Panama branded key world narcotics hub in US report
A U S government BNDD assessment cites Panama as a major transshipment center for heroin and cocaine bound for the United States. It accuses Panamanian officials of apathy or collusion and highlights Tocumen Airport as a route, noting a Panamanian envoy’s son linked to a heroin smuggling case at JFK. The subcommittee on the Panama Canal will review the findings.
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Southeast Asian nations back neutrality pledge for region
Five ASEAN members Indonesia Philippines Thailand Malaysia and Singapore urged regional neutrality free of foreign interference. Malaysian PM Razak announced a declaration of peace freedom and neutrality to be signed with details to come. Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo called neutrality a general aim and stressed self reliance amid great power presence.
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Philippines
Thailand
Malaysia
Singapore
Association of Southeast Asian Nations
ASEAN
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Meany in good spirits after tests show normal results
Washington based AFL-CIO President George Meany remained in good spirits as doctors reported normal results from tests after his hospitalization for severe chest pains. He spent a quiet night at George Washington University Hospital and could be released from intensive care by Sunday, though officials cautioned he may remain longer.
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Warden calls Rahway inmates gentle in hostage case
UPI reports Rahway State Prison warden U Samuel Vukcevich termed the rebellious six captors “perfect gentlemen” who made reasonable reform demands after a two hour hostage situation. He credited Gov Cahill officials and a no reprisals pledge for the settlement and noted funds limits hinder reforms a Vietnam veteran inmate aided the wounding wardens suturing.
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East Coast gambling figure Joe l Adonis dies in Italy
Ancona Italy reports the death of Joe l Adonis a major East Coast organized crime figure who once controlled gambling operations in the United States He died Friday in an Adriatic hospital after being brought there by authoritiesaito
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United States
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Milan
Serra de Conti
Angelo la Barbera
Sicily
Adonis
Brooklyn
N.Y
Uemonty
Ste
Lucky Luciana
Frank Costella
Meyer Lana
Albert Anastasia
Kefauver
Dangerous toys pulled from Flint stores after probe
In Flint Michigan a week of removals followed a UPI report about dangerous toys. City officials cited FDA and Bureau of Product Safety actions. 60 student investigators from local colleges checked shelves and found sharp pins and small parts that could be swallowed.
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Food and Dels Administration
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Genessee County Community College
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Hijacked Northwest 727 hijacker parachutes with ransom
Crew members of a Northwest Airlines 727 reported the hijacker fled the plane with $200,000 in ransom while en route from Seattle to Reno. Pilot William Scot said the hijacker, who used the name Cooper, indicated Mexico was his final destination. The bomb in the briefcase was disclosed to stewardess Florence Shatner, and the hijacker ordered that she stay aboard with the crew as passengers exited in Reno.
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Reno
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Cooper
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Pacific Northwest faces possible power shortage in winter
The Federal Power Commission warned that while most regions show adequate winter reserves, the Pacific Northwest is at risk due to fuel shortages at some plants and potential severe winter conditions. Bonneville Power Administration may lack capacity to meet peak demand and could borrow power from other systems.
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