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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1964

Page

2

Greek Cypriot Protest Halts U.N. Cyprus Action

Greek Cypriot opposition stalls United Nations plans for Thant’s peace force and mediation on Cyprus. U.S. backing expected amid debate on Security Council control and Turkish threats, as Britain and Cyprus seek consensus before action. NATO tensions rise with Greek and Turkish casualties and risk of wider conflict.

United Nations, N.Y UPI United Nations Thant Cyprus United States Britain U.N Security Council Mediterranean Turkey Cyprinis Makarios NATO Greece

Fifteen Astronauts Finish Gemini Training

Washington AP reports fifteen of twenty nine NASA astronauts completed general training for Project Gemini. The first manned Gemini flight will occur late this year, with an unmanned mission planned for early spring and flights No. 2 and No. 3 well along. Mueller stated Gemini must complete 860 hours of manned flight including three long duration missions and six rendezvous exercises before Apollo’s first manned orbital flight.

Washington National Aeronautics and Space Administration George E. Mueller NASA Mueller House Subcommittee On Moon Gemini

Battle Positions Kept Intact in Cyprus镇

In Nicosia Cyprus Greek and Turkish Cypriot factions resisted British appeals for negotiations to formalize a cease-fire. British security officers moved through the battle zone around Kokkina as both sides refused to abandon hilltop gun positions. Similar standoffs occurred in other villages fueling fears of a major clash.

Nicosia Cyprus UPI Kokkina Cyprots Jime

Cuba Fishing Boat Skippers Face Trial by Judge's Act

Four Cuban fishing boat captains and about 25 crewmen go on trial without a jury in Key West on state poaching charges. Judge Thomas Caro refused to drop charges against the four captains and left unresolved the crewmen's status. Earlier, seven juveniles were released after state charges were dropped and the Coast Guard had rounded up 38 fishermen near Dry Tortugas Island. Cuban officials cited during the case and two crewmen sought asylum in the United States.

Cuba Key West, Fla UPI Florida Thomas Caro Caro Coast Guard

Rescues Begin On Drifting British Ship

A Norwegian freighter Fruen rescued three of seven crewmen from the drifting British merchantman Ambassador in the North Atlantic. The Ambassador, pummeled by towering waves, lost power and flooded forward areas, leaving her helpless with no operable pumps as the Coast Guard reported.

New York North Atlantic Coast Guard Fruen

Capitalist Eaton Loves Communists in Moscow

Cyrus Eaton, the American industrialist and longtime Soviet supporter, told Moscow television interviewers he is in a capitalist loving a Communist country. He said the Soviet Union shows success and progress, arriving in Moscow last Friday.

Moscow Cyrus Eaton Soviet Union Eaton

Reflective plates urged to curb night driving deaths

Officials from the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators endorsed reflective safety license plates in Montreal to reduce nighttime crashes. Tests show up to 78 percent fewer night accidents with these plates, with Maine reporting fewer crashes around parked vehicles, and the plan targets 16 states plus the District of Columbia for 1964 adoption.

Monteral United States Canada American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators Montreal National Safety Council AAMVA District of Columbia Maine Association

Communications To Be Extensive For N H Primary

Boston based reports state New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation presidential primary on March 10 will feature the most extensive communications setup for a single event in state history. New England Telephone Co coordinator Edward H. Cullen said six microwave towers will handle broadcasts, television channels will expand from one to 12, about 1350 telephone sets for reporters, candidates and staffs installed, and thousands of feet of new cable laid to support diverse telecom requests. Company salesmen are handling orders while over seo telephone employees will assist on primary day.

Boston UPI New Hampshire New England Telephone Co Edward H. Cullen Cullen Seo Telephone

U.S. Families In Viet Nam Can Go Home

Defense Secretary McNamara says most American troops should be withdrawn from South Vietnam by year end 1963 even if the war falters. Dependent wives and children may return, but 1,339 remain overseas. Only a few have requested to go home. dependents still accompany newly assigned personnel. McNamara spoke in secret to the House armed services committee, reiterating plans to lessen U.S. responsibility in Vietnam.

U.S South Viet Nam Defense Robert S. MclNamara Congress McNamara House Armed Services Committee

New Hampshire Man Is Nominated Ambassador to Malaysia

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved President Johnson's nomination of James D. Bell of Lebanon New Hampshire as ambassador to Malaysia. Bell serves as director of the office of South West Pacific Affairs and his confirmation follows the president's nomination.

Washington James D. Bell Lebanon N. H Malaysia Senate Johnson Bell Office of South West Pacific Affairs

U S Ends Aid to Allies In Commerce With Cuba

Washington reports termination of aid to Britain France and Yugoslavia while Spain and Morocco receive no new U S assistance pending Cuba traffic inquiries. Eleven other U S aided lands keep aid, and existing programs continue.

Washington United States Cuba State Department Congress Fidel Castro Britain France Yugoslavia Spain Morocco U. S

Cuba Probes Hijacking of American Plane

Cuban authorities investigate the hijacking of a private Piper Apache from Tampa International Airport by two Cuban nationals who forced the American pilot to fly to Havana at gunpoint. The plane, heading to Key West, departed Tuesday morning and remains in Cuban hands. The pilot is Richard Wright, a 23-year-old Miami resident.

Havana Fidel Castro U.S Cuba Tamiami Airport Miami Fla Key West Richard Buckingham Palace Wright

Prince Andrew Fourth Birthday Prompts Flight Tale

London AP reports a government statement about Cuban flyers Enrique Castillo Hernandez and Reinaldo Lopez Lima hiring a plane. They told Wright they planned a route from Key West to Naples Florida, aiming to drop him off. Wright, a part time University of Miami student, is connected to his Miami mother Mrs. Floyd Wright.

Enrique Castillo Hernandez Reinaldo Lopez Lima Wright Key West Florida Gulf Coast Naples University of Miami Floyd Wright Miami Eddie Martin Santal Ana Calif

1500 GIs Held Up By Texas Weather

Frankfort Germany AP reports bad weather on the U S East Coast delayed the airlift of 1500 troops from Texas to West Germany and 1500 troops back to the United States. The three day Texas to Germany operation Longs Thrust X demonstrates U S ability to rush troops by air to trouble spots.

Frankfurt Germany U.S Texas West Germany United States

Sinatra Jr Goes Abroad as Kidnap Trial Continues

Frank Sinatra Jr. has government permission to join Tommy Dorsey in Europe and testifies from London for the Lake Tahoe kidnapping case. Defendants Barry Keenan Joseph Amsler and John Irwin face a $240000 ransom claim with key witness Patrolman George Wendell testifying about the car and roadblock details. The defense argues the Tahoe incident may have been a publicity stunt.

Los Angeles Frank Sinatra Jr London Frank Str Young Sinatra Tommy Dorsey Europe George Wendell Carson City Nev Nevada Dac Barry Keenan Joseph Amsler John Irwin Keenan Amsler Sinatra Wendell Lake Tahoe

FALSE TEETH THAT LOOSEN AND HOW TO FIX

A brief ad advises readers that ordinary false teeth loosen and embarrass wearers. It promotes FASTEETH an alkaline powder to sprinkle on plates to hold teeth firmer and prevent slipping. Available at drug counters everywhere.

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