Southeast Asia Outlook on Laos Vietnam and Thailand
An AP correspondent assesses the Southeast Asia crisis, noting Laos potential as a Communist corridor between lines in South Vietnam and Thailand. He cites neutral coalition hopes, pro Communist advances, and mixed local resilience with Western-backed anti Communist governments amid American strategic pressures. The piece highlights Laos isolation, limited communications, and adaption of Vietnamese forces under U.S. advisers.
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Southeast Asia
Laos
Viet Nam
Thailand
Associated Press
Hong Kong
United States
Tally's Toot How dry I am
The United States faces a tangled role in Southeast Asia as it aids South Vietnam under conditions of sovereignty and advisory status. With $2.5 billion invested in seven years and pro Communist forces rising from 5,000 to 25,000, the question is how to complete a job with an independent ally.
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United States
U.S
South Viet Nam
Southeast Asia
U S Jets Strengthen Thai Defense
Bangkok reports a dozen U S Air Force jets arriving to back Thai defenses amid Laos border tensions. Laotian forces reportedly withdrew from Houei Sai as Pathet Lao and North Vietnamese forces repositions near Vien Phou Kha. Peiping’s Daily warns against U S Marine landings as regional crisis deepens with Mekong crossings.
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Bangkok
Thailand
Laos
U.S
Houei Sai
Pathet Lao
Vien Phou Kha
Nam Tha
Red China
Peiping People’s Daily
Peiping
South Viet Nam
Southeast Asia
Mekong River
13Th Air Force
Philippines
Traffic Toll Topeka Traffic Death Log 1962 May 25
Kansas traffic death tally for the 24 hours to 9 a.m. Tuesday shows 179 fatalities for May 25, 1962, compared with 193 in the same 1961 period.
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Topeka
Kansas
Growth Conference To Stress New Jobs
An Ottawa economic conference on May 21 aims to foster job creation and understand basic economics. Co sponsored by the Ottawa and Kansas State Chambers of Commerce, the session is part of a statewide Brassroots revival with questions on Kansas job trends and economics education. C Frank Holden presides. Ellis K. Cave organizers stress action to grow jobs and guide policy.
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Ottawa
Ottawa Chamber of Commerce
Kansas State C of C
Cc of C
Kansas
State C of C
Ellis K. Cave
Dodge City
Warm Kansas forecast amid conference on economic action
AP reports warmer weather with scattered light showers in northwest and north central Kansas. minimal rainfall expected in dry wheat belt. Ottawa hosts a conference with C of C leaders J R Cheney and C C Kilker discussing economic understanding and climate through political action. reservations advised. dinner $1.75. women welcome.
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Topeka
Kansas
J. R. Cheney
State of C
Ottawa
Holden
C of C
Ottawa C of C
Peg Carr
Ottawa Heat Contest Promises up to $100 Prize
A humorous ad explains a Sizzler Contest open to the public except bank employees and families. Contestants guess the date hour and minute the Double TT sign reaches 100 degrees in Ottawa. Entries must be postmarked or delivered 48 hours before the estimated time. The piece notes historic 100-degree dates, including June 18 1935 and July 18 1941.
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Herald
Ottawa
Carlson to Seek Re-Election to Senate in Kansas
Sen Frank Carlson of Kansas filed to seek the Republican nomination for another six year term. He spoke at a breakfast, noting his prior service as a congressman and two term governor. Carlson said he would support the party nominee in November and commented on Viet Nam policy, Medicare misperceptions, and criticism of the Agriculture Department over the Billie Sol Estes case.
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Topeka
Sen
Frank
Carlson
R-Kan
Clyde Reed
Kansas
Joe Corpstein
Nortonville
Kan
Farmer-Stockman
Senate
James Pearson
John Anderson
Edward F. Ann
Andrew F. Schoeppel
Republi
Kennedy
Republiaa
Department of Agriculture
Billie Sol Estes
Pecos
Agriculture Department
Ottawa Home Show to Feature Furnished Patio Prize
Ottawa Home Builders Association schedules a June 8 to 10 Home Show and Parade of Homes at the National Guard Armory. A fully furnished 12 by 15 foot concrete patio with grill, cedar fence, furniture and shrubs will be awarded to a visitor.
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Ottawa
National Guard
Ottawa Home Builders Association
Armory
Harold Gahagan
Allen Loyd
Home Builders Association
Ottawa Chamber of Commerce
Ottawa University
Pomona
Melvern
Ottawa Area
County Forecast Partly Cloudy and Warm Through Thursday
Weather summary notes partial cloudy, windy and warm through Thursday with highs in the 80s and lows in the 65 to 76 range. Yesterday's high reached 87 and the record highs and lows for the date are listed as context. Hourly data for the last 24 hours ends at 8 a.m. today.
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Va. Me
Justice Department sues over segregated voting sites in Bibb County
The Justice Department filed suit in Macon, Georgia, seeking to end discrimination in voting facilities. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy said the case targets discrimination in the conduct of elections, including separate polling places and machine use for Negro voters. It covers both primary and general elections, with separate tabulation of white and Negro totals.
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Washington
Justice Department
Macon
Bibb County
Atty
Robert F. Kennedy
Department
Kennedy
Philippines to receive 74 million WWII damage payment
The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved a bill to pay 74 million dollars in World War II damage claims in the Philippines. About 86,000 claimants would be affected. recipients exceeding 25,000 dollars must reinvest the excess in the Philippine Islands. The move follows a prior defeat that delayed a Philippine president’s Washington visit.
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Washington
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Philippines
House
Diosdado Macapagal
Philippine Islands
Clement Zablocki
D-Wis
John W. McCormack
D-Mass
Questionnaires stolen from Pueblo junior high lockers
Questionnaires intended to determine scholastic honesty at a Pueblo junior high school were found in a locker awaiting tabulation and were stolen before processing. Police investigate the loss as part of the school district records.
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Pueblo
Colo
Look Inside For Too Many Boating Casualties Editorial
An editorial laments rising boating fatalities and urges careful safety measures. It reflects on recurring incidents, calls for stricter rules, and stresses personal responsibility on shared waterways.
Sign stolen from GOP HQ at Shirley Savoy Hotel
Denver AP reports the Republican state headquarters sign at the Shirley Savoy Hotel was stolen for the third time Tuesday night. After the prior thefts, a placard read You have just been photographed in a childish act of vandalism with a second note beneath asking for three copies.
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Denver
Shirley-Savoy Hotel
GOP
Hughes faces three paths after cap pistol bill approval
Gov. Richard J. Hughes weighs vetoing the measure or seeking Princeton city action. He jokes about the option of distributing cap pistols to his six of ten children, reflecting a resigned, humorous tone about the controversial bill.
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Trenton
Richard J. Hughes
Princeton
Hughes
1800 St. John’s Prep Students Stranded at Playland
An outing for 1800 students from St. John's Prep School in Brooklyn ended with their excursion boat Peter Stuyvesant grounded 25 feet from Playland's pier on Long Island Sound. High winds forced the vessel aground. a tug and a second boat freed it just before dark as students danced and ate hotdogs from the pier.
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Rye
N.Y
St. John’s Prep
Brooklyn
France Philip Defends Criticism Of Work
Manchester dispatch reports France Philip, chair of the Commonwealth study conference, told Montreal reporters that labeling his work as "tripe" is legitimate critique. The remark drew renewed criticism aimed at Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, with Bob Hulme, former president of Britain's National Association of Tripe Dressers, insisting tripe is a valuable food and not a joke.
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Manchester
England
France
Philip
Montreal
Elizabeth II
Bob Hulme
Britain
National Association of
Tripe Dressers
Hulme
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