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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1965
Page
4
Wilson narrowly survives steel nationalization crisis in Britain
The British Labour government faced a tight four vote margin in Parliament over steel nationalization. Two dissenters risking abstention could have toppled the plan, forcing concessions or new elections. Prime Minister Harold Wilson bought crucial votes and promised review of alternates as the white paper passed, with final ownership bill still to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Spying Russians Target Canada in Fresh Espionage Claim
The piece accuses Russia of espionage in Canada citing two Canadians who were offered money to reveal secrets to spies from the Russian embassy in Ottawa. It notes US-Russian espionage links via Washington and argues Canada’s ties to Cuba and China fuel such activity, urging firm stance against the Reds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Red
RCMP
United States
Washington
Ottawa
Cuba
China
Russia
Reds
Latin American unity in granting inter American armed force
The Organization of American States moves to form an inter American armed force to operate in the Dominican Republic, shifting peacekeeping burden from the United States to Latin American nations and marking a possible permanent framework for hemisphere security. Venezuela abstained before offering naval support. Cuba was barred from voting over alleged communist export concerns. The move signals a shift toward shared responsibility in policing the region and countering subversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organization of American States
Dominican Republic
Rio Grande
United States
Latin America
Mexico
Peru
Chile
Venezuela
Dominican action may lift morale in Vietnam says Cromley
Ray Cromley argues President Johnson’s decisive move in the Dominican Republic could boost Viet Nam morale. South Vietnamese officials believe U.S. resolve signals a halt to communism, while fears persist that long war weariness may drive U.S. pullout and shift regional loyalties. The piece notes mixed reactions and the belief that quick action strengthens U.S. credibility in Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Dominican Republic
Viet Nam
U.S
North Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
Laos
Hanoi
United States
Cambodia
Asia
11 Year Old Nguyen Duc Tan Honored by Marines
In Da Nang near the battlefront, 11 year old Nguyen Duc Tan, top student at a village Buddhist school, receives a commendation letter from US Marine General Williams of Coronado after reading his valedictory. He is awarded a pen and pencil set as monks serve tea in the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoa Phat
South Viet Nam
Nguyen Duc Tan
da Nang
Col Dim Willams
Coronado
Calif
UV. 8
Williams
Son” Nguyen Duc Tan
Pacification efforts by Marines aid Da Nang children
Hal Boyle writes of Lt. Donald W. Harris of Phoenix and a Marine goodwill mission distributing 20 packets of books and pencils to honor students and assisting a free medical clinic for 150 people in three days. Marines help three cleft palate children travel to Saigon for surgeries costing $5 each, amid background of a Viet Cong attack on a nearby village. Harris notes the aim to show Americans are not the enemy and that caring work garners trust despite risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Donald W. Harris
Phoenix, Ariz
New York State
Harris
Navy
da Nang
Saigon
Nguyen Duc Tan
Haris
Didat
Fifty Years Ago Hems From The News Post Files May 14 1915
Dr Archibald M Faunt le Roy a Navy surgeon and brother of Sallie Faunt le Roy sailed to observe war hospitals in France Belgium and England Margaret Bennett daughter of William S Bennett attended a reception aboard the Prinz Eitel Friedrich and Kronprinz Wilhelm at Newport News celebrating the Crown Prince of Germany The grounds around Court Park are being prepared for a lawn by Charles Hermann
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald M. Faunt le Roy
United States Navy
Sallie Conrad Faunt le Roy
France
Belgium
England
Margaret Bennett
Williams. Bennett
West South Street
Prinz Eitel Friedrich
S.M.S Kronprinz Wilhelm
Newport News
Crown Prince
Germany
Court Park
Charles Hermann
Washington
Sustania
United States
Great Britain
Major part of estate left to destitute poor in Sister Leona will
Annie McFarland known as Sister Leona of Emmitsburg left about 6700 dollars to the destitute poor in her will probated today. Japanese forces pressed reserves and thunderous artillery to slow a U S advance on Naha Okinawa. Mr and Mrs John Stottlemeyer and sons returned to Springfield Vermont after visiting Thurmont and Emory Stottlemyer families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie McFarland
Leona
Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph's of
Emmitsburg
Naha
Okinawa
John Stottlemyer and
Springfield, Vt
Emory Stottlemyer
Eleanor Baster
Thurmont
Wars Across Decades Echo in Lusitania Reflections
Washington Today recalls the 1915 Lusitania sinkings and Wilson era tensions shaping U S policy. It notes how public opinion shifted from neutrality to war readiness, the Bryan resignation over strong notes, and the failed 1915-16 Senate ratification of the League of Nations amid isolationism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Lusitania
Wilson
Berlin
United States
League of Nations
United States Senate
League
United Nations
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iocal
Berry World
Niewapape
NEA
By Ray Cromley
Hal Boyle
Hems
News-Post
Washington Today
By David Lawrence
White House
Philadelphia
America
Congress
Ong Pen
Raphy
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