Thailand Faces Chinese Pressure and Infiltration War
AP Special correspondents describe Thailand’s struggle against Communist infiltration in the northeast aided by Laos and Vietnam. The program, led by Prime Minister Sarit Thanarat and backed by the United States, uses mobile development units to win villagers through schools, roads, and aid, reducing communist influence while signaling ongoing conflict. Also: Ernest Flatt debuts on Broadway with a dance number for A Girl to Remember after prior LA and TV work.
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New York
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Shocking Device Milks Bee Venom For Research
Washington AP reports Cornell University researchers describe an electroshock venom milking device that subjects bee colonies to brief stings. The setup milks about one thirtieth of an ounce from roughly 20 hives per session, though many bees sting the nylon barrier and alarm pheromones raise nearby stings.
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Cornell University
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Borch Rises to GE Presidency After Humble Start
Fred J. Borch, hired by General Electric 32 years ago at 115 dollars a month, climbs to president and CEO starting December 21. The 53 year old Sandy-haired executive will lead GE, with about 260000 domestic and Canadian employees, 120 departments, 3 billion in assets and near 5 billion in annual sales. He recalls early pay cuts as a stroke of fortune that spurred his rise amid a recovering economy.
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Fred J. Borch
General Electric Co
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General Motors
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Cleveland
Western Reserve University
Eisenhower Weighs Global Split and NATO Outlook
Former President Eisenhower urges exploiting a Sino Soviet split to delay Beijing aims and widen tensions. He backs inspection safeguards for any nuclear ban and notes De Gaulle’s NATO role, while acknowledging Khrushchev’s unpredictable posture and the enduring Communist aim of world domination.
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West Germany
Detroit Mafia Insulation Details Ties to Bookies So Weak
Detroit police officials testified there are six or seven layers of insulation between top Mafia leaders and bookmaking rackets. Inspector O Neill described bet records and a smokeable flash paper used to hide raids while other officials noted many suspects charged with conspiracy since 1940 and few jailed.
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