Two Yanks Among Five Spies Sentenced
In a packed Old Bailey courtroom, Henry F. Houghton and Ethel Gee faced a jury for sharing Royal Navy underwater warfare details with Gordon Leongsdale and others. The group, including Peter Kroger and wife Helen, planned to transmit secrets to Moscow via a radio transmitter found at Kroger’s home. The FBI identified the Krogers as Morris Cohen and Lola Cohen, formerly of New York, amid millions in dollars and forged documents.
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Ethel Gee
Royal Navy
Gordon A. Leongsdale
Tonsdale
Peter Kroger
Helen
Moscow
Ithe Kroger
Secret Service
FBI
Washington
Krogers
SEATO Pledges Laos Support as Laos Crisis Deepens
SEATO officials warn of a possible Korea style war if Laos destabilizes further. Admiral Felt and U.S. and allied military leaders in Bangkok discuss intensified aid, and Dean Rusk plans overseas talks with President Kennedy to bolster anti communist efforts. The plan includes faster conventional weapons delivery and diplomatic steps to prevent a rebel advance toward Vientiane.
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Treaty Organization
Bangkok
Thailand
Washington
Laos
Russia
Dean Rusk
Robert S. McNam
Vientiane
Dean
Rusk
Hgt
Prince Boun Oum
SEATO
Peee
Crisis diplomacy amid Laos tensions and potential measures
Fragmentary report describes ongoing Laotian crisis diplomacy with references to a meeting and possible measures. Mentions a president and a close personal watch on developments. Details are incomplete and unclear.
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Tand
Bek
Four Children Die in Trailer Blaze in New Jersey
Four children Terry and Larry Holmes five Sherry three months and Tommy three months died in a trailer fire at a rural camp in Robbinsville near Trenton New Jersey. The mother Anne 25 left the youngsters alone while she went to a store police said.
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UPD
Robbinsville
Terry
Larry Holmes
Sherry
Tommy
Anne
Hearing Assured and Tea With Editors Invite
A fragmented clipping mentions hearing assurance and a request to write for an invitation to a three day conference in Washington. It notes Mrs John F Kennedy among the invited wives and references the White House. The item resembles a social or promotional notice with no clear date or definitive actions.
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Dackie
White House
Washington
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