Laos Princes Agree on Unity Yet Keep Power Steps Open
In Zurich three Lao factions reached a principled call for national unity but left practical issues unresolved. King Savang Vathana remains aloof, while Boun Oum and Souphanouvong lead pro-Western and Pathet Lao camps. A temporary union government is promised with direct royal designation.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Laos
Savang Vathana
Boun Oum
Europe
Asia
Boum Oum
Souvanna Phouma
Souphanouvong
Pathet Lao
Laos Ceasefire Talks Stalled by Soviet Rejection
Geneva reports say Russia rejected U S and French proposals for effective controls to protect Laos neutrality and independence. Moscow also refused to strengthen the ceasefire monitoring teams as Deputy Foreign Minister Pushkin denounced the Western calls for robust guard machinery.
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Geneva
UPI
Russia
Laos
Pushkin
New York Repeals 15 Percent Cigars Tax
Albany lawmakers repeal the 15 percent tax on cigars and pipe tobacco. The law was enacted in 1961 and will vanish effective July 1. The move ends a long standing levy, affecting tobacco merchants and consumers statewide.
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Albany
N.Y
Algae Concentration Tied to Cedar River Water Issue
Cedar Rapids reports authorizing up to 3000 dollars for test wells near the waterworks to locate a better water supply. Shell Rock River algae concentrations near Nora Springs rival Cedar Rapids levels while Cedar Falls area shows clearer water. Health officials cite natural conditions and nutrients, with no single contamination source identified.
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Cedar Rapids
Shell Rock
Cedar Falls
Nora Springs
Cedar
Mason City
State Health Department
Stewart Shank
Paul J. Houser
Health Department
Rusk affirms Western Berlin rights against Soviet pressure
Secretary of State Rusk told reporters that the Soviet move to sign an East German peace treaty by year end cannot erase Western powers rights in Berlin. He warned Khrushchev’s militant tone heightens tension but said the West will not abandon West Berlin and will consult allies.
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Washington
Rusk
Berlin
Khrushchev
Moscow
U.S
West Berlin
Germany
Anderson Named Navy Chief to Succeed Burke
President Kennedy nominated Vice-admiral George Anderson to be chief of naval operations, succeeding Admiral Arleigh Burke. Anderson, 54, commanded the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean since 1959 and will receive a two year term as full admiral once Burke retires August 1.
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Washington
Kennedy
George Anderson
Naval Operations
Arleigh Burke
Anderson
Burke
Sixth Fleet
Mediterranean
Brooklyn
N. Y
Naval Academy
Naval Aviation
Tshombe Freed From Detention In Katanga Crisis
Leopoldville AP reports President Tshombe of Katanga was released after two months as Gen Mobutu stood by. He announced cooperation with Congo and planned to return to Elizabethville to help end the secession crisis ahead of parliament’s Sunday session.
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Leopoldville
Tshombe
Katanga
Ilo
Congo
Mobutu
Elisabethville
U.N
Kennedy and Ikeda Demand Renewed Test Ban Pact
President Kennedy and Prime Minister Ikeda urged renewed disarmament efforts and called for a dependable nuclear test ban. The communique said both leaders will consult closely on global issues, especially Asia, and pursue further agreements.
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Washington
UPI
Kennedy
Ikeda
Asia
Ex-Queen Marie of Yugoslavia Dies at 61 in London
London AP reports former Queen Marie of Yugoslavia died Thursday after a prolonged illness. She was 61.
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London
Czech U.N. Delegate Nacvalac Leaves Under U S Pressure
Miroslav Nacvalac, the Czech U.N. delegation’s No. 3, agreed to fly home to escape deportation as a spy after Washington revoked his U.N. status. He reserved space on a French airliner for himself, his wife, and two sons, initially for a 11 a.m. flight, later moved to 6 p.m. departure. The United States accused him of being Czechoslovakia’s top spy and demanded his exit, while Prague denied the espionage charges and contended the U.N. headquarters agreement protects foreign diplomats. The incident marks the first U.S. recall of a diplomat attached to the U.N. delegation.
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U.N
Miroslav Nacvalac
U. S
U. N
Nacvalac
Czechoslovakia
Washington
Bloc
New York
Vienna
U.S
Plot to assassinate Adlai Stevenson in Argentina
The World Telegram reported an abortive plan to kill Adlai Stevenson during his Argentina trip. A U.S. marine guard, James Lecinsky, was shot four days after Stevenson left and is in critical condition. officials say no link to the visit is proven.
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New York
UPI
The
World-Telegram
Adlai Stevenson
Argentina
U.S
Stevenson
Buenos Aires
Juan Peron
Peronistas
Frondizi
James Lecinsky
Lecinsky
Lucinda Ritenour Named Governor of Girls State
Lucinda Ritenour of Cedar Rapids was elected governor of Hawkeye Girls State running on the Federalist ticket. The event took place in the fictional state set up by Hawkeye Girls State activities as part of the program.
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Lucinda Ritenour
Girls State
Cedar Falls
UPI
Cedar Rapids
Hawkeye
Miss Ritenour
Iowa Women State Delegates Sweep Elections
Girls State delegates defeated the Nationalist ticket with Toni Jo Sisco of Newton winning the lieutenant governor post after Ann Sage of Eldridge. Other winners include Lynn Thorp secretary of state, Marjorie Running auditor, Mary Lee Huddleston treasurer, Pat McClure attorney general, Jane Gronau secretary of agriculture. New officers will be installed at a banquet tonight by Lt. Gov. William Mooty as local lawmakers plan to organize Friday.
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Toni Jo Sisco
Newton
Ann Lundquist
Davenport
Ann Sage
Eldridge
Lynn Thorp
Coon Rapids
Marjorie Running
Decorah
Mary ‘Lee Huddleston
New London
Pat McClure
Washington
Jane Gronau
Belgit
Iowa
William L. Mooty
Postal Rate Hike Vetoed by House Committee
Washington AP report says the house post office committee rejected a 741 million dollar postal rate increase. The veto ends any prospects for congressional action this year on a administration backed measure.
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Washington
House Post Office Committee
Congress
Kennedy sidelined by mild virus infection
President Kennedy, said to have a mixed bacterial and viral infection, remains in bed with antibiotics after a brief fever spike. Dr. Janet Travell reported normal temperature by midmorning and expected the illness to run its course in about two days.
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Kennedy
Janet Travell
White House
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Travell
Preston Wade
New York
Wade
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