This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1964
Page
3
A Boston AP report says a special commission urges overhauling the district court system with full time status for special justices. It proposes salaries of 18000 dollars for specials, extends the six member jury system to all districts, and calls for night sessions and reassignment of specials to preside over misdemeanor sittings.
The Massachusetts Senate rejected an auto insurance bill that would require out of state cars entering the state to carry the same liability insurance as Massachusetts residents. Opponents warned it would be hard to enforce amid heavy tourist travel. The House also sent to the Senate a $7.5 million budget for special repairs and equipment, with Gov Peabody seeking $5 million. A motion to strike the one year notes financing clause failed 67 to 139.
Some 12,000 textile workers returned to work after late negotiations averted a strike. The Textile Workers Union of America AFL CIO backed a two year contract with a five percent wage hike, to be voted on Sunday. The deal affected Berkshire Hathaway workers in MA and RI, American Thread Co in Willimantic Conn, Bates Manufacturing and Pepperell Manufacturing in ME. The union had sought a ten percent package increase. current wages average about 1.65 dollars per hour with a 1.35 minimum.
AT and T shareholders approved a 2-for-1 stock split at the 79th annual meeting in the Bronx. The split takes effect June 22 next year with one additional share per existing share, and a regular quarterly dividend of $1 was declared payable July 1 to holders of record May 28.
President Johnson pressed for a voluntary settlement of the five year rail wage and work rule dispute ahead of a possible April strike. Mediation continued with five unions and about 200 railroads as Johnson warned a definite Monday decision is needed and noted Congress could be asked for emergency action if talks fail.
The Federal Trade Commission has granted a one month extension to May 15 for filing information or arguments on its proposal that cigarette packages and advertising carry warnings that cigarette smoking is a health hazard.
At Princeton Theological Seminary six major Protestant denominations continue exploratory talks on union while the Methodist delegation questions feasibility and desirability. The Episcopal delegation plans to await at least three more years before seeking convention authorization to draft a formal plan.
A three judge federal court postponed until May 7 a hearing on congressional redistricting to allow the Connecticut General Assembly time to address the issue. Attorneys for the Democratic and Republican parties and plaintiff Jack Zaiman supported the postponement.
CHICAGO AP Researchers report a pill amantadine hydro chloride shows about 75 percent effectiveness in preventing Asian flu in volunteers, with reduced symptoms in treated patients. It may shield against German measles and possibly other infections, though more testing is needed before approval.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.