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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1961

Page

2

U S Plans Massive Laos Aid At Geneva Conference

The United States is drafting a large aid program for Laos to bolster its economy as war weariness and political talks loom. Ambassador Averell Harriman will present the plan at Geneva, with conditions tied to a broader East-West settlement and a multilateral channeling through an international body. The effort aims to avoid misuses and ensure aid supports agriculture and development while defense needs may be addressed on a bilateral basis. The 14 nation talks paused as Laos princes discussed governance and representation at the Geneva talks amid boycotts by factions.

Geneva UPI Laos Averell Harriman United States Zurich Princes of Laos Cedure Lerisis National Union Prince Boun Boun Oum Souvanna Phouma Exbloc Souphanouvong Thailand Pathet Lao

Ecuadorians hail Adlai as Stevenson visits Quito

Ambassador Stevenson arrived in Ecuador amid tense security and large welcomes in Guayaquil and Quito. Thousands greeted him, shouting Viva Stevenson and Viva the United States. He urged social and economic reform without sacrificing freedom, and US–Latin American ties remained central to the talks.

Quito Ecuador UPI Adia: Stevenson Peru Guayaquil Wilson Velas Hervas U. S Maurice Bernbaum Ward Allan Stevenson United States Kennedy

Castro DETROIT VI Tractors for Freedom reply demand

The Tractors for Freedom Committee will answer Fidel Castro today on the number of American tractors sought in exchange for Cuban invasion prisoners. Castro indicated light-duty tractors only at a total value of $28 million, adjusting from his initial swap of 1,200 prisoners for 500 heavy tractors. The citizens plan to state a firm offer of 500 light-duty tractors and avoid an outright rejection.

Detroit Tractors For Freedom Committee Fidel Castro Castro

Maggots by Mail Expands London Fishing Bait

In London the post announces that maggots or earthworms may now be sent by mail as fishing bait. The move broadens the options for anglers and aligns with the postal service’s parcel and mail handling practices.

London

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