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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1961

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Army areas tab four Guard divisions for possible federal duty

The Army moved four National Guard divisions the 26th Massachusetts the 28th Pennsylvania the 32nd Wisconsin and the 49th Texas armored into position for possible federal call to free regulars for overseas duty. Along with 475 reserve units these units receive top priority training to boost readiness with about 96 000 total strength and 52 000 ready reservists attached. The measures could take 15 days to near full strength. Also Ohio's 2nd Automatic Weapons Run 174th Artillery Athens named in a top priority group for intensified training and possible callup along with 17 other Ohio units.

Washington National Guard Berlin 26Th Infantry Massachusetts 28Th Infantry Pennsylvania 32Nd Infantry Wisconsin 49Th Armored Texas States District of Columbia Army Ohio 174Th Artillery Athens

East Germans Use Tear Gas On Demonstrators

Communist police used tear gas water jets and firecrackers to disperse West Berlin demonstrators near the Red barricades. In Neukölln crowds swelled as tear gas grenades struck a newsstand and a neon sign, with arrests reported. In Wedding the crowd faced five tear gas grenades as West Berliners booed and police intervened.

Berlin Neukoelin Wedding West

Hurricane Carla Moves Toward Gulf Uncertain Path

Hurricane Carla shifts toward the Gulf of Mexico with forecasters unsure whether it will head toward the U S Gulf Coast or Mexico. The US Weather Bureau in Miami expects Carla to brush northeast Yucatan and western Cuba as it enters the Yucatan Channel. Winds near the center reach about 75 mph while the storm moves slowly northwest.

Miami Fla Carla Gulf of Mexico Mexico U.S. Gulf Coast US. Weather Bureau Yucatan Cuba Yucatan Channel Gulf

Church Closes Doors Amid Wave of Burglaries

In Chicago St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church has been forced to close its doors except during services due to a spate of burglaries, officials said.

Chicago

Khrushchev Pushes German Peace Conference Bid

In Moscow Khrushchev urged creation of a multination German peace treaty conference after Belgrade message urged talks with Kennedy. He spoke at a Kremlin banquet honoring Nehru and said no changes to Western powers’ interests would be pressed.

Moscow Khrushchev Belgrade Kennedy

Ain't Included in Webster's Third Dictionary

Springfield Mass reports Webster's third New International Dictionary will include the word ain't. Gordon J. Gallan of G & C Merriam Co. says the term is used orally in most parts of the U S by cultivated speakers.

Springfield Mass Gordon J. Gallan G. & C. Merriam Co U. S

Grant Steps Down Amid Commission Friction

Clinton New York two members of the federal Civil War Centennial Commission resign including chairman Ulysses S Grant III as friction rises over demotion of the executive director.

Clinton, N.Y Federal Civil War Centennial Commission Ulysses S. Grant Ili Commission

Neutrals Start U S Plea for Nuclear Talks Amid New Soviet Test

The Kennedy administration signals a sympathetic reply to 25 neutral nations urging U S Soviet talks to avert nuclear war. U S monitors report a fourth Soviet atmospheric test near Stalingrad, about 1,600 miles from Semipalatinsk, with fallout detected in Alaska.

Washington Kennedy Berlin United States

New Orleans Displays Hope as Desegregation Reopens

New Orleans marks the start of its second year of public school desegregation with leaders urging peace. Police Chief Giarusso warned of immediate arrests for demonstrators as two schools Mc Donogh No 19 and William Frantz begin first grade desegregation, while others will follow by Sept 15.

New Orleans Joseph I. Giarrusso McDonogh No. 19 William Frantz Orleans Parish Mcdonogh No Frantz

Titan Flight Extends Range Marks Near Operational Readiness

A Titan intercontinental range missile flew 6100 miles on a Wednesday night, ejecting an experiment capsule picked up by a recovery ship. The flight tied the previous distance record and moved the weapon closer to deployment readiness. Air Force crews plan a Vandenberg launch in a few weeks to signal full operational status alongside Atlas missiles.

Vandenberg Air Force Base Calif

Grandma Moses Turns 101 in Hoosick Falls

HOOSICK FALLS N Y America's famed painter Anna Mary Robertson Moses celebrated her 101st birthday with a quiet family gathering. She noted she has had 100 birthdays before and enjoys opening gifts early, as she cherishes time with her two sons 11 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.

Anna Mary Robertson Moses

Goulart Poised To Assume Brazil Presidency

In Brasilia Joao Goulart prepared to take the largely ceremonial post as Brazil's president. The nation appeared to lean toward a centrist government likely to ease toward Castro and a distant stance from the Communist bloc.

Brasilia Brazil Joao Goulart Fidel Castro Communist Bloc

FBI Seeks Cleveland Securities Dealer in Bond Theft Case

The FBI aims to locate a Cleveland securities and mortgage dealer connected to bonds valued at 55000 allegedly used as collateral for loans totaling at least 40000. Authorities describe the investigation as ongoing and seek information leading to the suspect.

Cleveland FBI Cleveland Securities and Mortgage

UAW Reuther Sees GM Deal Pattern For Ford

Walter P. Reuther aims to finalize the GM UAW agreement and then seek a Ford settlement. He predicts a pattern for Ford and Chrysler with essential agreement on wages and benefits. GM extends plant deadline and talks continue under a strike truce.

Detroit Walter P. Reuther Ford Motor Co United Auto Workers General Motors FORD LAW Reuther Chrysler Louis G. Seaton UAW

Minnesota and Texas Contestants Lead Miss America Prelims

In Atlantic City the Miss Minnesota and Miss Texas captured top honors in preliminary judging of the Miss America Pageant. Nancee Ann Parkinson from West St. Paul won the swimsuit award while Linda Jacklyn Loftis of Fort Worth claimed the talent prize with Sempre Libera. The opening rounds drew 6781 spectators.

Minnesota Parkinson West St. Paul, Minn Texas Linda Jacklyn Loftis Fort Worth Tex

Defense seeks sanity exam for Jones in murder case

In Point Pleasant the court ordered James Edward Jones held at Lakin State Hospital for a mental evaluation before entering a plea to a first degree murder indictment. The 33 year old is accused of fatally shooting his brother in law Lewis Dale Bates on June 3. Eye witness Hannelore Crump is held as material witness or may post 1000 bond for her appearance.

Point Pleasant William H. Bardin James Edward Jones Hogsett Lakin State Hospital Jones Lewis Dale Buddy) Bates Hannelore Crump

No More New House Seats Kill Payoff For House Size Bills

The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday killed all bills to increase House size to aid states losing seats. The current membership stands at 437 with Alaska and Hawaii, reverting to 435 after 1962.

Washington House Judiciary Committee House Alaska Hawaii

Nelsonville Man Killed In Accident On Expressway Project

Nelsonville construction worker William Matheny, 43, died after a 23 000 volt line arced from a crane cable as he and James McGuire 38 held a 10 ton counter weight on an Interstate 70 bridge job over the Licking River. McGuire survived with burns and was listed in good condition. Funeral services for Matheny are set for Saturday with Elks memorial rites tonight.

Zanesville Nelsonville William 0. Matheny Chestnut St Ohio Power Co Licking View Matheny McGuire Good Samaritan Hospital Ethel Matheny Fayette St William C. Matheny Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Charles E Gary Charles L Johnson F. M. Wentz Elks Green Lawn Cemetery

Government Agency Gets Name Changed in Senate

The Senate passed by voice vote and sent to the White House a bill renaming the Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization to the Office of Emergency Planning. The agency advises the President on civil defense policy and its functions were moved to the Defense Department.

Washington Senate White House Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization Office of Emergency Planning Defense Department

Judge Mayor In Hot Feud

Youngstown scene as Common Pleas Judge Batisti warns Mayor Franko to stop derrogatory comments. The judge fined Franko 500 dollars plus costs after finding him in contempt of court and sentenced him to 10 days in jail but suspended the term.

Tempt Ed Franko

Cheaper West Coast Trip via East Coast Layovers

A Columbus Ohio travel tip urges flying east first to save on a Los Angeles trip. The ticket agent explains routing via Cincinnati boosts cost to 244.80 plus tax, while adding New York stops and an excursion jet option to L A can reach 255.10 if 13 to 30 days stay are planned.

Columbus Ohio New York L.A Los Angeles Greater Pittsburgh

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