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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1964

Page

2

Swiss Defection Case Sparks Russian Protest in Geneva

Geneva officials reject Soviet charges over the defection of Yuri I. Nossenko to the United States. Rene Helg denounces claims as unfounded while Soviet delegate Tsarapkin accuses Western agents of provocation. Nossenko, 36, a KGB officer, disappeared after slipping into France and seeking asylum in the United States.

Geneva Switzerland Soviet Union United States Rene Helg Semyon K. Tsarapkin Yuri I. Nossenko Viet Kgb Security Agency Tsarapkin Nossen Alexander Lewitchkov Bern Friedrich Wahlen Helg Tsarapkis Nessenko Nossenko France U.S. State Department

Public Scandal and Doubt Plague Pope's Lenten Message

Pope Paul VI told preachers and parish priests that modern life is marked by doubt public scandal and spiritual confusion. Speaking in the Sistine Chapel during Ash Wednesday services he urged a strong proclamation of religious truth amid crises of ideals and utilitarian philosophy.

Vatican City Paul VI Sistine Chapel

Mrs John Kennedy Visits New York for Cambridge Library Plan

Mrs. John F. Kennedy arrived in New York with two secretaries for a several day visit. She will discuss plans for a Cambridge Massachusetts library to be built as a memorial to President Kennedy.

John Kennedy New York John F. Kennedy Kennedy Cambridge Mass President Kennedy

Sinatra Suspects Named By Waitress In Kidnap Case

A waitress identifies two of the three suspected kidnapers of Frank Sinatra Jr. as Joseph Amsler and Barry Keeman, both 23, seen eating hurriedly near Harvey's Wagon Wheel in Stateline, shortly before the abduction. Prosecution says Sinatra Jr. was seized Dec 9 around 9 p.m. and held 54 hours for a $240,000 ransom. authorities consider him a potential lead witness.

Los Angeles UPD Frank Sinatra Jr Singerr Lake Tahoe Vera Lou Petrinovich Harvey Wagon Wheel Joseph Co. Amsler Barry W. Keeman California-Nevayda Stateline Sinatra Frank Jr

Japan Factions Pressing For Red China Recognition

In Tokyo, left wing groups and some businessmen press the government to recognize Red China, while Prime Minister Ikeda resists full recognition and signals potential shifts if Red China gains UN representation. Foreign Minister Ohira hints at normalizing relations without calling it recognition, as business ties with Peking increase amid French precedent.

Tokyo Japan France China Hayato Ikeda United States Ikeda United Nations Masayoshi Ohira Chichiro Hozumi Ohira Washington Peking

Mrs Smith Campaigning On Her Record In New Hampshire

Sen Margaret Chase Smith of Maine tours New Hampshire on the Republican presidential bid. She praises her record, says she is the sole woman candidate in the first in the nation primary, and challenges rivals to match her achievements as she campaigns across the Granite State.

Sen. Smith New Hampshire Margaret Chase Smith Maine Hanover

Rights Urged For Atheists

The World Council of Churches executive committee urged that people everywhere have the legal right to believe in religion or atheism. Dr. O Frederick Nolde of New York said freedom of belief applies to all in society, whether atheist or religious, addressing the Odessa session in Soviet Russia.

Odessa World Council of Churches O. Frederick Nolde New York Council International Affairs Commission Nolde Soviet Russia

Ex-Manager Of Revere Indicted In 56 Counts

Edward P. O'Toole, 55, former Revere city manager, is indicted on 56 counts of larceny over $45,000 from city funds. Grand Jury action stems from a year-long probe into allegedly illegal spending during 1959 through 1961 and related city finances. Arraignment set for Monday. O'Toole resigned last December after 11 years in office.

Boston UPI Edward P. O'Toole Revere Suffolk County Grand Jury Dist. Atty Garrett H. Byrne O'Toole Lewis Goldberg

Cigarette Smoker Almost Drowns in Creek Crash

Indianapolis AP report says 43 year old Joss Mr Wright lit a cigarette, gasped, fainted, and steered his car into Fall Creek. He crawled ashore, unhurt, and vowed to quit smoking after the near drowning incident.

Indianapolis Joss

Dependents Banished From Guantanamo Base

The Defense Department announced no more families of military or civilian employees will be sent to Guantanamo. About 3,000 dependents currently on the base will be gradually sent home as tours end by early 1966. Future military tours may be shortened to a year or less to reduce separations. Civilian Cuban workers on base to be fired may rise. no decision yet to remove dependents, only gradual relocation.

Washington Defense Department Guantanamo Arthur Sylvester Guantanamo Naval Base Ouly Sylvester Gauntanamo U.S

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