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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1962

Page

3

Laos Prince Souvanna Heads Coalition Cabinet Deal

Three feuding Lao princes form a coalition cabinet to move toward neutral governance after six months of wrangling. Prince Souvanna Phouma chosen to head the new government with deputy premier Phoumi and defense minister Souvanna as key figures, amid US calls for firm neutrality and stalled demobilization talks with Pathet Lao forces. The Geneva accords set troop withdrawals and neutrality guards, while 300 American advisers and thousands of North Vietnamese troops frame the conflict.

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Laos Reds Cool on U S Prisoners

Laos Prime Minister Souphannouvong said the fate of about six American captives held by Pathet Lao forces will be addressed after the new coalition government forms. He indicated it is not a high priority. Captives include Maj. Lawrence Bailey, Sgt Gerald Bider, Sgt Orville Ballenger, NBC cameraman Grant Wolfkill, and civilians John Shore and John McMorrow.

Pathet Lao Chitain Vientiane Lawrence R. Bailey Laurel Gerald M. Bider Orville R. Ballenger Columbus Ohio NBC Camerayoan Grant Wolfkill Shelton Wash John Shore Gallaway Tenn John McMorrow Brooklyn N.Y

Beck Appeal Rejected by High Court

The Supreme Court refused Dave Becks appeal for review of his conviction on filing false federal tax returns for the Teamsters Union. Beck was sentenced to five years in prison and fined $20,000 in Tacoma Washington in 1958 for false returns in 1950 and 1952. His attorney Burdett said he is studying the decision but does not know a remedy.

Washington Supreme Court Dave Beck Teamsters Union Seattle Beck Charles S. Burdell Teamsters Tacoma Wash Burdett

Lively Ford Galaxie 500/XL Promise Summer Power

Ford introduces the Galaxie 500/XL with Thunderbird V-8 go and up to 405 hp. Optional 4 speed or Cruise-O-Matic transmission enhances summer fun. Visit a Ford Dealer today for keys to this lively lineup including Falcons Fairlanes and Thunderbirds.

TGR Coleany

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