Bhutan Premier Shot Dead in Border Region
Gunman kills Jigme Dorji in Phuntsholing as Bhutan keeps neutrality amid border tensions with China and India. Prime minister’s death shocks the Himalayan kingdom. Dorji’s brother in law Jigme Dor Wanchuk is named, while reports note Bhutan’s modernization push and concern over refugee inflows.
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Khrushchev rails against Stalinism in Peking visit
On arrival for a one day visit Khrushchev denounced Stalin and his legacy. He claimed the rebirth program would raise living standards and cultural needs, while criticizing Chinese claims that only world revolution brings progress. Bhutan road link and population noted.
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Cyprus crisis tightens as Makarios abrogates treaty
Cyprus tensions rise after President Makarios declares the island’s alliance with Turkey is abrogated. Turkish authorities reject the move and orders for the fleet’s return are reported while British troops exchange fire with Greek Cypriots amid ongoing unrest. Two Cypriots are wounded, and UN sources confirm self defense by UN forces amid heavy fighting in Mansoura and Kato Pyrgos detentions.
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Bandit Robbery At Local Restaurant Marks Third Time
Police describe a sustained raid at an unnamed restaurant after 9:30 pm when masked men, wearing navy weather headpieces and black-back hats, burst through a back door and threatened staff. The crew used a single escape, fleeing with cash and silver from the safe after failing to open the downstairs register. Gasaway, a witness, said the loot appeared substantial though exact totals were unclear.
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Long Beach Conventions Draw $12 Million in 1963
A Long Beach report by the Convention and Visitors Bureau shows the city hosted 224 convention groups in 1963, exceeding two weekly. Bureau manager Bob Lichtenhan said conventions injected over $12 million into the local economy and predicted growth in 1964 as the staff expanded to seven.
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