Red Troops Drive New Laos Offensive On Plain of Jars
Western observers report Laotian Communist forces renewed pressure on the Plain of Jars, driving Kong Le's neutralist command from Ban Khong toward Ban Ma and strengthening a push to seize the key area. Royal Laotian Air Force meanwhile conducts multiple daily strikes against Communist units across the Plain of Jars and near Paksane.
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U.S. weighs troop moves to Laos frontier amid Laos fighting
U.S. officials consider deploying troops to deter Red advances in Laos as fighting along the Plain of Jars escalates. Ambassador Adlai Stevenson is recalled from Europe amid East-West tensions in the U.N. Security Council. Thailand reinforces border garrisons as U.S. Marines are stationed at Udon, with Pakistan and Mekong border towns at risk.
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Soviet to probe U S embassy listening devices in Moscow
Western officials expect little from Soviet promise to investigate the hidden wall microphones in the U S embassy in Moscow. Diplomatic sources note countermeasures by Western missions and identify devices in allied embassies as well. Ambassador Kohler delivered a formal protest while Kuznetsov promised to look into the matter.
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Arab unity defended amid Khrushchev visit
President Nasser rebuffed Khrushchev's call to abandon unity, declaring Arab unity indivisible and not based on race. Iraqi President Aref stressed unity after talks on Soviet arms for Iraq, while Khrushchev praised unity's potential and Russia's backing.
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American Dies in Ambush Near Saigon by Viet Guerrillas
A U S military spokesman reported that Communist machinegunners killed one American and wounded another in an ambush in Tay Minh Province, 45 miles northwest of Saigon. The wounded officer was in good condition at a Saigon Navy hospital.
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Greeks Murdering Turks Held
Turkish Cypriot leader Fazil Kuchuk accused Greek Cypriot opponents of murder after UN deadline for 84 Turkish Cypriots to be released. He claimed 258 hostages are missing and condemned UN failure to prevent the violence amid reports most captives may be dead.
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Students clash with police in streets of Seoul
Three thousand South Koreans, led by students from eight Seoul universities, protested government moves to improve relations with Japan. Police used clubs as 140 were arrested and 66 injured, including 16 officers. A student hurled a stone that knocked an officer unconscious and stones shattered three police jeeps' windshields.
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Wallace Victory Triggers Civil Rights Debate In Senate
Sen Abraham Ribicoff urged that George Wallace’s Maryland primary showing proves many Americans in both north and south doubt civil rights for Negroes. He labeled civil rights as an illusion and warned about the nation’s uncertain future as colleagues weighed Wallace's strong vote.
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House approves $5.2 billion farm bill with tobacco subsidy clash
The House passed a $5.2 billion farm appropriation to fund price supports soil conservation and research and rejected a bid to end tobacco price supports. It also voted 188 to 186 against ending subsidies on farm products to Communist countries. Conference notes, Wallace campaign impact, and civil rights debate loom.
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