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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1960

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Khrushchev storms UN as disarmament vote stalls

Khrushchev faced another UN setback over disarmament after a 54 to 13 vote against debating his demand. He threatened rockets and warned the West, while James J. Wadsworth defended the U S position and urged not to hold debates in the chamber.

United Nations N.Y Khrushchev General Assembly United States Soviet Union Assembly Europe James J. Wadsworth U.S Soveret

Congo Crisis Tensions Rise Over Lumumba Arrest

In Leopoldville angry crowds attacked white motorists near Patrice Lumumba's villa as troops sealed the ex premier inside. The Congo government faced off with UN forces over arrest warrants while Congo army cordoned the residence.

Leopoldville Congo Patrice Lumumba Lumumba Government Commission Ghana Joseph Kasavubu Justin Bomboko

Red Khrushchev cancels Castroland Cuba visit

Reports from Iron Curtain officials say Soviet Premier Khrushchev canceled a planned goodwill visit to Cuba after dismay over his NY meetings with Castro and rising anti Communist sentiment across Latin America. He plans to fly to Moscow after a 25 day New York stay and address a rally at Moscow Stadium.

New York Khrushchev Cuba Latin America Castro Iron Curtain Kremlin United Nations Havana Moscow Moscow Stadium

United Mine Workers Discuss 43rd Convention Proposals

Delegates at the 43rd convention of the United Mine Workers of America in Cincinnati referred contract change proposals to the national policy committee. A key item was a request to consider reducing the work day as part of the next contract.

Cincinnati United Mine Workers of America

Kaiser Named Divisional Chief at Massillon Steel Plants

Public Steel Corp announces Herman F. Kaiser of Canton as divisional superintendent of the Massillon basic steel plant and the adjacent stainless steel finishing plant in Cleveland.

Cleveland Republic Steel Corp Herman F. Kaiser Canton Massillon

Peace Talks Open Between GE and IUE

The federal government's lead mediator will preside over new discussions on Thursday between General Electric Co and the International Union of Electrical Workers, aiming to resolve the ongoing strike.

New York General Electric Co International Union of Electrical Workers IUE

Steel market shows slight improvement this week

The iron and steel sector gains a modest uptick in tone, with Iron Age noting a firmer mood across producers and buyers. Steel prices and demand appear steadier, aided by steady output and cautious buying.

New York Iron Age Magazine

Five Day Forecast Temperatures Rise Then Cooler Sweep

Temperatures will run 3 to 6 degrees above normal with highs near 66 and lows around 46. Few changes until a cooler turn expected Sunday. Precipitation totals around a quarter to a half inch, with light rain overs Thursday night and Friday and again about A.

SEC

Yanks Favored In Sixth Game Of World Series

Pittsburgh hurler Bob Friend who won 18 games in the regular season aimed to push the Pirates to their first world title in 35 years by beating the New York Yankees in game six at Forbes Field. Whitey Ford would start for the Yankees if needed, with a seventh game possible. A crowd of 37,000 was expected as the Pirates trailed 3-2 in a best-of-seven series after a rollercoaster sequence of games.

Pittsburgh Bob Friend Pittsburgh Pirates New York Yankees Yankees Whitey Ford Bucs Vernon Law Bill Stafford Forbes Field

Nixon Confident In Island Issue In California Tour

Vice President Richard M. Nixon returns to California with a sharpened focus on Quemoy and Matsu as key points in his campaign. He argues defense of the islands and criticizes Kennedy on foreign policy, signaling a major debate theme. Nixon proposes delaying the fifth television debate to expand coverage.

Los Angeles Richard M. Nixon White House Nixon California John F. Kennedy Quemoy Matsu Kennedy China Formosa Henry Cabot Lodge Sen Lydon B. Johnson

Student Assassin Arrested in Tokyo Political Murder

A 17 year old ultranationalist stabbed Socialist party chairman Inejiro Asanuma to death during a campaign forum in Tokyo. The attack triggered mass leftist protests and fear of renewed ultranationalist terrorism in Japan.

Tokyo Socialist Party Inejiro Asanuma Communist China Otaya Yamaguchi Asanuma Hayato Ikeda Ikeda Sohyo Japan Greater Japan Patriotic Society Zengakuren Student Association

Union Men Urged to Return to Work at Marietta Plant

Seven craft unions of the Tu Endie Wei Metal Trades Chapter at Mari etta Manufacturing say a work stoppage is not authorized. All union men are urged to return to work at once. The stoppage began Monday and reasons were not disclosed.

Point Pleasant Tu-Endie-Wei Metal Trades Marietta

Refuses To Return Escapee Defies Soviets

Victor Jaanimets, 29, Estonian sailor who fled Khrushchev's ship, defied Soviet diplomats at New York immigration headquarters. He said the decision was his, not forced, after slipping away from a shore party during a Manhattan outing. He remains in custody while authorities check details.

Khrushchev New York Victor Jaanimets United States Jaanimets Manhattan Estonia Immigration Office Immigration Service

Newsmen Banned At Cuban Trials

In Santa Clara the Fidel Castro regime conducts a major conspiracy trial behind closed doors with foreign press excluded except four Russians. About 170 defendants enter the courtroom with defense claiming over 200 on trial for armed rebellion in the Escambray Mountains or collaboration with insurgents. Among those named is Richard Pecoraro of Staten Island New York, a fired New York City fireman. A second tribunal at Santiago will hear evidence against 21 men alleged to have invaded Cuba’s northeast coast last week, including Anthony Zarba.

Santa Clara Cuba Escambray Mountains Revolucion Richard Pecoraro Staten Island N. Y New York City Santiago Anthony Zarba

Kennedy Defends Quemoy and Matsu Policy in NYC Interview

Senator John F Kennedy reiterates that Quemoy and Matsu are strategically indefensible and the United States should not risk a world war by defending them. He criticizes Nixon’s charge that the policy leads toward war and surrender during their campaign. The dispute flared after their second television debate last week.

New York John F. Kennedy Quemoy Matsu Franklin D. Roosevelt Kennedy United States Richard M. Nixon Nixon

East and West Worlds Apart on UN Majority Rule

Khrushchev’s UN remarks expose a gulf between the Communist and Western democracies over the UN’s role. He says the body is a forum for resolving issues rather than a parliament with enforced decisions, while Western nations see it as a representative body whose majority rule guides global peace.

United Nations West Particu

Merger Study Deadline Set for Carriers in Baltimore

February 1 deadline announced for completing a merger study of the physical plants of the Baltimore and Ohio and the New York Central Railroads. Douglas Campbell, Central vice president, disclosed the date while in Baltimore inspecting B and O facilities.

Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio New York Central Douglas Campbell Central B&o

Power loss cited in Electra crash inquiry

Boston reports that the turboprop Electra plunged into Boston Harbor 14 seconds after takeoff due to loss of power in one and possibly two port engines. The House Aviation subcommittee chair notes no structural defects were involved.

Boston —P Boston Harbor House Aviation Subcommittee

Nixon to Launch Whistle Stop Campaign Route

Vice President Richard Nixon plans a whistle-stop campaign across the nation a week before elections, with Charlotte serving as a reporting locale for the observer.

Charlotte N. C Richard Nixon Charlotte Observer

GE President Rebuffs Strike Settlement With Price Hike Link

Lynn Massachusetts General Electric Co president closes door to any settlement that would permit price increases.

Lynn Mass General Electric Co

Atlas rocket falters. Air Force locates fault in Cape Canaveral

A first Atlas series rocket failure at Cape Canaveral prompted Air Force engineers to diagnose the problem. They report narrowing the fault to a specific system component and plan corrective steps to fix the issue.

Cape Canaveral Fla Air Force

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