Rusk Urges Laos Forces Out and Neutrality Pursued
At the East West conference in Geneva US Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged the withdrawal of foreign forces from Laos and pressed North Vietnam to pull back its aid to Pathet Lao rebels. He proposed a three point plan for Laotian neutrality to stabilize politics and economy while warning against Laos becoming a staging area for subversion.
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Johnson Holds Additional Talks In Thailand
US Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson held private talks with Thai Prime Minister Sarit Thanarat in Bangkok. A third meeting was planned before Johnson’s Southeast Asia tour moves to India, as Thailand seeks US assurances against a potential communist expansion in Laos and regional security.
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Sarit Thanarat
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Sarit
Laos
Community festival notes and space flight historic linkage
The Shenandoah news reports carp fishing is good near Riverton with star dates April 26 27 and 29. A request asks readers with extra copies to drop them at the Festival office in Allen Shepherd. Navy Admiral George P Koch, aboard the Lake Champlain, is described as likely first to shake hands on landing with his wife Virginia Vredenberg of this city. Koch communicates with cousin Frances Page of West Cork Street.
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Shepherd
1St Provisional Marine Brigade
Guam
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No China
Okinawa
Police Probe Brutal Slaying in Norfolk County
Police search for clues in the brutal slaying of Mary Agenes Terle a 37 year old mother of four found severely beaten in a muddy field near Berkley Avenue She died in a Norfolk hospital after telling officers I will tell you what happened when I get up Det Lt Guy Vernon Luck said her movements were traced to 01216 a m Tuesday and the last sighting was about 10 p m Monday Her husband Edward F Terle reported the last time he saw her alive was Monday night
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Norfolk
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Edward F. Terle
Bales
Confederate Congress Admits North Carolina and Tennessee
One hundred years ago today the Confederate Congress authorized admission of North Carolina and Tennessee to the Confederate States of America under specified conditions, expanding the early wartime union.
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South Korea Crisis Deepens as Lee Affirms Backing
Radio Seoul quoted Lt. Gen. Lee Han-im as pledging full support to the military junta now ruling Korea. The assertion, if confirmed, undercuts the elected regime of Premier Chang and U N forces commander Magruder. The junta seeks to purge corruption and rebuild the country while troops fortify Seoul outskirts amid political upheaval.
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South Korea
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John M. Chang
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Magruder
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Chang
North Korea
Hangkook
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General Shepherd to Speak at Memorial Day Services
Gen. Lemuel C. Shepherd Jr. will address Memorial Day services May 30 at National Cemetery. Sponsored by Winchester Veterans Council, the event begins 10:15 a.m. with Shepherd speaking at 11. Shepherd, former USMC commandant and Joint Chiefs member, is a decorated WWI and WWII veteran with a storied career.
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France
Kennedy rules out large spending or tax cuts
President Kennedy has rejected major spending programs and income tax cuts to revive the U.S. economy. He told Democratic leaders he favors his advisers who see a solid recovery, relying on housing education highway construction Social Security and farm aid to boost growth. Some advisers push for more stimulus but Kennedy overruled them and plans to keep the 2.1 billion budget deficit for the year.
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MacArthur Plans July Visit to the Philippines
General Douglas MacArthur has accepted an invitation to visit the Philippines in July, announced by an aide to President Carlos P. Garcia. The visit marks a notable moment cited after his wartime leadership in World War II.
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Presidents abroad as Kennedy and Johnson travel
For the first time in over four years both the President and Vice President are out of the country. President Kennedy arrived in Ottawa for a two day goodwill visit while Vice President Lyndon B Johnson flew to Thailand on his trip.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Thailand
Kennedy Meets With Canada Prime Minister in Ottawa
President Kennedy and Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker met in Ottawa to discuss U.S. aims for aiding Latin American nations and securing Canadian support. A large crowd cheered as Kennedy toured the city and briefed embassy staff on their roles in the cause of freedom.
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Enthusiaes
Summit Said Considered By Kennedy
Under Secretary of State Chester Bowles said President Kennedy has under consideration a meeting with Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev. Bowles told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee no decision has been made and negotiations toward a conference are under way.
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Fulbright
Albert Gore
D-Tenn
Polls Open On Standard Time In Most Virginia Localities
The Virginia State Board of Elections says only communities legally on daylight saving time may open and close polls on fast time for the July elections. Richmond Henrico Chesterfield Colonial Heights Arlington Alexandria Falls Church Fairfax in the 3rd and 10th Districts are listed. Other towns must use standard time to avoid confusion and possible election challenges.
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Fairfax
Khrushchev Returns Home From Moscow Anniversary
Soviet Premier Khrushchev returned to Moscow after attending the 40th anniversary of the founding. He was greeted by officials and crowds as he arrived back in the capital.
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Unwise Stock Speculation Draws Warning
New York AP report says Keith Funston cautions investors against rushing into low priced stocks and new issues from unseasoned companies. He warns that such speculation risks financial disaster despite past appeals for caution. A NYSE spokesman notes no link to an SEC probe of the AMEX or a House inquiry survey.
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Norfolk Detective Shot and Killed in City
Norfolk Detective Robert Wash was killed in an early morning shooting. Det. Fred Enos was wounded after a struggle with a loiterer near Granby Street and Ocean View, as Claude Leon Hart Jr. was booked for murder.
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