Companions Held in Red Wraps as US Flier Freed
The Soviet Union released injured Lt Harold W Welch after he was shot down on a RB66 training flight from a French base. Capt David St Holland and Capt Melvin J Kessler remained detained as spies. US warnings to free them overshadow negotiations on wheat and culture exchanges. Welch was taken by ambulance from Magdeburg to a US Air Force hospital in Wiesbaden.
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Wiesbaden
West Germany
Wiesbaden-Erbenheim
Welch
East Germany
Germany
UPI
Detroit
Magdeburg
U.S Air Force
East Geran
Berlin
David St. Holland
Holland, Minn
Melvin J. Kessler
Philadelphia
Radar Net Is Studied In Cuban Helicopter Incident
The Cuban armed helicopter hijacked in Havana reportedly landed at Key West International Airport bypassing U.S. radar. Pilot Jose Marcia was killed after a clash at sea. two Cuban defectors Guillermo Santos and Andres Izaguirre faced questions along with 17 year old cadet Sergio Roque.
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Havana
Key West International Airport
U.S
Miami
Sergio Roque
Roque
Cuba
Key West
Guillermo Santos
Andres Izaguirre
Jose Marcia
Atlantic
Cuba seeks extradition of air force defectors by US courts
The State Department said Cuba must pursue extradition through US courts for two Cuban air force defectors who fled to Key West aboard a hijacked helicopter. Cuba also demands the return of the helicopter, the pilot’s body, and a fourth man. The U S says extradition would require a legal decision and notes political crime exceptions. No diplomatic relations exist between Cuba and the United States.
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Miami
Rail unions face restraining order in Louisville dispute
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad won a temporary restraining order in U S District Court to block a threatened strike by four unions. A hearing was set for March J. The walkout could affect about 5000 workers across the L N network and follows stalled national negotiations with unions representing engineers firemen conductors brakemen and trainmen.
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Louisville & Nashville Railroad
U.S. District Court
Henry Brooks
March J
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Washington
Detroit Father Rejoices Over Welch Return From Soviet Custody
In Detroit on March 2 AP reports Lt Harold W. Welch was handed to American authorities by Soviet officials after being shot down over East Germany. His father Gerald Welch, a taxi driver, expressed relief and hope that contact with his son would resume.
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Harold W. Welch
Gerald Welch
Detroit
East Germany
Lt. Welch
Russia Threatens Breakup Over UN Payment Refusal
New York March 21 Russia announces it will not pay the $52.6 million it owes to the United Nations and warns that pressuring for arrears could jeopardize the world body. The Soviet delegation says there are talks of restricting its voting rights, but maintains any action to deprive it of the vote would violate the UN charter and risk the organization’s breakup.
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Middle East
Congo
General Assembly
Weather Update for Ara Rillo Shines 7 Percent in 1964
The sun has appeared for 7 percent of days in 1964 at Ara Rillo with 41 days reported. The weatherman forecasts similar conditions today with partly cloudy skies and continued sun breaks. Details follow on Page 2.
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Ararillo
Johnson makes bid to end canal dispute talks
President Johnson read a formal statement in a surprise briefing signaling willingness to review all issues with Panama. He said talks could occur anytime and anywhere, with restoration of relations a prerequisite to substantive discussions. The plan includes an ambassador and a special representative empowered to seek a negotiated solution.
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Jonson
George A. Reedy
Miguel Moreno
Organization of American States
Juan Bautista de Lavalle
Council of the Oas
de Lavalle
Dean Rusk
Canal
Free Voters Could Tilt Texas Poll Tax Reform Vote
An Associated Press survey shows about 100,060 Texans could swing elections by being free voters with no poll tax payments, able to vote in federal races. counties report varying free registrations and special efforts aim to broaden registration ahead of the mid-April release of statewide figures.
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Austin
Tex
Associated Press
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