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Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1965

Page

2

Mail contact possible with Viet Cong prisoners

U S Viet prisoners mail may reach Americans held in South Viet Nam via International Red Cross intermediaries. Pentagon and Red Cross cautious, stressing no direct U S Viet Cong contact yet. Thirteen detainees listed, 12 last seen in South Vietnam, including 1st Lt Jayden J. Lockhart Jr. of Springfield Ohio.

Washington American Red Cross South Viet Nam Pentagon International Red Cross Cambodia Red Cross Associated Press Defense Department Air Force Jay den J. Lockhart Jr Springfield Ohio North Viet Nam Lockhart U.S Alvarez State Department

Regional Market Proposed for Latin America

Romulo Betancourt, former president of Venezuela, argued at the University of Connecticut that a common regional market is the best cure for Latin America’s economic ills. He urged a peaceful, revolutionary transformation through economic integration to empower about 260 million people in twenty nations, or risk later violent change.

Betancourt Latin America Venezuela

Laotian forces clash with army deserters near Vientiane

Laotian government troops encountered several hundred deserters loyal to ousted Gen Phoumi Nosavan in their first contact with the rebels near Vientiane. Officials cited rumors that loyal officers would be arrested as the spark for desertion.

Vientiane Laos Phoumi Nosavan Phoumi

Red Cross aids in South Viet Nam conflict groups

The International Red Cross works with Cambodia's Red Cross to handle a group calling itself the Red Cross of the National Liberation Front. The Liberation Front is the formal name for the Viet Cong in the region.

South Viet Nam International Red Cross Cambodia Red Cross National Liberation Front Liberation Front Viet Cong

Barter Deal Set by Russia Argentina

Argentina and the Soviet Union agreed in principle to a wheat for gas oil barter. YPF chief Facundo Suarez said Argentina would export 750000 tons of wheat worth about 54 dollars a ton in exchange for 700000 cubic meters of gas oil at 21 dollars per cubic meter, with cash payments by Russia to cover the difference. Delivery of wheat and gas oil is planned for 1965, with formalities remaining.

Buenos Aires UPI Soviet Union Argentina Facundo Suarez YPF Russia U.S Suarez

Flour for May Day Provided in Soviet Moscow

The Soviet Union has released several million pounds of wheat flour for May Day celebrations in Moscow. Flour has not been available for retail since the 1963 harvest collapse, which forced Russia to import about a billion dollars worth of cereals.

Moscow UPI Soviet Union Russia

Moscow Aide Urges China Russia Accord Against Imperialism

Soviet ideological chief Pyotr Demichev urged unity with China at a Kremlin gathering for Jenin birth anniversary. He criticized Beijing for no concrete proposals and warned peaceful coexistence applies to all nations, linking Laos Congo and Vietnam to global tensions.

Moscow Soviet Union Demichev Chinese Communist Party Peking America Laos Congo Viet Nam

Williams Remains In Federal Post Keeps role as African affairs chief

Washington AP reports G Mennen Williams will stay as assistant secretary of state for African affairs after a sudden meeting with President Johnson. Williams said the President expressed continued confidence in their work. Portofino UPIs Rex Harrison bought a new motor yacht and named it Henry Higgins after his My Fair Lady role.

Washington G. Mennen Williams Michigan Johnson Portofino Italy UPI Rex Harrison Henry Higgins

Overhaul urged for county jails to join state system

Massachusetts Attorney General Edward Brooke urged immediate consolidation of county jails with the state correctional system. He described the present system as outmoded with poor food, hygiene, and facilities and warned the dispersion of power hampers reform. He praised sheriffs but said basic limitations cannot be solved by good intentions alone.

Boston Edward W. Brooke Brooke United Prison Association

Dixon Dies Ex-Aide to Eden in England

Sir Pierson Dixon veteran British diplomat dies at his Eden Eden home after a 36 year career. He served as ambassador to France until retirement earlier this year and as principal private secretary to Anthony Eden in 1943. He defended Eden's Suez policy as permanent UK representative to the United Nations in 1956 and led the British delegation in negotiations on joining the Common Market.

Egham England UPI Pierson Dixon France Sir Pierson Anthony Eden United Nations

U.S. and Soviet Narrow Rift on UN Peacekeeping Roles

In New York the United States and the Soviet Union shown signs of narrowing differences over who leads UN peacekeeping. The U.S. says the Security Council has primary responsibility while the General Assembly should handle approving expenses. The Soviet side argues the Security Council must authorize and pay for peacekeeping, but allows the Assembly to reconsider if the Council fails to act.

United Nations, N.Y United States Soviet Union Security Council General Assembly U.N U.S Charles W. Yost Seurity Council Nikolai T. Fedorenko

Suspect Held In Slaying Of Baby Sitter

In Little Compton Rhode Island police held a 40 year old man in the bludgeon death of Anne Brownell 18 a Mount St Marys Academy senior who baby sat for the Huntoon grandchildren. A bloodstained rock and garment bag were found near the scene as authorities questioned the suspect though no charges were filed. Brownell had been accepted by the University of Rhode Island and was to graduate from Mount St Marys Academy in Fall River Massachusetts.

Supreme Court Senate Maurice A. Donahue R-Holyoke Kevin B. Harrington D-Salem Massachusetts Oregon Sen Donate Litle Compton, RI Police Anne Brownell Herbert C. Brownell Maxwell Huntoon

Douglas praises news services at AP conference

Sen Paul H Douglas and Sen Peter H Dominick lauded Washington press association news as extraordinarily accurate during a reverse news conference at the American Newspaper Publishers Association convention. They praised speed and noted many stories lacked bylines, honoring unsung newsroom heroes. Panelists included Byrd Jr Colburn Foster Newharth. Earl English attended as moderator.

New York Press Association Washington Paul H. Douglas D-l Douglas Peter H. Dominick R-Colo American Newspaper Publishers Association Harry F. Byrd Jr Harrisonburg News-Record John H. Colburn Wichita Kan Eagle and Beacon Jack Foster Denver Rocky Mountain News Allen H. Newharth Rochester N.Y Times-Union Democrat & Chronicle Earl English University of Missouri School At Journalism Maderaiore

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