Kennedy asks Nehru to help map Laos cease fire plan
President Kennedy appeals to Prime Minister Nehru to back a Laos cease fire under an international conference framework. The move aims to prevent a U.S.-Soviet clash in Southeast Asia with India named a potential IC C member and NATO allies weighing forceful options at a SEATO foreign ministers meeting.
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Britain United over Laos Peace Talks and Viet Nam Invasion
Britain says Russia pledged serious and urgent consideration of its Laos peace proposal and hopes for a quick reply. Laos accuses North Vietnamese battalions of invading, while U S helicopters move toward Vientiane to aid Royal Laotian forces. SEATO warns of a dangerous situation requiring solidarity among members. Khrushchev silent on Kennedy call for peace.
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Living costs reach all time high in February
UPI reports February living costs rose 0.1 percent, matching the all time high due to higher medical care and food prices. The gain erased January’s 0.1 percent decline.
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UPI
Soviets Rebuff New U.S. Nuclear Test Ban Proposals
Izvestia says the latest American proposals at Geneva are not acceptable for a successful end to talks. The paper argues the proposals merely echo former U.S. positions the Soviet side has already rejected.
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Moscow
Izvestia
Geneva
Rep. Mensing of Lowden Stricken
Rep. A. L. Mensing of Lowden age 64 Republican floor leader was hospitalized in Des Moines after a serious illness Thursday night. He was admitted to Mercy hospital and officials reported he had a fairly good night with the nature of the illness not disclosed.
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House of Representatives
Judge Grants Injunction on Utility Rates
Judge T. W. Miles granted a temporary injunction to Iowa-I Illinois Gas and Electric Co blocking Iowa City from enforcing 5 percent rate increases. Bond set at 5775,500 to cover refunds. trial scheduled May 8 in Johnson County District Court. company to post new meter-based rates starting Monday.
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Miles
Johnson County
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Record two thirds of major industrial areas jobless
The government reports a new wave of unemployment with 25 additional areas joining the list of local markets where 6 percent or more of the workforce are unemployed. Major centers cited include Chicago Cincinnati Indianapolis Milwaukee San Francisco Oakland Seattle Syracuse New Orleans Miami Dayton.
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Oil Well Explosion Kills Man in Tomball Texas
An oil well explosion in Tomball Texas killed one man and injured five others on Thursday. The blast drew responders to the site as investigators began examining the cause and impact of the incident.
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Tomball, Texas
Ifire
India Likely Sending Troops to Laos Senator Says
Sen Wiley of Wisconsin told a Senate Foreign Relations hearing that India is playing a major role in Laos talks and is probably sending troops to Laos. He noted the situation is up in the air and said actions depend on further developments.
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Sen. Wiley
R-Wis
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Laos
Wiley
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Eisenhower backs Kennedy Laos policy in phone call
Former President Eisenhower voiced agreement with President Kennedy on Laos policy after a Friday morning call. He said Kennedy asked about a news conference and outlined his stance, which Ike said matched U S efforts in recent years and reflected no ex parte suggestions about troop involvement.
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Palm Springs
Calif
Eisenhower
Kennedy
Laos
U. S
Debt Limit Rise Rated Imperative
President Kennedy told Congress the 1961 deficit is over 2 billion dollars and the civilian 1962 deficit is 1.8 billion, pushing the national debt toward a record near 290 billion by mid-1962. He called for raising the debt limit and noted no temporary tax cut for the slump.
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Washington
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Congress
Eisenhower
Dismissal of Spy Indictment for Russian UN Official
The U S Department of Justice moved to dismiss the espionage case against Igor Melekh a Soviet UN official if he leaves the United States by April 17 The action followed guidance from the Attorney General and State Department to serve national foreign policy interests Judge Edwin Robson agreed to the dismissal Willie Hirsch a German born illustrator charged with conspiring to obtain photos of Chicago area military installations is also to be dropped State Department said Secretary Rust backed the dismissal in hopes of better treatment for Americans in Russia
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Washington
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Russia
Why Laos Is Important to Us
President Kennedy framed Laos as a critical frontline in the Cold War warning that a Communist Laos would fracture Southeast Asia. The piece links Laos to nations like Cambodia and Thailand and argues losing Laos could threaten India, Southeast Asian food supplies, and oil access, stressing global repercussions of a Soviet-Chinese expansion.
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