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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1961

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Kennedy and Adenauer Seek Peaceful Berlin Accord

Kennedy and Adenauer said in a joint communique they are in accord on basic elements for a peaceful Berlin resolution through negotiations with the Soviet Union. They stressed continued free life for Berlin and reunification of Germany on self determination without prejudice to Soviet interests.

Washington Kennedy Germany Konrad Adenauer Berlin Soviet Union Adenauer U. S

Rockefeller searches New Guinea for missing son in boat capsize

Gov. Nelson A Rockefeller arrives in Merauke to lead a coast wide search for Michael Rockefeller who vanished after a boat capsized in Flamingo Bay at the mouth of the Eilanden River. Dutch companion R S Wassing says he clung to the wreck and was rescued. the governor plans a surface probe with a boat and interviews to map likely landing spots. Mary Rockefeller Strawbridge accompanies the search.

Merauke New Guinea Nelson A. Rockefeller Michael New York Flamingo Bay Eilanden River Gov. Rockefeller R. S. Wassing Wassing Cook’s Bay Mary Rockefeller Strawbridge

Rhodes enters Republican race for Ohio governor

State Auditor James A. Rhodes confirmed on Wednesday his plan to seek the Republican nomination for Ohio governor. The three term auditor, age 52, announced from his Columbus office that he would campaign from May 8, 1962, pledging a critical examination of state expenditures and a comprehensive study of the tax structure.

Columbus James A. Rhodes Mark McElroy Ohio Rhodes

Two OU Professors Head For Nigeria

Ohio University will send Dr. Russell A. Milliken assistant dean and Dr. William H. Cooper associate professor to the Northern Region of Nigeria to explore establishing a teachers college. They depart Friday November 24 and expect to return mid December.

Ohio University Nigeria Russell A. Milliken College of Education William H. Cooper United States

Two Detroit Teamsters Are Bombed

Detroit area homes of two Teamsters Local 299 officials were bombed Tuesday night with no injuries. Larry Campbell 36 of Dearborn a secret agent left home hours before the blast then returned at 830 am and reported travel on union business. Frank Fitzsimmons local 299 secretary treasurer and international vice president was at the union HQ when the explosion occurred.

Detroit Teamsters Local Larry Campbell Dearborn Secreagent Frank Fitzsimmons Teamsters International Campbell

Informers Only Item Of Plenty In Cuba

A Tampa housewife who recently left Cuba says the country suffers severe shortages of food clothing and consumer goods but has plenty of informers. She describes scarcity across essentials and notes the regime of Fidel Castro lacks enthusiasm.

Cuba Tampa Fla Fidel Castro

Seek Change In Utility Legislation

Ohio Municipal League delegates urge statewide drive for a new public utilities rate law. They call for petitions to force legislative action and set base rates on original plant cost rather than reconstruction cost. A total of 98,628 signatures from at least half of Ohio’s 88 counties are required to place the measure in the hopper.

Cleveland Ohio Municipal League Cleveland Law Ralph S. Locher Ohio

Sacred Cow First Presidential Plane Joins Smithsonian

The Sacred Cow, the first aircraft regularly used by U S presidents, will join the National Air Museum collection next month. It carried F D Roosevelt and H S Truman to wartime conferences and brought Gen. Eisenhower home after World War II. The four engine DC4 is set to enter the museum on December 4.

Washington Smithsonian Institution National Air Museum Franklin D. Roosevelt Harry S. Truman Malta Potsdam Dwight D. Eisenhower

Army to resume reserve volunteers after six months active duty

A Pentagon source says the Army plans to restart accepting volunteers into the reserves in January after a six month active duty period. The move aims to bolster reserve strength amid ongoing operations and personnel needs.

Washington Pentagon

NLRB Targets Union Fines Over Production Quotas

The National Labor Relations Board seeks a test case to decide if a union can fine members for producing beyond union quotas. The complaint charges Local 283 of the United Auto Workers with fining four Wisconsin Motor Corp employees in West Allis from 35 to 100 dollars, alleging the practice delays workers and pressures pace without employer consultation.

Washington National Labor Relations Board Stuart Rothman Nlrb General Counsel United Auto Workers Wisconsin Motor Corp West Allis Wis Rothman

Classified Satellite Launch From Point Arguello

Secret satellite launched from Point Arguello California using an Atlas Agena B booster. The Air Force released a terse statement after 12 50 pm noting a satellite carrying classified test components. Previous US launches were typically disclosed in advance to news media.

Point Arguello Calif America Naval Missile Facility AIR Force U. S

Czechoslovak Leaders Plan Statue Transformation

Reports from Prague indicate Czechoslovak Communist leaders plan a large scale sculptural operation to replace a Stalin statue with a likeness of Lenin in a dramatic political move.

Warsaw Poland Prague Stalin Lenin

Dozen More Teamsters Vote to Join Brewery Workers

In Cincinnati a group of former Teamsters voted to join the Brewery Workers Union in a National Labor Relations Board election, expanding union representation in the brewing trade.

Cincinnati Brewery Workers Union National Labor Relations Board

Titan Missile Launch Tests Nose Cone by Air Force Crew

Launch at Cape Canaveral by an all Air Force crew sent a Titan missile 5000 miles and tested the Nike Zeus nose cone. The test reinforces antimissile capability and marks a successful Tuesday night flight.

Cape Canaveral Fla Air Force

Baltic Command planned in Denmark to counter Soviet moves

The Daily Mail said NATO plans a Baltic command with headquarters in Denmark to counter Soviet moves against Finland. The report appeared on Wednesday and cited the move as part of broader Baltic security measures.

London North Atlantic Treaty Organization Baltic Denmark Finland Daily Mail

Extradition Begun for Ohio Bank Robbery Fugitive

Bernard Gillespie, 33, escaped inmate from Logan Ohio, handed to Chicago police for extradition. He fled a 10 to 25 year sentence for the Feb 20 1958 First National Bank of New Bremen Ohio robbery and was found in Chicago working as a cemetery lot salesman under an assumed name, according to FBI.

Chicago Logan Ohio Bernard K. Gillespie Gillespie First National Bank of New Bremen FBI

Rhodes awards summer villa to retiring Allied chief

Vice Admiral Charles R. Brown will retire in January as commander in chief of Allied forces Southern Europe. The City of Rhodes in RHODES Greece has granted him a site for a summer vacation villa.

Rhodes Greece Charles R. Brown Allied Forces Europe

Money shortage looms over Ohio capital improvements bill

Columbus AP reports Gov. DiSalle is poised to sign a $33.4 million capital improvements bill though the state faces a shortfall of several million dollars. Key allocations include $11 million for a new state office building, $10 million for school construction, and funds for mental hygiene, natural resources, and unemployment offices.

Columbus Michael V. DiSalle Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife Ohio National Guard Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Ohio University Miami University Bowling Green Central State Kent State Miami Ohio U Ohio State Athens Space Arts

Crowds Clash With Tanks in Dominican Republic Demonstration

In Ciudad Trujillo a pro Balaguer crowd marched on the National Palace and dispersed after Dominican air force tanks arrived. Balaguer, a holdover from Trujillo, pledged democratization as troops stood behind him following weekend unrest that pushed the Trujillo faction from power.

Ciudad Trujillo Dominican Republic National Palace Joaquin Balaguer Balaguer Rafael Trujillo Trujillo Trujillos

Ozark Man Killed In Police Battle

In Branson Missouri an armed Ozark farmer Bill Jenkins age 36 was killed after police with two armored vehicles closed in on his hillside cottage. He had earlier abducted a utility manager at gunpoint and forced tree cutting on a power line right of way. Jenkins faced charges of abducting the manager and assault with intent to kill.

Branson, Mo Ozark Bill Jenkins Jenkins White River Valley Electric Cooperative Branson

Americans Honor Thanksgiving Day Across Nation and World

The nation pauses for Thanksgiving the 340th time as President Kennedy proclaims gratitude amid trials. Cape Cod events include a budget conference and interview with a Soviet editor. Americans abroad plan feasts for service members worldwide. Provincetown marks the Pilgrims’ landing with a small gathering.

Associated Press America

Sports Historian Dies in Budapest at 76

Budapest reported Olympic historian Ferenc Mezo died Tuesday night after a long illness. The longtime official of the Olympic movement was 76, MTI announced.

Budapest Hungary Ferenc Mezo Mti

Distribute Gas Taxes Across Ohio Counties and Townships

State Auditor James A. Rhodes announced the distribution of gasoline taxes totaling 2,821,600 dollars to Ohio counties and townships. The funds are allocated to support local road maintenance and related projects statewide.

Columbus—I James A. Rhodes

Dick Clark Granted Final Decree of Divorce

Dick Clark, star of American Bandstand, has received a final decree of divorce from Barbara Clark. The ruling closes the marriage, with Barabara identified as the former spouse in the brief notice.

Philadelphia Dick Clark Barbara Clark

Shoe Nonuse Revealed at Mexican Industry Convention

Mexico City reports that six to eight million of thirty five million Mexicans do not wear shoes, according to President Nivado Donnay of the National Shoe Industry at a convention.

Mexico City Nivado Donnay National Shoe Industry

Re elected Dr Richard E Ham Named Chair

Dr Richard E Ham an assistant professor of dramatic art and speech has been re elected to the post of chairman of the ethical practice committee for the Ohio Speech and Hearing Association.

Richard E. Ham Ohio Speech and Hearing Association

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