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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1965

Page

2

Israelis Raid Jordan Towns in Retaliation Strike

Israelis crossed the Jordan River and hit three towns Shuneh Kalkilya and Jenin basing Arab raids on the border. Seven Israeli guards were slightly injured by a grenade as attackers returned. Jordan reported four killed and four wounded and warned of ruthless Arab retaliation.

Treaviv Israel UPI Middle East Jordan Ol Fatah Shuneh Kalkilya Jenin Amman Jordanian Unilary

U Thant Warns of OAS Move

United Nations secretary general U Thant warned that enforcement action by the OAS in the Dominican Republic could trigger repercussions in other regional bodies in the Middle East and Africa. He declined to say if such action conflicts with the UN Charter, noting it ties into Security Council debate on the Dominican situation.

United Nations U Thant Organization of American States Cominican Repub Middle East Africa U.N Security Council Thant Consumers’ Council John F. Dolan Ipswich Freyda P. Koplow Rbrookline GOP Veterans’ Services University of Massachusetts Department of Mental Health Lowell Technological Institute

Communist Split Is Basic Says Red Chinese Leader

Foreign Minister Chen Yi told New Statesman that the China Soviet split stems from several key principles, including whether to resolutely oppose American imperialism and back oppressed national movements. He argued the dispute clarifies real anti imperialist struggles and strengthens global support for Vietnam.

London RPF Red Chen Moscow Peking K.S. Karol

Russia Accuses China of Fomenting World War

Moscow reports blasting China over Viet Nam policy as Pravda accuses Beijing of risking a wider conflict. The article notes Soviet Chinese friction and hints of policy rifts while urging prevention rather than waiting for a world war to unite the world communist movement.

Moscow Viet Nam Communist Party Pravda Communist Movement

Bombing Probe In La Paz Sees 16 Held

In La Paz Bolivia police detained 16 people on suspicion of involvement in Thursday's terror bombing and shooting in the suburbs. Warrants were issued for five leaders of former Vice President Juan Lechin's Icflist PRIN party, named as principal figures behind the campaign. Fighting between government troops and union militia in fin-mining centers south of La Paz continued, with authorities claiming politicians aimed to spark violence to seize power.

LA Paz Bolivia UPI Juan Lechin Icflist Prin Party Interior (Police

Willis Ouster Move Defeated in Chicago Schools Vote

In Chicago, civil rights groups failed to oust Dr. Benjamin C. Willis as public schools superintendent. The Board of Education voted 7-4 to rehire him to age 65, extending his contract through December 28, 1966, despite pressure from groups for and against Willis. He will continue earning 48,500 dollars annually, effective September 1, amid concerns over school integration.

Chicago Benjamin C. Willis Board of Education Willis Lewiston Maine Walter Kostanski R-Montague Sonny Liston Senate Maurice A. Donahue House Donahue Willis Commission Sidney Q. Curtiss Sheffield

Statehouse tax increase hinted after budget approval

In Boston lawmakers backed a $595.2 million budget with a $124.9 million reduction from Gov Volpe’s proposal, amid a six hour debate. The House approved a door to door voter registration measure and sparred over GOP amendments while naming Rep Carl Johnson as a key Democratic liaison.

Boston House Volpe John Forbes Thompson Ludlow Michael Paul Feeney Thompson

Ala. Risks School Funds In Desegregation Delay

Washington reports Alabama faces potential loss of federal education aid if it delays desegregation beyond June 30. Allen Lesser of the U S Office of Education warns funds may be partially or wholly forfeited if action is postponed, with some aid tied to building new schools and desegregation progress.

Ala Washington UPS Alabama Allen Lesser U.S. Office of Education Johnson Lesser Shaw

Baltimore papers resume after six week suspension

Baltimore's Evening Sun and News American return to street lanes after six weeks off the presses. The restart comes as the American Newspaper Guild strikes against Baltimore Sun Newspapers continues into its 40th day.

Baltimore, Md Baltimore Evening Sun News American Baltimore Sun American Newspaper Guild

Churchill Proposed Driving Russia From Europe Says Farley

Former Postmaster General James A Farley says Sir Winston Churchill told him in 1937 that the Western powers should attack the Russians with the full atomic arsenal if they did not leave Europe He spoke during a pre birthday news conference defending President Johnsons Vietnam policy and said he believed Churchill would have endorsed Johnsons actions Churchill would have turned 77 on Sunday.

New York James A. Farley Winston Churchill Europe Farley Johnson Church

Weight charts challenged by Harvard nutritionist

Harvard nutritionist Dr. Carl Seltzer criticizes MetLife height weight charts as invalid due to non representative samples and body build factors. He proposes a caliper test for fat tissue in the arm as a truer measure, which could replace current charts in doctors offices.

Boston UPL Harvard Carl Seltzer New England Journal of Medicine Metropolitan Life Insurance Co United States Seltzer

Russia asks U.N. to order troop withdrawal

The Soviet Union formally proposed that the U.N. Disarmament Commission demand withdrawal of foreign troops and dismantling of bases. It aimed criticism at the United States and urged a special world conference next year to ban use of nuclear weapons, incorporating China, East and West Germany, Korea, and Vietnam alongside U.N. members.

United Nations Soviet Union U.N Disarmament Commission United States Moscow China East West Germany South Korea North South Viet Nam

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