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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1961

Page

3

Anti Hoffa Splinter Forms Drivers and Warehousemen Union

A Columbus splinter group anti Hoffa Teamsters has bolted the international union and formed the Drivers and Warehousemen's Union. It applied for an AFI CIO charter and hit Local 413 with 4600 members in two Ohio counties. Paul L. Thompson, the new group's attorney, said hundreds of Local 413 members are asked to sign petitions for collective bargaining elections with firms under local contracts. He expected signatures from 30 percent of members in each firm.

Drivers and Warehousemen's Union Afi-Cio Teamsters Union Local 413 Ohio Paul L. Thompson Columbus James Hoffa Teamsters Thompson Local 413

Kennedy reviews U S strategy on cold peace at White House

President Kennedy calls the National Security Council to the White House to review U S policy on Berlin and Southeast Asia. He orders Gen Maxwell D Taylor to South Vietnam for an on the spot survey as Berlin crisis and Communist threats shape his Thursday schedule.

Washington Kennedy National Security Council White House U.S Berlin Southeast Asia Maxwell D. Taylor South Viet Nam

Electric Cars Return in Kalamazoo Deal

Kalamazoo, Mich. Stuart Motors Inc announced plans to market an electric passenger car after January 1, reviving the long dead electric vehicle concept. The move signals renewed industry interest in electric propulsion and new consumer options.

Kalamazoo Mich Stuart Motors Inc

Khrushchev Berlin Proposal Falls Short of Breakthrough

U S officials said Khrushchev's latest Berlin settlement package does not advance East West talks or indicate a move toward a summit. He expressed willingness to meet Western leaders, but Kennedy and Rusk deemed last talks non yielding. Western policy shows unity among the United States Britain France and West Germany despite gaps.

Washington U. S Khrushchev Berlin Moscow Radio Japanese Council Kaoru Yasui Kennedy Dean Rusk Andrei A. Gromyko Soviet Union United States Britain France West Germany

Ghana Pushes UN to Oust South Africa from UN

Ghana seeks Security Council action to expel South Africa from the United Nations over apartheid. Ambassador Alex Quaison-Lackey said a draft resolution will be presented to the African group for support, though many Africans doubt enough votes exist for expulsion.

United Nations N. Y Ghana Security Council South Africa Alex Quaison-Lackey Quaison-Lackey U. N

Differences Appear In South Viet Nam Picture

In Saigon mixed opinions arise on sending U S troops to assist in crushing the Viet Cong. President Kennedy plans a on the spot survey by his personal adviser. Diem's government remains silent on reports. Officials see the situation as serious but not grave enough to justify troop intervention.

Saigon South Viet Nam Maxwell D. Taylor U. S Kennedy Ngo Dinh Diem North Viet Nam U.S Washington

Navy Planes Collide In Air Killing Six At Sanford

Two Navy twin engine attack bombers collided Thursday over Sanford Naval Air Station. All six men aboard were killed. Wreckage landed within 200 feet of Seminole High School where 20 teachers were in a meeting. one plane was landing, the other practicing mirror landings. Fire started at a small building but caused no further damage.

Sanford Fla Sanford Naval Air Station Seminole High School Navy

Dutch Move Against Soviet Envoys After Airport Brawl

The Netherlands orders two Soviet Embassy officials to leave the country by Saturday after an airport altercation involving police and Soviet Ambassador Ponomarenko. The government takes undisclosed measures against Ponomarenko.

the Hague Netherlands Panteleimon K. Ponomarenko

Sam Rayburn Recovers From Pneumonia but Ill With Cancer

In Dallas Texas reports say House Speaker Sam Rayburn has recovered enough from pneumonia to sit up beside his hospital bed yet remains hopelessly ill with incurable cancer.

Dallas Texas Sam Rayburn

Gas Explosion Rocks Miami Area Injures Several

A fuel storage tank blast in northwest Miami near Southeastern Natural Gas Corp at about 8 a.m. sent debris and smoke into the sky. Residents fled their homes in nightclothes or bare feet. initial reports mentioned some injuries with the cause undetermined.

Southeastern Natural Gas Corp

World War I Paintings Headed to Wright Patterson Museum

Ten World War I aircraft paintings will be transferred to the Air Force Museum at Wright Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton Ohio.

Washington Air Force Museum Wright- Patterson Air Force Base Dayton Ohio

Operation Sky Shield II Mock Aerospace War Tomorrow

NORAD directs a 12 hour air defense exercise across North America from noon to midnight EST. 250000 military personnel and numerous aircraft will simulate a large scale conflict testing interceptors missiles navigation aids and civilian air traffic restrictions over 14 million square miles from Colorado Springs to Canadian and U.S. airspace.

U.S Alaska NORAD U.S. Air Force Army Navy Canada Air Force

Union Aims To End Ford Strike After Council Vote

The United Auto Workers seek to resume production at Ford on Monday after a Ford Council vote approved a three year labor contract. The council ended the national strike that idled 120,000 workers but referred remaining working conditions disputes to the International Executive Board.

Detroit United Auto Workers Union Ford Motor Co UAW Ford Council Ford International Executive Board Ford Automotive

Cohen May Get Free On Bail Pending Appeal

Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas ruled that Mickey Cohen could be released on $100000 bail while appealing his federal income tax evasion conviction. The jailed former Los Angeles bookmaking kingpin remains at Alcatraz Island awaiting further proceedings.

Los Angeles Alcatraz Island Washington Supreme Court William O. Douglas Cohen

Sleeping Beauties Mother Faces Jail Term On Conviction

Mrs. Lillian Fratantonio faces a one year jail sentence after the Eighth District Court of Appeals unanimously upheld her conviction for drugging her two daughters the ruling comes as the case awaits any further appeal to a higher court in Cleveland.

Cleveland Lillian Fratantonio Sleeping Beauty the &Th District Court of Appeals

New Europe Plan Touted by Chicago Sun-Times

The Chicago Sun-Times reports the Kennedy administration is studying demilitarized zone plans for central Europe. Secretary of State Dean Rusk told Polish Foreign Minister Adam Rapacki such zonal demilitarization is discussable but not an official US commitment.

Chicago Chicago Sun-Times U.S Europe Sun-Times Washington Dean Rusk Adam Rapacki State Department Rusk Frederick Kuh United States

Burglar Steals Pants But Misses Wallet in Motel Break-In

In Jacksonville a burglar entered a motel room and stole the pants of two men as they slept. The wallet fell from one pair of pants and was left behind containing $1400, while the wallet taken by the burglar held only $5. Police reported the incident.

Jacksonville Fla Khrushchev U.S.S.R

Nixon to End 1964 Presidential Bid Soon

A Nixon ally said on Thursday night that Richard M. Nixon will publicly withdraw from the 1964 presidential race within the next few weeks. The disclosure comes as Nixon weighs his options after the campaign controversy.

Los Angeles Richard M. Nixon

Ohio to seek $200000 emergency fund for fallout testing

Gov Michael V DiSalle announced an emergency fund of 200000 to create an Ohio radiation fallout testing system. The move follows a cabinet meeting and a Washington conference report by Health Director Ralph E Dwork, who urged faster state testing due to slow weather bureau data after Soviet atomic tests.

Columbus Michael V. DiSalle Ralph E. Dwork Ohio Weather Bureau

Khrushchev Faces New Problems Ahead of Soviet Congress

AP News Analyst William L. Ryan outlines Khrushchev's mounting internal and international pressures as the 22nd Soviet Communist party congress nears in Moscow. He notes setbacks in the Middle East and Indochina, ideological strains with Yugoslavs and Chinese, and limited gains abroad while domestic heavy industry demands grow. Khrushchev may trim expectations and seek compromises to maintain leadership.

Soviet Communist Party Moscow Nikita Khrushchev William L Indochina Europe Cuba Khrushchev Congress

Refugees breach West Berlin border amid crossfire incident

Nine refugees broke through barbed wire into the American sector of West Berlin as East German police fired on U S military police and West Berlin officers. No injuries reported. an armored car with a heavy machine gun deployed but did not fire. Twenty East Germans fled to West Berlin in 24 hours, including one policeman.

Berlin U.S West Berlin U.S. Army East Berlin

Eisenhower airs views on TV interview from Gettysburg

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower told CBS in an interview with Walter Cronkite that he would not debate a political rival on television if in office. The interview, taped at Gettysburg, listed Nixon as a major disappointment and cited lack of proof of progress toward peace with justice. He credited his term with creating serenity and mutual confidence.

Eisenhower Walter Reed Hospital Washington New York Dwight D. Eisenhower CBS Television Walter Cronkite Gettysburg Richard M. Nixon

Army Show May Boost Budget in Kennedy Review

President Kennedy viewed a four hour Army demonstration at Fort Bragg highlighting paratroopers anti guerrilla units and sharpshooter weapons. The show could influence defense budget decisions and shape the upcoming military spending plan.

Army FT. Bragg N.C Kennedy

Audit Finds Canton Payroll Irregularities Unpaid Overtime

A state audit of Canton city payrolls disclosed irregularities including $10,371 in overtime not worked and overpayments of vacation allowances. The report cites payroll errors and seeks recovery of funds.

Columbus Canton City

End To Motorcycles Cincinnati Patrol Ends

Cincinnati police will replace motorcycle patrols with new cruisers today. Lt. Edward Darmody said the change ends motorized street patrolling in the city as patrols switch to standard cruisers.

Cincinnati Edward Darmody

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