NATO Tripartite Proposal Tensions With French Policy
A State Department memo details De Gaulle's push for a three power NATO entity with France, Britain, and the United States, opposing U.S. policy. It notes Eisenhower's cautious replies and later French efforts through 1961, stressing France’s desire to extend strategic cooperation beyond NATO.
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U.S
NATO
France
Great Britain
United States
de Gaulle
Eisenhower
State Department
Britain
Fisenhower
Department
John F. Kennedy
Peking Chooses Hard Line Policy Despite Isolation Threat
In Hong Kong the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party affirmed a tough policy of exporting socialist revolution despite the risk of isolation from allies. It endorsed Mao’s leadership, backed the purge of liberal elements, and announced a great leap forward plan to help peasants. The sessions Aug 1–12 were broadcast by Radio Peking amid North Korea’s earlier rebuke of Beijing. The pronouncements signal continued emphasis on aid to Vietnam and a united front against U.S. aggression.
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Hong Kong
UPI
Communist China
Communist Bloc
Central Committee
Chinese Communist Party
Mao Tse-tung
Soviet Union
Viet Nam
U.S
Peking
North Korea
U S Planes Lose Ground in North Vietnam Air War
Reported heavy air combat over North Vietnam with U S Thunderchiefs and F105s facing MiG 17 intercepts north of Hanoi. Seven planes lost in a single day, 121 missions flown, claims of near-record bombardment of oil depots, and notable dogfight ending with two MiGs shot down while two American pilots listed as missing. Local leaders discussed potential allied withdrawal timelines.
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U.S
Red North
la Drang River
Central Highlands
Saigon
U.S. Army
First Air Cavalry Division
U. S
Colorado
Nguyen Cao Ky
Philippines
Ings
Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
North Viet Nam
Hanoi
Norman L. Wells
Unionville
Homer D
Steere
Wells
Villarreal
Col
Bowman
Thunderchief
Four Killed in Accidents Involving West Sisters
Two sisters from New York City, Sarah and Susan West, aged 23 and 21, were among four killed in separate crashes. Washington man charged with involuntary manslaughter after a collision at an intersection. bail set at 2500. Liggett and Durrell died in a solo crash off the Goodsprings offramp on I 15, with rescue efforts lasting hours. Holden and wife remain at Forte Dei Marmi as magistrate weighs charges after police findings.
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New York City
Sarah
Susan West
Lucca Magistate
Holden
Forte Dei Marmi
Riviera
Liggett
Durrell
Interstate 15
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Ington
Foresberg
Washington
Highway Patrol
Las Vegas
Osun
Psace
Moscow
Walter Winchell
Ann Landers
Jimmy Cannon
Hy Gardner
Robert S. Allen
Paul Scott
Hank Greenspun
Paul Price
Ralph Pearl
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