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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1960

Page

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Mother and sitter charged in beating of 6-year-old

In Alameda California police reported 167 welts bruises and cuts on Michael Weaver age 6 after teachers observed injuries Arrested were his mother Sarah Weaver 26 and neighbor Jean nette Strauser 21,两 weapon details include wire coat hanger electric cord tree branches and a shoe used to beat the boy.

Alameda Calif Michael Weaver Michael Sarah Weaver Jeannette Strauser

Mobutu seeks roundtable talks to end Congo government chaos

Col Joseph Mobutu dispatches 26 aides to major cities including Elisabethville to urge political leaders to join a roundtable conference aimed at ending weeks of instability. He may travel to Elisabethville if talks with Katanga Premier Tshombe fail, with Premier-designate Ileo backing the plan. Lumumba remains opposed to compromise on his terms.

Leopoldville The Congo Joseph Mobutu Elisabethville Mobutu Moise Tshombe Katanga Tshombe Joseph Ileo Ileo Joseph Kasavubu Patrice Lumumba Lumumba

Khrushchev Mock Suggests Eisenhower Lockup For Pope

Nikita Khrushchev jokes about a Vatican like selection for a Pope, proposing to be locked in a room with President Eisenhower until white smoke signals agreement. The idea amuses him during diplomatic receptions, drawing on the Roman Catholic papal conclave process.

New York Nikita Khrushchev Eisenhower College of Cardinals Vatican Khrushchev Kremlin

Khrushchev Backs Away From Camp David Meeting

Khrushchev told reporters he would not move first for another summit with Eisenhower, blaming the 1959 Camp David fallout. He warned the United Nations would not see peace if it fails to be revamped to his liking. Eisenhower left town resolved not to meet until Khrushchev changes his position.

Eisenhower Khrushchev United Nations

Khrushchev Hosts Tito in Quiet Park Avenue Meeting

Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, in a reportedly grumpy mood, met Yugoslavia's President Tito at Khrushchev's guarded Park Avenue residence delaying a U.N. visit. He greeted Tito warmly, hugged him, and declined to respond to AFL-CIO leader Walter Reuther's anti Semitism charges, saying, We don't answer to dog's barking.

Mier Nikita Khrushchev Yugoslavia Tito Park Avenue United Nations Kremlin Khrushchev Walter Reuther Afl-Cio Auto Workers

Congo Crisis Defeats Hit Khrushchev at UN

At the United Nations in New York Soviet Premier Khrushchev lost key votes on admitting Red China and on a Congo debate. The 21 nation steering committee backed not seating Communist China this year and blocked a Congo aggression debate. Hammarskjold drew support from Eisenhower and African nations.

United Nations N. Y Nikita Khrushchev Red China Congo Dag Hammarskjold Khrushchev China General Assembly Andrew Berding Eisenhower New York Hammarskjold Britain Harold Macmillan India Nehru Gamal Abdel Nasser United Arab Republic Moulay el Hassan Morocco

Reds Claim Four-Power Berlin Dead

Western officials rejected Soviet efforts to end the four power occupation of Berlin. US Britain and France declined official comment on a Soviet note but privately viewed it as a serious challenge. A French official noted Moscow’s claim marks a clear statement that Berlin’s four power status is dead.

Bonn Germany Soviet Union Berlin United States Britain France

Fidel Castro returns home from UN tirade to mixed reviews

Fidel Castro ends a nearly five hour UN General Assembly speech with accusations against the United States. U.S. Ambassador James J. Wadsworth responded calmly, shaping a perception of tolerance. Delegates viewed Castro skeptically, some even noting potential sympathy for the United States fading doubts about American policy.

United States Castro Cuba U.S James J. Wadsworth

Laos Conflicting Regimes Agree To Peace Talks

In Vientiane Laos the two rival regimes agreed to commence negotiations aimed at ending the civil war now entering its seventeenth day.

Vientiane Laos

Ohio five day forecast with temperatures and rainfall

Temperatures run 2 to 4 degrees below normal in the north and near normal in the south. Normal highs range from 71 to 75 and lows from 51 to 52. Cooler Thursday and Friday, warmer Saturday, then cooler Sunday and Monday. Rain totals expected from a tenth to three quarters of an inch, with rain Friday and Sunday in the north and Thursday and Friday in the south.

Ohio

Break for Moms: Weekend Away Advised by British Expert

Professor Illingworth of Sheffield University argues mothers need periodic time off from children to protect mental health and suggests weekend separations. Oxford conference attendees also discuss discipline and parental roles amid concerns of juvenile behavior.

London R. S. Clingworth Sheffield University Illingworth British Medical Association Nancy Bragg Air Force Marti Anderson

President Receives Japanese Award in Washington

Crown Prince Akihito presented President Eisenhower with Japan’s Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum with collar, the nation’s highest honor for a head of state, a decoration he was to receive in Tokyo last June.

Washington Eisenhower Tokyo Crown Prince Akihito Japan Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum

Nationwide strike postponed against General Electric

A nationwide strike threatened for Sunday against General Electric Co. appears likely to be postponed 15 days. The report hints at union pressure and potential industrial action affecting major plants across the country.

New York General Electric Co

Nehrus Summit Party Delights Guests With No Speech

In New York Nehru hosted a grand summit party at the Carlyle with leaders from over 30 nations. No speeches or toasts were given as guests enjoyed fruit punch lamb rice and lobster curry amid Khrushchev Castro and other delegates. Absentees included Macmillan Herter Tito and Nasser.

New York India Jawaharlal Nehru Nehru Carlyle Nikita Khrushchev United Nations Cuba Fidel Castro Britain Harold Macmillan U.S Christian A. Herter Tito UAR

Lodge to Give National Speech October 3

Republican vice presidential nominee Henry Cabot Lodge will deliver a nationally televised speech on October 3. The address aims to rally support as the campaign intensifies ahead of the election.

Washington Henry Cabot Lodge

Death of Cuba’s former president Col Mendieta at 87

Col Carlos Mendieta y Montefur, who led Cuba as president from 1934 to 1935, died Tuesday at age 87 in Havana. He served in the wartime government and later remained a prominent political figure.

Havana Col Carlos Mendieta Y Montefur Cuba

Democrats Leave $226000 Debt After July Convention

Los Angeles report notes that the Democratic party accrued debts totaling 226000 dollars following their July national convention held in the city.

Los Angeles

Kennedy predicted to win Ohio in November

Gov. DiSalle forecast a Kennedy landslide in Ohio saying voters would deliver the greatest majority for a presidential candidate. Kennedy, on a 13 hour northeastern tour, drew crowds from Painesville to Canton as 600000 to 700000 Ohioans turned out. Senator Lausche praised the enthusiastic displays and strong campaign momentum.

V. DiSalle Ohio John F. Kennedy Painesville Lorain Mansfield Akron Canton Kennedy DiSalle

Nixon Attacks Grow Sharper in Campaign Swing

Vice President Richard M. Nixon pressed personal attacks on Senator John F. Kennedy as he campaigned in New York area states and West Virginia. He accused Kennedy of a false statement about 17 million Americans going to bed hungry and charged Kennedy with blocking relief bills for distressed regions. He said Kennedy would raise federal spending by 13 to 18 billion dollars annually.

Nixon New York John F. Kennedy Tennessee West Virginia Charleston W. Va Kennedy

Ike Gets Ovation

Crowds of one million cheered as President Eisenhower waved to New Yorkers during departure for Washington after talks with world leaders.

New York Eisenhower Washington

NATO Air Defense Compromise Reached

Paris reports NATO's permanent council broadened European air defense unity while meeting Charles de Gaulle's objections to surrendering control of the French air force. French units in West Germany and near the German border will come under Gen Lauris Norstad, supreme commander of Allied forces in Europe.

Paris NATO Permanent Council Charles de Gaulle West Germany Lauris Norstad Europe

Discrimination Claims Highlight Louisiana Voter Registry Issues

The U S Civil Rights Commission opened a two day hearing on charges of voter discrimination in Louisiana citing 28 percent of eligible Negroes registered versus 82 percent of Whites. Witnesses testified about long lines, registration blanks shortages, and minor errors leading to disqualifications. Reverend Hesburgh called the denial of Dr John S Reddix of Monroe incredible and vowed to report it to President Eisenhower.

New Orleans Ernest N. Francis Jr Jackson Parish U.S. Civil Rights Commission Louisiana John S. Reddix Monroe Hesburgh Eisenhower

Reading For The Family On The Inside Pages

A family reading feature appears in the inside pages covering topics from conservation tours to local events. The notice hints at an air tour plan in the county and mentions student apartment contracts and sports pages across the Rio Grande area.

Mays Larker Rio Grande Pirates Athens Chauncey Comics Gallipolis Glouster

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