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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1964
Page
2
In Nicosia the Cyprus crisis deepened as Greek Cypriots burned a Turkish village after a Turkish ambush. Seven Turkish Cypriots and four Greek Cypriots died in a six hour clash near Ayios Sozomenos, while British forces brokered a cease fire. American forces remained on Cyprus under caution as tensions mounted.
Tokyo reports the Japanese cabinet approved a 1964 trade program with the Soviet Union. The plan calls for exchanges totaling 272 million dollars, outlining broad commerce in goods and services between the two nations.
London AP reports British Minister Ernest Marples announced joint approval for a Channel Tunnel project. A two year study by both governments backs a 32 mile tunnel, 23 miles underwater, with completion in the early 1970s and an estimated cost between 448 and 476 million dollars.
Ghanaian President Kwame Nkrumah refused to meet U S ambassador William Mahoney to discuss protests at the U S Embassy. Mahoney, ordered to return to Washington, may report to President Johnson as anti U S sentiment grows in Accra.
In RADSTOCK England the Rev David Fry accepted a part time fireman position with a pledge not to be on call during Sunday services. The remark Never on Sunday framed the unique church and fire service conflict of interest.
In the Panama Canal Zone Governor Fleming announced plans to hire 50 Panamanians for the all American police force. About 20 Panamanians may join next week with 20 more later. The 250 man force will grow by 100, with no clear word on the final 50 positions.
In Brazzaville riots demanding the release of former President Youlou erupted and police moved to quell them. Casualties were reported with at least two killed and others injured. Calm returned by noon as Leopoldville faced separate unrest with grenades used by police.
Reports from New York Times and New York Herald Tribune claim Charles de Gaulle will sever relations with Nationalist China. France may back Beijing’s claim to 11 Avenue George V, a million-dollar site housing the Chinese Nationalist Embassy since 1956, with UNESCO ties and extraterritorial status complicating ownership.
MILAN Italy AP Foreign Minister Giuseppe Saragat said Italy was seriously considering recognizing Red China but cautioned that timing remained uncertain and the move would be weighed carefully with broader foreign policy implications.
Washington AP The export of about 70 million dollars of U S wheat to the Soviet Union faces a boycott threat from AFL CIO union leader Thomas W Gleason at a Maritime Administration hearing He urged using more U S ships and warned foreign flag vessels dealing with the enemy should not carry wheat Continental Grain Co seeks a waiver to ship less than 50 percent on U S vessels citing ship shortages President Gleason vows union action if conditions stay the same Giles protests that policy is not up to the union to decide
Promote shopping at a low overhead store offering name brand furniture carpeting bedding and custom drapery at sensational discount prices. The ad claims 44 years in business and growing sales as proof of value.
In Mexico City a government health ministry hospital reported a 19 year-old woman delivered a baby boy by cesarean section. The infant faced severe breathing problems and was placed in an incubator without weighing. The mother was Maria Sanchez Gonzalez a servant and the father was unknown.
Dakar Senegal AP President Philibert Tsiranana of Madagascar says Russia is building a $60 million military base in the Somali Republic. The claim involves a major foreign military installation and potential implications for regional security.
Gov. Peabody said he will meet today to study the UMass faculty salary raise problem. He noted the legislature intended a 10 percent baseline raise for all state employees plus an additional 10 percent for professional workers. He denied personal complaints about trustees’ allocations and said the matter would be discussed, with the legislature having left fair decisions to the trustees. He also commented on Kerrigan’s death sentence and a sweepstakes bill, calling the latter far from his desk, in a separate interview context.
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