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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1960

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One-armed man in Argentina eyed as possible Bormann

Argentine police grill a man claiming to be Walter Flegel, feared to be Martin Bormann. Interior Minister says he is German and bears many Bormann traits but is younger and missing an arm, raising questions about identity and fate of the Nazi deputy.

Buenos Aires Argentina Martin Bormann Hitler Walter Flegel Alfredo Vitolo Bormann Martin Borman

Argentine police hold self-styled Flegel in Buenos Aires

Vitolo said a special police unit captured the suspect last week at Zarate north of Buenos Aires. Authorities believe he may be Bormann and he is held incommunicado at central police headquarters. The hunt for Nazi leaders fleeing after WWII has focused on Argentina amid past Eichmann capture and strained Israeli Argentine ties.

Vitolo Flegel Zarate Buenos Aires Bormann Central Police Vitalo Berlin Hitler Nuernberg Germany Argentina Adolph Eichmann Israel

Castro vows legal battle over Guantanamo naval base

Fidel Castro at a Havana homecoming warned of a coming legal showdown over the U S naval base at Guantanamo after bomb explosions near the Presidential Palace interrupted his balcony speech. He accused the United States of aggression and threatened renewed action.

Havana Fidel Castro U.S Guantanamo New York United States Zayas Park Presidential Palace Castro Cuba

Cold War Tensions Hit IPIU Conference Opening

The Inter-Parliamentary Union opened its 49th annual conference in Tokyo amid swift cold war and Arab-Israel disputes. Delegates from multiple nations gathered as tensions flared over ongoing geopolitical conflicts.

Tokyo Inter- Parliamentary Union

Ambassadorship Comment Sparks Cold War Debate

Robert C. Hill, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, says eastern U.S. residents are quickly becoming apologists to the Communists amid rising Cold War tensions.

Dallas Tex United States Robert C. Hill U.S Mexico

New Trial Ordered in Cleveland Child Neglect Case

Judge Albert A. Waldman ordered a new trial likely in late November for Lillian Frantantonio, mother of Cleveland's sleeping beauty daughters, after a mistrial was proclaimed and the jury dismissed following a week of testimony.

Cleveland Lillian Fratantonio Sleeping Beauty Albert A. Waldman

Scientists Measure 50-Mile Distances to Toothpick Width Accuracy

Government scientists report using reflected light rays to measure 50 mile distances with an accuracy stated as the width of a toothpick per mile. The claim emphasizes precision in long range measurements and underscores advances in optical ranging techniques.

Washington

Kasavubu Endorses Mobutu Council as Congo Government

President Kasavubu formally recognizes Col. Joseph Mobutu's 27 member council as the provincial government, reducing rival Congo administrations to two. Lumumba's holdout remains confined at the premier's residence. UN troops from Ghana and Guinea are ordered to depart by Oct. 5. Mobutu's regime releases Lumumba letters seeking arms and volunteers from the Soviet Union and Red China.

Leopoldville the Congo Joseph Kasavubu Col Joseph Mobutu Council of Government Commissioners The Congo Kasavubu Mobutu African Republic Lumumba Ghana Guinea U.N Soviet Union Red China

Congolese Dream Nightmare Result in Congo Struggle

In Leopoldville the Congo marks four months of independence with bloodshed and frustration. Congo soldiers and UN troops wield power as Lumumba and Mobutu clash. Refugees rise in Kasai while Soviet support reshapes military moves across the nation.

Leopoldville The Congo Republic of Congo United Nations Republic Lumumba Bakwanga Kasai Province

Britain Urges Assembly to Settle World Dispute

British Prime Minister Macmillan urged the United Nations General Assembly to resolve East West tensions through reasoned argument and practical solutions. He praised Eisenhower's speech but dismissed Khrushchev’s proposals as counterproductive. Macmillan met with Khrushchev indirectly and spoke with Nehru and Nasser about bridging the East West gap and regional crises.

United Nations N.Y Macmillan UN General Assembly Eisenhower General Assembly United States Khrushchev Assembly Hungary China Tibet Nehru India Nasser United Arab Republic Suez Canal Zone

U.S. General Says It Could Destroy Russia and China

Gen Nathan F. Twining asserts United States can destroy Russia and China if attacked, stressing that Communist leaders would understand the capability.

New York Nathan F. Twining United States Russia China

Titan Missile Launch Opens 10000 Mile Ocean Flight

Cape Canaveral reports the Titan missile lifted off on a planned 10,000 mile test flight toward the Indian Ocean.

Cape Canaveral Fla.p Indian Ocean

Eisenhowers Mother-In-Law Elivera Doud Dies At 82

Elivera Doud 82 mother of Mamie Eisenhower died in Denver after illness. She lived at 750 Lafayette and had visited the White House, the first mother in law to ride a campaign train. Her death follows a 1955 Denver visit where Eisenhower suffered a heart attack. Her family includes Frances Moore and other daughters.

Denver Colo Elivera Doud Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower White House Mamie Chicago Doud Boone Iowa Joel

UN Spotlight on Africa Dominates General Assembly Agenda

The United Nations General Assembly moves to place 10 African issues on its agenda as 15 new African nations participate. The 21 nation Steering Committee scheduled debate on the Congo crisis and competing US and Soviet Africa plans to gain influence with new members including Nigeria expected next week.

United Nations N. Y Africa UN General Assembly Assembly Congo United States Soviet Union Nigeria U. S

Khrushchev Eyes Longer Stay After UN Talks

Nikita Khrushchev plans to remain in New York for another week as he meets British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan. The Soviet leader, active at the United Nations and in private talks with foreign leaders, continues to press for East West dialogue following the Paris summit crisis over the U2 incident.

New York Nikita S. Khrushchev Harold Macmillan United Nations Macmillan Paris United Nations General Assembly New York City Eisenhower John Diefenbaker Nikita Khrushchev

Italy in Venice Lures with Beauty Amid High Prices

The article surveys northern Italy’s valley farms and luxury appeal of Venice. It notes inflation, the weak lira, costly meals, and generous service charges, but praises Venice’s unique beauty, waterborne transit, and absence of parking meters. It highlights Italy as a strong tourism draw despite expense.

Newport businessman romps into Rhode Island politics

Newport businessman Claiborne de Borda Pell of Newport won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Rhode Island. In his first bid for elective office the 41 year old trounced two seasoned campaigners to succeed Senator Theodore Francis Green who is not seeking re election.

Providence R. I Claiborne de Borda Pell Newport Rhode Island U.S. Senate Pell Theodore Francis Green

Bardot Improves After Apparent Suicide Attempt in Menton

Film star Brigitte Bardot shows improvement after an apparent suicide attempt in Menton. Reports say she was found in a state of distress and received medical care. officials indicated she remains out of danger.

Menton France Brigitte Bardot

Real Estate Board Reports Poor Business Outlook

The Ohio Association of Real Estate Board says business conditions are not good now and will not improve before the third quarter. Officials cite sluggish demand and market uncertainty impacting sales and listings in Cincinnati and statewide.

Cincinnati Ohio Association of Real Estate Board

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