Wedding Invitation Unmasks Lavon Affair Secrets in Israel
A wedding invitation to Premier Golda Meir reportedly unlocks details of the Lavon affair, the 1954 Israeli espionage sabotage plot in Egypt. The piece names key figures, including Avraham Dar and Pinchas Lavon, and notes exchanges and trials that followed.
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Marcus Eliason
Tel Aviv
Golda Meir
Israel
Lavon
Egypt
Pinchas
Socialist Labor Party
David Ben-Gurion
Meir
Marcelle Ninio
Miss Ninio
Cairo
Alexandria
Ring
Middle East
Paul Frank
Germany
Avraham Dar
Victor Lvey
Hebrew University Agriculture
Rehovot
Meir Joseph Zafran
Haifa
Phillipe Nathanson
Ben Nathan
Army
Robert Dassa
Tel Aviv University
Meir Meyouhas
Eli Boger
Israel Citrus Marketing Board
Thailand's coup tightens grip with harsh law and order push
Thai military rulers vow tough penalties including firing squad for weapons crimes as Parliament is closed and the 1968 constitution suspended. Premier Thanom and Gen. Praphas lead the National Executive Council, consolidating power and removing political opposition while pledging no foreign policy changes.
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Peter O'Loughlin
Bangkok
Thailand
Thanom Kittikachorn
Thanom
Sarit Thanarat
Praphas Charusathien
National Executive Council
Praphas
Laos
Cambodia
Pay Board OK of Coal Wage Settlement Still Being Debated
Washington AP reports phase 2 of Nixon's economic program facing continued controversy over the Pay Board approved coal wage settlement. Proxmire and committee members say 15 to 16.8 percent raises hinder inflation while Boldt calls the vote a temporary setback. 400 contracts approved, 50 sent back. Frigidaire plant in Dayton recalls 800 of 3400 laid off. New York panel urges import surcharge removal. Development group backs broader negotiations.
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iPay Board
William Proxmire
Dwis
House-Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
John Connally
The
Price Commission
United Mine Workers’ Union Welfare Fund
Dayton
Ohio
Ferry Sinks with 106 Feared Dead off Philippines
Inter island cargo boat Bethoven II sank between Leyte and Cebu Sunday night with about 200 aboard. Coast Guard reports 16 bodies recovered and 4 survivors ashore or rescued. 50 to 90 feared trapped, while license limits were exceeded. Investigation ordered. hull recovery efforts underway.
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Manila
Leyte
Cebu
Coast Guard
Palompon
Bogo
Ray Ewry Olympic record holder and champion jumper
Ray C Ewry of New York emerged as the greatest all round standing jumper. Confined to a wheelchair as a youth he developed a unique style that led to eight Olympic victories between 1900 and 1908, Britannica notes.
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Ray C. Ewry
New York
Encyclopaedia Britannica
False Teeth Adhesive Promises Comfort and Security
Advertises FASTEETH denture adhesive powder and full product line. Claims longer firmer hold for dentures and easier eating. Advises seeing a dentist regularly for proper fit and health.
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Dawee Chullasapya
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Navy
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Adm
Thawil Raiyananand
Thawil Sunthornsarathul
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Committee For Economic Development
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