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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1965

Page

2

Space Hazard Disproved By Data From Mariner 4

Washington ap america s Mariner 4 spacecraft navigated space weather despite solar flares and radiation belts. The craft s overall health remained strong though one experiment failed briefly, with Mars encounter planned for July 14 and radio record attempts in April and September 1967. A strong earthquake in central Japan killed one and injured three at a site near Tokyo.

Washington America Moon Earth Mariner Tokyo UPL Japan Aichi Prefecture

Cairo to Seek Death for German Spies

Cairo authorities plan to seek death sentences for three West German suspects accused of spying for Israel against the United Arab Republic. Al Ahram reports Wolfgang Lolz his wife and Frank Kiesow face charges of espionage, possessing explosives, and plots to kill Egyptians and German scientists allied with the UAR government.

Cairo UPI United Arab Republic al Ahram Wolfgang Lolz Frank Kiesow Israel

Shastri Khan irked by U S invitation pauses

New Delhi reports that India and Pakistan leaders were pressed to postpone Washington visits as President Johnson faced Viet Nam crisis. Officials doubt the explanation. foreign minister says there is misunderstanding while Indian press chants nonsense and shame.

Shastri Khan U.S New Delhi India Johnson Lal Bahadur Shastri Washington Asia Pakistan Mohammed Ayub Khan Ayub White House Swaran Singh At Is Singh United States

Lady Churchill to Sell Churchill Home in London

London AP reports Lady Churchill will sell 28 Hyde Park Gate, the late Sir Winston Churchill’s residence. Friends say she wants a smaller, less memory filled apartment after deciding the red brick house is too large.

London Lady Churchill Sir Winston Churchill Hyde Park Gate

Food for Thought in San Juan Capistrano

Court reporter Bob Bowdy watched a condemnation suit in a field near Santa Ana. A Sonat ate Dowdy's stenotype tape at the proceedings, an occupational hazard for court reporters.

San Juan Capistrano Calif UPI Bob Bowdy Santa Ana Sonat Dowdy

Eden backs U S Viet policy in Atlantic unity call

Former British prime minister Anthony Eden, now Lord Avon, endorsed U S policy in Viet Nam during a panel at the Prudential Center dedication in Boston. He urged a closer Atlantic union, noted the nuclear era, and supported President Johnson’s unconditional negotiation offer as timely and firm.

Boston Europe Free Nations Atlantic Union Eden Johnson Viet Nam United States

Statehouse tax clash cites progressivity of Volpe plan

Lt. Gov. Richardson defends Gov Volpe's limited sales tax as progressive, saying exemptions protect low income families and revenue funds city aid and education. He accuses Labor Council of evading facts, cites studies, and argues higher income groups bear more tax. Also notes Supreme Court impact on law enforcement and Canada’s Malaysia aid stance.

Boston Elliot L. Richardson Massachusetts State Labor Council John A. Volpe Salvatore Camelia Council Richardson Camelia Volpe U.S. Supreme Court Registrar of Motor Vehicles Richard McLaughlin McLaughlin High Court

World’s Fair Reopening draws dignitaries and crowds

New York AP reports the 1965 World’s Fair reopens at 8:30 am with Vice President Hubert Humphrey and West Berlin Mayor Wilky Brandt among dignitaries. The six month season promises more free exhibits, entertainment, and grand displays including Churchill heirlooms and treasured documents. Robert Moses hails a brighter, bigger fair planned to draw 37.5 million visitors by Oct. 21.

New York APF Hubert H. Humphrey West Berlin Wilky Brandt Robert Moses Winston Churchill

Doctors Warn Measles Epidemic Risk to Newborns

Washington officials disclose in testim ony before a House subcommittee that a German measles outbreak could cause a major tragedy with thousands of defective babies. Dr Richard Masland of the National Institute warns that about one half to one percent of babies born to mothers pregnant during the epidemic may be defective and that roughly 2 million women were at risk.

Washington UPI United States Richard Masland National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness House Masland

Publishers and union head clash on automation strategy

At the ANPA convention in New York City Gene Thobb president of the American Newspaper Publishers Association argues unions fear automation. Elmer Brown president of the International Typographical Union counters that unions seek to protect old skills on new devices. Brown says the union is ready to reach agreements on rule changes to grow the industry. Robb publisher of the Albany Times Union notes strikes and work stoppages harm both sides. The ITU AFL-CIO affiliate led a 114 day NYC strike in 1962 and has recently negotiated for a new agreement.

New York Printers Union Gene Thobb American Newspaper Publishers Association Elmer Brown International Typographical Union Bnt Brown Robb Albany M.Y Times-Union Knick Erbocker News ANPA ITU Afl-Cio New York City

Tighter Alliance To Keep Peace Urged by Wilson

London reports Prime Minister Harold Wilson urges a tighter Britain United States alliance to counter growing dangers from Europe to Asia. He says joint talks and coordinated approaches are needed to reassure allies while addressing the difficult Viet Nam situation and cites President Johnson's speech as a signpost to a solution.

London Harold Wilson Britain United States Seut China Sea Europe Asia Wilson Johnson

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