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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1962

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Hopes For Laos Talks Dim Amid Cabinet Standfast

VIENTIANE Laos AP The royal Lao government refused to yield the defense and interior ministries to neutralist Prince Souvanna Phouma, fearing Pathet Lao influence. Premier Boun Oum heads to Geneva to seek external guarantees while stressing talks may still yield a settlement despite hardline positions.

Vientiane Laos Boun Ouma Geneva Defense Interior Ministry Souvanna Phouma Souvanna Souphanouvong Pathet Loa Boun Oum United States National Assembly Savang Vathana

Ernie Kovacs Killed In West Los Angeles Crash

Ernie Kovacs the 42 year old Cuban comedian died when his station wagon skidded on wet pavement and hit a utility pole shortly before 2 am on Santa Monica Boulevard. He was returning from a party in honor of Mrs Milton Berle. Kovacs was married to Edie Adams and lived in Coldwater Canyon. The coroner said he suffered extensive head injuries and his TV and film work had made him a familiar figure with his zany camera gags.

Los Angeles Ernie Kovacs Kovacs Edly Milton Berle Santa Monica Boulevard West Billy Wilder Hollywood Edie Adams Coldwater Canyon Berle Miss Adams the Wilders Dean Martins Lucille Ball Gary Morton Jack Lemmon Kathryn Grant Trenton N. J Bis Ernie Kovacs

French Fight Both Sides In Algeria

Paris reports a two front struggle in Algeria with diehard settlers and Moslem rebels. daily gunfire and terrorism shake cities like Oran. At least 17 killed and 23 wounded as violence escalates. France seeks an independent Algeria with ties to Paris, yet no ceasefire or accord appears near.

Paris Algeria FLN National Liberation Front Algeran Charles de Gaulle France Oran

Ex Presidents Kept Posted on International Developments

White House says former presidents Herbert Hoover Harry S Truman and Dwight D Eisenhower receive briefings on foreign matters under President Kennedy. CIA Director John A McCone gave Eisenhower a secret briefing in Palm Springs California as part of the policy to keep ex presidents informed.

Washington Herbert Hoover Harry S. Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower Kennedy White House Pierre Salinger John A. McCone Central Intelligence Agency Palm Springs Calif Eisenhower

Republicans Criticize Kennedy Policy at Oklahoma City

The Republican National Committee heard two speakers urge a tougher line on communism abroad and skepticism of Kennedy administration policy at home. Senator Barry Goldwater was set to address the luncheon as part of the two day meeting. Representative Miller condemned the State of the Union claims and warned Laos, South Vietnam, NATO, Berlin and Congo policy.

Oklahoma City Okla Republican National Committee GOP Barry Goldwater Arizona Goldwater William E. Miller New York Miller Laos South Viet Nam North Atlantic Treaty Organization Russia Berlin Congo NATO

Anglo U S Talks Narrow UN Spats In Washington

British and American officials meeting in Washington report narrowed differences on United Nations issues ahead of the General Assembly. The talks, ending with a luncheon by Secretary of State Dean Rusk, focused on U Thant’s future crises staff and outer space communication problems.

Washington U.N Dean Rusk U.N. General Assembly Adlair Stevenson United Nations Harlan Cleveland U.S United States U. N U Thant

School Aid To Get Push Ribicoff

Washington AP Kennedy administration says it will do everything possible to help federal aid to public schools pass Congress. Secretary Ribicoff urged vigorous action in both houses as White House stance aligns with the president's State of the Union call for education aid.

Nedy Congress Abraham A. Ribicoff Esident Union

Congo Cabinet Orders Arrest of Gizenga in Stanleyville

The central government in Leopoldville ordered the immediate arrest of Lumumbist Antoine Gizenga in Stanleyville after a military clash. Gen Victor Lundula was given a free hand to act, with U.N. help sought to prevent Gizenga’s escape. Gizenga, deputy prime minister, enjoys parliamentary immunity. Stanleyville remains on high alert as authorities debate enforcement.

Leopold Ville The Congo Antoine Gizenga Stanleyville Victor Lundula U.N Gizenga Lundula Leopoldville Gizen United Nations Patrice Lumumba Lumumbisi Leopoldvile

Goldwater Says U N Not Ready For World Peace

Belmont Mass AP Senator Barry Goldwater argues the United Nations is not ready for broad participation. He criticizes Communist influence and notes ADA figures near the White House while defending potential Birch Society support. He warns against leftist extremists in government.

Belmont Mass Barry Goldwater R-Ariz United States United Nations John Birch Society Goldwater White House Americans For Democratic Action ADA Washington Belmont Forum Robert Welch John Bireh Society

Villages wiped out in Andean avalanche near Ranrahirca

After a massive slide in Huaylas Valley, Ramahirca and Yanama are buried under rock and mud. Official counts vary from 1,500 to thousands with fewer than 100 bodies recovered. Rescue teams struggle as danger from ice shelves and further slides remains. Authorities declare an emergency zone as aid pours in from nations and organizations.

Ranrahirda Huylas Ramahirca Yanama Manuel Melgarejo Lima Luis Urrelo Nature Development Ministry

Rail merger plan faces union opposition and regulator scrutiny

New York Central and Pennsylvania Railroad signaled a merger of their systems, a 3000 mile, 5.4 billion asset giant. Unions call the plan catastrophic fearing job losses as 120000 employees shift. Anticipated resistance also from Justice Department and shippers while industry executives weigh control implications and regional impact.

Pennsylvania New York Central Goliath Congress Pennsy Cenral Milton G. Melnnes Erie-Lackawanna Railroad Central- Pennylvania Northeast

Steering Committee Sought In House

A House Democratic liberal group aims to form a steering committee to advise on legislative plans. They report a private understanding with Speaker John W. McCormack to move the machinery in a week or 10 days, while McCormack remains lukewarm and noncommittal. Rep. Chet Holifield pushes the plan noting it would not override the Rules Committee.

Washington John W. McCormack Massachusetts McCormack Chet Holifield California House

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