Laos Pacts Leaders Agree on Unity Government
In Zurich three rival Lao princes agreed to form a coalition under King Savang Vathana. Western diplomats saw a Marxist leaning in the communique and questioned its timing while noting the Geneva conference links to Lao cease-fire and a unity cabinet. Souvanna Phouma called the move a victory for Moscow backed neutralists.
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Switzerland
UPI
Laos
Savang Vathana
Souvanna Phouma
Pathet Lao
Souphinouyong
Boun Qum
Phoumi Nosavan
SEATO
Chou En-Lai
Jia Joy
Geneva
Souvanna
Laos Meo Relocation Exposes Refugees Amid Rising Threats
UPI reports American helicopters moved women and children of the pro government Meo tribes into Vientiane while Meo warriors prepared for a possible assault by pro communists. About 9,000 refugees sought shelter after rebel attacks in Xieng Khouang. Lt. Col. Vang Pao predicts an all out offensive within two weeks as truce talks stall.
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Vientiane
Laos
UPI
Happy Pigs
Xieng Khouang
Vang Pao
Padong
Ban Namone
Zurich
Switzerand
Sydney Director Dies At 73 In Sydney Home
Dr. Nicolai Malko longtime musical director of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra died at his Sydney home late Friday night at age 73. He was noted as a former cadet in Chicago musical circles and led the orchestra for many years.
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Sydney
Nicolai Malko
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Chicago
Geneva Laos Conclave Farce, Says Thai Aide
Thai Foreign Minister Thanat Khoman called the Geneva conference on Laos an international farce and warned Thailand might take up arms if the talks fail. He spoke to the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand after boycotting the conference over Laos seating. He noted Laos as a stepping stone and warned of potential consequences amid fears of a Communist takeover.
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Geneva
Laos
Bangkok
Thailand
UPI
Thanat Khoman
Guage
Mekong
SEATO
Local Optical Office Aids C A S Pensioners
A Torrance optometrist offers pensioners help under California law with glasses. Dr. J M Soss at 7 Pine Avenue provides frames lenses and grinding in his own labs. Bring medical ID card. Open Friday evenings and Saturdays with no appointment needed.
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California
J. M. Soss
Pine Avenue
Soss
Torrance
Wilting
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