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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1961

Page

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Ohio Faces Tax, Education Costs Gap In DiSalle Plan

Governor DiSalle released a 27 point fact sheet detailing Ohio’s fiscal challenges. It notes Ohio ranks 42nd in tax collections per $1000 personal income, education share of spending fell from 27.3% in 1951 to 23.6% in 1960 while other states rose, college enrollment growth lagged national average, and per student spending could drop from 679.35 to 662.92 if the 104th Assembly approves current appropriations.

Ohio Alaska Hawaii General Assembly 104Th Assembly

Adenauer and Kennedy Seek Four Power Berlin Accord

President Kennedy and West German Chancellor Adenauer press toward a four power Berlin agreement. They plan further talks with British and French leaders and expect a joint communiqué promising removal of the wall and eventual German reunification under Allied policy.

Washington Kennedy Konrad Adenauer Soviet Union Berlin Whte East Berlin West Berlin East West Germany Adenauer White House

Soviets Agree To Resume Nuclear Test Ban Talks

The Soviet Union accepts a renewed Western invitation to Geneva on November 28 to resume negotiations on a nuclear test ban. Talks were suspended September 9 after atmospheric testing. The note warns against any power testing during talks. The United States plans to continue its own testing program.

Moscow Soviet Union United States Britain Geneva State Department

Point Woman Is Saved By Newsboy

Mike Jivi den a Messenger carrier on his paper route in Point Pleasant saved Miss Eva Mae Thomas from gas fumes at the labor hall. He summoned his mother and Miss Thomas, overcome by fumes, collapsed before reaching the door.

Point Pleasant Mike Jividen Eva Mae Thomas Main St Jividen Miss Thomas Mike Rachel Jiiden Richard Thomas

Firing Follows Columnist Report Of FHA Deputy Cash

James B. Cash Jr. says he was fired as deputy commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration after a Drew Pearson column claimed he lost $7000 in a blackjack game at a builders convention in 1960. He declined resignation, saying it would imply improper conduct. The incident occurred before his FHA appointment in Chicago.

Washington James B. Cash Jr Federal Housing Administration Cash Drew Pearson National Association of Home Builders Chicago FHA

Warren Councilman Guilty of Bribe

Councilman Ray mond J. Little pleaded guilty ending his bribery trial. Two other Warren councilmen also pled guilty to soliciting bribes from contractors on a $4.5 million sewer project.

Warren Raymond J. Little Ohio Penitentiary

State Department official trims outside lines

Verne B. Lewis urged at a staff meeting to cut costs by reducing outside telephone lines. The next day all three of his office lines were shut, forcing him to use a public pay phone as the department's newsletter notes.

Washington Verne B. Lewis State Department Lewis

Will Hire 100 At Bedford Heights Plant For Army Contract

Jack & Heintz inc announces the Bedford Heights plant will hire about 100 additional workers to produce 105 mm artillery shells under a new U.S. Army contract.

Cleveland Jack & Heintz, Inc Bedford Heights

Dedicated Capitalist Balloonist Reaches First World Record

Constance Wolf of Philadelphia spent 40 hours 8 minutes aloft in a 65 foot balloon basket to beat a Russian record for balloon duration. She landed near Okemah Oklahoma at 4 55 pm Monday after starting in Big Spring Texas. Wolf, 56, has ballooned a decade and piloted airplanes for 35 years.

Okemah Okla Constance Wolf Philadelphia Oklahoma Here Mrs. Wolf

Berlin Youths Charge at Wall as Bridge Collapses

West Berlin police repelled hundreds of youths trying to storm the border barrier on the 100th day of wall construction. East Berlin police used water cannon and tear gas. about 200 grenades were fired into the night. A torchlight march of 20 000 preceded the clash led by Ernst Lemmer and Otto Bach. A student leader condemned Walter Ulbricht's actions.

Berlin West Berlin West Zone East Berlin East Germany Ernst Lemmer Otto Bach Germany Walter Ulbricht

Religion May Pick Successor

Representative Albert Rains of Alabama may oppose John W. McCormack of Massachusetts for the House speakership after the death of Speaker Sam Rayburn. McCormack, a Catholic, would become the first Catholic to hold both top House and Senate positions if elected, prompting opposition from some members who oppose a Catholic in the top two posts. Senator Mike Mansfield, also a Catholic, is Senate Democratic leader.

Washington Albert Rains Alabama John W. McCormack Massachusetts Sam Rayburn McCormack Rayburn Congress Sen Mike Mansfield Montana Senate Should Rains

Goldwater Denies Presidential Bid at Ohio State

Sen. Barry Goldwater told Ohio State University students he is not a candidate for president in 1964. He suggested the Republican choice may be someone not yet known and warned the party could be left with only two options, himself or Nelson Rockefeller.

Columbus Barry M. Goldwater R-Ariz Fidel Castro Ohio State University Goldwater New York Nelson Rockefeller

Ohio issues December induction call for 1448 draftees

Ohio selective service headquarters issued a December induction call for 1448 men. The youngest eligible is 22 by December 1 unless a volunteer. Counties listed include Athens 10, Gallia 6, Hocking 3, Meigs 1, Perry 1, and Vinton 1.

Columbus Ohio Selective Service Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Perry Vinton

Heavy Fighting in South Vietnam Reported

Defense Department communique says clashes in the Mekong delta left 42 Viet Cong and 23 government troops dead over the past several days.

Saigon South Viet Nam Mekong Defense Department

Police Chief Firmin Grubb Announces Kent Retirement

Kent Police Chief Firmin R. Grubb will retire effective December 31 after 33 years with the department including the last two as chief. He has led the Kent Police for the past two years and will leave public service.

Kent Firmin R. Grubb

U.S. Seeks U Thant Authority on Congo Secession

United States seeks Security Council approval to extend acting Secretary-General U Thant’s authority to halt secessionist moves across the Congo. Liberia and Ceylon signaled support for U.S. amendments, while the United Arab Republic awaited Cairo directives. Observers expect Soviet hesitation due to no mention of Gizenga, whom Moscow supports.

United States Security Council U Thant Congo Liberia Ceylon U.S United Arab Republic Cairo Soviet Union Antoine Gizenga Gizenga Oriental Kiva

NSA personnel chief fired for alleged past falsifications

The Defense Department dismissed Maurice H. Klein, 49, NSA personnel director, after HUAC charged he lied on a 12 year old job application. Three offenses cited include perjury falsifying a government document and concealment of a document. Kennedy asked to prosecute.

Washington Defene Department National Security Agency House Un-American Activities Committee Maurice H. Klein Atty Robert F. Kennedy Klein

McElroy Signals Possible Governor Bid

Columbus reports strong speculation that Attorney General Mark McElroy will announce a gubernatorial bid at a Wednesday morning press conference. The Democrat says the announcement will have substantial political significance for the 1962 election.

Columbus Atty Mark McElroy McElroy

Hunt By Land Sea Air For Young Rockefeller

A combined land sea and air search for Michael Rockefeller, son of New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller, covered the southwestern New Guinea coast. Four rescue parties, three ships, and a Beaver plane scoured the area after a boating mishap during an expedition to collect primitive art for museums.

Young Rockefeller Hollandia New Guinea Michael Rockefeller New York Nelson A. Rockefeller R. W. Wassing Wassing Michael Rockefeller Eisenden River New York Museum of Primitive Art Dutch New Guinea Gov Nelson Rockefeller Mary Strawbridge San Francisco

Communist Party Fails To Register

Washington The Communist Party missed the Internal Security Act registration deadline. The Justice Department postponed action, awaiting whether party officers would register by the later limit. If officers fail, individual members must register within 20 days. Officials expect action against the party after the extended window closes.

Washington Communist Party Justice Department

Expert Says Rockefeller's Chance Slim

The Hague expert A Boendermaker says Michael Rockefeller faces slim chances of survival after a sea canoe voyage with a Dutch companion near a dangerous, nearly unreachable New Guinea coast. He warns the trip is perilous and spotting a survivor would be very hard if alive.

The Hague Netherlands Michael Rockefeller New Guinea A. Boendermaker Dutch New Guinea

Algerian hunger strike ends as France eases confinement

Mohamed Ben Bella and three jailed Algerian ministers halted their hunger strike after Paris agreed to relax confinement conditions. Moroccan ambassador Mohammed Cherkaoui said the concessions should aid resumption of peace talks between France and the Tunis-based rebel regime.

Paris Mohammed Ben Bella Mohammed Cherkaoui France de Gaulle Tunis

Garcia Quietly Faces Defeat After Election

Manila reports President Carlos P. Garcia signals willingness to concede if his loss is confirmed and the public mood supports the outcome, as political tempers cool.

Manila Carlos P. Garcia

Jet Crash Kills Marine Pilot and Boy in Hawaii

A Marine Skyhawk jet crashed into two houses in Kailua Oahu killing a Marine Corps pilot and a seven year old boy. Several others were injured as responders battled the wreckage and fire.

Kailua Oahu Hawaii Marine Corps Marine Add Skyhawk

Meigs Men Drown In Poca Crash

Two Meigs County railroad workers died when a bridge collapsed and two NYC diesel units plunged into the Poca River near Poca West Virginia. Four other crewmen escaped as the train from Dickinson to Columbus crossed the bridge.

Meigs Poca, W. Va Meigs County Poca New York Central Charleston Ralph Turner Columbia-Dexter Rd C. O. Mulford Hobson Rd Middleport Fred (Fritz) Swatzel Pomeroy Clyde E. Davis Dexter Floyd E. Hendrix Syracuse A. A. Swatzel Swatzel The NYC Turner Mulford St. Albans W. Va Dickinson Columbus Ohio Hobson Union Carbide Institute Monsanto Chemical Nitro Dunbar South Charleston U.S. 35 Anna Elizabeth Robert Gode Wooster Sherri Erma Betty Goodall Jacquelyn Ellis Meigs- Gallia County Connie Otto Mulford

Revolt Threat Is Now Past In Dominican Republic

State Department said the failed revolt in the Dominican Republic should ease tensions and aid a peaceful transition to democracy. Press officer Lincoln White noted Balaguer’s position grew stronger after weathering the coup attempt.

Washington State Department Dominican Republic Lincoln White Joaquin Balaguer

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