U S Keeps Forces In Thailand Amid Laos Coalition Pact
U S officials say forces in Thailand will stay for now despite Laos forming a coalition government led by Prince Souvanna Phouma. They view Laos as potentially weak to halt Red infiltration via North Vietnam and through southern Laos into South Vietnam. U S troops in Thailand total about 4 800 and aid may resume once Geneva talks proceed.
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Washington
United States
Thailand
Laos
U. S
Viet Nam
Souvanna Phouma
State and Defense Departments
Agency For International Development
Medicare Agreement Is Sought In Kennedy Health Plan Talks
White House signs indicate willingness to compromise on Kennedy health care plan with Social Security financing. Ribicoff signals admin acceptance of key points while warning major changes are needed for Ways and Means approval. Halleck calls maneuvering a sign of defeat as House debate looms.
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Washington
Kennedy
House
Ways and Means Committee
White House
Secretary of Welfare
Abraham Ribicoff
Congress
Ribicoff
Charles A. Halleck
Indiana
Rockefeller Emerges as GOP Favorite in 1964 Bid
In Seattle delegates and party insiders see Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller of New York as the likeliest GOP nominee for 1964 barring obstacles. Hinman avoids commitments while evaluating state by state dynamics, with Nixon, Romney, Goldwater, Stratton and others as possible contenders. Rockefeller’s path is aided by his fundraising independence if Kennedy seeks a second term.
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Seattle
Wash
National Committee
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
House
Kennedy
Richard M. Nixon
California
George Romney
Michigan
William Stratton
Pennsylvania
Sen
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Rockefeller
George L. Hinman
Hinman
Nixon
GOP
John F. Kennedy
Fourth Soviet Spy Ship Joins Pacific Nuclear Test Watch
The United States reports a fourth Soviet research vessel, the A I Voyeykov, shadowing Pacific test areas as America prepares a high altitude nuclear shot near Johnston Island. The launch may disrupt high frequency radios for 30 hours, with the 17th test in the current series.
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Viet Union
U.S
Pacific
United States
Johnston Island
Federal Aviation Agency
FAA
Pacific Test Area
Defense Department
Christmas Island
A. I. Voyeykov
Reds Claim GI Denounces U. S. Moves
Vietnamese communists broadcast what they said was a captive American soldier’s statement denouncing U S imperialist actions in South Viet Nam. The soldier, Spec 4 George F Fryett Jr, 26, of California, is listed as missing among 6 500 U S troops in Saigon assisting Diem’s government. He disappeared December 24 after riding a bicycle to a village in Bien Hoa Province and was reportedly captured by the Viet Cong.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
George F. Fryett Jr
California
Ngo Dinh Diem
Woman's Brother Shoots Her Escort at Terminal
James Mullooly, 41, shot Taylor S. Gay 55, vice president of Phillips Petroleum, in the Hudson and Manhattan Railroad terminal after learning of an alleged affair with Gay's secretary Mary Mullooly. Gay, wounded in the abdomen, underwent surgery. Mary Mullooly was treated and released. Mullooly told police he aimed to protect his sister and planned the act two weeks prior.
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New York
Mullooly
Taylor S. Gay
Phillips ‘Petroleum Co
Beekman
Berta
James Mullolly
Gay
Jersey City
N.J
Exclusive Creek Club
Locust Valley
Long Island
Manhasset
Georgeanne
Hudson & Manhattan Railroad
Manhattan
New York-New Jersey
Hudson River
Refugee crossings and unrest rise at Hong Kong border
Reported new crossings as Red Chinese guards allegedly allowed about 100 refugees into Hong Kong from Canton on Saturday amid worsening mainland conditions. Exit permits and ration cards restrictions threaten refugees with food access. anti Communist sentiment grows as shortages worsen. Locust plague feared in Henan grain belt with nine planes spraying fields.
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Ronnie Wei
Hong Kong
Potey
Canton
Independent
New Life Evening Post
Tokyo
Red
China
Radio Peiping
Henan
Alcatraz escape by driftwood raft alarms officials
Three bank robber convicts escaped from Alcatraz overnight using a driftwood raft or improvised raft from the north shore. Warden Collison named John W. Anglin, Clarence Anglin, and Ferris A. Morris as the escapees as a large search involving San Francisco police FBI and the Coast Guard kept up. The trio had carved through a cell back with a sharpened spoon and traversed a utility tunnel to the roof before reaching the water. The men, previously moved from Leavenworth, were believed aiming for Angel Island or the mainland.
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San Francisco
Alcatraz
Arthur M. Collison
Rock Island
San Francisco Bay
Rock
Island
Golden Gate
Collison
Dollison
John W. Anglin
Clarence Anglin
Montgomery
Ala
Ferris A. Morris
New Orleans
FBI
Coast Guard
Angel Island
Olin G. Blackwell
Anglin Brothers
Leavenworth Federal Prison
Kansas
Decline Speeds Up In Market
The stock market decline accelerated in active trading with the Dow Jones average down 10.75 at 584.42 by 1 p.m. The gold sector stood as the only bright spot amid broader losses. Trading volume for the first three hours reached 2.47 million shares versus 1.46 million on Monday.
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New York
Bladen Officials to Have Voice on Bomb Range Plan
Gov. Sanford told Bladen County leaders their input will shape North Carolina’s offer to establish an Air Force practice bombing range at Bladen Lake State Forest. He stressed national defense needs and stated no final contract will be made until questions are answered. Congressman Lennon urged public input before approval.
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Raleigh
Sanford
Bladen County
Bladen Lake State Forest
North Carolina
Air Force
Washington
Alton A. Lennon
Bladen Lake Forest
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Conrad Fine
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