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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1962
Page
1
East coast carrier Eastern reported that 575 flight engineers on a 28 day walkout sent letters indicating readiness to resume duties. The airline will also assign 80 jet copilots to fill unstaffed jets while returning engineers undergo training. Management aims to resume some flights by July 24.
The International Court of Justice voted 9 to 5 that U.N. members owe dues for peacekeeping operations, with about 80 million dollars in arrears from states including the Soviet Union and France. The decision affects the U.N. financial crisis and the ability to act in emergencies.
The British Court of Appeal agreed to hear Dr. Robert Soblen’s bid for freedom in Britain rather than return him to the United States to face life imprisonment as a Russian spy. A July 1 hearing date was set to expedite the case.
The United States halts most aid to Peru except for minor humanitarian help to push for a return to civilian democratic government after a military takeover. President Kennedy signals concern, with possible sugar purchases suspension and about 81 million in committed loans and grants to Peru since 1961.
Gov. Sanford announced efforts to use government surplus stocks to feed "truly hardship cases" among workers idled by the Eastern Air Lines strike. Local offices will determine eligibility. not all counties participate, but those with most Eastern workers do. A state hearing officer ruled the workers were ineligible for unemployment benefits.
The U S Gross National Product rose to a 552 billion annual rate in Q2, up from 545 billion in Q1 but short of Kennedy administration targets. Officials warn the miss could affect plans for a possible tax cut this year and compare the result with Kennedy’s 570 billion full year target.
Gen Lauris Norstad asks to be relieved as U S commander in chief in Europe and supreme NATO commander about Nov 1 and retire after 36 years of service. President Kennedy accepts the resignation, noting Norstad’s long record and crisis leadership including Berlin.
U S Secretary of State Dean Rusk said broad good will drove the Laos peace talks and urged carriers to ensure declarations are carried out. Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko hailed the settlement as a step toward regional and global peace. The two leaders signaled further talks on Berlin and other Cold War issues as diplomats gathered for a high level dinner with British and German ministers.
Bodies of five Americans killed in South Viet Nam were given full military honors at Saigon Airport and flown home. Four died when their Army helicopter was downed near the Laos border. another American died in Kontum in a C47 crash. Capt. Don J. York of Asheville, N C, was honored separately and sent home. The five caskets were covered with flags as a Vietnamese honor guard attended.
The Nike Zeus interceptor fired from Kwajalein in the Pacific reportedly stopped a reentry vehicle launched from Vandenberg at 4,500 miles. Though the warhead was not hit, officials say the test shows the system could destroy such a target if armed. Defense Dept remains cautious, while supporters call it a major breakthrough in a seven year, 1.2 billion dollar program with potential cost up to 15 billion.
A United Arab Airlines Comet IV with 26 people aboard crashed into a jungleed mountain in central Thailand. An American search team reported no survivors among 18 passengers. three Americans, including Mrs. Virginia Gilbertson and her children, were aboard. The flight originated in Tokyo with final destination Cairo via stopovers.
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