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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1961

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Gallia Teen Found Working in Virginia Truck Stop

Leida K Tabor 17, missing since Monday from Gallia Academy High School, was located Wednesday night at a Pulaski Virginia truck stop. Pulaski County Sheriff placed her in juvenile detention awaiting father Frank J Tabor and her stepmother. A truck driver tipped the search to Virginia authorities after seeing her at the stop.

Gallipolis Leida K. Tabor Gallia Academy Pulaski Pulaski County Gallia County Oscar Baird Frank J. Tabor Baird Virginia Ivan Fife Bluefield W. Va West Virginia Turnpike

Moeller To Host U S Government Day at Lake Hope

Congressman Walter H Moeller announced the third annual U S Government Day to be held at Lake Hope Lodge Zaleski State Park on Friday Oct 27. Delegations from Agriculture Commerce Health Education and Welfare FBI Veterans Administration and Small Business Administration will explain agency functions and citizen services with Q A sessions and discussions on Social Security veterans soil and water conservation rural electrification small business loans careers in government service.

Washington, D.C Walter H. Moeller Lake Hope Lodge Zaleski State Park Moeller Departments of Agriculture, Commerce and Health, Education and Welfare Federal Bureau of Investigation Veterans Administration Small Business Administration

Japanese scientist tests strontium 85 on himself

In Tokyo Dr. Toshio Aoki of the Atomic Energy Research Institute swallowed a dose of strontium 85 mixed with coffee on August 16. He took one tenth of the dangerous level and estimates about 0.1 percent remains in his body, likely for most of next year.

Tokyo Toshio Aoki Atomic Energy Research Institute

Kennedy orders automatic release of classified materials

Washington report says President Kennedy has established a system to automatically lift secrecy on a substantial amount of government documents. The move aims to increase government transparency and public access to records.

Washington Kennedy

Republican Steel opens $55 million continuous hot strip mill

Dedication ceremony marks the completion of the Warren plant expansion as Republican Steel Corp. unveils a 55 million continuous hot strip mill boosting local industry and employment.

Warren Republican Steel Corp

Fallout detection network expanded by Public Health Service

The Public Health Service is expanding its fallout detection network amid Soviet atmospheric tests. Experts note current readings may overstate or understate health risk depending on radioactive material ingested or inhaled. Actions include adding two more stations to reach 47 in 39 states, daily milk sampling at six stations, and equipping ten stations to better measure iodine-131 in air.

Washington—I Public Health Service Soviet Union Radiological Health Division

Katanga Cease Fire Signed as Congo Tensions Persist

An uneasy cease fire was proclaimed in Katanga as President Moise Tshombe and the U.N. command signed a provisional accord freezing troop positions. The core issue remains Katanga's secession and the risk of civil war in the Congo.

Ndola Northern Rhodesia Katanga Congo Moise Tshombe U.N

Congo Cease Fire Brings Uncertain Calm Amid Katanga Rift

A cease-fire in Congo follows eight days of fighting between Katanga forces and U.N. troops. Tshombe demands Katanga's independence as Adoula vows to end secession. Lumumba’s shadow looms, anti Western chants rise, Soviet envoys return. Agreement hinges on U.N. New York approval.

Congo U.N Tshombe Cyrille Adoula Katanga Patrice Lumumba Lumumba Mahmoud Khari Tunisia New York

Union Denies Local Strike Over GM Contract

UAW president Walter P. Reuther announced a new approach to settle unresolved local issues with General Motors. The General Motors Council set a 10 am meeting to discuss the plan after voting to accept the national money and work rules package but asking the International Executive Board for strike authority, which was later denied.

Detroit United Auto Workers Union General Motors Corp Walter P. Reuther UAW General Motors Council Reuther UAW International Executive Board

Kroger to Cut Coffee Prices in Cincinnati

The Kroger Co will reduce retail coffee prices by two and four cents per pound in Cincinnati. The move was announced Wednesday by the supermarket chain.

Cincinnati Kroger Co

Esther's Eye Closes as Storm Weakens Near Cape Cod

Weather officials report the eye of hurricane Esther has closed and winds are diminishing. The storm was 5 miles south southeast of Block Island moving northeast at about 5 mph with sustained winds near 100 mph south of Cape Cod. warnings extended from eastern Long Island to Eastport Maine. President Kennedy's summer compound children evacuated to Otis Air Force Base as a precaution. Secret Service ordered movement. Heavy rain and flash floods expected across Southern New England.

Otis Air Force Base Mass Air Force Esther Cape Cod Boston Block Island R. 1 Long Island N. Y Eastport Maine Cape May N. J Connecticut New York City Massachusetts New Hampshire Kennedy Hyannis Port Secret Service New England

Reds Claim Rocket Threat From Soviet Union

A Kilsoo Haan report claims the Soviet Union has a rocket able to orbit a 12 ton satellite and is building a space platform described by Khrushchev as the ultimate atomic warfare weapon. The unconfirmed tale was submitted to President Kennedy on September 9.

San Jose Calif Soviet Union Khrushchev Kilsoo Haan Haan Kennedy Mao Tze-Tung

Kremlin May Be Cooling Toward Cuba

Moscow reviews of Cortico visit yield a softer Cuban Soviet statement. Pravda report after Osvaldo Dorticos departure for Peiping notes milder tone and avoids sharp attacks on Washington.

Kremlin Cuba Moscow Osvaldo Cortico United States Pravda Communist Party Dorticos Peiping Latin America

Remains In Hospital In Northern Rhodesia

In Ndola Harry Julien the sole survivor of the Hammar skjold crash stays in Ndola hospital for about three months, stated a senior hospital spokesman on Wednesday.

Ndola Northern Rhodesia Harry Julien Hammarskjold

Deferment unlikely in callup plans

Pentagon guidance narrows deferment chances for reservists and National Guardsmen facing active duty, with only extreme hardship cases documented as potential exceptions. Officers say many will be moved to standby reserve if not subject to immediate call, and critical-job holders or students should seek exit from the ready reserve.

Washington Pentagon Defense Department Army Navy Air Force

Kennedy to address Congress on disaster relief and UN fate

President Kennedy prepared to ask Congress for 55 million dollars for hurricane damage and other disasters. He was also expected to outline US policy on disarmament and a nuclear test ban and comment on the UN after Dag Hammarskjold's death. The White House said a Kennedy speech was scheduled for Monday morning unless unforeseen events intervene.

Washington Kennedy Congress Carla Esther United States Organization of the United Nations Dag Hammarskjold White House United Nations Pierre Salinger

Move Will Delay UN Recognition

United States and Soviet Union clash over whether Red China should be placed before the UN General Assembly for debate. They agree to an Assembly debate but oppose Peiping admission, while a plan to name a nonaligned interim secretary general fails. A disarmament restart is announced with a framework for future talks.

Tom Hoge United Nations N. Y United States Soviet Union Red China U. N General Assembly Peiping Berlin Dag Hammarskjold U.S New Zealand China U. S Russia

Rusk Sets Cold War Talks With Gromyko in Berlin Crisis

Secretary of State Dean Rusk opens talks with Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko in New York to probe a possible settlement of the Berlin crisis. A luncheon meeting precedes formal discussions with policy advisers. Berlin and UN issues loom as themes.

New York Dean Rusk Andrei Gromyko Soviet Union Berlin Rusk Gromoyko United Nations Dag Hammarskjold

Moving Vans Fail To Show Berlin Campaign Remains Slow

Berlin reports show no moving vans along the 25 mile border as the Communist campaign to clear residents proceeds slowly after over 250 people were moved from their apartments on Wednesday. Neues Deutschland said vans would be seen across East Berlin in the coming weeks and months.

Wall Berlin

U S Delegates Brace for Firm UN Stand at Session

At the United Nations opening of its 16th regular session, the Kremlin demands a three man secretariat to replace Hammarskjold but blocks reform until Red China joins. The United States signals watchful waiting while considering a counter move to unite nations for effective peace, with neutral and uncommitted countries awaiting a clear U S policy.

United Nations United States Kremlin U.S Secretariat

Pennsy Chief Pushes Central Merger During Hearing

Pennsylvania Railroad CEO says a merger with New York Central would be beneficial and save about 100 million annually. James M. Symes cites public interest and floats a three‑way East Coast balance with C&O and B&O opposed by Central witnesses.

Washington Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsy New York Central Pennsylvania James M. Symes Symes Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission Central C&o B&o East Pennsylvania-Central C&o-B&o Norfolk & Western Nickel Plate Wabash

Kent State Registers Record 9006 Students

Kent State University reports a record full time campus enrollment this year of 9006, a 10 percent increase from last year. Total enrollment including 1400 Saturday and night students reaches 13206, the largest in Northern Ohio.

Kent Kent State University Ohio

Akron Opens Fall Term With Record Enrollment

Akron University begins Monday with an all time enrollment record of 3361 students 11 percent more than last year.

AKRON University of Akron

Refinery Explosion Destroys Quaker State Plant

Fire and two explosions struck the Quaker State Oil Refining Co plant in St Marys West Virginia early today. No injuries were reported.

ST. Marys W. Va Quaker State Oil Refining Co

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