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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1962

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Prince Hassan Heads Home To Seek Throne

Prince Hassan of Yemen returns from New York to claim the throne after rebels announce a republic and claim the royal palace was destroyed. A warning from the Free Yemeni Movement says he will be killed if he lands in Yemen as the insurgents enjoy support from Cairo and possible backing from President Nasser.

Prince Hassan Aden Yemen Hassan Sana Said Mohammad al Badr New York Free Yemeni Movement Cairo Nasser

Minister's Program Is Criticized In Canada Parliament Session

Opposition leaders assail Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker's minority government as it unveils a new economic program. Lester B. Pearson Robert Thompson and T. C. Douglas condemn the plan as a rehash and incomplete. Also, Newell firm Edwin M. Knowles China Co. announces closure, 500 workers laid off.

Ottawa John G. Diefenbaker Canada Lester B. Pearson Liberal Party Robert Thompson Social Credit T. C. Douglas New Democrats Newell W. Va Edwin M. Knowles China Co

Bad Wiring Causes Fire

Fire at the home of Mr and Mrs William Abshire in Welshtown Hill caused 1800 in damages. Fire Chief Henry Werry said defective wiring started the blaze in a bedroom of the two story frame home. Volunteers responded at 9 am and battled the fire for over an hour.

Pomeroy William Abshire Welshtown Hill Henry Werry

Eisenhower urges enforcement of federal order to admit Meredith

Former President Eisenhower at a Pennsylvania fund dinner says federal laws must be enforced to admit James Meredith to the University of Mississippi. He criticizes Governor Barnett for defying federal courts and anticipates action by the Kennedy administration to compel admission.

Hershey Dwight D. Eisenhower James H. Meredith University of Mississippi Ross Barnett Mississippi Eisenhower National Guard Pennsylvania Meredith

Ole Miss Truce Rumors and Federal Stand Off

Unofficial reports claim a truce between Gov. Barnett and Atty. Gen. Kennedy over the Meredith case, while the Justice Department says it will press ahead with desegregation plans. Mississippi highway patrols and volunteers have left the Ole Miss campus as talks supposedly yield a gentleman’s agreement to pause enrollment until Monday. Army engineers move toward Millington to back marshals at the site.

Oxford Miss Ross Barnett Rob Washington Justice Department Atty Robert F. Kennedy Mississippi Ross R. Barnett University of Mississippi Ole Miss Barnett Kennedy Meredith Memphis Millington Naval Air Station

Senate Action Aims to Repeal Student Loan Disclaimer

The Senate voted to repeal the Communist disclaimer affidavit for the government student loan program. Violating the loan rules could bring up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine, with a loyalty oath still required. The measure mirrors a House bill and now awaits House concurrence. President Kennedy had previously tried to repeal the clause. About 20 universities have declined loans because of the disclaimer.

Washington Senate House National Science Foundation Kennedy

August Traffic Toll Hits Record Level

The National Safety Council reports 4060 people died in U.S. motor vehicle accidents in August, a record toll for the month. In the first eight months of the year, 25,910 deaths were recorded, another high.

Chicago United States National Safety Council Council

Alden Defends Free Inquiry Policy At Ohio University

President Vernon R. Alden outlined OU’s stance on campus speaker invitations urging support for freedom of inquiry. He told a Memorial Auditorium audience that student groups may invite speakers with faculty guidance, and that the university will defend their right to hear diverse views.

Alden Ohio University Vernon R. Alden Memorial

DiSalle Shifts Cabinet to Area Aid Program

Governor Michael V. DiSalle devoted the cabinet meeting to an emergency aid program for distressed areas. Public Works Director T J Kauer said the federal government offers up to 50 percent funding for projects like sewer and water treatment plants. Eligible areas include southeastern Ohio and cities such as Toledo, Youngstown, Warren, Zanesville, New Philadelphia, Dover, Hamilton, Fremont, Salem, East Liverpool and Athens.

Columbus Michael V. DiSalle T. J. Kauer Ohio Kauer Toledo Youngstown Warren Zanesville New Philadelphia Dover Hamilton Fremont Salem East Liverpool Athens

Billions Up In Smoke As Tobacco Sales Rise

Americans will smoke 497.5 billion cigarettes this year and spend a record $6.88 billion on them, with total tobacco outlay forecast above $7.8 billion. Cigars sales are put at about $645 million. a GE incident at Nela Park caused a power outage but no injuries.

Washington Agriculture Department Cleveland General Electric Co Nela Park

Flu Outbreak Expected This Winter in Ohio

Ohio health official Dr. Winslow J. Bashe says the Asian flu outbreak may be milder than 1957. He notes limited global spread so far and says much of Ohio has some immunity from prior exposure.

Columbus Winslow J. Bashe Ohio United States Bashe

U S Speeds Flood Relief After Barcelona Floods

U S aid arrives as rains worsen floods in Barcelona industrial districts. Franco government official Munoz-Grandez estimates a death toll possibly 600 or more. In Antwerp 27 survivors from a Sunday Atlantic ditching, including Pvt. Michael A. Murray of Youngstown, boarded the Swiss freighter Celerina for arrival.

Barcelona Spain United States Agustin Munoz-Grandez Antwerp Belgium Pi— Pvt Michael A. Murray Melvin L. Murray Youngstown Celerina

Rate Hike Clears Senate It Passes With 72 to 3 Vote

A Senate approved bill would raise postage rates and boost federal worker pay by about 10 percent for 1.6 million employees. The measure advances to the House and then to President Kennedy for signature if approved as is. a House holdout or conference could alter the bill. The plan faces mixed votes citing election year politics and taxpayer costs. The forecast for Ohio shows temperatures near normal with few rain chances midweek.

Washington Senate House Kennedy Frank Lausche Ohio A. Willis Robertson D. Va Robertson

McElroy to Lead Ohio Liquor Influence Probe

Ohio Attorney General Mark McElroy will conduct a direct prompt investigation into alleged influence peddling tied to the state liquor monopoly. He may empanel a special grand jury and will begin gathering statements, with discussions likely to continue with Governor DiSalle early next week.

Columbus Mark McElroy Michael V. DiSalle Ohio McElroy DiSalle George R. Dick Joseph H. Makler Waterfill & Frazier Distillery Co Chicago Makler George Flanagan Dayton Montgomery County Democratic Organization James Carroll Gilbert Bilenkin Mahler Carroll Richard C. Crouch State of

Kennedy Sets 1962 Campaign Battle Cry in Wheeling

President Kennedy delivers a concise contrast between Democrats looking ahead and Republicans looking back while addressing about 10 000 at Wheeling Island Stadium. He plans to use this theme in forthcoming congressional and gubernatorial campaigns across the nation. He cut his speech short due to rain and spoke under a statewide telecast, saying he likes West Virginians too much to keep them out in the wet.

Wheeling W. Va Kennedy Harrisburg Wheeling Island Stadium

Cairo Protesters Clash With Police Over Arrests

In Cairo Illinois police used tear gas to break up a crowd of 250 to 300 demonstrators in front of the police headquarters. The protest followed the arrest of 28 marchers earlier, with at least 15 more arrested during a second protest. Authorities said 27 Negroes and one white person were arrested for parading without a permit.

Cairo Illinois

Meigs County Hospital Staff Row Persists Over Osteopaths

Meigs County’s new Memorial Hospital remains exclusive to medical doctors as the Meigs County Medical Society declines to associate with three osteopaths on the staff. Trustees release a statement detailing the long 16 year dispute amid protests and public criticism by the county prosecutor.

Bob Hoeflich Pomeroy Meigs County Memorial Hospital Meigs County Medical Society Fultz Medical Society

Meigs County Hospital Bond Dispute Clarified

Trustees note three staffing options after doctors decision and confirm the 1946 levy funded the Meigs Memorial Hospital project The 1948 non profit Meigs Community Hospital had no official ties to the Memorial Trustees The 1960 bond issued in May aimed to build a Hill Burton era hospital with state support and local officials appointed the construction commission

Meigs County Pital Meigs Community Hospital Meigs County Veterans Memorial Hospital the Messenger The Daily Sentinel Meigs Memorial Hospital Board of County Commissioners of

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