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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1963

Page

2

Reds Back Arabs on U.N. Censure

United Nations, N Y. Arab states backed by Russia push to dilute a Western backed resolution condemning Syria and Israel for border clashes. The measure seeks strong condemnation of Syria over the Aug 19 raid that killed two Israeli farmers and calls attention to evidence an armed group entered Israel from near the Jordan River. The council votes to adopt amid calls for a firm stand.

United Nations, N.Y UPC Security Council Russia Morocco Israel Syria United States Britain U.S Adlai E. Stevenson U.N Jordan River

Luxury Cell For Jimenez Ex-Dictator

Ex Dictator Marcos Perez Jimenez, confined in a luxury cell in Caracas, says he was treated like a pig in a Florida jail. He reports he spoke with jail captain Robert Scharlan who defended the facility. Perez Jimenez, awaiting trial on embezzlement charges, enjoys air conditioning and a television and can buy additional comforts.

Caracas Venezuela Marcos Perez Jimenez Florida Robert, Scharlan Miami Perez Jimenez

Moderate Leftist Named by Nehru As Home Minister

New Delhi India Gulzari Lal Nanda 63 a former labor leader known as a moderate leftist has been named to the politically important post of Indian home minister The vacancy was created after Prime Minister Nehru reshuffled his cabinet to strengthen the ruling Congress party.

New Delhi India Vy Gulzari Lal Nanda Nehru Congress Party

500 Fans Greet Di Stefano on Madrid Return

More than 500 cheering fans greeted Argentine-born soccer star Alfredo di Stefano on his return from Caracas where he was kidnapped and held for days by pro Communist terrorists. The group, Armed Forces for National Liberation, claimed he was abducted Aug 24 to publicize their fight against President Romulo Betancourt's government.

Un-American Activities Committee To Grill Returning Cuban Students

New York City student Tavi Laub rejects Kennedy’s critique as red baiting while the House Committee on Un American Activities plans hearings. A 24 hour sit in at Idlewild Airport followed a State Department travel ban violation and passport withholding. Cuban trip costs to Fidel Castro’s regime run into tens of thousands for hotel meals travel and tours.

Un-American Activities Committee New York UPI Cuba Kennedy Tavi Laub New York City Laub Communist Party Idlewild State Department House Committee On UN- American Activities Washington Fidel Castro Naional Treasury Havana Amsterdam Paris Prague Madrid Havana Riviera Castro Junket Spain Castroland

Peking Planes to Use U S Financed Pakistan Airport

Pakistan and China signed an agreement giving Peking landing rights at Canton and Shanghai and allowing CAAC airliners to land at Karachi Lahore and Dacca. Pakistan plans Tokyo service via the China route while U S funded airport projects in Dacca and other upgrades proceed.

Karachi Pakistan UPI China Peking Free World U.S Pakistan International Airlines PLA Canton Shanghai Civil Aviation Administration of China CAAC Lahore Dacca Tokyo

Senate Adjourns In Record Time with 3 Second Session

The Senate held a token, solo session led by Sen. Leo Metcalf with staff present as he presided briefly. He matched a 3 second adjournment record set earlier in July while Labor Day breather limits kept senators away, highlighting the efficiency of three day adjournments over longer breaks.

Washington?r Senate Capitol Leo Metcalf D-Mont Alben Barkley

Patton Memorial Unveiled Near Bastogne

BRUSSELS AP The late Gen George S Patton Jr memory will be honored by a 60000 dollar monument dedicated Sept 8 in Bastogne where Patton and his troops played a vital WWII role Organizers said Army Lt John Waters grandson of the general will unveil the plaque Waters on duty with the 7th Army in Fuerth Goppingen Germany Bastogne donated the plot for the monument

Mory George 8. Patton Jr Bastogne Patton Army John Waters Waters 7Th Army Fuerth-Goppingen Germany

Body Seen in Mine Camera May Be Missing Man

In Sheppton Pennsylvania a high tech camera shows what appears to be a full body of a man in a trapped shaft. Louis Bova remains missing after an Aug. 13 cave in over 300 feet down while David Fellin Henry Throne were rescued earlier this week. Special TV monitoring and a camera from Fort Lauderdale are used to test for contact.

Feilin Throne Felin Bova Brothers Daniel John Bova Daniel Bova Charmbury City of Fort Lauderdale Fellin Clyde Machamber The Independent Miners Association

Kennedy seeks curbs on Soviet fishing near Cape Cod

Senator Edward Kennedy voices alarm at a fleet of about 300 Soviet vessels fishing off Cape Cod. He cites Coast Guard surveillance and says current law offers little penalty beyond removal, urging stronger measures to protect U.S. fishery rights and continental shelf resources.

Washington Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass Cape Cod Coast Guard U.S Kennedy Senate Commerce Committee Sen L. Bartlett Alaska Henry Duart Provincetown Charlotte G Barth Pollock Rip Massachusetts New England United States Barnlett Alaskan

Arms Agency Not To Curb Sporting Guns

Washington AP. William C. Foster of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that his agency will not limit personal firearms. He said the agency handles international arms control only despite sportsmen’s fear of new restrictions. The Senate amendment would fund the agency at $20 million for two fiscal years, vs Kennedy’s request of $15 million, keeping $10 million annual level.

Washington William C. Foster Arms Control and Disarmament Agency Foster House Foreign Affairs Committee Senate Thomas ©. Morgan D-Ga Disarmament Agency Kennedy

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