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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1962

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Soviet Union Refuses Congo Peacekeeping Payment

Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko announced in New York that the USSR will not pay any funds for UN peacekeeping operations in the Congo. He opposed paying for actions in the Congo and criticized colonialist crimes, signaling a clash with Adlai Stevenson over UN financing.

United Nations N. Y UN General Assembly Andrei A. Gromyko Congo Gromyko U. S Cuba Adlai E. Stevenson Stevenson Assembly World Court Middle East Soviet Union Poland Romania

Endorsement In Algeria Strengthens Ben Bella Regime

Ahmed Ben Bella's Political Bureau won wide support as over 70 percent of Algeria's 6.4 million registered voters backed his unopposed nominees for the 196-member national assembly. The high turnout dealt a blow to opponents who hoped abstentions would undermine his ruling body.

Algiers Ahmed Ben Bella Algeria Ben Bella National Assembly

Buckets as Nuclear Bomb Detectors Sighted in Nevada

In Las Vegas a white bucket atop a utility pole is described as a nuclear bomb explosion detector with a network in 99 critical U S areas. The piece notes three detectors near prime targets and cites a Pentagon briefing at the Air Force Association convention. In Washington, Ohio lawmakers split along party lines on foreign aid funding.

Las Vegas Nev Air Force Association United States

Red China warns India of possible border war

Beijing accuses Indian troops of firing on Chinese border guards near Chedong Tibet and says the situation has reached a critical point. China claims India illegally crossed the border at Chejao Bridge around Sept 20 and that adjustments in the high northeast frontier have continued amid reciprocal charges.

Tibet Peiping Chedong India Ladakh Chejao Bridge

Glouster Police Officers Resign in Budget Clash

Glouster faces reduced policing as two of three patrolmen resign and a third plans to quit October 15 in protest of a council move to extend the work week to seven days. May or Williams appeals for help from the Athens County Sheriff and State Patrol as coverage gaps emerge.

Glouster Thomas Williams Athens County Sheriff’s Department State Highway Patrol Paul McAllister Charles Riley Guy Tedrow Tedrow Ray Fulton Village Council

Briley urges Congress to curb Cuba crisis with power resolution

Hillsboro leader John M. Briley, opposing Senator Lausche, tells Republican district leaders Congress should act now. He says Kennedy delayed Cuba decisions and Cuba and its Soviet backers may test arms again, possibly invading a country or challenging Guantanamo Bay. Briley proposes a joint resolution giving the President authority to use force if Cuba tests military moves.

Hillsboro John M. Briley Frank J. Lausche U. S Congress 6Th Congressional District Kennedy Cuba Briley Caribbean U. S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay

AEC Fires Another Underground Blast at Nevada Site

The Atomic Energy Commission conducted a new underground test shot at the Nevada Test Site. It is the 51st test in the series started last year, described as low yield with a force under 20 000 tons of TNT.

Washington —P Atomic Energy Commission Nevada

Nuclear Fuel May Be Key to Moon and Mars Voyages

Vienna report quotes Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg, AEC chairman, saying nuclear power could propel the first American spacecraft to the moon and later a manned Mars mission. He cited joint AEC and NASA tests and a time scale favoring nuclear propulsion over chemical propellants.

Vienna Austria Glenn T. Seaborg U.S. Atomic Energy Commission Moon Mars Seaborg AEC National Aeronautic and Space Administration

Balance of payments deficit narrows in Q2 reports

The Commerce Department says the U S balance of payments deficit fell to 220 million dollars in Q2 from 480 million in Q1. In a separate incident Sue Campbell, 20, of Frost, fainted at 31 North Court Street at 9:30 a.m. Friday and was taken by emergency squad to Sheltering Arms Hospital for examination.

Washington U. S Commerce Department Sue Campbell Frost N. Court St Sheltering Arms Hospital Fire Department

Kennedy jokes light up Pennsylvania fundraiser

President Kennedy drew laughter at a Harrisburg dinner when he quipped I am Ted Kennedy's brother. The article notes Edward M. Ted Kennedy won the Democratic senatorial nomination in Massachusetts on Tuesday.

Harrisburg Kennedy Pennsylvania Ted Kennedy Edward M. Ted Kennedy Massachusetts

Freighter Bound for Russia Seized in Puerto Rico

A Puerto Rican court attached an 800000 dollar Cuban sugar cargo aboard the Soviet chartered Streatham Hill engine bound for the Soviet Union. Kane's Miami firm seeks to lift the attachment while the Soviets and British may contest. A fire in a hold briefly threatened the cargo as authorities detain the ship until unloading.

San Juan Puerto Rico Soviet Union Streatham Hill Tero Terry Kane Cuba Washington Isias Rodriguez Moreano Kane Walter C. Writting

German Officer Escapee Doubts Berlin Blockade Silence

Lt Col Martin Loeffler the highest ranking East German officer to reach the West says a blockade of West Berlin is possible after a peace pact with East Germany. He cites conversations with senior officers but has no concrete evidence. Loeffler notes Western forces appear morally and technically superior, with American technical prowess likely decisive.

BOM Germany West West Berlin Soviet Union East Germany Martin Herbert Loeffler Loeffler East German People’s Army U.S Karl - Heinz Hoffman Russia

Federal Contempt Citations Sought Against Mississippi Officials

The Justice Department seeks federal contempt citations against 13 members of the State College Board for failing to enroll James H. Meredith at the University of Mississippi. A hearing was set for Monday in New Orleans before a 5th U.S. Circuit panel. Chancellor J. D. Williams, Dean Arthur B. Lewis, and Registrar Robert B. Ellis were ordered to appear. Lewis declined comment.

Hattiesburg Miss Justice Department State College Board James H Meredith University of Mississippi New Orleans Ross Barnett U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Appeals Court Barnett J. D. Williams Arthur B. Lewis Robert B. Ellis Lewis Williams Ellis

Rusk Appeals To Senate To Restore Slashed Aid

Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged the Senate to restore a deep House cut in foreign aid describing it as a false and costly economy. He warned that an amendment to halt aid to countries shipping to Cuba would strain alliance relations while focusing on the $1.1 billion reduction from the requested $4.8 billion and a total appropriation cut to $5.9569 billion.

Rusk Senate Washington Dean Rusk House Cuba

Kennedy to keynote Ohio Democrats by wire at Columbus

President Kennedy will address Ohio Democratic delegates by leased wire from Washington after Lyndon Johnson could not attend due to commitments in Texas. The talk at Veterans Memorial Auditorium is set for 8 30 p m EST tonight.

Columbus Kennedy Ohio Washington William Coleman Lyndon Johnson Texas Veterans Memorial Auditorium

Guido Declares Cease Fire in Argentina Ousting Rebels

President Jose Maria Guido proclaimed a cease-fire in Buenos Aires and removed three military leaders accused by army rebels of plotting a dictatorship. His cabinet resigned to give him leeway as rebel leader Gen. Juan Carlos Organia sought a return to democracy. It remained unclear if opposing officers would yield peacefully.

Buenos Aires Jose Maria Guido Argentina Juan Carlos Organia

Cuban ministry charges U S planes over Cuba bound ships

The Cuban armed forces ministry said two U S planes flew over two Cuba bound merchant vessels on September 14 and 15 violating international law. The Havana newscast carried the report but gave no location for the alleged incursions.

Key West Fla Cuban Armed Forces Ministry U. S Havana

Coed Killed In Columbus in Off Campus Garage

A 19 year old business college coed Mary Margaret Andrews was shot to death late Thursday night after allegedly being molested and robbed. She worked for a Columbus auditor and was slain in a garage behind a rooming house near Ohio State University.

Columbus Business College Mary Margaret Andrews Columbus Business University Andrews Ohio State University

Ohio Supreme Court Returns to Hear Cleveland Mayor Case

The Ohio Supreme Court resumes after summer recess to hear arguments in a Cleveland mayor election dispute. Chief Justice Carl Weygandt states a decision will come as soon as possible. Judge William Radcliff will replace ill Judge Thomas Herbert on the seven member court.

Ohio Supreme Court James F. Bell London Carl V. Weygandt Kingsley A. Taft Columbus Ohio Supreme Court Cleveland William D. Radcliff 4Th District Appellate Court Thomas J. Herbert

UN recon plane shot down over Katanga with Swedes

Wreckage found today of a UN reconnaissance plane carrying ten Swedes shot down over Katanga. Seven aboard survived the crash four unhurt one man killed two others initially unaccounted for. Katanga President Tshombe said forces were ordered to avoid incidents and accused Congo central government troops of the downing. Robert K A Gardiner warned helicopters would face immediate fire if harassed.

Elisabethville Katanga Swedish Defense Ministry Stockholm Robert K. A. Gardiner UN Operations Moise Tshombe Tshombe

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