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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1963

Page

2

Ben Bella moves to nationalize remaining Algerian papers

In Algiers President Ahmed Ben Bella ordered the takeover of the three privately owned newspapers, all French-owned, as part of a broader policy to destroy privilege. He pledged to seize funds in foreign bank accounts and redistribute the wealth to the poor, announced to the National Liberation Front meeting.

Algiers Ahmed Ben Bella Algeria Ben Bella National Liberation Front PLN AL Reria

U S Regrets Malaysia Split With Indonesia

Washington officials express concern over the break in diplomatic relations between Malaysia and its neighbors the Philippines and Indonesia. The United States says it is not seeking a formal peacemaker role, but diplomats have informally tried to bridge the gap. President Kennedy has voiced views to Indonesian President Sukarno and Philippine President Diosdado Macapagal.

Washington Las Malaysia Philippines Indonesia United States Kennedy Sukarno Diosdada, Macapagal

False Teeth That Loosen Need Not Embarrass

Many wearers feel embarrassed when their plate drops or wobbles but FASTERTH alkaline powder can help. Apply to plates to raise them for firmer bite and improved comfort. Also claims to help control plate odor and freshen breath. Available at drug counters.

Bond Issue to Back De Gaulle Austerity Plan

Paris reports President Charles de Gaulle proposed a 400 million dollar government bond issue to curb inflation as part of his belt-tightening program. Finance Minister Valery Giscard d Estaing announced the 20 year bonds set to go on sale Monday amid opposition from both left and right factions.

Paris UPI Charles de Gaulle Valery Giscard Estaing de Gaulle

West German minister to visit the United States this week

West Germany’s foreign minister Gerhard Schroeder will visit Washington this week. German sources say he will not abandon efforts toward easing East-West tensions but will insist the Western Allies gain concessions in return. Schroeder arrives Thursday night and meets Dean Rusk the next day, and plans to seek President Kennedy on Tuesday.

Washington West Germany Gerhard Schroeder Bonn Schroeder Dean Rusk Kennedy

Emergency Rule Declared in Chad After Riots

President Francois Tombalbaye declared a state of emergency in Chad after clashes between demonstrators and security forces. Three prison-escape leaders were named as instigators. Authorities gained broad search powers. National Assembly was dissolved in March after five politicians were arrested. Warranted arrests targeted Moslem opposition leaders Djibrine Kherallah, Jean Batiste, and Ahmed Koulamallah.

National Assembly Mohamed Abdel Kerim Urison Tombalhaye Mosten nean-Mostem Djibrine Kherallah Progressive Party Jean Batiste Fort- Lamy Ahmed Koulamallah

Colombia Rebel Chief Shot in Mountain Hideout

In west-central Colombia, Roberto Gonzalez Prieto, who claimed to organize peasants as Castro-style guerrillas, was killed by troops in his mountain hideout. Two other gang members were captured after informers led troops to the site.

Bogota Colombia Roberto Gonzalez Prieto Prieto Cuba

U S Assures India and Pakistan of Defense Promise

Washington official Phillips Talbot said the United States would defend either India or Pakistan if the other attacked, assuring both nations in a rare pledge during a highly unlikely crisis. The pledge was delivered Tuesday by Talbot, assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern and South Asian affairs.

Washington UPI United States Pakistan India Phillips Talbot

New Border Clash Across India Pak Border

Prime Minister Nehru told Parliament that Pakistani forces fired about 3000 rounds at Indian posts in the Lathuila area on the East Pakistan border Sunday. Indian patrols returned fire on a smaller scale. one tea plantation worker and a woman were seriously and lightly wounded. Casualties were described as small in number.

New Delhe India Nehru Lathuila Assam East Pakistan Parliament

Civil Air Patrol Aids Model Glider Find in Wichita

In Wichita civil air patrol members used a real airplane to locate fast model gliders at a model airplane meet. Among planes recovered was one lost during last year's event, underscoring patrol search skills and event continuity.

Wichita Kan Civil Air Patrol

Kennedy Says Poultry Duty Cut Encourages Poland Ties

UPI report quotes Atty. Gen. Kennedy praising a steady widening of economic relations with Poland and endorsing MFN treatment for Polish imports. He cites U.S. resolve to justice and self-determination while noting no weakening of core positions amid Cold War tensions. In Brussels, four of six European Community partners back a 1.3-cent cut in duty on frozen poultry from the United States amid pressure on West Germany to accept terms.

Philadelphia UPI Robert. J. Kennedy Poland Polish National Alliance United States Kennedy Brussels Executive Commission Belgium France Ialy Luxembourg Netherlands Commission West Germany

Greece Lifts Draft Rule for U.S. Born Greeks

Greece abolished the 24 month draft rule for Greek born American citizens revisiting the homeland. Defense Minister Dragoumis signed the order after a press campaign highlighted tourism losses, with about 120,000 U.S. visitors expected this year.

Athens Greece Defense Philip Dragoumis United States

No Spacewoman In U S Plans

Washington AP reports NASA will not follow Russia by sending a woman into space. Robert R. Gilruth, director of the Manned Space Flight Center, says Russia’s use of a woman hurt their program and would divert ours. He avoids a precise Moon landing date, only hoping for this decade.

Washington U.S. Space Agency Russia Robert R. Gilruth Manned Space Flight Center National Rocket Club Gilruth

Necktie Trouble in Ravenna Bar Beating

Sven Granbraden a 43 year old Norwegian said from his hospital bed he was beaten in a Ravenna bar by a sailor upset over his necktie. The incident highlights bar violence during a night out in the coastal Italian city.

Ravenna Italy UPI Sven Granbraden

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