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Wilmington News Journal

Location

Wilmington, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1963

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Clinton-Massie levy fails. big cuts to follow next year

Clinton-Massie district faced drastic austerity after the operating levy failed by 50.66 percent in the special election. If approved, the two mill renewal and three mill addition would have raised about $25,000. funds would be slashed, with no summer school, driver training, or band practices, and about 200 pupils affected. Starting Sept. 1, workbooks, kindergarten, and art would be cut. athletic and extracurricular programs would end. staff would shrink by at least four teachers and all employees take an eight percent pay cut. Revenue next year expected to fall by $24,000 to $25,000. further cuts would be needed to balance the books.

Clinton Massie Board of Education Clinton-Massie Donald Hiatt Adams Kingman Harveysburg Clarksville Vernon Township Hiatt

Groundwork Laid for Manned Orbiting Lab Program

The Pentagon moves forward with a new manned orbiting laboratory program placing Air Force in charge. An initial Gemin-X model with noncrew onboard is planned for early 1966 and a full-sized lab within four years. Dyna-Soar is terminated and NASA will share related study data.

Washington Pentagon Manned Orbiting Laboratories Air Force Civilian Space Agency Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara Manned Laboratory Air Force and Space Agency Space Laboratory McNamara National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA

County Engineers Elect Officers in Ohio Association

Reed Ours of Marion County was elevated to president of the County Engineers Association of Ohio at its annual convention in Columbus. He succeeds Frank H. Thatcher of Clinton County. Bruce Weaver of Trumbull County becomes first vice president. Henry T. McCrady of Pickaway County is re elected treasurer and Argyle J. Moon of Wyandot County becomes secretary. Also, unemployment claims rose to 17 355 for the week ending December 7 from 12 785.

Columbus, Ohio Reed Ours Marion County Engineers’ Association of Ohio Ours Clinton County Frank H. Thatcher Wilmington Bruce Weaver Trumbull County Pickaway Henry T. McCrady Circleville Argyle J. Moon Wyandot

Recreation Director Seeks Coaches for 5th and 6th Grade Basketball

E Sims city recreation director says the fifth and sixth grade basketball program needs more coaches. Volunteers should be seniors in high school college students or older. Contact Sims at 382 3010 for details.

CC. E. Sims Sims

Oswald's Widow Labeled Admirer of President

Mrs. Ruth Paine who sheltered Marina Oswald in Irving says Marina admired President Kennedy. Paine recalled watching Kennedy’s arrival on television and caring for their baby as Oswald faced arrest for Kennedy and Tippit killings. Marina is in U S protective custody.

Oswald Dallas Kennedy Marina Oswald Ruth Paine Lee Harvey Oswald Irving Oswalds Wes Wise Krld-Tv Tion Marina J.D. Tippit Jack Ruby

Big Saturn Rocket Set For Launch

CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP Hurricane Ginny cost two days then a hydrogen explosion caused further delay to Saturn 1 launch plans. Lt Col Petrone says the 16 story rocket, to fly next Wednesday, will be a research test and carry the heaviest satellite yet, 83 feet long and 19 tons with ballast. The first stage will deliver 1.5 million pounds thrust and the second stage 90 000 pounds with liquid hydrogen.

Cape Kennedy Fla Army Rocco A. Petrone Petrone Space Agency Launch Operations Center

Eternal Flame Relit After Accidental Dousing

The eternal flame over President Kennedy's grave at Arlington National Cemetery was briefly extinguished when holy water sprinkled by school children released the flame. Cemetery supervisor John C. Metzler said a bottle cap came off and a stream of water extinguished the flame a few minutes after it was relit.

Washington John F. Kennedy John C. Metzler Arlington National Cemetery

Mass Burial Hinted For Air Crash Victims

In Elkton Maryland the chief medical examiner said a mass burial may be needed for some of the 81 victims of Sunday's plane crash near the town. Identification of 73 passengers and 8 crew members is difficult, prompting the possible collective funeral.

Elkton Here Russell Fisher Maryland

Senate Approves 1.2 Billion College Aid Bill

Senate passed a 1.2 billion college construction aid measure sending it to President Johnson. It funds classroom, lab, and library expansion with priority to plans meeting rising enrollments. The bill allows grants and loans totaling 180 million and 120 million respectively for four-year colleges plus funds for public junior and graduate schools.

Washington Senate Johnson Congress Senate House Kennedy

Assassination Probe Slated To Be Slow

Washington officials say the Warren commission may take a year to finish its JFK assassination inquiry as it studies a five volume FBI report. Sources note threads from Lee Harvey Oswalds shirt were snagged on the rifle used in the Dallas motorcade killing. The panel views the FBI file as a starting point and aims for a thorough investigation rather than a quick conclusion.

Washington Earl Warren John F. Kennedy Lee Harvey Oswald Kennedy Dallas Warren Commission FBI White House

Hostages Held as Bolivian Mine Conflict Grows

Bolivian peasants march toward Oruro to back President Paz Estenssoro against dissident miners who hold 15 hostages at Catavi, including four Americans. Government warns food cuts if hostages not released tonight. 3,000 troops outside Oruro.

LA Paz Bolivia Victor Paz Estenssoro Oruro Catavi Orure Andes US S

Boiler Break Closes Wilmington Junior High School

A boiler breakdown at Wilmington Junior High around 1 p.m. today prompted dismissal of all pupils by 1 15 p.m. There were no injuries and the evacuation was orderly. No classes will be held Thursday due to repairs and a PTO meeting this evening at the school has been canceled.

Wilmington

Montana Feels 21 Below As Arctic Air Grips West

A major snow storm and severe cold spread across the Rocky Mountain region and northern plains. In Montana the temperature plunged to 21 below zero in Butte and Bozeman as arctic air covered a large area from the Rockies to the northern plains.

Associated Press Rockies Midwest Appalachians Montana Mercury Butte Bozeman Plains

Senators Eulogize Kennedy as Senate Observes Day of Mourning

U S Senators halt normal business to deliver tributes to John F Kennedy. Leaders Mansfield and Dirksen join Hart in eulogies while pledging support for civil rights and legislation as a memorial to the late president. A commemorative volume will be given to Mrs Kennedy.

Washington Senate John F. Kennedy Hart Johnson Kennedy Mike Mansfield Everett M. Dirksen

Coin Shortage Worsens Amid Holiday Shopping Rush

The Treasury voiced concern over a growing coin shortage as Christmas shopping peaks. Officials cited solid retail demand and more vending, parking meters, and coin use, with shortages in all denominations except silver dollars and banks asking the public to circulate coins.

Washington Treasury

Santa receives five thousand dear Santa letters

New York AP report notes about 5 000 children and adults sent in requests to Santa Claus with gifts and marriage proposals as the holiday season nears.

New York Santa Claus Susan Santa

Weather Forecast for Mrs. Ethel Hayes Ohio Region

Southern and central Ohio forecast mostly cloudy with a touch of light snow this afternoon. Occasional snow or freezing rain tonight and Thursday. Continued cold. Low tonight 22 to 30. High Thursday 28 to 34.

Ohio

Sinatra Jr. Freed After Kidnap Ordeal in Bel Air

Frank Sinatra Jr. is released at 3:10 a.m. after a 54-hour abduction on the California Nevada border. FBI involvement disclosed no arrests. father paid 240000 dollars in small bills for return. The 19-year-old was unharmed and blindfolded during captivity. he was found by Bel Air patrolman on Rose Comare Road near Nancy Sinatra’s home.

Hollywood Frank Sinatra Jr California -Nevada Bel- Air Sinatra Jr Nancy Sinatra Sinatra FBI Sinatra Sr Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles Bel-Air George C. Jones Frank Jr Rosecomare Road Nimes Road Nimes Rd Reno Rex Kennamer Frankie Jr Beverly Hills

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