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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1960

Page

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Supreme Court Upholds DesegregationTimetable in Several States

The Supreme Court refused delays in school integration in Houston New Orleans and Delaware. New Orleans faced a Sept. 8 start with a Nov. 14 delay granted by Judge J Skelly Wright. Delaware must meet a full integration timetable by fall 1961 per the 8th Circuit ruling.

U. S. Supreme Court Houston Tex South New Orleans Delaware U. S. District Court J. Skelly Wright Jimmie Davis 8Th Circuit Court of Appeals Philadelphia

Rudolph Wins But Wind Could Null World 100m Record

Wilma Rudolph won the women's 100 meter dash in Rome Olympic track but officials ruled the 11 second time invalid due to wind. The result stood as a win for Rudolph with the clock showing world record pace before the wind ruling.

Rome Tennessee State Wilma Rudolph

Rule Of Law Near Washington Says Congo Threats Rise

Secretary of State Christian A. Herter states Communists seek Congo control but emphasizes the world today is closer to a rule of law than ever before.

Washington Christian A. Herter Congo

Ohio to order six month supply of smaller sales tax stamps

Ohio Tax Commissioner Stanley J. Bowers announced the state will order a six month supply of the smaller size sales tax stamps late this fall.

Columbus Ohio Stanley J. Bowers

Ohio Congressman Scherer Remains Satisfactory After Crash

Rep. Gordon H. Scherer of Ohio was reported in satisfactory condition after an automobile accident. He underwent initial treatment and was listed as stable at the hospital. His office released a brief statement with no details on injuries or cause of the crash.

Washington Gordon H. Scherer Ohio

Savage Bound To Meigs Jury On Fraud Charge

Youth leader Leo V. Savage was bound to the Meigs County grand jury under 300 dollar bond on a charge of obtaining money in an attempt to fraud. Judge Emmet Peoples declared the warrant valid and set bond. Pauline Ridenour and Henry Werry testified at the hearing. Savage, organizer of several youth canteens in the Ohio Valley, allegedly obtained money in the name of the Pomeroy Emergency Squad. He has filed suit for damages for false arrest.

Pomeroy Leo V. Savage Meigs County Grand Jury Emmet Peoples Pauline Ridenour Chester Henry Werry Savage Ohio Valley Werry

Khrushchev to Lead Bold Twofold UN Push

Khrushchev plans a high profile UN Assembly visit with allied satellites and possible non Communist country leaders. He aims to bolster his standing within the world Communist movement and press his universal disarmament proposal while shaping the session toward a summit style event.

William L. Ryan Associated Press New York Nikita Khrushchev U. S Khrushchev Kremlin

The Messenger No Publication Labor Day Warning

The Messenger states it will not publish on Monday September 5, Labor Day, amid geopolitical analysis. It notes rising tensions between Chinese and Soviet factions as Khrushchev's line influences strategies to isolate China and expand influence in former colonial states.

Khrushchev to Attend UN Debates With Bloc Leaders

Khrushchev will lead a Soviet bloc delegation to the UN General Assembly opening Sept. 20 with top bloc leaders aboard. Eisenhower expected to reply from the Assembly. doubt remains on any summit, while talk of a space milestone or propaganda move looms.

United Nations N. Y Nikita Khrushchev General Assembly Soviet Bloc Eastern Europe Khrushchev Eisenhower Harold Macmillan Paris Charles de Gaulle New York de Gaulle Cuba Fidel Castro Red China India Jawaharlal Nehru Washington Moscow U.S.S.R

Laos back to normal after 23 day crisis ends

Laos swears in Prince Souvanna Phouma as new government pledges neutralist foreign policy and ends 23 day political crisis with return to stability in Vientiane.

Vientiante Laos Souvanna Rhouma

Cuba Seizes Minimax Stores in Havana Province

Fidel Castro's government seized the five million dollar Minimax American owned supermarket chain in Havana province. The order covers all stores and subsidiaries as Castro mobilizes support and rebuffs U S aggression. The move follows tensions with the Organization of American States over alleged meddling in the Western Hemisphere.

Havana Fidel Castro Castro United States China Organization of American States Western Hemisphere

First Victim Is Claimed By Troops

Leopoldville Congo reports Moroccan UN troops opened fire on armed civilians south of Thysville killing one person. Moroccans tried to disarm attackers and fired after warning shots. Congo government accuses opposition Puna party of threats against President Kasavubu and Prime Minister Lumumba.

Leopoldville Congo United Nations Thysville Moeberck Puna Joseph Kasavubu Patrice Lumumba

Attendance Surpasses Last Year at 1960 Ohio State Fair

The Ohio State Fair closed its eight day run with paid attendance through Thursday at 254 528 surpassing last year 233 551. The final day featured a 10 event motorcycle race with 3 500 in prize money and harness racing ended with the Governor s Cup Trot won by Ava Long driven by Eddie Boyer. Right Time set a state fair record in the Maturity Pace and is owned by Byron D Ruth.

Columbus Ava Long Eddie Boyer A. G. Gordon Washington Court House Ava Song Nike Han Right Time John Patterson Flaming Arrow Byron D. Ruth Chesterland

Turnpike Revenue Sets August Record in Ohio

The Ohio Turnpike posted an all time revenue high for August at 3 054 000 dollars. This amount topped August 1959 by 112 000 dollars and exceeded July by 6 000 dollars, setting a new monthly record.

Cleveland Ohio Turnpike

Moon Eclipse Seen Across United States Monday

The Hayden Planetarium reports a total lunar eclipse visible low in the western sky across the United States early Monday morning. Observers may watch from multiple locations as the event unfolds.

New York United States Hayden Planetarium

Davis Leads American Sweep in Olympic 400m Hurdles

Defending champion Glenn Davis of Columbus Ohio led an American sweep in the Olympic men's 400 meter hurdles finals, clocking record time to win as teammates followed in the medals.

Rome Glenn Davis Columbus Ohio

Rocky Plans Campaign Across Nation for GOP Ticket

Governor Nelson Rockefeller intends about 120 campaign speeches nationwide to back the Republican ticket. The five day forecast for Ohio calls for average temperatures six degrees above normal with highs near 79 to 81 and lows around 58 to 60. Cooler nights and a slight warming trend are expected with little to no precipitation from Saturday through Wednesday.

Washington New York Nelson A. Rockfeller Ohio Conney

Fifteen U.S. Soldiers Killed In Germany Training Accident

Grafenwoehr Germany report says fifteen American soldiers were killed and 28 injured when an artillery shell exploded during a training exercise. All casualties were members of a 3rd Armored Division cavalry unit. An investigation is under way.

Grafenwoehr Germany 3Rd Armored Division

Not A Warning Labor Day Highway Stop Alert

Columbus report warns that a highway patrolman signaling to pull off the road during Labor Day weekend signals an arrest not a warning, implying drivers may be taken into custody. The notice emphasizes caution for motorists during the holiday period.

Columbus

Sugar Bill Abandoned in Final Congressional Adjournment

The 86th Congress adjourned after a post-convention session that failed to pass a watchdog subcommittee funding for fair treatment in political broadcasts and a sugar quota measure for the Dominican Republic. Democrats secured foreign aid, medical expense help, the Antarctic Treaty, payola elimination, and other routine appropriations totaling over 82 billion dollars for 1960.

Senate Eisenhower Dominican Republic

Pennsylvania Railroad Strike Halts Complete Operations

The nation’s largest rail system faces its first full shutdown in 114 years as labor action halts freight handling. Scattered layoffs appear, with 20,000 nonoperating workers out while other industries stockpile materials. The Chrysler stamping plant near Akron trims jobs amid freight shortages.

Pennsylvania Railroad James M. Symes Pennsylvania Chrysler Corp Akron Pennsy Teamsters Union Small Systems Federation

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