May 16, 1964

FTC rules acquisition by Permanente Cement Co violates antitrust laws

Defense Min repts fall of Tha Thom, key town, to Pathet Lao; map; right-wing tribal chief Lt Vang Chou repts 1,000 refugees, harassed by Pathet Lao, died during 15-day march from their villages near Vietnamese frontier to Muong Cha camp; says attacking Pathet Lao and N Vietnamese troops forced refugees from their villages; Govt says 2 cos of Chinese Communist troops and 5 of N Vietnamese 'exterminate' right-wing guerrillas near Muong Sal; Souphanouvong scores recent coup, int

Labor Dept repts factory employment up by 500,000, Apr, 200,000 more than expected; unemployment rate continues at 5.4% for 3d straight mo; adult male unemployment rate drops to 3.8%, low since Sept '57

NK releases US helicopter pilots Capts Voltz and Stutts, held since May '63, after UN furnishes required receipt acknowledging espionage by them

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