually and reduce payroll by 63401, with retraining and moving support for affected employees.

Washington Robert S. McNamara McNamara States District of Columbia United States Europe Western Hemisphere Portsmouth N. H Navy Yard Defense Dis

Ohio Installations Affected By Defense Orders

The Defense Department orders affect two Ohio installations the Columbus Defense Supply Agency depot and the Lordstown military reservation at Warren. Officials expect about 600000 dollars in annual savings by consolidating subsistence supply center functions from Columbus to Philadelphia by July 1965.

Columbus Ohio Warren Defense Department Defense Supply Agency Lordstown DSA Philadelphia

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