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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1961

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Kennedy aims for balance in 63 as deficit grows

Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon announced a larger federal deficit for 1962, predicting the budget would run somewhat over 6.75 billion dollars out of balance due to farm price support outlays and postal costs. He reaffirmed Kennedy’s pledge for a balanced budget in fiscal 1963 starting July and noted efforts to rein in spending.

San Francisco Treasury Douglas Dillon Dillon American Bankers Association Kennedy Congress Dwight D. Eisenhower Berlin

Khrushchev Sets Oct 31 Nuclear Test Date at Congress

Premier Khrushchev announced that the Soviet Union will explode a bomb equivalent to 50 million tons of TNT on October 31, the first advance notice of a nuclear test. He said a 100 million ton bomb exists but not to be used now, and urged a German peace treaty with West and East Germany and UN admission. He warned against export of counterrevolution while calling for worldwide unity against imperialism.

Moscow Khrushchev Soviet Union Kremlin Soviet Communist Party Germany West Berlin United Nations Khrushchevv Andrei A. Gromyko Kennedy Britain Harold Macmillan

OU Professor praises Nigeria relations after post card incident

Ohio University educator Dr. Russell Milliken says relations between the university group and Nigeria remain strong after a Peace Corps posting in Ibadan. He notes the incident involving Margery Michelmore’s critical postcard, calls it thoughtless, and urges improvements without harming the Peace Corps program.

Nigeria Ohio University Ibadan Russell Milliken Education Department Peace Corps Margery Michelmore Milliken Michelmore Ohio U U.S Julius Udochi America

Nigerian government urges calm over Peace Corps postcard incident

Nigerian officials avoided deportation demands from students and urged cool heads as Margery Michelmore, 23, of Foxboro Massachusetts, resigns from the Peace Corps after a critical postcard about Nigerian life. Washington said a decision on her resignation was pending.

Lagos Nigeria Peace Corps Margery Michelmore Foxboro Mass United States Michelmore Smith College Ibadan

15 000 a Year Jobs Go Unfilled in AEC Drive

The Atomic Energy Commission launched a nationwide recruitment to fill $15 000 a year positions. It seeks nuclear physicists reactor safety engineers health physicists and nuclear engineers with operating experience on research production or power reactors at HQ and field offices.

Washington — i Atomic Energy Commission AEC Commission

Dirksen Says Kennedy Program Isn’t Clicking With People

Senate GOP leader Everett M Dirksen of Illinois said a cross country tour shows President Kennedy's legislative program isn't clicking with the people. He spoke as he toured the nation to gauge public reaction to the proposals.

Washington Senate Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Kennedy

Akron Board Urges Law Revision Over Teaching Communism

Akron Board of Education says Ohio law hinders teaching the evils of communism in public schools and calls for revision to permit comprehensive coverage.

Akron Ohio Akron Board of Education

Son Pleads Guilty In Skyjacking Case

In El Paso Texas Leon Bearden 38 stood trial alone for the Continental Airlines hijacking on August 3 Cody Bearden 16 pled guilty to a Dyer Act violation involving a stolen vehicle. Defense had sought joint trials with the Beardens for kidnapping robbery and conspiracy. Dr Ann Damiani will report on Cody and may urge custodial care until maturity.

EL Paso Tex Leon Bearden Continental Airlines Cody Beardens Coolidge, Ariz Frank H. Hunter Ann Damiani Damiana U.S. District Court

Gambler Markos Trial Ruling Cited By Ohio AG

Ohio Attorney General Mark McElroy says the Supreme Court refusal to review the Dover gambler George Markos bribery conviction implies a fair trial. He notes the admission of taped recordings into evidence and their use in court as a modern tool for law enforcement.

Columbus Ohio Mark McElroy U.S. Supreme Court Dover George Markos Markos

One Killed In Accident Near Coshocton

Mrs. Florence Haddox learned her son Morris was killed in a State Route 16 crash near Coshocton early Tuesday. Capt Joseph McBride said she was in hysterics when police arrived and a doctor was called to help. Morris, driving a semi from Zanesville, lost control. no further details were available.

Florence Haddox Washington St Morris Coshocton Joseph McBride McBride Zanesville

Carrier Ticonderoga hit by destroyer in South China Sea

The US Navy reported that the destroyer Manila scraped the port side of the aircraft carrier Ticonderoga during night training exercises in the South China Sea.

Manila U. S Picking Ticonderoga South China Sea Navy

Point Man Robbed In Middleport

James P. Sprouse of Middleport, 42, is charged with armed robbery after Odd Nibert of Point Pleasant, 73, says Sprouse robbed him of 150 dollars near a bridge north of Point Pleasant. Nibert identified Sprouse, who was later apprehended in Middleport and jailed in Mason County. A preliminary hearing was planned for today.

Point Pleasant James P. Sprouse Middleport Sgt S. P. Vandevender Odd Nibert Nibert Sprouse Mason County Vandevender

Baltimore & Ohio Trials New Doubledeck Car for Compact Autos

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad showcased a low-slung two deck car designed to haul 14 compact cars. Autos were loaded at Norwood assembly plant for a trip to Baltimore on the National Limited.

Cincinnati Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Norwood Baltimore B&o Passenger National Limited

Handy with tools? Spare time repair jobs offered

Home owners seek men to perform repair and remodeling work. Earn good money in spare time by answering a small inexpensive Want Ad placed under Business Services in the Messenger. For details, dial LY 3-1242.

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Four Rutland youths arrested in BAE break-in cases

Four Rutland area youths in sheriff custody admitted their parts in recent breakings at Rutland High School and Rutland American Legion Hall. Romine 15, Phillips 16, Blake 17, and Fraley 15 were identified. Delbert Blake 19 faces common pleas court. Others held for juvenile hearings next Monday.

Pomeroy Rutland Area Rutland Tenbach Delbert Blake Orville Phillips Harrisonville Bill Blake Russell Fraley Robert Romine Romine Rutland High School Orville Phillips Phillips Fraley Rutland American Legion Hall Fultz

Kennedy Announces Desegregation Orders From Three Railroads

Atty General Robert F Kennedy says Illinois Central Southern and Louisville & Nashville have ordered desegregation of all facilities in the South. King says the orders go into effect immediately in ten states including Louisiana Tennessee Kentucky and Florida. Justice Department officials held meetings with the railroads to work out a voluntary program.

Washington Atty Robert F. Kennedy South Kennedy Martin Luther King Justice Department Ilinois Central Southern Louisville & Nashville King Atlanta Louisiana Tennessee Kentucky Virginia Mississippi Alabama Georgia Florida North Carolina South Carolina Atty. Gen. Kennedy

Renewal bonds in Ohio grant totals approved

Urban Renewal Commission approves grants totaling 3 077 098 for Dayton Lima and Springfield Ohio Sen Stephen M Young informs. Dayton receives 2 966 000 for Perry Mead Renewal project Lima gets 102 407 for Public Square planning Springfield 8 691 for North Hill Area planning later eligible grants equal 3 848 000 and 863 236 respectively.

Washington Dayton Lima Springfield Ohio Stephen M. Young Perry-Mead City Public Square North Hill Area

Brothers Held for Perjury In Hedges Case

A directed verdict of innocence was returned for Frances Hedges of Laurelville Route 1 after her brothers Raymond and Kenneth admitted on the stand they lied in a May trial. The brothers testified Frances was not present during the Heinke cabin burglary and will face perjury charges. Frances remains jailed on the Miller cabin burglary case.

Raymond Kenneth Frances Ohio Penitentiary Logan Clarence Heinke Salt Creek Mansfield Reformatory Heinke

Suit Filed By Teamsters Prods Bottling Firms Over Dues

The Teamsters Union asks U S District Court to require 27 bottling and vending firms to renew dues payments from rebel members who left the union. Harold Gibbons filed the suit alleging firms stopped collecting fees last August but must under five year contracts from 1959. The action centers on about 4000 Teamsters in four Cincinnati locals.

Cincinnati Teamsters Union U.S. District Court Teamsters Harold Gibbons

DiSalle Delays re election decision to Friday cabinet meeting

Gov. Michael V. DiSalle retains plan to wait until Friday’s cabinet session before announcing whether he will seek another term. He has not committed to running as Columbus weighs potential political shifts as the cabinet gears up.

Columbus Michael V. DiSalle

Yugoslavia Fears U S Reversal of Policy

Informants said Yugoslavia asked the United States if its policy toward Tito’s government would change after the U S sale of 130 surplus Sabre jet fighters. Belgrade hopes there will be no shift in basic relations or economic cooperation. officials would not confirm receipt of the note.

Washington Yugoslavia United States Belgrade U. S Tito State Department White House Pierre Salinger U. S. Yugoslav

First Rocket Fired Underwater Is Success

CAPE CANAVERAL Fla The USS Ethan Allen the largest Polaris firing submarine succeeded on its first underwater rocket launch The Ethan Allen is the first sub built for the advanced Polaris A2 model with a range of 1725 miles Other submarines carry the 1380 mile Atlas rocket

Cape Canaveral Fla

Bashir Ahmad to Get Pickup Truck in Texas State Fair Visit

Bashir Ahmad Pakistan’s camel cart driver travels from Johnson’s Texas ranch to the State Fair as guest of Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. He plans to tour Six Flags Over Texas and visit the American Royal Livestock Show later in Kansas City, meeting Harry S. Truman.

Marshall Comerer Dallas Tex Bashir Ahmad Pakistan Lyndon B. Johnson Littl Johnson Texas Ing Fort Worth Bashir Kansas City Harry S. Truman

UCAW Heads For Talks At Chrysler

Detroit reports the United Auto Workers prepare to renew negotiations with Chrysler Corp led by Walter P. Reuther aimed at matching GM’s recent settlement. Reuther plans morning talks with the union committee as Ford's 13 day strike nears closure and pressure increases on Chrysler.

Detroit Mich Walter P. Reuther Chrysler Corp United Auto Workers Chrysler General Motors Corp Ford Motor Co Reuther UAW Ford

Ohio Police Chiefs To Honor McElroy And Legislators

The Ohio Association of Police Chiefs will honor Atty. Gen. Mark McElroy and 11 legislators tonight for passing three tough anti gambling bills into law this year. Honorees include Rep. Roger Cloud and C. Stanley Mechem for their roles in enacting the measures.

Cleveland Mark McElroy Ohio Association of Police Chiefs Ohio Roger Cloud Logan C. Stanley Mechem Athens

Will Make Big Hole

Washington reports Khrushchev claims the Soviet Union will explode a 50 megaton bomb on October 31. The blast would create a 400 foot deep hole and a mile and a half wide crater, killing almost all within seven miles unless protected by underground shelters.

Washington Khrushchev Soviet Union

Humphrey Leaves Warsaw After Poland Visit

After a two day trip in Poland U S Senator Hubert Humphrey D Minn departed Warsaw today and headed to Zurich. He was on a diplomatic mission visiting Polish officials and discussing postwar recovery and security in Europe.

Warsaw Poland U. S Hubert Humphrey D-Minn Zurich

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