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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1964

Page

2

Viet Nam Pushes Drive In Central Highlands Battles

In the central highlands government forces entered the third day of a two week operation against Viet Cong strongholds Do Xa and Mang Xin. Two Americans were wounded as the assault began with heavy Communist fire. Eighteen of twenty U.S. helicopters were hit, four downed and one fighter plane lost. China warned the U.S. not to risk wider war if Nationalist troops intervene. Peking linked Dean Rusk’s Formosa visit to press Chiang Kai shek to join South Viet Nam fighting. French Foreign Minister Couve de Murville said settling Viet Nam without China would be vain. The Viet Cong positions at Do Xa and Mang Xin had been under Communist control since the first Indochina War.

Saigon South Viet Nam UPI Central Highlands Do Xa Mang Xin U.S Red China United States South Viet Nam Peking People's Daily Dean Rusk Formosa Manila China French National Assembly Couve de Murville Asia France

Soviet China Row Sabotages Bid for US Ties

The Soviet Union charged Communist China with sabotaging its bid to build mutual trust with the United States. Pravda, in two editorials, denounced orthodox Marxists for opposing peaceful coexistence and accused Beijing of meddling and casting doubt on Khrushchev’s nuclear test ban stance.

Moscow UPI Soviet Union Communist China United States Peking Communist Party Pravda Nikita S. Khrushchev U.S

Canada Ousts Soviet Newsman

Ottawa reports the government ordered Vasily Tarasov, Izvestia correspondent, out after he tried to bribe a Canadian official to obtain secret industrial data. Police arrested him accepting documents. Tarasov, 35, denied ESPI credentials and was expelled with visa canceled.

Ottawa Paul Martin House of Commons Vasily Tarasov Izvestia Martin Tarasov Canada Tarsov

Pakistan China to inaugurate air service between Karachi and Shanghai

Radio Pakistan said a new air link will begin Thursday with a Shanghai to Karachi flight. Pakistan recently concluded an air service agreement with Red China despite U S objections.

Tokyo API Pakistan China Shanghai Karachi Radio Pakistan Red China United States

Soviet Pravda Criticizes Chinese Communists for Anti Soviet Propaganda

Pravda accused the Chinese Communist leadership of embarking on anti-Soviet propaganda and embracing an "impeccable" line of activity, signaling tensions over internal affairs and party life. The piece argues the Chinese stance undermines readership traits and warns against interference.

Pravda

Rusk Warns CENTO of China's Aim

Secretary of State Dean Rusk warned that Communist aggression remains a threat and urged a Middle East defense pact at CENTO ministers’ opening session. He cited world domination aims of Communists, noted SEATO’s struggle with aggression, and linked CENTO’s shield to preventing conflict in the Middle East.

Rusk Cento China Washington Dean Rusk Middle East Council of Ministers Central Treaty Organization Iran Pakistan Turkey Great Britain Southeast Asia Treaty Organization Manila SEATO South Viet Nam

Health aid for aged costs skyrocket in hearings

Senator McNamara said health aid for those over 65 is priced out of reach despite industry claims. The Senate aged subcommittee heard from Blue Cross spokesmen and a doctor backing medicare under social security. He noted insurers quote policies rather than people covered and stressed overstatements in early days of hearings.

Washington UPI Pat. McNamara D-Mich McNamara Senate Blue Cross

Brooke Delays On Candidacy For Governor Bid

Massachusetts Attorney General Edward W. Brooke, the nation’s highest elected Black official, said he will decide by mid next month whether to seek the Republican nomination for governor this year. He told reporters it must be now or never and that a Republican could win this year, possibly allowing a 1966 reelection bid against Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy if the odds are against him.

Boston Massachusetts Ady Edward W. Brooke Brooke Robert F. Kennedy

Princess Irene and Carlos Press Amid Dutch Politics

Irene, heir to the Dutch throne, converted to Catholicism and supported Carlos’ bid for the Spanish throne. The marriage triggered a political clash as the Dutch government vetoed a Holland ceremony, pushing the couple to Rome and then Madrid for the wedding with plans for a Holy Land honeymoon.

Irene Netherlands Beatrix Spain Holland France Rome Bourbon- Parma Carlos Madrid Holy Land Juliana

Moscow Students Rage at Dormitory Fraternization Ban

Moscow University restricted mixing of sexes in dormitories drawing sharp protests from the Komso mol and its Molodoi Kommunist magazine. The youth group denounces the edict as untrusting and hypocritical, saying it harms study and student life.

Moscow Komsomol Young Communist League Molodoi Kommunist

Peter Sellers Leaves Hospital After Heart Attack

Hollywood AP reports British actor Peter Sellers, age 38, will leave the hospital today after three and a half weeks of confinement following a severe heart attack. He will likely recuperate for three to four weeks at his Beverly Hills hillside home and is not scheduled to start another film until early next year.

Hollywood Peter Sellers Sellers Hillside Beverly Hills

Advertising Chief Addresses Grocery Makers Forum

J. Kaufman, vice president of the Bureau of Advertising, spoke to the Grocery Manufacturers of America about industry messaging and market strategies during a recent forum.

Ping Trip J. Kaufman Bureau of Advertising the Grocery Manufacturers of America

Rails Bill Fails Again In Committee

Washington AP The House Rates Committee rejected the administration national transportation bill again in a 8-7 vote opposing a reconsideration. Chairman Howard W. Smith said the action killed the bill. A key provision would exempt railroads from ICC regulation when hauling grain and other farm commodities.

Washington House Rates Committee America Howard W. Smith D-Va Inter- State Commerce Commission

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