Soldier Helps Vietnamese Refugees Drawn Into War’s Grasp
In Cat Lai near Saigon, Albert N. Cates, a 2-year enlisted soldier and night English teacher, aids refugees amid straw huts and malnutrition. An Egyptian-born immigrant from Cairo, Cates recalls his own escape from Egypt after Nasser’s nationalization, portraying a life shaped by war, displacement, and a quest to understand those he helps.
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Vietnam
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Cairo
Nasser
No Water in Faucet Daddy Hong Kong Visitors Report
A Hong Kong water shortage leaves residents on a four hour daily supply with many relying on stored reserves and sea water for toilets. Families race to fill drums and pots as maids scrub while the dry spell compounds by storms and political factors. Water pressures vary by district and the poor suffer most.
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NEW York Times Agate
Rise of Anti Semitism Alarms Soviet Jews
NEW YORK UPI A non sectarian group accuses the Soviet government of a cold war against Soviet Jewry after Israel’s victory. Cartoons and speeches by Kosygin and Brezhnev cited, with reports of assaults in Tashkent and pressure on Jewish congregations. Episcopal Bishop Pike and Norman Thomas warn that anti Jewish prejudices deepen as Soviet policy affects Middle East crises.
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UPI
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Communi
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Episcopal
James A
Ike
Socialist Party
Norman Thomas
Moshe “Decter
Russia
Tashkent
Kazakhstanskaya Pravda
Moshe Dayan
Hitler
Laos Offers Vientiane As Site For Vietnamese Talks
Laos suggests Vientiane could host future peace negotiations between North and South Vietnam. Prime Minister Souvanna Phouma offers government facilities if talks occur. King Savang Vatthana reportedly backs the idea, while Royal Laotian neutrality is stated though the country has fought the North. Diplomats are noncommittal on Laos as a venue.
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Laos
UPI
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Souvanna Phouma
Savang Vatthana
Luang Prabang
President Diaz Ordaz to Visit Washington and El Paso
The White House said President Gustavo Diaz Ordaz of Mexico will visit Washington on October 26 and 27 for talks with President Johnson. They will then travel to El Paso and Ciudad Juarez on October 28 for Chamizal settlement ceremonies. Diaz Ordaz will be accompanied by Mrs. Diaz Ordaz.
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UPI
White House
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz
Mexico
Johnson
el Paso
Tex
Ciudad Juarez
Chamizal
Diaz Ordaz
Mao Unhappy Over Chinese Troubles and Violence
Hong Kong via UPI reports a Communist leadership setback with anti Maoist attacks in Chekiang and Kweichow provinces. Travelers describe bodies hung from trees and lamp posts as factional violence and vigilantism rise. Refugee fears and wartime mood spread along the border with warnings of possible army action. Local Red Guards and residents improvise barricades and self protection units as military leaders in Peking and other cities weigh unity and order.
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UPI
Mao Tse-tung
Chekiang
Canton
Kweichow
China
Lowy
Eb-Ang
Harbin
Lin Piao
Pek
Canton Peking Radio
Jing
Peking
Wuhan Changsha
Wuting Chengchow
Lanchow Nanchi
France Concerns Johnson on France Independence
Washington officials express sorrow over France growing independence under de Gaulle noting a lack of top French diplomats in current issues. They cite France not seating at the 18 nation Geneva disarmament conference amid efforts for a draft treaty to curb nuclear weapons spread. Officials say French talent was sorely needed to help reach a workable safeguard and agreement.
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UPI
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U.S
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United States
Geneva
U. S
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