20 Apr 1964
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1964
Page
1
U S pressure blocked a coup in Laos that toppled Souvanna Phouma's coalition. A 13 member military committee led by Kouprasith Abhay took power, released Souvanna and other leaders, while U S officials voiced opposition and urged restoration of the government under Geneva accords.
Colorado court action revived a Greeley case amid diverse rulings and affirmations. The decision, by Chief Justice Me Kouprasith, touched on personal injury allegations and a burglary conviction appeal while upholding estate litigation involving heirs in Puebla and Italy.
Six prospective candidates for Colorado State College presidency were interviewed during a secret session as trustees moved toward selecting a new leader to replace retiring president Dr. William T. Toss. The board approved a record operating budget of 9.65 million and named several officers.
Reported continued arraignment discussions intersect with U.S. and Soviet moves on nuclear materials and arms reductions. President Johnson and Khrushchev outline steps toward lower enriched uranium production and broader disarmament while stressing national security and responsible policy. The AP dispatch notes shifts in Western Hemisphere policy and potential promises of reduced weaponizable stockpiles amid tense diplomacy.
Washington reports say administration sources indicate a dozen issues in rail labor talks have been resolved with further extension only on a voluntary basis. President Johnson, citing progress yet warning of difficult remaining points, hopes to avert a nationwide strike as talks continue with federal mediators and negotiators.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk wound up a forces visit to South Vietnam pledging U.S. backing for peace as Viet Cong attacked a post near Saigon. His departure came after a daylight Viet Cong assault while he spoke of continued American aid and efforts toward a negotiated settlement amid strong Western European security calls.
The State Department cautioned that Castro’s government must avoid disrupting U S reconnaissance flights over Cuba or risk a highly dangerous situation. Officials note remaining Soviet troops control bases and fear an incident could trigger a Cuban crisis as withdrawals near completion.
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with cooler conditions in some areas. Colorado forecast shows higher temperatures in lower elevations and mountain ranges with showers and possible snow, highs reaching 60s to 70s and lows in 40s. Wyoming expects increasing clouds, scattered snow in mountains, warmer south, cooler north, with highs Tuesday in the 30s to 50s and highs 60s in some regions.
Cleveland AP report states a lightning strike hit a four engine United Airlines aircraft carrying Mrs Lyndall B Johnson from Washington. Pilot George A Mostellar, veteran pilot from Vienna Virginia, said the strike was minor though the plane felt some turbulence during departure at 8:16 am and launch at 8:50 am on a date in question.
A spring storm Sunday night through Monday morning brought showers and a spectacular lightning display across Weld County. Areas west of Greeley reported hail belts with up to half an inch, while southern sections saw about a half inch. Hail caused no noted damage. Moisture aids crop germination as pea sized hail melted with temperatures near 42. The area saw sunshine later Monday but further showers were predicted.
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