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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1963

Page

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Point Pleasant Man 91 Found Unconscious in Woods

David Wolford, 91, of Ashton-Upton Rd., missing for 33 hours, was found unconscious Wednesday afternoon with his beagle Curley by his granddaughter’s husband Alvin Black. He lies in fair condition at Pleasant Valley Hospital being treated for exposure after a large search by 200 officials and volunteers from two counties.

Point Pleasant Woods David Wolford Ashton-Upton Rd Curley Wolford Pleasant Valley Hospital Here Alvin Black Walter Meadows Palestine Rd

Kennedy Meets King Aides Over Birmingham Crisis

President Kennedy meets with Rev. Martin Luther King Jr and six other Negro leaders to discuss Birmingham racial tensions after a church bombing killed four children and injured 23. Civil rights leaders urge national mourning and lawmakers push a resolution for a day of observance and rededication to equality and law.

Kennedy Martin Luther King Jr Birmingham Ala Alabama Steel City Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota

Texans Fight Flood Waters To Save Port Acres Levee

Beaumon t Texas residents and Civil Defense workers labored overnight to prevent Cindy driven floodwater from topping the eight foot levee near Port Acres. The Jefferson County council estimates losses may reach 10.5 million dollars and asks Governor Connally to declare a disaster area as evacuees return and begin mud cleanup.

Beaumont Tex Port Acres Jefferson County Civil Defense Council Texas John Connally Port Arthur Neches Here

Lausche Defects From Support On Nuclear Test Ban

Sen. Frank Lausche of Ohio announced he will vote against ratification of the limited nuclear test ban treaty. He warned the ban could allow the Soviet Union to gain strategic supremacy and questioned future consequences for U S security. He had previously supported the pact but changed his stance as the tally of backers fell. President Kennedy urged a strong majority to demonstrate global resolve for peace.

Washington Frank Lausche Ohio Senate Russia U. S Lausche Foreign Relations Committee Kennedy

Riot at New High School In Jackson Sparks Race Tensions

In Jackson Michigan a mob of about 100 to 150 African American adults gathered near a new three million dollar high school in a white neighborhood. Police in helmets clashed briefly with several demonstrators while attempting to prevent violence. Ten students including a white girl and seven white youths were arrested or later released after questioning.

Jackson, Mich

Classified Ad Rates Featured in The Messenger

An advertisement notes that ads appeared in The Messenger for two days and advertises a 16 word one day listing for $1.00 with contact via LY 3-1242.

Poor Records Blamed For Payments Status

State Auditor Roger W. Tracy says the state attorney general must resolve a case where officials of the State Board of Examiners of Architects may have received more pay than records show. Ten officials totaled over 13000 in unsubstantiated per diem and overtime for Aug 9 1959 to Apr 16 1963, due to inadequate minutes.

Columbus State Attorney General's Office Roger W. Tracy State Board of Examminers of Architects Tracy Architect Examiners Board

Plea Taken To People For Tax Cut

President Kennedy urged Americans to back the $11 billion tax reduction via national radio and TV appeals. He warned the bill could be weakened or deferred and pressed Congress to act. The health care for the aged plan faces no House debate in 1964, Mills says.

Kennedy Congress Washington House Wilbur D. Mills D-Ark Ways and Means Committee

Snake stuffed in mouth sparks riot fears in Selma

In Selma Alabama a white man Dean Barber Jr. 23 was jailed after allegedly pushing a live snake into a Negro man's mouth. Barber faces a charge of conduct intended to incite a riot. The identified Negro in the incident was charged with assault and battery.

Selma Ala James Clark Dean Barber Jr

Russia Keeps Aloof from Border Fuss

Pravda editorial says Moscow will not back Beijing in any clash with India. It urges respect for borders and cautions China against refusing to negotiate. The piece frames China’s border dispute with India and revived Sino Russian rivalry over 19th century territorial losses.

Moscow Soviet Union Red China Peking India Communist Party Pravda Russia

Dionne Father Denies Quintuplet Story

Oliva Dionne says his famous daughters had a happy childhood and calls the magazine account untrue. He asserts there are two sides to every story and his conscience is clear. In a separate report, strong earthquakes hit Istanbul and western Turkey, killing at least one and injuring several.

Callander Ont Dionne Oliva Dionne Istanbul Turkey

Air Route To Moscow Up For Talks

The New York talks between Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko will revive discussion of the long suspended New York to Moscow air route. Also on the agenda are trade space cooperation disarmament and the potential for new East West agreements following the limited nuclear test ban.

Washington New York Moscow Dean Rusk Andrei Gromyko

Indonesia Regrets Mob Attack On Embassy

Indonesia expressed regret over the mob burning and looting of the British Embassy as troops restored order in Jakarta. The government blamed the incident partly on the Kuala Lumpur embassy fire and Britain’s backing of Malaysia, while U S and British officials urged protection of subjects and property.

Jakarta Malaysia Indonesia Washington Federation of Sukarno Lord Home U.S Howard P. Jones Dean Rusk U. S Rusk Zaiin Zain Kuala Lumpur Britain Malaya Singapore British Borneo Sarawak North Borneo

Rhodes urges OU research aid at SE Ohio banquet

Governor James Rhodes told about 350 SE Ohio diners that Ohio University should assist regional research to attract and expand industry. He urged bond support, promised no new taxes, praised Logan leaders, and highlighted Southeast Ohio's industrial potential amid festival events and a plant expansion forecast. The gathering included SEOC cabinet members and noted a push toward a local training facility.

Jackson James Rhodes Southeastern Ohio Regional Council Ohio University Southeastern Ohio Rhodes Fairgreens Country Club Palucci

Good News Abounds For Quintuplets

The Fischer quintuplets at St. Luke’s Hospital show improving health as parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Fischer receive major financial windfalls. A new house valued up to 100000 dollars is expected, Curtis Publishing Co. has secured an exclusive contract worth about 50000 dollars, and total gifts and money counted around 250000 dollars.

Aberdeen S. D Fischer Andrew Fischer Curtis Publishing Co St. Luke's Hospital

Freeman backs selling surplus wheat to Soviets at market price

Secretary Orville Freeman told eastern Iowa farmers he would sell some of the nation's surplus wheat to the Soviet Union if the Russians pay the going price. He favors a non subsidized sale to the Communists, noting U S wheat now moves into world trade with about 70 cents a bushel subsidy to compete.

Monticello Iowa Orville Freeman Soviet Union

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