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Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1965

Page

2

Ex-Envoy Calls selective bombing of China if talks fail

Salisbury UPI report quotes former U S envoy to Vietnam Donald Heath, urging selective bombing of Communist China if negotiations fail to curb nuclear power spread. Heath, now a New York consultant, spoke at the Institute of World Affairs seminar at Twin Lakes, defending Johnson policies while warning China as a power mad nation. He urged preparing warfare and bombing of chosen targets if talks collapse, saying such action could avert broader disaster.

Salisbury Conn UPI U.S Viet Nam Red China China Meath Institute of World Affairs Twin Lakes New York Johnson Heath

India halts talks with Pakistan over Kashmir fighting

NEW DELHI AP Prime Minister Shastri canceled Pakistan foreign minister Z A Bhutto's visit amid rising border clashes. Parliament backed the cease fire pact, while India reported casualties including 230 guerrillas 47 Indian soldiers and 55 Kashmiri civilians. Pakistan said the decision was India’s.

New Delhi Lal Bahadur Shastri Pakistan Kashmir Shastri Z. A. Bhutto Congress Party Bhutto India-Pakistan India Inaian Kargil Rann of Kutch Karachi Indian Defense Ministry

Greece taps ex-leftist for premier in crisis move

Elias Tsirimakos, a former left socialist, began effort to form a government as King Constantine chose him with ally Stephanos Stephanopoulos to seek a parliamentary majority. Tsirimakos planned to ask Parliament for a vote of confidence next week, claiming 154 supporters, amid Papandreou's dismissal that triggered Greece's crisis.

Athens Elias Tsirimokos Greece Constantine Tsirimokos Stephanos Stephanopoulos George Papandreou Tsirimakos Papandreou Tsirimoekos Stephanopoulos Papandreau

U.S. Demands Veto Rights for Atlantic Nuclear Force

U.S. disarmament chief William C. Foster said Washington must retain veto power over any Atlantic nuclear force. He warned European control of atomic arms would be blocked unless a theoretical United States of Europe emerges with a war-making government. The U.S. draft at the 17-nation conference was dismissed by Russia as a joke and met only guarded Western support.

Geneva UPI William C. Foster United States Foster Geneva Press Association United States of Europe Europe U.S Russia Britain

Snowdon Barred From Taking Photo at Buckingham Palace

In London Westminster borough officials refused Earl of Snowdon access to Buckingham Palace roof for a photo. Margaret Quaife, Borough Hall receptionist, said the royal family is protected by keeping people off the roof. Snowdon claimed he represented the Sunday Times.

London UPI Westminster Earl of Snowdon Elizabeth Buckingham Palace Borough Hall Margaret Quaife Borough - Hall Snowdon Lord Snowdon Sunday Times

Gardner Sworn In as HEW Secretary in White House

President Johnson taps John W. Gardner to lead the Health Education and Welfare Department promising a new attack on disease ignorance poverty and bigotry. Gardner was sworn in Wednesday in the White House rose garden by Secretary Dean Rusk after Johnson called it a new beginning for HEW.

Washington UPI Johnson John W. Gardner

Nuclear treaty raises fears of new power blocs

West Germany backs the treaty while Britain and others criticize its open invitation for nations to pool nuclear capability. The article notes concerns that multiple countries could band together and share one member's power.

West Germany

Senate Ok's 1.7 Billion Emergency Viet Nam Fund

The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a 1.7 billion emergency fund to cover Viet Nam costs. McNamara had requested the amount on August 4. Senator Stennis called it a down payment and warned that annual needs could reach 7 to 10 billion to sustain forces and replace equipment. The total defense appropriation rises to 46.758 billion, with no plan to merge Army National Guard and reserves.

Washington Viet Nam Senate Appropriations Committee Robert 8. McNamara Senate House John Stennis D - Miss

Married men with no children unlikely for draft in MA

Boston AP reports State Selective Service Director John C Carr sees little or no chance childless married men will be drafted soon in Massachusetts. He cited deferment categories ahead of childless fathers and noted 19 year olds are drafted as about 5,900 reach that age monthly. A Pentagon official had said services were weighing a call-up of the childless husband category.

Boston John C. Carr Massachusetts Carr Pentagon

Sixteen Year Old Sailor Reaches Hawaii With Cats

Honolulu AP reports 16 year old Lee Graham completed a 2400 mile California to Honolulu voyage aboard the 24 foot Cave with two kittens as companions. He called the trip easy and said he had no trouble entering Ala Wai Yacht Harbor. The voyage starts a proposed two year solo around the world.

Honolulu Lee Graham California Cave Ala Wai Waikiki

Britain Sees Trade Surplus Yet Uneaseon Unemployment

London AP reports Britain likely to post a foreign trade surplus by year end, with unemployment rising by about 1 percent or more. The National Institute of Economic and Social Research notes austerity measures aimed at reversing the 1964 deficit are beginning to work.

London Britain National Institute of Economic and Social Research Institute Quarterly Economic Review

Statehouse approves 320 million highway program

The Massachusetts House and Senate gave final approval to a 320 million highway construction bill to be funded by a 120 million bond issue and 200 million in federal funds. Gov. Volpe said the bill eliminates local veto rights on routes, and the measure follows his earlier special message proposing the plan.

Boston Volpe House Senate Andrea F. Nuciforo Pittsfield Maurice A. Donahue Berkshire County Joel S. Greenberg Thomas C. Wojtkowski William I. Kitterman Sidney Q. Curtiss Sheffield Warren A. Turner R-Lee Edward S. Zelazo R-Adams Roger A. Sala North Adams State House Director of Civil Service Registrar of Motor Vehicles

Buffalo in Basement Shoveled and Shuffled

An Anchorage man named Richard Limbecker escaped serious harm after a 1,500-pound buffalo fell into the basement of a vacant house he owns. Crews removed part of the wall, shoveled dirt, and built a ramp to the outside. The buffalo eventually moved away when the area was clear.

Delta Junction Alaska Anchorage Richard Limbecker

Turncoat White says he is flat broke in Hong Kong

William C. White, a 35 year old negro from Plummerville Arkansas, arrived in Hong Kong from Communist China with his Chinese wife and two children. He volunteered to go to China at the end of the Korean War nearly 12 years ago and now says he is flat broke and has asked his Kansas City mother to raise money for his passage back to the United States.

Hong Kong William C. White Kansas City United States White Plummerville Ark Communist China China

Prince of Naples Gallery Collapses During Repairs

The Prince of Naples Gallery in Naples collapsed on Wednesday during pillar repair work. No injuries were reported, and nearby structures were inspected for safety. Local authorities opened an investigation into the incident and ordered a structural review of adjacent buildings.

Naples Italy UPI Prince of Naples

Scientists Watch Sun As Others Watch Gemini

Washington report notes Gemini 5 astronauts L Gordon Cooper and Charles Conrad orbiting Earth while ground crews monitor solar activity. Central Radio Propagation Laboratory scientists feed Gemini mission control trial advisories on solar flares and potential radiation, as future Apollo missions face deeper space exposure and delayed high speed nuclear particle effects.

Washington UPS L. Gordon Cooper Charles Conrad Earth Central Radio Propagation Laboratory RPL National Bureau of Standards Gemini Cooper Conrad

Doctor Resigns Astronaut Status

Dr. Duane Graveline, 34, a scientist-astronaut and former Air Force flight surgeon, resigns before a space flight. He was among six chosen for potential moon missions, plans canceled for personal reasons, and will stay at the Manned Spacecraft Center as a medical doctor. His wife had filed for divorce shortly after he joined the team.

Houston, Tex Duane Graveline Graveline Air Force Newport National Aeronautics and Space Administration Space Agency Manned Spacecraft Center Space Team

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