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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1959

Page

12

China and India clash over tibet border firing

New Delhi reports indicate China accuses India of aggression along the Indo-Tibetan frontier. Nehru says Peiping demanded withdrawal from contested areas and that a formal white paper detailing the exchanges will be presented. Independent reports cite Chinese incursions and casualties among Indian border guards with details unconfirmed.

New Delhi India UPI Jawaharlal Nehru China Nehru Peiping Kashmir Bhutan Sikkim Tibet Indian Defense Ministry

Calcutta Mobs Quiet as Troops Stand Ready

Calcutta India AP report says troops stood by while the city returned to normal after a day of violence that left 13 people dead. Police clashed with groups twice but order was restored and curfews eased.

Calcutta India

FBI Charges Pair With Rape of Two Bureau Employes

FBI charged Ronald E. Garrison and Joseph L. Price with kidnapping and raping two FBI clerks in Washington. The Lindbergh law applies as the abductions crossed state lines to Maryland. Both suspects denied the accusations. victims identified them in a lineup after the dance.

FBI Bureau Washington Ronald E. Garrison Joseph L. Price Maryland Montgomery County Garrison Price

Shoup Appointment Delays Senate Inquiry

The Senate Armed Services Committee delays action on Maj. Gen. David M. Shoup as Marine Corps commandant. Chairman Richard B. Russell says a four-year term is required by law, noting Shoup received only a two-year appointment.

Washington Senate Armed Services Committee David M. Shoup Marine Corps Richard B. Russell D-Ga Shoup

Montreal Recovers Stolen Vaccine

Montreal health authorities test 75 000 shots of Salk vaccine stolen from a suburban laboratory. Three masked bandits entered the Micro biology Institute at La Val des Rapides, overpowered the night watchman, and fled with the refrigerated serum. A informant later led police to boxes marked Connaugh Laboratories Toronto unloaded from a truck, surrounding the melt­ing ice bound vials.

Montreal UPI Connaugh Laboratories Toronto Microbiology Institute la Val-des-Rapides

London Paper Salutes Brave Spanish Bulls

The Daily Mirror published an editorial condemning bullfighting after noting 35 Spanish bullfighters were injured. It questions who is to blame for continuing the sport, blaming Spanish crowds and tourists, and comparing bullfighting to stag hunting in England.

London UPI Daily Mirror Spain England

Moscow Radio Denies Anti Jewish Bias

Paris and London reports describe Moscow radio denying charges of anti Jewish bias while a big gift is noted for President Eisenhower during his European trip. The French Community offered what was described as the gift of a baby elephant and Moscow radio called the claims false as a New York listener’s letter sparked the gesture.

Paris UPI Eisenhower Fulbert Youlou London Moscow Congo Republic Soviet Union Rae És Dio

Eisenhower’s flexible tone in Europe tour sparks debate

Washington AP reports that Eisenhower described flexible tactics alongside steadfast non retreat on Soviet policy. The remark raises questions about possible concessions, such as West Berlin access or limits on disarmament, while the trip to Britain West Germany and France yields no firm announcements. The outcome hinges on future talks with Khrushchev and Allied approval.

Washington Eisenhower Europe Soviet Union Nikita Khrushchev West Berlin Khrushchev East Germany Britain West Germany France

Bomarc Intercepts Supersonic Target Over Mexico

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE Florida AP A Regulus II missile simulating an enemy bomber was intercepted by a Bomarc guided missile in the first test of IM99A launches against faster than sound targets. The interception occurred at supersonic speed above 35 000 feet. The Regulus radio controlled missile was launched from Venice Florida about 300 nautical miles from the Bomarc site on Santa Rosa island.

Eglin Air Force Base Fla Lour Mexico Venice Florida Gulf Coast Santa Rosa Island

Cardinal Tedeschini Improves After Surgery

Cardinal Tedeschini, 86, archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica, underwent intestinal surgery in a Rome clinic and is reported to be showing improvement.

Cardinal Tedeschini Rome Federico Caredinal Tedeschini St. Peter's Basilica

Boys Town Is Dedicated In Rome

In Rome the Boys Town community for homeless Italian boys was blessed and dedicated by Eugene Cardinal Tisserant. Massachusetts funded the two story facility as part of nine Italian Boys Towns founded since the war. A Massachusetts delegation led by Anthony Di Natale attended and raised a Massachusetts flag beside U S and Italian flags.

Rome Eugene Cardinal Tisserant Roman Catholic College of Cardinals Massachusetts iBoys Italy John Patrick Carrell Eisenhower Giovanni Gronchi Ireland de Valera Adenauer West Germany Australia Menzies Anthony di Natale Boston Francis of Salem Boston Evening Post

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