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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1964

Page

2

Plane Crash in Mindanao Kills 91 on Mindanao Flight

MANILA AP Philippine Airlines DC2 crashedFriday on Mindanao island in mountainous terrain near Marawi. Ninety one people were killed with one survivor and two rescued later died. The aircraft departed Matabang for Iligan, about sixty miles north. There were no foreign passengers reported.

Manila Philippines Philippine Airlines Mindanao Matabang Iligan Marawi

Japan agrees to US request to cut 6000 base jobs in Japan

Tokyo reports the Japanese government will discharge about 6,000 Japanese employees at U S military bases in Japan by next October in line with Washington policy to cut dollar spending overseas. About 50,000 Japanese currently work at American facilities across Japan.

Tokyo U.S Japan Defense Agency Washington

Zanzibar Ties Given by India

In New Delhi the government announced recognition of Zanzibar's new leadership, with Deputy Foreign Minister Dinesh Singh telling Parliament on Friday that India would establish ties with the new Zanzibar government.

Zanzibar India New Delhi Dinesh Singh

First Wheat From U S Received in Odessa

The American freighter Exilena arrived in Odessa with the first U S wheat cargo for the Soviet Union, 6 500 tons due to be unloaded in three days. The ship faced a blizzard, no ceremony was held, and Soviet officials briefly welcomed the crew aboard.

Haojboken Odessa Exilena United States Pereus Black Sea Istanbul Jungerheld Ina

Pakistan Leader Seeks Peace with China Amid U.S. Tensions

President Ayub Khan said Chow En lai convinced him Beijing is peaceful and ready to be reasonable with the US. He noted China would negotiate its border dispute with India and suggested a nonaggression pact could deepen friendship. Ayub criticized US arms aid to India and defended ties with China within SEATO and CENTO.

Rawalpind Pakistan U.S Mohamed Ayub Khan Chow Enlai China Peking Ayub Chou United States India U. S Kashmir SEATO CENTO Indian Subcontinent America

Dodd Urges Quick Connecticut Redistricting Session

Sen. Thomas J. Dodd of Connecticut urged the General Assembly to convene an special session to redraw the state’s six U S House districts. He said action should be swift and that federal courts could settle the matter if lawmakers fail to agree.

Washington UPL Thomas J. Dodd D-Conn Connecticut General Assembly U.S House of Representatives Dodd

Baker's Small Loans Force Stock Renegotiation

Senate testimony from Fred B. Black Jr. details Bobby Baker borrowing about $1,000 in recent months while claiming a $130 million net worth. Black described Baker failing to fund his share of a $175,000 stock purchase in Farmers & Merchants Bank Tulsa, selling shares to Edward Levinson and Benjamin Sigelbaum to cover the note, amid Kerr’s involvement and Kerr’s death in 1963.

Washington Robert G Bobby) Baker Senate Baker Fred B. Black Jr Robert S. Kerr D-Okla Black Senate Rules Committee Farmers & Merchants State Bank Tulsa Kerr Fidelity National Bank & Trust Co Oklahoma City Edward Levinson Las Vegas Benjamin Sigelbaum Miami Levinson Sigelbaum

Witnesses Describe Ordeal Aboard Ambassador Tragedy

Witnesses aboard the Italian liner Leonardo Da Vinci recounted a grim scene as rescue ships reached the storm damaged British freighter Ambassador. Passengers described drowning sailors, nets slipping away, life rings failing to reach victims, and a brutal sea with rain, hail, and high winds.

New York Gino D'Mili Souderton Donald Hunter St. Paul Minn Ambassador Joy Schott Akron Ohio Jerrald H. Meyer Monmouth Beach N. J

Hoff Sees Bills Doomed in Vermont Legislature

Governor Hoff predicted the legislature will close in two weeks and likely fail on his regional tax and school bills and district court system measure. He urged action on reform of natural resources laws and higher state police and industrial development funding. A potential straight-bet plan to revise betting proceeds between the state and Green Mountain Park is under study, with the state’s $1.5 million share a key condition. He criticized the college scholarship bill as a cynical ploy to shift responsibility from the Banking & Corporations Committee.

Montpelier Hoff Vermont Ways& Means Committee State Green Mountain Park Pownal House Appropriations Committee Banking & Corporations Committee

ADAC Pamphlet Urges Safe Driving Habits in Munich

The ADAC issue warns its two million members about dangers of smoking drinking and kissing while driving. It suggests these acts are better done at home and urges motorists to keep focus on the road for safety.

Munich German Automobile Club ADAC

Wheat-Cotton Control Bill Blocked in Senate Debate

Senate leaders fail to start formal debate on the wheat-cotton bill as a parliamentary roadblock blocks action. Senator Hickenlooper criticizes the measure, while Senator Aiken calls it unnecessary and undesirable. The cotton provision aims to subsidize domestic mills to buy cotton at world prices about 8 to 14 cents per pound below U.S. prices.

Washington Senate Mike Mane Field Bourke B. Hickenlooper GOP George D. Aiken R-Vt Aiken

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