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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1965

Page

2

U S and Indonesia Pursue Talks On Frayed Ties

At the Jakarta palace after a 214 hour meeting President Sukarno and US mediator Ellsworth Bunker urged renewed efforts to minimize differences straining ties. They planned a Friday session as both sides backed dialogue while Indonesia pressed for U S withdrawal from Vietnam and Malaysia issue.

Subandrio Subaro Bunker West New Guinea Supandrio Subandria Malaysia Viet Nam Indonesia U.S Sukarno Johnson

Redwood Grove Dedicated to Hammarskjold

MELL VALLEY California A grove of redwoods was dedicated yesterday to Dag Hammarskjold the late secretary general of the United Nations The grove remains private property awaiting donor contributions to determine its final size Muir Woods near San Francisco was chosen for the ceremony due to proximity and Hammarskjold’s preference for time alone among the trees during the UN Charter anniversary observance setback

London and Paris Plot Steps For Accord

Two days of talks between Charles de Gaulle and Harold Wilson yielded agreement on joint efforts toward German reunification and improved relations with the Soviet Union. Kosygin invited Wilson to visit Moscow, signaling a broadening of Britain France relations and new Soviet ties. Cabinet-level meetings are planned including Callaghan and Giscard dEstaing, with cooperation on military aircraft research and production and talks on future manned aircraft. The French aim to test a medium range missile within four weeks.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Harold Wilson Great Britain Soviet Union Russia Alexei Kosygin Wilson Moscow England Britain France Gen. de Gaulle Denis Healey Pierre Messmer Roy Jenkins Marc Jacquet

Greek quake devastates Megalopolis area killing and injuring dozens

A strong earthquake struck central Peloponnesus near Megalopolis at 5:19 a.m. killing at least 20 people and injuring about 200, with total deaths possibly rising. Five villages were 90 percent destroyed, 2,000 homes collapsed, and communications were cut. Premier Papandreou declared an emergency zone as relief forces arrived.

Athens Greece Peloponnesus Peninsula Megatopolis Megalopolis George Papandreu

Pearson Johnson Meet At Camp David Over Viet Nam

Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson of Canada met with President Johnson at Camp David. They discussed Viet Nam but reached no agreement on Pearson’s proposal for a temporary halt to air strikes. Pearson received Temple University’s peace award and urged a breather to ease mounting retaliation while urging negotiations with Communist forces.

Thurmont Lester B. Pearson Canada Johnson Camp David Viet Nam Mr. Pearson Philadelphia United States Viet Nan Pearson Temple University Europe

New York City strike threat after talks fail

A breakdown in negotiations between New York City printers and photo engravers raises a strike threat. Mayor Wagner urged continued effort to settle economic issues, saying the situation is difficult but solvable without a strike. Some papers reported normal Wednesday presses and deadlines despite the dispute. The wage demand cited is 19 per week rise plus a two-year contract.

New York New York City Robert F. Wagner Wagner Theodore H. Kheel Bertram A. Powers Ion No The Times Daily News Herald Tribune News and Times Tribune Journal - American World - Telegram & the Sun Long Island Press Long Island Star-Journal

Statehouse Vote Looms Over Legislators Pay Raise Override

Massachusetts lawmakers face a test on overriding Gov Volpe s veto of a 2300 pay raise plus 500 in expenses. House already favored the raise but Senate support hinges on party caucus backing override with leaders forecasting a two term override. Wetlands bill hearing set for tomorrow targets 45000 acres of coastal marshes with strong conservation support and developer opposition.

Boston Massachusetts John A. Volpe House Senate Philip A. Graham Hamilton Legislative Natural Resources Committee Volpe Charles H.W. Foster Fnvernor

IRS Extends Sympathy to Hardship Tax Cases

The Internal Revenue Service will grant sympathetic consideration to taxpayers facing undue hardship if they cannot pay all taxes by April 15. Local IRS offices will decide hardship eligibility, but delays for personal convenience are warned against and could trigger legal action. The delay issue stems from the 1964 tax cut and withholding changes affecting 1985 taxes.

Washington Internal Revenue Service Uncle Sam IRS

Hope Cooke Crowned Queen of Sikkim in Asia

In Gangtok Sikkim former New York debutante Hope Cooke becomes queen, the first American crowned in Asia at age 24. Her husband Maharaja Palden Thondup Namgyal, 41, succeeds his father Sir Tashi Namgyal who died December 2, 1963. The royal couple's family joins their coronation journey, including sons and a daughter from a prior marriage. Their infant son Palden Gyurme Namgyal was born in March 1964.

Gangtok Sikkim UPI New York Hope Cooke Asia Maharaja Palden Thondup Namgyla Sir Tashi Namgal Prince Palden Gyurmeon Namgyal

Prince Philip longs for pubs like other guys

Prince Philip said his role as husband to Queen Elizabeth II keeps him from enjoyments like visiting a pub or seeing a local film. Speaking on a BBC radio chat show, he noted the small pleasures are missed but outweighed by his many duties and the attention he receives when seen in public.

London Prince Philip Britain Elizabeth I Philip BBC

Udall seeks new study on heavy oil import quotas

Secretary Udall asked Office of Emergency Planning head to launch a searching new study into the national security basis for heavy fuel oil imports. He noted a 1963 review did not settle whether residual oil imports harm security and suggested quotas could be eliminated if no security risk exists, potentially lowering consumer electric costs. He kept quotas in effect pending findings.

Washington Stewart Udall Udall Buford Klington Office of Emergency Planning New England Florida White House Eliington Ellington Edward P. McDermott New York

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