Washington Sees Viet Cong Step-Up
An administration official warned of a dangerous upturn in Communist guerrilla activity in Viet Nam with increased moves by Viet Cong forces especially in the north central region of South Viet Nam. He noted no signs of restraint from North Vietnam or allies and said Washington would not negotiate with the Viet Cong or the National Liberation Front.
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Washington
Viet Nam
United States
U.S
South
Peking
Ayigi
Patrick Gordon Walker
Britain
Harold Wilson
National Liberation Front
Dean Rusk
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
David Bell
George W. Ball
U.N
Harlan Cleveland
William P. Bundy
Lords clash as Lords veto war damage bill edged with Burmah case
London The House of Lords removed a key government clause in the war damage bill defying Prime Minister Harold Wilson. The veto jeopardizes Burmah Oil Co compensation claims worth about 280 million dollars for wartime damage claimables. Officials warn of political fallout and possible Commons rework.
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London
House of Lords
Burmah Oj! Co
Bui Harold Wilson
Labor
Alec
Douglas- Home
Wilson
House of Commons
Lord Citrine
Lord Carrington
Burmah Co
Army Called In Rome Strike
Rome officials mobilized army engineers to keep some heavy pre-Fuster tourist traffic moving after a 24 hour railway strike. Premier Alo Moro failed to avert the walkout in last minute talks. Tens of thousands of foreign and Italian vacationers rely on the Easter week trains, as the rail workers union protests exclusion of rank and file from a special bonus for 2,000 executives of the state railways.
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Rome
UPI
Alo Moro
Warkey
FASTEETH Promises Firmer Dentures for Comfort
Digestive ad claims many wearers can eat talk and laugh without worry as FASTEETH powder keeps dentures in place. It says the product is non acidic and has no gummy taste, prevents nausea, and helps with denture breath. Available at drug counters everywhere.
Seoul Riot Over Talks With Japan Sparks Campus Turmoil
In Seoul a mob of 1500 students threw rocks at police while protesting Seoul government moves to restore relations with Japan. Officers in helmets clashed with demonstrators injuring several and arresting more than 200. Tear gas and gas masks were used as authorities quelled the riot. A bystander woman was seriously injured in the stampede.
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Seoul
South Korea
UPI
Japan
Korea
African Charges Race Prejudice In Moscow
ADDIS ABABA Ethiopia AP An Ethiopian translator Baragahre Gebre Selassie who worked for Moscow radio accuses Soviet capital of racial indignities He says he faced continual snubs and manhandling and broke a two year contract to return home He also denounces distortions in news commentaries he translated for broadcast to Africa.
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Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Moscow
Baragahre Gebre’ Selassie
Moscow Radio
Selassie
Africa
Penny Increase in Gasoline Tax Wins Democratic Assent
Massachusetts Democrats and Gov. Valpe have agreed to raise the gasoline tax from 5.4 to 6 cents per gallon, expected to yield about $16 million in new revenue. The plan would allocate roughly three-quarters to construction and the rest to maintenance, with an effective date of May 1.
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Boston
Valpe
Committee On Taxation
Maine
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Vermont
New York
Connecticut
No Hard Feelings Pair Hanged After 6 Years For Slaying Kansas Family
UPI reports Richard Hickock and Perry Smith, ages 34 and 36, were hanged one hour apart inside a Kansas State prison warehouse for the November 14 1959 Clutter family killings in Garden City. The four victims were bound gagged and shot with a 12 gauge shotgun. The killers sought a nonexistent fortune. Smith condemned capital punishment while Hickock urged no hard feelings.
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Lansing, Kan
UPI
Richard Fugene Hickock
Perry Edward Smith
Kansas State Prison
Herbert W. Clutter
Lutler
Eisenhower
McClutter
Gar
Black Discusses Asian Aid Plan With U Thant
Eugene R. Black met with United Nations Secretary-General U Thant to discuss a possible U.N. role in implementing the billion-dollar U.S. development plan for Southeast Asia. After a 24-hour session Black said Thant showed keen interest but they had only scratched the surface.
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Peking
United Nations
Viet Nam
U ‘Thant
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asian
Jatgon
United States
China
Hanoi
N.Y
Johnson
Eugene R. Black
U Thant
U.N
U.S
World Bank
Thant
Black
Prince Bernhard Visits White House Balcony Ceremony
Prince Bernhard of The Netherlands visited the White House on Tuesday joining President Johnson and three new ambassadors on the Truman balcony to view spring bloom on the south lawn. Also noted, Basil Kenney, Belfast Maine superintendent, was fined $50 after pleading guilty to passing a stopped school bus.
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Washington
UPI
Prince Bernhard
Netherlands
White House
Johnson
Patrick Dean
Britain
Chile
Denmark
Radimore Tomic
Torben H. Romne
Belfast
Maine
Basil Kenney
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R-Adams
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William I. Killerman
Thomas C. Wojikowski
Joel S. Greenberg
Pittsfield
Roger A. Sala
North Adams
Warren A. Turner
Lee
Zelazo
Massachusetts
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Itae
William J. Kitterman
Tee
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Massachusetts House
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