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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1963

Page

2

Soviet Militia Seals Ghanaian Embassy After Demonstration

About 50 fur hatted Soviet militia sealed off the Ghanaian Embassy in Moscow as students tried to force entry. Snow blocked street access. newsmen were blocked. Embassy repairs described by Elliott’s secretary, with reopening expected after doors and locks are fixed. Dispute over a Ghanaian student who died near Moscow and reports of drinking autopsy from Tass.

Moscow Ghana John Elliott Elliott Vyacheslav Yelutin Edmond Asare- Addao Tass

Trence du Pont dies at 86 in Wilmington area

Trence du Pont, last surviving of the three Du Pont brothers who built the company into a global chemical giant, died at his Grannogue home near Wilmington after a long illness. He retired as honorary chairman in 1959 after serving as president and later chairman, amid a rise from a modest explosives manufactory to E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. becoming the world’s largest diversified chemical firm.

Wilmington, del UPI Trence du Pont Dupont Co du Pont Granogue Wilmington E. 1 du Pont de Nemours & Co

GE to Pay 11 Million Trust Claims

General Electric Co. settles 32 suits linked to 1961 antitrust ruling for nearly $11 million. US District Judge Sylvester Ryan approved the out-of-court settlements on Wednesday. The largest payout, about $6 million, goes to Consolidated Edison Co. of New York.

New York General Electric Co US Dist Sylvester Ryan Consolidated Edison Co. of

U S Bases In Morocco Looted As Base Handover Nears

Washingon reports that native thieves looted U S air bases in Morocco before the bases were handed to the Moroccan government. Affected sites yielded latrines, motors, doors, wiring, and other equipment. at least one Arab was electrocuted in the plunder. The evacuation left only 150 troops with most gear shipped out.

Washington U.S Morocco Air Force Associated Press Strategic Air Command United States

Santa Letter From New Mexican Child Sparks Alaska Toy Idea

Seven year old Joe V. Martinez Jr of Santa Fe writes to Santa Claus asking for a train and pledges to help make toys in Alaska when older. The note reflects childlike holiday wishes and a quirky regional twist reported by UPI.

Santa FE UPI Santa Claus

Soviet approves two year plan for Khrushchev era

The Supreme Soviet approved a $233.2 billion two year budget and plan for 1964 1965 aimed at boosting industrial output and farm growth. The plan includes a $660 million cut in military spending, reduced iron and steel production, and large chemical industry investments to triple capacity for fertilizer production. The session closed with no dissent in the 1944 member parliament.

Moscow UPI Supreme Soviet Nikita Khrushchev

Acheson May Be Sent to Cambodia Over Kennedy Death

Phnom Penh reports the United States, in a goodwill gesture, may send former Secretary of State Dean Acheson to Cambodia to mend ties. Prince Norodom Sihanouk outlined three conditions including an apology from State Department official Charles Yost and withdrawal of questions from Ambassador Sprouse regarding the Kennedy death. He also called for CIA action to silence Voice of Free Cambodia.

Phnom Penh Cambodia UPI United States Dean Acheson Norodom Sihanouk W. Averell Harriman U. S Kennedy State Department Oficral Charles Yost Washington Philip D. Sprouse Central Intelligence Agency CIA Voice of Free

Oil magnate to answer selected queries in bankruptcy case

Anthony De Angelis head of Allied Crude Vegetable Oil Refining Corp in Bayonne New Jersey agreed to answer 44 of 66 questions he previously invoked the Fifth Amendment on during two bankruptcy court appearances. His associate Ben Rotello said he would answer 25 of 42 questions. Contempt citations were issued against both. Creditors hold receipts for at least 1.3 million pounds of oil unlocated, risking over 1 million in losses as Allied Crude failed to meet 18.6 million in margin calls triggering bankruptcy last month.

Newark N.J UPI Anthony Tino de Angelis Allied Crude Vegetable Oil Refining Corp Bayonne Robert Shaw de Angelis Ben Rotello Allied Crude

U S Aid and CIA Roles in Cambodia and Southeast Asia

The report notes CIA operations in Thailand and South Vietnam with U S involvement since 1955. It cites 355 million dollars in Cambodia economic aid and 84 million military aid, ongoing aid around 28.5 million yearly. About 60 military advisers and 100 economic aid employees were present. Acheson is described as a key behind the scenes diplomat, confidant of Bundy, and a Cambodia assignment推荐 by Harriman.

CIA Thailand South Viet Nam U. S Cambodia Acheson Kennedy McGeorge Bundy President Johnson Harriman

Lunar eruptions seen by US observatories near Aristarchus

Two American observatories reported red lunar eruptions near Aristarchus crater observed in late Oct and late Nov. Observers described a ruby like spot, with a red dish area lasting under an hour. Some scientists suggest heating as a cause, while others doubt lunar volcanism given no atmosphere.

Dallas New York iTimes Walter Sullivan Lowell Observatory Flagstaff Ariz Air Force Aris Tarcius James C. Greenacre Starchus John S. Hall Mall Perkins Observatory Ohio State University Peter A. Boyce University of Michigan Aristarchus Boyce Lowell

Soviets Launch Cosmos 24 Unmanned Satellite

Moscow reports Cosmos 24 launched by the Soviet Union with scientific instruments to continue space research under a program announced on March 16. It is the sixth satellite launched this year, including two manned ships.

Moscow UPID Soviet Union Tass

Insult to Injury Hits Lancing Railworkers

In Lancing England railway roundhouse workers faced a grim New Year as British Railway czar Dr Richard Beeching’s greeting was torn up by a girl causing anger. The roundhouse plans closure Jan 1 with about 1000 workers likely to be fired.

Lancing England UPI Lancing Roundhouse Richard Beeching

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