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Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1963

Page

2

Trouble Boils In Federation Of Malaysia

Malaya's cabinet held an emergency session to seek clarity from Britain on a decision that granted two Malaysia partners limited self government, while Singapore argued for control of its foreign affairs and defense before full merger. Indonesia and the Philippines oppose the federation, amid regional pressure and a U.N. survey delay from August 31 to September 16.

Kuala Lumpur Malaya Federation of Malaysia Philippines Indonesia Sarawak North Borbo Singapore Tunku Abdul Rahman Southeast Asia Borneo North Borneo U.N

Former Premier of Iran Dies in Geneva

Gen. Fazollah Zahedi, 67, former premier of Iran, died Monday night in Geneva. He led forces that toppled Mohammed Mossadegh in 1953 and held the premiership until 1955 when he resigned due to ill health. Partial note on Malayia territories and Singapore’s constitutional status follows.

Geneva APJ Fazollah Zahedi I 'Tran Zahedi jPremier Mohammed Mossadegh

Khrushchev Tito Reconciliation Sealed By Talks

Soviet Premier Khrushchev leaves Belgrade after a two week visit that officials say cleared the way for closer Soviet Yugoslav ties. He and Tito shared a warm airport farewell as Beijing sent only a minor embassy official to the departure.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Khrushchev Tito

Orientals Crossed Pacific to South America 3000 Years Ago

Smithsonian researchers Meggers and Evans present evidence that Orientals may have reached Ecuador from southern Japan as early as 3000 B C based on dating ancient pottery. The findings suggest prehistoric Pacific voyages and substantial archeological support for early contact with South America.

Washington Smithsonian Institution Pacific South America Pacific Ocean Japan Heuador Smithsonian Betty J. Meggers Clifford Evans Ecuador

Scotland Yard Finds Mail Bags In Robbery Case

Detectives traced new leads in the Royal Mail train robbery case as mail bags believed from the $7.3 million heist washed ashore near Rottingdean while bail was posted for three suspects connected to the August 8 raid on the Glasgow to London Ghost Train.

Scotland Yard London UPL Royal Mail Glasgow Rottingdean Brighton

Chinese Assured Of Soviet Aid Is Attacked

Tokyo AP report says Moscow Radio reaffirmed the Soviet Union will aid Communist China under the friendship and mutual assistance treaty if attacked. The broadcast noted differences but stressed the treaty remains in effect and Chinese efforts to build an atom bomb were unnecessary, given Russian nuclear backing.

Tokyo Soviet Union China Moscow Radio

Ball Arrives In Pakistan To Mend U S Relations

RAWALPINDI Pakistan AP Undersecretary of State George Ball arrived to deliver a friendship message and open talks on strained U S Pakistan relations He planned talks with President Ayub Khan as Pakistani officials met a Chinese delegation to finalize a barter trade pact Washington seeks to counter Pakistan’s tilt toward Red China amid anger over U S arms to India and China’s frontier actions last fall

Rawalpindi Pakistan George Ball Ball Mohammed Ayub Khan Kennedy Red China Ayub Khan United States India

Trick Shot Dad Involved In Fatal California Shooting

In Calexico officials will decide today if an inquest will be held into the fatal shooting of 11 year old Marilyn Ploof during a trick pistol demonstration by her father Mila Ploof. Eyewitnesses say the accident occurred when a revolver was misfired during the display before about 300 spectators.

Calexico Calif UPI Marilyn Ploof Mila Ploof

Quake Hits 58 Villages in Kashmir Killing 100

Rescue workers dug through ruins of 58 villages in Kashmir after a Monday morning earthquake that killed about 100 people and injured around 500. Government officials provided cloth for burial shrouds while the army delivered tents food and kerosene to thousands made homeless in the 50 square mile disaster area.

New del India UPI Kashmir

Afghan Ruler To Visit U S For 12 Day Tour

Afghan ruler Mohammad Zahir Shah and Queen Humaira arrive in the United States for a 12 day visit to foster friendship with the mountain kingdom. They land at Langley Air Force Base and travel to Washington for a three day stay then tour Gettysburg Cape Canaveral Fort Bragg New York City the United Nations Cheyenne San Francisco Los Angeles and Lafayette Indiana.

Washington UPI Mohammed Zahir Shah United States Homa Lira Langley Air Force Base Williamsburg Kennedy Gettysburg Cape Canaveral Ft. Bragg N.C New York City The United Nations Cheyenne Wyo San Francisco Los Angeles Lafayetie Ind

Rockefeller Warns Of Gold Drain Risk To Dollar

Gov Nelson Rockefeller warned of a worldwide mood drop unless President Kennedy acts decisively to halt American gold outflows. He criticized Kennedy for mismanaging balance of payments and urged tighter monetary policy, reduced dollar drain from overseas spending, and a stronger export push to protect the dollar’s primacy.

Albany Nelson Rockefeller Kennedy New York Rockefeller America United States

Queen Alexandra Improves After Overdose in Venice

Ex queen Alexandra of Yusoslavia regains consciousness for the first time since hospitalization after an overdose of sleeping pills. Doctors note improvement but caution on recovery. Peter II, former king’s husband, arrived. couple married in 1944, reconciled in 1955 after years apart amid divorce filings.

Venice Taly Alexandra Yusoslavia Britain Prince Philip Peter II Aspasia of Cireece Peter Paris London

Britain seeks ban on Italian scientist

London reports Britain asked EURATOM not to renew Giuseppe Martelli's loaned position at a British atomic station after his arrest on spying charges. Martelli was found innocent and suspended since April, while the case raises security questions about foreign scientists.

London UPI Britain European Atomic Agency Euratom Giuseppe Martelli Russia Martelli

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