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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1962

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Trials Planned for Six Students at Ole Miss Riots

At the University of Mississippi in Oxford a student judicial council meets to map procedures for private hearings for six students charged in connection with rioting after James Meredith entered the campus. Penalties range from expulsion to suspension or probation.

Oxford Miss University of Mississippi James H. Meredith U. S. Atty Nicholas Ratbenbach Meredith Dick Wilson Ole Miss Brown University Justice Department

Negotiations Hit Snag For Prisoner Release

Havana reports ongoing talks between Fidel Castro and James B. Donovan delayed the release of 1113 Bay of Pigs prisoners. A spokesman said points must be revised after four hours of discussion, with further meetings possible today or Friday.

Havana Fidel Castro James B. Donovan Castro New York Presidential Isabella de Sagua Pan American Airways

Indiana Death Case Deliberated By Jury

Jurors began deliberations on Virgil Bryant 32 of Dayton Ohio charged with murdering Pvt Billy C Bengie 19 at his home near Milan on April 4 Bryant testified the shooting in self defense and the case hinges on motive and intent The verdict awaited as family members witnessed the proceedings in Versailles Indiana

Versailles Ind Virgil Bryant Dayton Ohio Bryant Billy C. Bengie Bengie Milan

Democrats Push Toward Adjournment of 87th Congress

Democratic leaders aimed to close the 87th Congress with adjournment expected Friday night. House leaders predicted late Friday adjournment while Humphrey saw a slim chance of finishing tonight. White House pressure was evident as behind the scenes talks sought quick action on key bills before Kennedy pushes to end Congress.

Washington Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota House White House Kennedy Congress

Kennedy signs trade expansion bill expanding tariff powers

President Kennedy signs into law a broad trade expansion bill giving him authority to cut tariffs and forge economic links while allowing limits against unfair import barriers. The measure, praised as a major early White House achievement, includes provisions aiding industries and workers hurt by imports despite a clash over Poland and Yugoslavia trade and a broader push to counter hostile foreign barriers. In Cincinnati, the A P Tea Co store in Bridge town was gutted by a blaze starting in the utility room. In Columbus, Ohio Supreme Court rejects probation for a junk dealer tied to Communist activity after guilty pleas for copper tubing theft from the New York Central Railroad in 1960.

Washington Kennedy White House Poland Yugoslavia Congress Columbus Ohio Supreme Court Admiral Kirkpatrick Cleveland New York Central Railroad

Kennedy starts second weekend of campaigning for Democrats

President Kennedy opens a long weekend of stumping with a New York afternoon session and Newark and Manhattan stops before traveling to Pittsburgh. He then schedules events in Indianapolis Louisville Buffalo and New York while returning to Washington Sunday. A Baltimore rally drew large crowds and mixed placards with his plan to push Democratic congressional and state candidates.

Whitney Shoemaker Washington Kennedy New York Newark N. J Manhattan Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Indianapolis Louisville Buffalo N. Y White House Baltimore Oth 5Th Regiment Armory Cuba Mississippi Armory

Moeller Attacks Medical Group Letter Campaign

Rep Walter Moeller of Ohio charges a Fairfield County Medical Society plan to mail a form letter to doctors and patients before the November election branding him as opposing private enterprise and freedom. He obtained a copy and notes the letter attacks the current congressman as liberal with socialist tendencies.

Washington Walter Moeller Ohio Lancaster Democrat Medical Society of Fairfield County

Rhodes Claims State Employes Influenced

Ohio State Auditor James A. Rhodes told a GOP rally that state employees are being misled about ballot secrecy and warned of supposed retaliation if they vote against the current administration. He claimed employees are told how to vote and that their choices could be determined.

Columbus James A. Rhodes Ohio Rhodes

Kennedy signs bill boosting postal rates and federal salaries

President Kennedy signed a bill increasing postage rates and salaries for more than a million federal employees. The measure aims to put the postal service on a self sustaining basis and attract workers. First class mail rises to five cents and air mail to eight cents starting January 7.

Washington Kennedy White House

DiSalle OKs Special Grand Jury in Liquor Scandal

Ohio Governor Michael V. DiSalle orders Attorney General Mark McElroy to arrange a special grand jury to probe alleged influence peddling in the liquor department. Judge Draper had authorized a regular grand jury, but DiSalle aims to proceed with the special panel likely by Monday. The Chicago distiller in question remains unavailable for testimony.

Columbus Michael V. DiSalle Mark McElroy Chicago DiSalle Robert M. Draper Franklin County Common Pleas Court Earl Allison Department of Liquor Control McElroy Draper Mahler Famous Brands, Inc Dayton

Pope Opens Vatican Council Urging Christian Unity

Pope John XXIII opened the second Vatican Ecumenical Council with a call for unity among Christians. In St. Peter's Basilica he urged prayers and mutual respect, noting progress but stressing that full unity in truth remains outstanding for the Christian family.

Vatican City John XXIII Roman Catholicism Council St. Peter’s Basilica Jesus Christ

Old Soldier Ike Receives High Award

The Army awarded Dwight D. Eisenhower its George Catlett Marshall gold medal for selfless and outstanding service to the United States. The citation called him an elder statesman and symbol of American goodwill to the world as he, at nearly 72, stood before 2000 medal-waving soldiers and their ladies.

Washington Army Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Army Association George Catlett Marshall United States

DiSalle praises state agency cooperation in Ohio

Governor Michael V. DiSalle told a Columbus audience that state departments have worked together better in the last three and a half years, calling cooperation a major achievement of his administration. In a separate Columbus note, the Ohio Turnpike Commission workers are not in the classified service, affecting appeals to the State Personnel Board. In Washington, the Senate confirmed Rep Kathryn E. Granahan to be Treasurer of the United States.

Alliance Michael V. DiSalle Columbus Ohio Turnpike Commission State Personnel Board of Review Atty Mark McElroy Tony Washington Senate Kennedy Kathryn E. Granahan Philadelphia United States

Ohio Youth Killed In Missouri Wreck

A car carrying four Ohio youths crashed into a bridge abutment on Interstate 40 near Chesterfield Missouri. John Barker 20 Scio Ohio the driver died. Three others were listed in critical condition. Also Boston Katherine Anne Porter received Emerson Thoreau Medal from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Chesterfield Ohio John Barker Scio Boston Katherine Anne Porter American Academy of Arts and Sciences

New Missile Test Stated Across Multiple Fronts

The United States plans a high altitude missile launched nuclear test on Sunday or Monday, with a sub megaton device triggered tens of kilometers above the Pacific. The test, possibly on a Thor missile, follows earlier Johnston Island launches.

Washington United States Pacific Atomic Energy Commission AEC Johnston Island Thor

Exiles Plan War on Vessels Supplying Cuba

Alpha 66 leader Antonio Veciana declares war on all ships supplying Cuba. He cites a recent raid on Isa Bella de Sagna and says a 30 man force inflicted 20 cc on the enemy. Veciana spoke via ABC from San Juan Puerto Rico.

New York Alpha 66 Cuba Antonio Veciana San Juan Puerto Rico Ceciana San Juan American Broadcasting Co Vediana ABC Isabella de Sagna Havana

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