Laotian Leaders Clash Over Cease Fire Proposals
Prince Souphanouvong offers to pull back Pathet Lao troops from contested Plain of Jars while neutralist General Kong Le seeks ICC policing and Souvanna's coalition fears renewed civil war. Kong Le meets in Vientiane to discuss the plan as fighting threatens regional stability.
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Hussein vows to hold throne as Jordan crowds clash
Amman police dispersed student crowds opposing the government amid a curfew and violence after weekend rallies. Troops patrolled streets in Bedouin dress with bandoliers and modern weapons while roads were blocked and search procedures expanded at the airport.
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Navy Hopes Sub Thresher Is Found By Cameras
The Navy said the sunken submarine Thresher may be located in a 10 mile square area about 270 miles east of Boston. Cameras will be lowered 8,400 feet to inspect the ocean floor as a dozen objects are examined for potential identification. Six look like strong prospects while officials caution the final identification will take time.
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United States Near Laos Crisis With Precautionary Moves
U S Seventh Fleet moved closer to Laos as a precaution amid rising regional tensions. President Kennedy discussed options with advisers while diplomats pursue a global approach. A Marine landing force in the South China Sea and carrier task forces monitor potential troop deployment to Thailand.
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Pearson Takes Office After Pledge to United States
In Ottawa Lester B. Pearson, Nobel laureate, was sworn in at Governor General Vanier’s bedside and outlined a 6 day plan with a 25 man Liberal cabinet. He planned to meet Macmillan and Kennedy, and said Parliament would convene May 16 with a defense production department folded into a new industry ministry. Alan MacNaughton is expected as Commons speaker.
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Freed Americans Describe Cuban Prisons Horrors
Twenty one Americans flown home from Cuban jails recount brutal beatings and meager meals including mush and horsemeat. James B Donovan, who arranged the release, notes three or four detainees chose to relocate to another country.
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D Month Probe of New York Liquor Scandal Opens
Grand jury probes the New York State Liquor Authority with one indictment already issued and more expected. The graft inquiry has already ended a Republican official's career in Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller's circle as the five month scandal broadens.
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Weather notes and SLA probe details mix in city update
Mostly cloudy with showers likely today and Wednesday. Warmer with highs near 50. Lows around 30. East of Divide expect scattered showers and higher temps into Tuesday. West of Divide cloudy with showers and slightly warmer conditions. An SLA investigation reports a death by subway, four investigators fired after immunity waivers. Ralph Berger faces an indictment tied to a liquor license bribery scheme related to New York's Play Boy Club. Rockefeller pledges probe and removal efforts for noncooperating officials.
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Cancer Drive Nets $3 528 in Butte County Crusade
House to house canvassers in the April Cancer Crusade netted 3528 dollars in Silver Bow County. Five or six districts remained unreported late Monday and may add up to 400 more. Volunteers canvassed homes in the Butte area for four hours, with money turned in at Metals Bank for cancer society research service and education.
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Highway Department Revision Calls for Assistant Engineers
State Highway Commission moves toward a six division structure with two assistant highway engineers to free Fred Quinnell Jr. for construction oversight. Don DeVore and William Greiner are likely to fill the assistant roles, as officials push a revised salary schedule amid staged approval and May review by Gov. Babcock.
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White House Creates Caroline Kennedy First Grade
Washington reports First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy will establish a White House first grade for Caroline and other children from the White House kindergarten. Classes extend from morning to early afternoon with broader curriculum including culture and language. Two young kindergarten teachers oversee both grades with plans to expand.
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Tax Freedom Day Declared By Montana Taxpayers Association
Montana Taxpayers Association says Monday marks Tax Freedom Day after a Jan 1 to Monday period of full time work to fund government. They claim Montana tops national tax drains and ranks sixth in per capita taxes for ages 20 to 64.
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