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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1965

Page

2

Dominican Rebels Name Negotiators

The six man rebel negotiating team is led by Col. Francisco Caamano Deno and includes Héctor Aristy, Caamano’s presidential minister in the insurgent government, Foreign Minister Jottin Cur y, Gen. Salvador Blanco, and Senate President Anibal Campagna. An unnamed sixth member and the OAS mediators continue talks as a potential third force emerges. In Argentina, U S Consul Allison Temple Wana maker was seriously wounded by a gunman in Cordoba amid anti U S demonstrations over Dominican Republic intervention.

Santo Domingo Ydomincan Republic Francisco Gaamano Deno Héctor Aristy Caamano Jottin Cury Salvador Blan OAS U.S Cordoba Argentina Allison Temple Wanamaker Seattle Wash Dominican Republic

Yugoslav Mine Disaster Kills 114 at Kakanj Mine

Rescue workers report 114 bodies recovered from central Yugoslav mine swept by methane gas after an explosion. About 200 miners were in the pit. 21 injured brought to surface, four in serious condition. Many miners remain trapped 500 feet below. Authorities suspect an electric spark ignited the gas mixture.

Belgrade UPI Yugoslavia Kakanj Sarajevo Electric &Park

Connecticut House defeats lottery bill by one vote

In Hartford the Connecticut House killed the state lottery measure by one vote 127 to 196 amid party caucus contention. Rep. Stephen Lenzi reported Democrats urged against the bill and some Democrats crossed over to oppose it, blocking passage that supporters had hoped would advance to the Senate.

Hartford Conn Connecticut Stephen Lenzi North Branford House William T. Shea Shea Lenzi John A. Miscikoski D-Torrington Senate George L. Sacco Jr D-Medford Registrar of Motor Vehicles Richard E. McLaughlin

Castro Declares Sugar Harvest Reaches 6 Million Tons

In Havana on Monday night Prime Minister Fidel Castro announced a sugar harvest of 6 million tons, noting it as an unprecedented jump from 3.8 million tons last year. He framed the milestone as a return to pre-1961 production levels after past shifts toward other agriculture and industry.

Havana Fidel Castro Castro

Yale Coins Worth $981,000 in Library Robbery

Yale University places a total value of 981000 dollars on about 4000 British and American coins stolen in a daring May 29 heist. FBI reports inventory completed at Sterling Memorial Library where the coins were stored, raising the prior loss estimate from 150000 dollars.

New “Haven UPI Yale University Federal Bureau of Investigation Sterling Memorial Library

We Must Win In Viet Nam Says Lodge

Henry Cabot Lodge told Boston College Law School graduates that the United States must win in South Viet Nam to preserve U S credibility with allies and prevent a Communist victory from shaking confidence in the West. He warned of subversion and terror used to seize South Viet Nam and urged persistent, effective plans to achieve victory.

Viet Nam Boston UPI Henry Cabot Lodge United States South Viet Nam Lodge Boston College Law School Southeast Treaty Organization West Berlin Africa Latin America Asia

Tito Leaves Prague After Talks with Novotny

President Tito of Yugoslavia flew to East Berlin after a week of talks with President Antonin Novotny yielding a joint appeal for Communist harmony. The discussions touched on Viet Nam but failed to secure full policy agreement. Novotny suggested a possible move to join a Moscow approved plan for unity of action, though Tito remained silent in public on the matter.

Prague Czechoslovakia Tito Yugoslavia East Berlin Antonin Novotny Viet Nam Novotny

House Clears Volpe Road Plan With Limited Veto Power

The Massachusetts House passed a $320 million accelerated highway program from Gov Volpe and sent it to the Senate. A Republican move to remove the veto provision failed 130-75, while an amendment to add four communities with veto powers passed on a voice vote. The veto feature was seen as blocking interstate completion by 1972. The program funds include $120 million in bonds and $2 million in federal aid.

Boston VPI House Senate Volpe John T. Berry D-Peabody Ways and Means Committee Massachusetts

Heal-In At Los Angeles County General Ends

Los Angeles County General Hospital’s health in ends though issues remain. Interns and residents boosted admissions from 2441 to 2991 in late May to pressure for more facilities better pay and shorter hours. Counts later fell to 2658, within normal range, while county supervisors ordered an official probe.

LOS Angeles Mammoth Los Angeles County General Hospital Richard Boggs Boggs County Board of Supervisors

House Passes Diluted Bill To Curb Tourist Spending

The House approved a watered down measure to reduce duty free imports by tourists. It keeps a $100 limit but bases exemption on retail value, and cuts liquor allowance from a gallon to a quart for travelers 21 and older. The action reflects a partial administration retreat amid deficit concerns.

Washington House Ways and Means Committee United States Johnson

Fulbright Pushes France to Settle War Debt

Sen. J. W. Fulbright seeks France to repay its $6.5 billion WWI debt to the United States. He told a Treasury witness Monday that talks should resume. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee, chaired by Fulbright, approved a plan enabling Greece to settle a $13,155,921 U.S. debt from a 1929 refugee resettlement loan.

Washington J. W. Fulbright D-Ark France United States Fulbright Treasury Department Senate Foreign Relations Committee Greece

Tanzania backs China in condemning U.S. actions abroad

Tanzania and Premier Chou En lai issued a joint communique denouncing U.S. intervention in Vietnam and the Dominican Republic and calling for the withdrawal of American troops. President Julius Nyerere and Chou En lai expressed belief that Latin American peoples would overcome imperialism with global support after Chou's four day visit.

Dar ES Salaam Tanzania China Today U.S Viet Nam Dominican Republic Julius Nyerere Chou Enlai Chou

Drive-In Fishing Ponds Planned in Georgia Cities

The Georgia Game and Fish Department announced plans to build drive in fishing ponds in Georgias largest cities. The program aims to provide city dwellers with easily accessible ponds and parking facilities that nearly allow fishing from cars.

Atlanta UPI Georgia Game and Fish Department Georgia

Castro Attacks Homosexuality and Beatle Haircuts in Cuba

The Cuban government launches a campaign labeling homosexuality a capitalistic inheritance and targets it as a threat to the revolution. Havana papers join, calling homosexuals weak and long-haired. Verde Olivo shows Uncle Sam dancing with a homosexual, blaming the United States and beatniks.

Daniel Harker Havana, Cuba Uncle Sam Havana Verde Olivo Armed Forces Weekly United States Cuba

Rubber Strike Ends With Pact Across U.S. Plants

New York AP reports the U S Rubber Co and the AFL CIO United Rubber Workers reached a two year contract ending a seven day strike by 22 000 workers at 19 plants nationwide. The deal runs to April 20 1967 and mirrors the 28 cent per hour package agreed by Goodyear Firestone and Good rich.

New York U.S. Rubber Co AFL - Cio United Rubber Workers United States Goodyear Firestone and Goodvich

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