U S to send 5,000 troops to Thailand amid Red threat
The United States plans to deploy about five thousand forces to Thailand under Gen. Paul D. Harkins. The move, coordinated with SEATO allies, aims to deter communist advances in Laos and Vietnam while preserving Thailand's territorial integrity. Kennedy authorized additional ground and air units from U S forces in the Pacific to reinforce defense, with command under Lt Gen James A Richards.
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Robert $ McNamara
Thailand
Cotemand
Paul D. Harkins
U.S
South Viet Nam
Fleet Marine
Pacific Area
Pacific Air Force
Kennedy
U. S
Sirtile Geenese
SIMO
Laos
Watita
United States
Marek
Shale Averell Harelman
Philippines
Pakistan
Australia
New Zealand
Britain
France
Pal
SEATO
Southeast Asia
China
Nam Tha
per'Uhal
Washington
Hreet
Pentagon
Dames
Richards Jey Gepuly Carmiander
Ls Arne
Pacific
Harkins
Verhat
Tveens
Miso
Bangkok
Paul P. Harkins
James L. Richardson Jr
Hut
South Vet Nam
Valley Forge
Rim
U.S. Marine
South Viet Nany
Thecezsa
South Vietnam
Pathet Lao
Narthrest Laos
Royal
Mekong River
Houel Sxi
Nam 'Tha
Leotlon
Vientiane
Hower Sat
Sidney M. Hell
Harold E. Thompson
Harold E. Thompson, 2579 AA Few Local Militiamen Remains Main Street
Martin
Dodd Backs Measure to Buy Shore Tracts
Senator Thomas J. Dodd urged the House National Parks subcommittee to approve a bill to preserve America's shorelines. He cited authorized Connecticut coast areas and Graton Point as beneficiaries, but noted funding shortages have blocked acquisitions.
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Dodd
Washington
May Wee Upry Sey
Thomas J Dodd
Howse National Parks Subrammatiens
America
Connecticut
Millard
Record Heat Wave Grips Chicago and the Midwest
A midsummer heat wave shatters temperatures across the eastern half of the region with Chicago and Kansas City posting record highs. Wheat futures rise as reports of drought damage reach the Southwest. Chicago hits around 91F breaking prior May records while milder pockets appear in the Rockies and Northeast Nevada.
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Marylin
Kansas City
Chica
Chivago
Mercury
Inter
Chicapo
Catolinas
Nevada
Utah
Arizona
Bombing crewman dies in uncontrolled fire on bomber
Four die and eighteen injured as a bomber burns after a blast. Firefighters on scene pull a traumatised man from the wreckage, with witnesses describing rapid use of CO2 bottles to combat spreading flames. The aircraft is declared a total loss after hours of fire. no other planes or major equipment damaged. The deceased is identified as the son of Minneapolis residents, R A Mahood.
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Anne
Mahood
R.A. Mahood
Minneapolis
Totel
Ne Oer
T He Public Information Office
Sharon Phalen Contest Winner Faces Withdrawals
The field of candidates for the Sharon Phalen contest was narrowed after Miss Tec cla Dolynk of Stratford withdrew due to illness. The winner received a dress, jacket, records, jewelry, and travel items from local sponsors, with a city florist providing a trophy.
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Tec Cla Dolynk
Stratford
Hal
Outlet Millinery
Silver
Suppage
Irene Anderson
Bcap
Sskydels
al Am
Peps Cola Bollers
City Line Florista
New York East Conference Reports Record Stewardship Gains
Methodist leaders urged churches to address needs with courage and faith. The conference noted 160 churches raised ministers salaries for 1962 63 totaling 64975 while evangelistic efforts added 3078 new members last year bringing total conference membership to 12222. Other reports highlighted inter city church collaboration and suburban support. The session opened with communion led by Bishop Wicke. a memorial service honored deceased ministers and widows.
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New York East Conference
Grady
Metropolitan Area Methodist Planning Committee
Lloyd C. Wicke
Willian H. Alderson
Loyd F. Worley
First Methodist Church
Mortford
Conn
Conference Hisstorical Society
New York Ares Public Relations Department
Gray
Leslie Wood
Stamford
New York
Mamaronack
N. Y
Richard E. Stout
Mallaroneck
Paul V. Hydon
Barcinglan
Walter J. Benedict
Baldwin
Harald A. Bosley
Christchurch
Methodist
New York City
Waiters Strike at Waldorf Astoria Disrupts Luncheons
A May strike by Walters at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York forced hundreds of luncheon guests to serve their own meals as room service collapsed. The walkout spread to hall staff and busboys, following a tipping dispute that led to eight union delegates being fired. management pledged to resolve the conflict and reinstate the dismissed workers.
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New York
Walters
Waldorf Asoria
Jed Tahe
Aston
Norwalk Wife Seeks Divorce and Alimony
Mrs. Joulne Primer of Minitod Wentworth filed for divorce from Ernest A. Primer citing cruel treatment and seeks alimony, child support for four children, and property allowability. The suit begins in Norwalk with a June Stamford court hearing set by clerk Mabe Gleoland as first Tuesday in June.
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Norwalk
Joulne
Promer
Wentpork
Indiawar
Ernest A. Pramien
Primer
Louise Rewrualli
North End Girls Club Honors Aides and Members
North End Girls Club held its annual awards dinner honoring volunteers and members. Lynn Hadar, four, named Girl of the Year with multiple awards from the mayor and various clubs. The event featured speakers, musical performances, camp sponsorships, and donations from local organizations.
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North End Girls Club Honors Aides
North End
Lynn Hadar
Bridgeport
Miss Hadar
Tedesco
Ami the Clit
Lupton Presses Tax GurB Plea In East Haven Meeting
East Haven May 15 Republican gubernatorial hopeful Tole Mr. Lupton of Weston warned against relying on business to hold taxes steady. He urged cutting government costs first, improving the business climate, and not implementing a personal income tax. He advocated consulting businessmen to relieve unnecessary government measures and pledging no income tax.
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East Haven
Tole
Lupton
Weston
Povernor
Connecticut
Senate Abandons Literacy Test Bill Moves On
The Senate voted 49 to 14 to drop the Kennedy administration literacy test bill after a Mansfield led motion to take up a House passed textile imports bill. The vote ends the literacy measure Mansfield and Dirksen had battled since April 24 as they failed to break the filibuster.
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Washington
Senate
Mike Mans
Field
Kennedy
Mansfield
Everett M. Dirksen
Tlinois
Soviet Soldier Seeks Political Asylum in Austria
A Soviet soldier stationed near the Hungarian border crawled under barbed wire at the frontier and asked for political asylum in Austria. Authorities reported the Russian, from Bnepre perroyak, is aged about 20 and gave only the first name Serge and an initial for his surname.
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Vienna
Austria
Phce
Bnepre Perroyak
Hin
Serge
Din Dast
Dempsey Seeks Branch Plants For Connecticut
Connecticut Governor John N. Dempsey told Detroit area industrialists during a visit that the state is the best place in the East for any corporation seeking a branch plant. He said the trip aims to spur Midwest industry expansion and noted Hartford’s incentives including low-cost mortgage guarantees up to five million dollars, a nuclear research center, and retraining programs. He stressed not pressuring Michigan industries but showcasing Connecticut’s proximity to New York and Boston and leadership in research. He was joined by his wife and Connecticut Development Commission officials and will return Friday after four similar media events in Chicago.
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Detroit
Midh
UPI
Connecticut
John N. Dempsey
Michigan
Conventicut
Dempsey
Connecticut Development Commission
Chicago
Governor Thanks Paper For Putnam Flood Aid
Governor Dempsey touring Detroit on an industry trip thanked the Detroit Free Press for its 1955 Putnam flood aid campaign. As Putnam’s mayor during the disaster, he noted the newspaper helped raise funds and supported the city during the crisis. He visited the Free Press to personally express gratitude to its executives.
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Hartford
Dempsey
Detroit
Detroit Free Press
Putnam, Conn
Govern Dempsey
Putnarod
Free Press
Naval Academy appoints new superintendent
Secretary of the Navy Fred Korth named Rear Adm. Charles Kirkpatrick as superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis. Kirkpatrick, a 19 page graduate, now leads the Pacific Fleet and succeeds Rear Adm. John F. Davidson who has run the academy since June 1960.
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Annapolis
Mit
API
Secretary of the Navy
Fred Korth
Charles €. Kirkpatrick
U.S
Naval Colones
University of Colorado
The
Navy
Davidson
Official fired in Estes probe sparks new calls for inquiry
The Estes scandal widens as Secretary Freeman defends agricultural oversight and confirms ongoing investigations. Ralph and Estes deny favors while Yarborough admits Estes funded a Texas radio broadcast and campaigns. Republicans urge broader, bipartisan committees to probe graft, with calls to extend inquiries beyond the Agriculture Dept.
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Freeman
FBI
Senate
House
Department of Agriculture
Ralph
Texas Court of Inquiry
Estes
Alsop Claims Lead in GOP Governor Race
At the New London convention Alsop of Avon told delegates from the 20th district that rumors about his nomination were spreading yet asserted the Republican camp remains ahead. He noted two recent sessions evaluating support and said strength was holding and improving, making a deadlock unlikely.
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New London
Lighthouse
John Alsop
Avon
Binal B'rit h Presents JFK Silver Plaque
B'nai B'rith presented a silver wall plaque with Jewish symbols to President Kennedy in Washington on May 15. The work was done by William Myers of Newark, a descendant of Myers Myers, a Revolutionary War figure and early American silversmith trained by Paul Revere. Representing B'nai B'rith were Mrs. Moe Cutler, Labe A. Katz, Maurice Brigger, and Frank Goldman. The organization flags a 470,000-strong membership as its size and influence.
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Washington
B'nai B'risht
Kennedy Day
William Myers
Newark
Nut
Myers Myers
America
Paul Revere
B'nai B'rith
Moe Cutler
Los Angeles
D'hal B'rith
Labe A. Katz
New Orleans
Braal B'rith
Maurice Brigger
Frank Goldman
Lowell Mass
B'nai Brith
Bush summons party leaders in disclosed press setup
Senator Bush's liaison reportedly contacted state party headquarters to arrange a conference at 10:70 a.m.Officials declined to explain the purpose. Bush reportedly could not be reached and was queried about being incommunicado. Blarke confirmed the situation. Later, Bush played nine holes at ROI in Greenwich, celebrating his 67th birthday after an unannounced flight from Washington.
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Bush
Blarke
ROI
Greenwich
Washington
Testimony on Dental Plan Raises Prejudice Concerns
In a continued hearing on the Teamsters dental plan, witnesses portrayed the panel as potentially biased. Dr Rapoport described a closed panel system that would limit patient choice to union-enrolled dentists, while others defended impartiality and acted within the law. No hearing date for the seven dentists is set.
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Wern Cross
Teamster Dental Plan
Coles
Teamster
James O'Shea
Rapoport
Cnndust
Patigals
Fides
Connecticut Medical Society
Shea
de. Rapaport
Commission
Teamsters
Dr. Rafferty
Yesterney
Dental Commission
Segislature
Bernard Glazer
Dents
Liganses
Rapaport
Dental Plan Ints
Adtli Istrate Sheil
Women Detained in Madrid Rally Shake Spain Crisis
In Madrid police swept into Puerta del Sol and detained about 50 women marching in solidarity with striking northern coal workers. The government vows to quell the walkout amid Franco era turmoil. among those held were cultural figures and poet Gabriel Celaya.
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Madrid
Spain
Puerta del Sol Plaza
Geo
Francisco Franco
Inig
Aftists
Sone
Fidel Castro
Gabriel Ceyala
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