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Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1965

Page

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U.S. peacekeeping funds ease UN paralysis

U N diplomats approved a U S policy ending threats over unpaid peacekeeping assessments clearing the way for normal General Assembly work after a year. Ambassador Goldberg said the United States would withhold payments only for strong, compelling reasons and urged voluntary contributions to prevent UN bankruptcy.

Goldberg World Organization United States U.N General Assembley U.S United Nations

Congress Opinion Divided On UN Assessments

Washington AP reports the U S decision to drop the fight to force Russia to pay UN peacekeeping assessments drew both approval and condemnation in Congress. Sen J W Fulbright called it necessary for the General Assembly to function while Sen Rourke B Hickenlooper warned it signals a sad day for the United Nations and could affect future U N funding and prerogatives. Administration officials admitted embarrassment over prior assurances but argued the move was a setback for the UN General Assembly rather than a U S defeat.

United Nations, N.Y U.N U.S Arthur J. Goldberg General Assembly U.S. Congress Johnson United Nations Washington Russia Congress J. W. Fulbright D-Ark Senate Foreign Relations Committee Rourke B. Hickenlooper Iowa GOP Hickenlooper Senate United States France Soviet Union Committee On U.N. General Assembly

Weakened U N Assembly as US Drops Debt Demand

Washington reports the United States has retreated from insisting that Russia and 11 other nations pay U N debts or lose voting rights. The move signals a loss of US leverage and a weakened General Assembly as voluntary contributions cannot restore authority.

France U.N United States Russia World Court General Assembly

Brooke Seeks Subpoena Power Over Corruption Probe

In Boston Gov Volpe seeks a special corruption division within the attorney general’s office, while Atty. Gen. Brooke urges limited subpoena power and a standalone crime commission to investigate graft in cities and towns. Former crime commission leaders back Volpe’s plan. Brooke warns of diluted accountability and the rise of rival agencies.

Boston Alty Edward W. Brooke Volpe Joint Judiciary Committee Massachusetts Crime Commission Attorney General Brooke Massachusetts William E. Hays Waltham Atty Clarence A. Barnes Barnes

Neutralist Shift Seen Backing U.S. in Asia

United States gains cautious support from neutralist nations for Johnson policy in Vietnam. Officials note prime minister Shastri’s remark that only Red China desires continued fighting, with some reduced criticism of U.S. actions. Administration emphasizes willingness to halt bombing if Hanoi signals peace talks, as India’s aide-memoire outlines Washington’s aims to secure South Vietnam’s independence and safety.

Washington UPI United States Johnson Viet Nam Lal Bahadur Shastri China U.S Southeast Asia Peking Hanoi India South

Yale College Dean Emeritus W C DeVane Dies

W C DeVane former Yale College dean emeritus died Monday while vacationing in Greensboro Vermont. A 1920 Yale graduate, he served 25 years as dean and led Yale’s deanship longer than any predecessor. He leaves a wife Mabel, a son Milton of New Haven, two daughters and spouses.

New Haven Conn William C. DeVane Yale College Greensboro DeVane Yale University Yale United Chapters Phi Beta Kappa Mabel (Phillips) DeVane Milton P Edward J. Logue Boston Redevelopment Authority David Echminster State Department Bangkok Thailand

Boston Renewal Evictions Halted by Congressmen

Three Massachusetts lawmakers urged an immediate halt to evictions and demolitions in an Allston urban renewal project on North Harvard Street pending review. Harvard student Steven Goldin said residents are “living in real terror” as 40 people protested at Slayton’s office and a Housing and Home Finance Agency building.

Boston UPI Massachusetts Allston Edward M. Kennedy Dmass Leverett Saltonstall R-Mass Thomas P. O'Neill D-Mass William L. Slayton North Harward Street Washington Housing and Home Finance Agency Capitol Grounds North Harvard Street Steven Goldin Harvard College Witl Slayton Slayton Goldin

Indian attack on Pakistan confirmed near Kashmir frontier

New Delhi AP reports an Indian army spokesman confirming cross-border strikes on three Pakistani outposts overlooking a key road to the India China front. Battles began Sunday night with several battalions entering the fight as Pakistanis allegedly sought to block the road in Ladakh. The move signals a shift in the Kashmir feud after August 5. Srinagar officials say a near war situation exists.

New Delhi India Kashmir China Ladakh Red China Indian Kashmir Srinagar

Expected Sale Of Soviet Gold To Aid Liquidity

London reports predict major Soviet gold sales to fund wheat purchases after a poor harvest. Analysts say the gold sales would bolster world liquidity and benefit the pound and dollar, comparing to 1963 when $909 million in gold sales aided the wheat crisis response.

London UPI Soviet Union Russia

Titan 2 ICBM Flight From Arkansas Base Reported

Vandenberg AFB Calif UPI reports a Titan 2 ICBM was launched Monday on a routine training flight over the Pacific. The Air Force says the Little Rock crew conducted the test, the 69th missile launched this year from this base.

Vandenberg Afb Calif

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