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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1959

Page

18

Castro Says U S Boycott Least Worry

In Havana, Prime Minister Fidel Castro said foreign economic pressure is Cuba’s least worry, vowing to seek other sugar markets if the United States cuts Cuban purchases. He condemned U S opposition to buying jet fighters in Britain and attacked U S policy toward Dominican Republic and Cuba, noting risks to his government and naming Raul and Guevara among allies. He contrasted this with a warm welcome to U S travel agents and urged tourism promotion.

Havana Fide Castro Cuba United States America U. S Brit Dominican Republic Rafael Trujillo Raul Earier the Cay Guevara Cos Castra

Mildred McAfee Horton Becomes Board President

Mrs Mildred McAfee Horton was elected the first woman president of the Board of Foreign Missions of the Congregational Church at its 150th annual meeting in Ohio. The former Wellesley College president and wartime WAVES director heads a mission board with headquarters in Boston, overseeing missions in 16 countries and about 350 named workers.

Aaron Ohio UPI Mildred McAfee Horton Congregational Wellesley College The WAVES Boston

Renault Official Cites American Taste in Car Styles

Robert E. Valode, Renault Inc. vice president and general manager, told a Boston conference that foreign car makers will keep building cars longer with fewer style changes to suit American buyers. He predicted growing acceptance of Renault products despite American compact car competition.

Boston UPI Renault ‘Inc Robert E. Valode Renault

Britain lifts travel spending curb in currency reform

London reports the removal of the 280 dollar annual limit on foreign currency purchases for travelers starting November 1. Britons may obtain up to 100 dollars yearly through banks or agents, with Bank of England approval for larger needs. The move appears as a sign of economic health aiding Conservative victory.

London Treasury Bank of England Britain Theis States

Poison Finding in Death of Ukraine Chief Bandera

Investigators in Munich report cyanide poisoning as the cause of Stepan Bandera’s death, the Ukrainian nationalist leader. Police cite a possible self-inflicted death, while associates suspect a Moscow-directed murder plot amid ongoing questions about motive.

Ukraine Munich Germany Stepan Bandera Bandera Georgi Lennik The Road To Freedom

Princess Michiko Celebrates 25th Birthday In Tokyo

Crown Princess Michiko marked her 25th birthday in Tokyo today. The commoner upon marrying Crown Prince Akihito is reported to be in good condition and is expected to bear their first child next April, according to UP I dispatches.

Tokyo UPI Michiko Aki Hito

Austria pays over ten million dollars in WWII reparations

Vienna reports Austria has paid more than 10 million dollars in World War II reparations to the Soviet Union, amounting to about two thirds of its total obligations. The disclosure was made Monday by official sources in Vienna.

Vienna UPI Austria Soviet Union

American defector to Russia cited by 자신의 employer

Hubert F Webster an American plastics worker at the U S Moscow exhibition renounced his citizenship and became a Soviet subject for ideological reasons his employer says domestic troubles back home also noted he enjoyed showing pictures of his wife and two children in Zelionople Pa Webster 30 pursued life in Leningrad with several job offers his Atlassian claim remains unsure

Robert Edward Webster United States Russia Moscow Martha Ann Michael United Press International Photo Hubert F. Webster Pennsylvania Rand Webster Plastics Corporation Zelionople Associated Press Cleveland Milton Burrell Burrell Icholas Petruli Valley Scream Petrulli Rand Development Corp J. Rand America Leningrad Weibster Tim

Stolen car crash kills three Ohio schoolchildren

In Columbus a fleeing ex convict in a stolen car reached speeds over 100 mph before losing control and striking a crowd of 30 waiting for a school bus. Three children, Raymond Kline 4 Randy 7 and Jane Bellah 7, died. A fourth child Jerri Bellah 3 was critically injured. Driver Paul Graham 22 fled but was captured. He faced three counts of traffic manslaughter and one auto theft charge.

Columbus Ohio UPN Fess Paul Graham Raymond Kline Randy Jane Lee Bellah Jerri Bellah Kline Air Force T Arden Kline Three Rivers Mich Bellan Jerry Bellah Lackbourne Air Force Base Tom Sawyer Graham

Mother at Plateau in Canceled Name That Tune Show

A New England mother of eight, Mrs Edward Mulligan of Lowell Massachusetts, was told she cannot return to Name That Tune as the CBS program is canceled under a new quiz show policy. She had not appeared for over two months due to expecting a child. The network sent her a final check for 15006.

Lowell. Mass UPI Edward F. Mulligan Mulligan Twa

Aid Fund Shifts Policy Loans To Be Spent Here

The U S Development Loan Fund bans most loans to underdeveloped nations for use abroad, requiring funds to be spent on American foods. Officials say the policy aims to curb outflows, pressure Europe to offer longer term aid, and boost US industrial participation in overseas development.

Washington U.S Vance Brand Free Word United States Europe Brand

King Mohammed V of Morocco to Visit U A R Cairo

UPI reports King Mohammed V of Morocco will visit the United Arab Republic at an invitation tied to a policy shift. The visit comes amid talks on loans and commitments totaling 800 million dollars, with U A R President Gamal Abdel Nasser involved.

Cairo U.A.R UPI Mohammed Vic Morocco United Arab Republics Gamal Abdel Nasser

Sleepless Pigeons Prompt Cop Sympathizer Request

Bristol England UP I reports policeman Joseph Gilbert 26 asked officials to remove a street lamp outside his home claiming it disturbs his 65 pigeons preventing them from sleeping. The unusual complaint highlights tension between urban lighting and animal welfare in a quiet Bristol neighborhood.

Bristol England UPI Joseph Gilbert

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