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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1964

Page

2

British plan for UN peace force knocked at Geneva

At the Geneva disarmament conference the Soviet Union rejected a British proposal by Foreign Minister Butler for a stronger United Nations peace keeping force. Tsarapkin of the Soviet delegation warned such a force would create difficulties while Moscow pressed its troika leadership plan requiring unanimous decisions.

Geneva Soviet Union United Nations A. Butler Cyprus U.N Butler Semyon K. Tsarapkin Butter Tsarapkin Moscow Troika

Moscow Albania Final Break Seen Nearing

Albania has seized five Soviet Embassy buildings in Tirana triggering warnings of a final break with Moscow. Diplomatic sources say the action forces Russia to sever relations with its former ally. Izvestia confirms the seizure as an outrageous act.

Moscow UPI Albania Tirana Balkan China Russia Izvestia

Austerity Program Under Way in Italy

Rome AP reports Italy's center left government begins austerity with higher taxes on gasoline cars and yachts. Premier Aldo More's coalition cabinet approved measures as first steps to stabilize the economy and curb inflation.

Rome Italy Aldo More

Cyprus Debating Is Scheduled in U.N.

At the United Nations Security Council six nonpermanent members meet to break Cyprus deadlock as Makarios threats push for a General Assembly session. Talks center on an international peace force and a guarantee of independence amid Greek Cypriot Turkish minority tensions. The six rotating members include Bolivia Brazil Czechoslovakia the Ivory Coast Morocco and Norway.

United Nations N.y.ap U.N. Security Council Cyprus Makarios General Assembly Council U Thant Britain Turkey Greece Ahmed Balafrej Hower United States Soviet Union France China Security Council Nicosia Makavios

Harvard Man Faces Trial In Poland

Harvard teaching fellow Andrew Field, 26, of Cambridge, faced a possible new trial and prison sentence after a Polish prosecutor indicated an appeal. Field was tried in Lubin for assaulting a border guard during a passport dispute, receiving an eight month suspended sentence and fines. Field expressed surprise at the development and said he cooperated with authorities. The report also notes a separate Pravda item about a mine explosion in the Soviet Union with unspecified casualties.

Warsaw UPL Harvard Andrew Field Field Cambridge Mass Lublin Here United Press International Moscow Pravda Soviet Union Communist Party Central Committee Kapital Vorkuta 1

Johnny Reb Shrimp Boat Returns From Cuba Defection

The 23 foot Johnny Reb, stolen from Key West by Dennis Kirby who defected to Cuba, is back in Havana and being prepared for immigration clearance. Griffin of Savannah, Ga., retrieved the vessel Monday night, after Kirby sought asylum and criticized American life. The Cuban trawlers involved had been seized near Key West and returned to Havana last week.

Key West Fla Fidel Castro Charles Griffin Savannah Havana Johnny Reb Dennis Kirby California Cuba

Mothers at Auschwitz chose death with their children

Frankfurt AP report from the war crimes trial quotes Dr Otto Walken describing how healthy young mothers at Auschwitz often refused to part from their children and preferred to die with them rather than work or live at the camp. He recalls July 1944 when families were separated and many mothers refused to be parted from their babies.

Auschwitz Matis Frankfurt Germany Phata Otto Walken Wolken

Hand Transplant from Cadaver Performed in Ecuador

An Ecuadorian sailor Julio Luna, 38, received a right hand transplant from a dying man in Guayaquil with Boston surgeons Dr. Richard E. Wilson and Dr. Robert M. Goldwyn as consultants. The team of 35 operated through the night, reporting promising bone, artery, and tendon connections and immediate finger movement post operation.

Boston Richard E. Wilson Robert M. Goldwyn Peter Bent Brigham Hospital Guayaquil Ecuador Julio Luna Wilson Brigham Goldwyn Luna

Ceylon Praised by Moscow Over Nuclear Vessels Ban

The Soviet government issued a note praising Ceylon for barring nuclear ships and planes from its ports and landing fields. The move aligns with global efforts to limit nuclear proliferation and military deployment in regional waters and airspaces.

Moscow Ceylon

Pay hike drive under fire over forgery claims

Boston AP hearing before the Massachusetts Ballot Law Commission examines signatures on repeal petitions for a $2,600 pay raise sought by legislators. Witness Ronald Rosenfield admits certifying petitions without seeing every name. McGlue cites evidence of forgery across seven counties and many towns and cities. The raise moved salaries from $5,200 to $7,800 annually.

Boston Massachusetts Ballot Law Commission Ronald I. Rosenfield Marblehead Finattratieg Charles Hf. McGlue The Ballot Law Commission Rosenfield Jack E. Molesworth McGlue

Broadway Play About Pope Sparks Early Controversy

New York AP reports a Broadway drama The Deputy accuses Pope Pius XII of not denouncing Hitler and has sparked clashes during European runs. German author Rolf Hochhuth visited for the opening amid protests while Pope Paul VI denounces the play as unjust.

Pope Sparks New York Pius XII Rolf Hochhuth Hitler Pope Paul VI Pope Pius Paul

Queen Warned Against Quebec Visit by separatist leader

Toronto AP reports a Quebec separatist leader warned Queen Elizabeth that her life would be in danger if she visited Quebec. Dr Marcel Chaput told a Young Men's Canadian Club meeting that some in French Canada reject the royal visit and would let her know she is no longer welcome.

Toronto Queen Elizabeth Quebec Jeader Canada Marcel Chaput Chaput

Roosevelt Seeks Re election To House Seat

Los Angeles AP reports Rep. James Roosevelt, Democrat of California, will seek re election to the House rather than run for the Senate. He announced at a news conference Monday he will back State Controller Alan Cranston in his senatorial ambitions.

Los Angeles James Roosevelt D-Calif House of Representatives Senate Alan Cranston

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