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Wilmington News Journal

Location

Wilmington, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1963

Page

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Nichols Named Proxy of Ohio Superintendents

Walter N. Nichols Clinton County superintendent of schools since 1953 was named president of the Ohio County Superintendent's Association. He is married with one son Walter Jr and lives in Westboro. A Jefferson High School, Wilmington College and Ohio State University graduate, he has been active in school legislation and was the association's vice president last year.

Ohio County Superintendent’s Association Walter N. Nichols Clinton County Nichols Walter Jr Westboro Jefferson High School Wilmington College Ohio State University Ohio Association

Lima Ford Plant Shuts Down 1600 For Second Shift

The Lima Ohio Ford plant idles 1600 of 1700 production workers as the Chicago Heights stamping plant strike affects about 27 000 Ford workers in roughly 20 plants. 375 salaried and 100 maintenance staff remain on site. Negotiators offered no details on grievances as the strike begins.

Lima Ohio Ford Motor Co Chicago Heights Ill Ford Meteor Lincoln

Dr Stephen Ward Leaves 4420 Pound Estate

London AP reports Dr Stephen Ward left a net estate of 4420 pounds 12 376 dollars, disclosed by his brother’s lawyer. Ward, central to the Profumo scandal that toppled a War Minister and risked Macmillan’s government, killed himself after the trial found him guilty of living on earnings of prostitutes.

London Stephen Ward Ward John D. Profumo Harold Macmillan

Buddhists Quiet After Crackdown In Saigon Martial Law

AP dispatch from Saigon reports the Viet Nam army's raids on pagodas and mass arrests of monks and nuns as martial law takes effect. Observers note loyalty to President Diem, while some claim casualties among clergy. The crackdown shifts U S policy reassessment toward Diem's regime.

Tokyo Ngo Dinh Diem U.S Diem Malcolm W. Browne Saigon Browne Viet Nam Foreign Ministry

Walker Sets X15 Altitude Record At 351000 Feet

Edwards Air Force Base California AP Joseph A Walker lifts the X15 to 351000 feet, nearing the 360000 foot goal but failing due to a shallower 44 degree climb. He reaches about 3700 mph, engine maxed until fuel runs out, as ground crews debate the new record for 45 minutes.

Walker

Negro Pupils Sign For Private School In Prince Edward

In Farmville Virginia Negro children continued registering for private desegregated schools run by a biracial Virginia educators board. Officials estimated up to 1600 pupils might enroll as 856 had registered by midweek. The schools would operate in public buildings closed four years ago to skirt a federal desegregation order. One white student, Richard D. Moss aged 17, registered by his father Dr C G Gordon Moss dean of Longwood College.

Farmville Prince Edward County Prince Edward Free School Association Board of Virginia Richard D. Moss C. G. Gordon Moss Longwood College

Ohio State Fair Opens Friday With TV Stars and Livestock Shows

Gov. Rhodes will snip a ribbon at sunrise to open the 110th Ohio State Fair. The Beverly Hillbillies cast leads a four day engagement, followed by Johnny Mathis and other entertainers. Daily harness racing and horse shows run through Labor Day with a $7,500 livestock premium pool and an antique quilt exhibit.

Columbus Ohio James A. Rhodes Beverly Hillbillies Max Big Jethro” Baer Jr Pretty Donna Ella May” Douglas Irene “Grannie Ryan Johnny Mathis Real Me’Coys Doug McClure Virginian Coliseum

Prince Souvanna Phouma to Address United Nations

Neutralist Premier Prince Souvanna Phouma will depart Sept 10 for New York to address the United Nations. The move signals Laos during a period of Cold War tensions and regional diplomacy.

Vietane Souvanna Phouma New York United Nations

Nominees for ASC Election Are Announced

Wilford Young announces the slate of nominees for the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service community committees for the 1963 64 program year. The list includes Adams ASC Community and numerous local individuals across Richland and Jefferson counties.

ASC Wilford Young Clinton Asc Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Adams Asc Robert Bevan John Craig, Jr Wilbur Reveal Richard I. Snyder Glenn J. Thompson Dale Webb Chester Charles Barton Henry Carter Thomas Collett Roderick A. Hackney Allen E. Haines Thad Haines Allen Lewis Robert Shell Ernest E. Dunn Hubert Gibson C. Clayton Miller Russell Nieley David Ostermeier Liberty Ronnie Dunlap Gary Earley Harry Grooms Lewis A. Hayes David Harris Mike Mason Marion John Falgner Ronald Heeg Donald Marsh Richard Melvin Asa H. Penquite Howard L. Rhode William D. Redrick Beauford Willhite

GOP Presses For Rider on Tax Cut Bill

AP report notes Republicans plan a new bid to require the second phase of the tax cut to meet budget or debt limits. President Kennedy opposes the rider and pledges to keep spending down.

GOP Washington Kennedy Wilbur D. Mills D-Ark House Ways and Means Committee John W. Byrnes Wisconsin Howard H. Baker Tennessee Baker Senate

Prayers Said For Three Miners Trapped In Hazleton

In Hazleton Pennsylvania three miners are trapped 331 feet underground and relatives receive letters and cards of support. Mrs David Fellin wife of one trapped miner reports receiving several messages some with money. A Wilkes Barre family card asks for courage and continuing prayers.

Hazleton, Pa David Fellin Wilkes-Barre

JFK Eyes Vietnam Steady Policy Against Reds

President Kennedy pursues a cautious Vietnam policy with high stakes in Southeast Asia. Saigon’s Diem regime faces Buddhist unrest seen as a distraction from the broader fight against Communists led by Ho Chi Minh and the guerrilla war. Ambassador Lodge will survey options without weakening the anti Reds campaign. The United States vows to stay and prevent a Southeast Asian collapse.

Washington Kennedy Viet Nam Southeast Asia Ngo Dinh Diem U.S Saigon Henry Cabot Lodge United States Diem Ho Chi Minh

Big Ohio county school system to spend $3.1 million

The 1963 64 year sees Wilmington City and Clinton County schools operating about 8 500 pupils in 25 buildings with a $3 1 million general operating budget. Local taxes fund most costs and bond retirements.

Wilmington Clinton County Wilmington City Ohio Denver Smith Main East End Holmes Midland Port William Martinsville New Antioch Mt. Pleasant Denver Place Main Building Smith Place Martinsville Junior High Clinton-Massie George’s Corner Kingman Blanchester Sabina New Vienna Jefferson Clarksville Reesville New Viena Edenton Harveysburg Kenton Adams

Senate Prepares Bill to Avert Railroad Shutdown

The Senate Commerce Committee begins work on emergency legislation to avert a nationwide rail strike slated for next Thursday. Chair Magnuson plans to confer with Leader Mansfield as the bill aims for early consideration and possible House passage by early next week after stalled talks under Labor Department oversight. The talks between carriers and unions broke down, with no immediate path to reconciliation.

D-Ark House Commerce Committee Senate House Commerce Committee Kennnedy Labor Department

Milk Cans Hide Troy Hoard Unearthed at Altman Mills

In Troy Ohio detectives and workers uncovered money buried under the Altman Mills feed plant four miles north of town. Two 10 gallon cans contained about 350000 dollars and a third five gallon can held more cash. A fourth can search is underway. The finds span all denominations and were wrapped in 1945 Dayton Daily News sheets.

Altman Mills Ohio Troy National Bank R. S. Altman Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn Altman Dayton Daily News

Big sale at fairgrounds nets near nineteen thousand

A Wednesday sale at the fairgrounds drew over 1500 attendees and about 250 buyers, totaling 19698.30 dollars. The top bid was 780 dollars for a John Deere 227 coin picker from Newport Concrete Co. of Cincinnati, while a seed cleaner sold for ten cents. 473 pieces were sold with an average of 41.65 dollars. Buyers came from Ohio Kentucky West Virginia and Tennessee. William Maples of Tazewell Tennessee traveled the farthest. Machinery will be shipped out today and Friday.

Fairgrounds John Deere Newport Concrete Co Cincinnati Ohio Kentucky West Virginia Tennessee William Maples Tazewell Tenn

Hoffa Attacks Civil Rights Plan as Farce in Minneapolis

James Hoffa denounces the administration civil rights proposals before Congress as a farce and a fake. He calls the Washington march a futile gesture during a Teamster rally in Minneapolis while criticizing federal intervention laws as misleading for Black Americans.

Minneapolis Teamster James Hoffa Congress Washington Hoffa

Donovan to Receive Red Cross Citation for Bay of Pigs role

James B. Donovan will be cited by the American Red Cross for helping negotiate the release of 1,113 Bay of Pigs prisoners from Cuba. The award recognizes his pivotal contribution to securing their freedom amid post crisis efforts.

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