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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1965

Page

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Castro Opens Cuban Exile Route For Relatives In America

Prime Minister Fidel Castro announced that after Oct 10 any Cuban with relatives in the United States may apply to leave Cuba. He promised aid including boats and said the exodus would pose no risk from Cuba. Castro blamed the United States for restricting exit and said the interior ministry will handle departures from Camarines port in Matanzas Province. He also pledged to clarify the fate of Ernesto Guevara in the coming days as the nation marks the regime’s fifth anniversary.

Havana Fidel Castro United States Ernesto Guevara Castro Ile Cuba Interior Ministry

Taal Volcano Death Toll Climbs in Philippines

Rescue teams reached the ash strewn shores of Taal Island in Lake Taal and reported widespread death and destruction. Red Cross figures show 154 bodies recovered on the mainland with 104 in Agoncillo, as fear rises for residents in lakeside villages and evacuation orders widen to prevent tsunamis and further harm.

Tagaytay Philippines Taal Lake Taal Red Cross Agoncillo The Dusan

Outlook for India Pakistan cease fire remains bleak

A Indian Foreign Office spokesman demanded withdrawal of about 3000 guerrillas Pakistan trained for Kashmir subversion, while Pakistan denied the claim. Indian Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri urged UN Security Council action to restrain Pakistan, as both sides pressed hardline positions amid the undeclared war.

New Delhi India Indian Foreign Office Pakistan Kashmir Lal Banhadur Shastri UN Security Council Sist Topostch Shastri Security Council Dle Shastri

Viet Cong attack repelled as Hanoi hints at executions

In Saigon and Hanoi reports, South Vietnamese and U S forces beat back a Viet Cong assault near Qui Nhon with 2000 guerrillas believed killed or wounded. Paratroopers ended a long operation near Ben Cat with 45 Viet Cong killed and 75 captured. Losses were lighter for Allied forces.

Saigon South Viet Nam U.S Qui Nhon U. S Phu Cu Pass Ben Cat North

Agreement Sought On Home Rule In House Debate

In Washington the District of Columbia home rule bill enters a key amendment stage in the House. Rep. B F Sisk proposes a referendum to gauge District desire for home rule and an election of a seven member charter board with 300000 for experts to draft a city charter. The charter then goes to voters and Congress.

Washington District of Columbia House B. F. Sisk Dcalif Sisk Charter Board Congress

Senate Leaders Seek Court to Halt Ohio Apportionment

Ohio Senate leaders from both parties plan a last ditch move before a federal court in Cincinnati. Republican Theo dore M Gray of Piqua and Democrat Frank W King of Toledo will seek to preserve the current method of electing state senators. They hire attorneys Hugh A Scherer and Kenneth Weinberg to present the case as part of a Friday session. The court ordered a plan for apportioning the House and Senate by October 15 under one man one vote rules. A separate hearing Friday will consider Clarence Blosser of Logan contesting the Senate plan as unconstitutional.

Columbus Ohio Senate Theodore M. Gray Piqua Frank W. King Toledo Cincinnati Gray King Hugh A. Scherer Kenneth Weinberg Cleveland Ohio House U.S. Supreme Court Clarence Blosser Logan Ohio Senate

Johnson Signs Arts Promotion Bill at White House Ceremony

President Johnson signed federal aid for the arts with actors writers scholars and educators present. The plan creates a national repertory theater a national opera and ballet company an American film institute and commissions for new music. It also funds artist residencies and brings distinguished artists to colleges and universities.

Washington Johnson America National Opera Company National Ballet Company American Film Institute

Central Committee approves Kosygin reform plan

Moscow radio reports the Central Committee of the Soviet Communist Party ended a three day meeting with unanimous approval of Premier Kosygin's economic reform program. Brezhnev gained unanimous approval for his report on the upcoming party congress. Feodor Kulakov was named a secretary, succeeding Titov.

Moscow Central Committee The Soviet Communist Party Alexei N. Kosygin Moscow Radio Communist Party Leonid I. Brezhnev Feodor D. Kulakov Brezhnev Vitaly N. Titov

Debbie Churns On Gulf Coast With Storm Slowdown

Tropical storm Debbie stalls just off the Florida Alabama coast and appears to weaken while warnings are lowered. Squalls and heavy seas lash the Panhandle as residents sandbag and ride out the edge of the Gulf amid lingering Betsy effects.

Pensacola Fla Florida Alabama Weather Bureau Alobile Ala Florida Panhandle Mississippi River Panama City Debbie Gulf of Mexico

Actor Scott Gravely in Austin After Brain Tumor Diagnosis

Zachary Scott, noted stage and screen star, is gravely ill at his mother’s Austin home with a malignant brain tumor. A family spokesman said doctors diagnosed the tumor and he has received radiation treatment. His wife Ruth Ford remains by his side.

Austin Tex Zachary Scott Ruth Ford

Bishops Seek Expanded National Authority Over Church matters

The Vatican Ecumenical Council moves toward final voting on a document granting national bishops conferences power and potential binding decisions. The draft, linked to collegial church government, faces criticism for vagueness and breadth from progressive and conservative bishops alike.

Vatican City Vatican Ecumenical Council Vatican Council Fathers United States Romie Vatican Koumenien Council Darth

Son Sues Dad For Lost Leg In Ohio Supreme Court Appeal

The Ohio Supreme Court agreed to decide if a dependent child may sue a parent for injuries causing loss of a leg. The case stems from 1958 Cleveland driveway accident when Domenic Teramano, 11, was struck by his father Charles Teramano. The 8th District ordered a new trial after reversing a lower court ruling that a minor could not sue a parent for such injuries.

Columbus —ii Ohio Supreme Court 8Th District Court of Appeals Cleveland Cuyahoga Teramano

Athens County planning and election items featured

Regional Planning Commission discusses Athens County issues while the Meigs Board of Election begins absentee ballots. Logan Federal Savings and Athens branch petition noted. Obituaries and sports items listed on various pages as part of the issue.

Tion Laboratories Regional Planning Athens County Meigs Board of Election Logan Federal Savings and Athens Dee Sports

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