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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1964

Page

2

Britons Hold Key Hill Against Greek Demand

In Nicosia Cyprus Greek Cypriots demanded British paratroopers surrender a hill that dominates Turkish positions near Nicosia. British troops refused to leave as tensions rose over abrogation of the race zone, warning of immediate retaliation if the green line is crossed. Warship movements and Turkey’s warning to intervene heightened crisis chances.

Nicosia. Cyprus UPI Nicosia Cyprus Trakhonas Mediterranean Turkey Russia Makarios Bosphorus

Ex-French Colonies Move to African Unity

The 14 nation Affrican-Malagasy union transfers its political activities to the Organization of African Unity. Comprising former French colonies, the group faces criticism as a potential continuation of colonialism from some African nations.

Dakar Senegal Affrican-Malagasy Union Organization of African Unity

U N peace force for Cyprus moves toward reality

United Nations Secretary General U Thant nears halfway in fundraising for a Cyprus peace force as Britain warns it cannot carry the burden alone. The United States and Britain pledge half the estimated $6 million needed for three months, with West Germany contributing about $500,000.

United Nations N. Y.ap U.N Cyprus U Thant Britain Mediterranean United States Nicosia U.S

Paul Is Laid To Rest Amid Regal Solemnity

ATHENS Greece AP King Paul of Greece was buried amid a royal procession attended by six of Europe s seven reigning monarchs and many dignitaries. Crown Prince Constantine walked with his mother Queen Frederika as a motorcade bore the flag draped coffin. Queens Elizabeth II and Philip were absent. Truman and Mrs Johnson attended for the United States. The cortege drew 800 000 mourners along a mile and a half route through central Athens. King Paul died last Friday at Tatai Palace north of Athens after surgery. he was 62 and had reigned 17 years.

Paul Metropolis Athens Baudouin Belgium Frederik Denmark Gustav Sweden Olav Norway Prince Philip Elizabeth England Associated Press Greece Europe Constantine Frederika Irene Sophie Juliana Netherlands Olga Elizabeth II Britain Harry ‘S.' Truman Lyndon B. Johnson United States Yugoslavia Soviet Union Umberto of Aly Michael Romania Simeon Bulgaria Tatai Palace

Student Nurse Reigns At St Patrick Parade

Kathleen Kennedy, a 21 year old Holyoke native and senior at Boston College School of Nursing, will reign over the 13th Holyoke St Patrick’s Day parade Sunday after being chosen last night.

Holyoke Mass Kathleen Kennedy Boston College School of Nursing Holyoke St. Patrick's Day

Matzoth Baked For Moscow Jewish Holidays

A Moscow suburb bakery starts producing matzoth for the city’s 20000 Jewish families during Passover beginning March 27. The supply appears nearly enough to meet the traditional unleavened bread demand for the eight day observance.

Moscow

Rabbis Condemn Soviet Anti Jewish Discrimination

The Conference of European Rabbis urged the Soviet government in Rome to end flagrant discrimination against Jews. Delegates from eight nations delivered their message at the Soviet Embassy after a three day gathering. They listed 17 measures threatening Jewish religious identity in the USSR including the closing of 354 synagogues.

Rome UPI Conference of European Rabbis U.S.S.R

Embassies in Cambodia Ravaged by Anti American Protests

In Phnom Penh both the U S and British embassies were left in ruins after mass protests. No injuries were reported. Prince Norodom Sihanouk condemned the violence but faulted the anger toward the United States and Britain. He apologized for the excesses linked to U S aid controversy.

Phnom Penh Cambodia UPI U.S Norolam Sihanouk United States Britain

U S protests Cambodia incident at embassy

The United States protested sharply over an attack on the U S Embassy and the U S Information Service in Cambodia, demanding a full investigation and accountability for those responsible.

Washington United States U.S

McNamara Ends Five Day Viet Nam War Tour

Defense Secretary Robert McNamara closed a five day fact finding mission in South Viet Nam with vows to continue and possibly increase U S aid to defeat the Viet Cong. He met with junta leader General Nguyen Khanh and pledged strong U S support for the new government while urging army and civilian efforts to win public backing.

Saigon South Viet Namy Robert 'S McNamara Johnson Washington Mgj Nguyen Khanh U.S South Viet Nam Khanh Hue Viet Nam Defense Secretary Henry Cabot Lodge Re.Namara

Cambodia Riots Hit Service Offices In Phnom Penh

Officials said an anti American demonstration in Phnom Penh worsened the crisis as U S patience with Prince Norodom Sihanouk grew thin. Washington halted military and economic aid and pulled out aid personnel in early January after a demand from Sihanouk. He alleged the United States backed rebel groups aiming to topple him, a claim the country denied.

Cambodia Phnom Penh U.S Norodom Sihanouk United States Sihanouk

Nazis Planned Mass Murder Before the War

Bonn Limburg court hears that the Hitler regime formed plans to kill those deemed unfit as early as 1935, delaying action until war began. Hiller signed the decree weeks before World War II. The trial also references Mein Kampf and myths of a healthy race. Dr. Hans Hefelmann faces charges over complicity in the murder of about 73,000 people with mental or physical defects.

Bonn Limburg Hiller Alfred Rosenberg Hans Hefelmann

2nd Doctor Says Ruby Was Insane

AP reports defense psychiatrists testified Jack Ruby was legally insane when he killed Lee Harvey Oswald. Dr. Walter Bromburg and Dr. Manfred Guttmacher described Ruby as highly emotional and in suspended consciousness, while the defense emphasizes Ruby did not know right from wrong or the nature of his act. The trial nears its end with no Ruby testimony.

Dallas Jack Ruby Lee Harvey Oswald Walter Bromberg New York Ruby Bromberg Oswald Manfred Guttmacher Baltimore

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