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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1964

Page

2

Unused Lands in Canal Zone Key Panama Demand

Panama seeks return of unused Canal Zone lands as a price for restoring relations. Analysts note the land, including areas near Colon and Panama City, could total tens of millions in value. The plan also pushes ending Zone discounts, abolishing commissaries, and equal U.S. pay for all Canal Co and Zone workers.

Canal Zone U.S Panama Washington Nana United States Gaint Colon Organization of American States Peace Committee Canal Co Panama Canal Co Gamboa Atlantic France Field Panama City

Ball Continues Effort For Peace on Cyprus

ATHENS AP Refusing to take defeat American Under secretary of State George Ball flew to Turkey and to Greece on a mission to foster peace on Cyprus and head off a possible war in the eastern Mediterranean. He pressed for acceptance of an international police force free of U N control on the battle torn island. Reports said Turkey was preparing to transport troops for the Turkish Cypriot minority while Greek forces were alerted. Ball sought to prevent hostilities from widening into war between NATO allies Greece and Turkey. Makarios rejected latest proposals and planned a UN appeal. Ball then traveled to Ankara for talks with Turkish Premier Ismet Inonu and planned a return to report on talks with Makarios. The British and U S favored an international force of about 14 000 not under Security Council control. Greek Cypriots push to change the constitution to limit Turkish influence. Ball to London for further talks aimed at easing the crisis.

Athens George Ball Turkey Greece Cyprus Mediterranean U.N Balt NATO Makarios United Nations Ball Alec Douglas-Home London United States U.S Makavios Bail Ankara Ismet Inonu Nicosia Security ‘Council

Rockefeller slams Goldwater on Cuba water plan

New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller called Barry Goldwater's proposal to use Marines to force Cuba to turn on the water at Guantanamo dangerous and reckless, warning it could accelerate into a full scale nuclear war as he campaigns in New Hampshire ahead of the March 10 primary.

Canaan N.H New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Oscar F. Buttamin Democratic Party Gov. Rockefeller Uanover UPL Barry Goldwater Cuba Guantanamo Naval Base Rockefeller New Hampshire Fidel Castro Goldwater

Leading Candidates Deny NH Overspending

In Concord NH both Gov Nelson Rockefeller and Sen Barry Goldwater deny overspending as attorney general limits authorize 100000 per campaign. They cite adherence to state law while Lodge supporters claim about 200000 spending, with aides Lamprey and McCone insisting campaigns follow legal spendings.

Concord N.H Wards U.S Henry Cabot Lodge Goldwater Rockefeller Stewart Lamprey New Hampshire Tom McCone Lodge

Mrs Smith Eases Pace Of Campaign In New Hampshire

UPI reports Sen Margaret Chase Smith slowing her pace in the March 10 New Hampshire primary. The campaign covers Merrimack Reeds Ferry Derry and Nashua with events at homes and coffee chats. She promotes her 20 year Senate record and teases a blueberry muffin program while visiting local supporters.

Nashua N.H UPI Margaret Chase Smith Maine Merrimack Reeds Ferry Derry Senate Mitchell House Sen. Smith Jaffrey Fitzwilliam Keene

Bowdoin Wins 1000 Award for International Education

Bowdoin College in Brunswick Maine received a 1000 award for distinguished service in international education and cultural relations. President Dr James S Coles accepted the prize from the Institute of International Education Reader's Digest Foundation.

Washington UPI Bowdoin College James S. Coles F Brunswick Maine Institute of International Education Reader's Digest Foundation

Sugar Beet Plant Promised to Maine

The Great Western Sugar Co. told the Agriculture Department on Friday a 17.5 million sugar beet processing plant will be built in Maine if quotas are approved. An aide to Sen. Edmund Muskie filed the financial plan, as Maine seeks one of two sugar beet allocations for fiscal 1966 starting July 1, 1965.

Washington UPI Maine Agriculture Department Great Western Sugar Co Department Edmund S. Muskie

Muskie urged to consider No 2 post at NH event

In Manchester New Hampshire Senator Edmund Muskie faced a push from Senator Thomas McIntyre to seek the Democratic vice presidential nomination. Muskie said he did not take such talk seriously and noted no write in campaign was planned. He also commented on speculation about Sargent Shriver being groomed for the VP slot.

Manchester N.H Edmund Muskie Peace Corps Directm Sargent Shriver Shri

Freeing Downey: UPI reports U.S. aims to free jailed American

Hartford Connecticut. Gov John N Dempsey says the US is making every effort to free Downey a New Britain man held by Red China for 12 years. Dempsey has a letter from President Johnson confirming the push and notes petitions from Miss Mary Howard seeking 50000 signatures. Three other Americans are also imprisoned by Chinese communists.

Hartford, Conn UPI U.S New Britain John N. Dempsey Dempsey Johnson Downey Red China Mary Howard United States John Downey

Newport Towle High picketers barred from school event

Forty five boys including two with Beatle haircuts were refused admittance to Towle High School by principal Howard R. Kimball after a one day picket. The protest followed suspensions of three classmates for a fist fight. those three have since been readmitted amid disputes over who started the incident that left one student hospitalized.

Newport UPI Towle High School Howard R. Kimball

Muskie comments on Johnson running mate timing

Senator Muskie praised a Peace Corps veteran and said the pick for vice president would come late in the nomination process. He noted President Johnson would likely choose a running mate only close to the nomination time.

Peace Corps Muskie Johnson

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