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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1965

Page

5

Astronaut May Lean Out Of Capsule Into Space

Washington officials consider a possible outside maneuver by astronaut Edward H. White II during a Gemini mission this fall. The plan hinges on space suit and equipment readiness, with a decision possible just days before liftoff at Cape Kennedy. A Russian earlier performed outside the craft, but NASA has no such plan for the upcoming flight.

Washington UPI U.S James A. McVeyill George J. Mueller National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Mueller Cape Kennedy P. I. Leonev Ilevision

Court Rules On Flight Insurance Tax

The Supreme Court ruled that beneficiaries of certain flight insurance must pay estate taxes on amounts they receive. Justice Hugo L. Black delivered the 81 decision with Justice William C. Douglas noting a dissent, stressing that ownership elements must be surrendered to be exempt from tax.

Washington Supreme Court Hugo L. Black Wiliam C. Douglas Black

NRA to purge extremists from its ranks

In Los Angeles, NRA executive vice president Franklin L. Orth said the 700000 member group is expanding its membership purge to remove suspected extremists. He stated that if any member belongs to the Minute Men Ku Klux Klan Black Muslims or any vigilante group they will be expelled immediately amid ongoing criticism of alleged links to extremist factions. The remarks came during a speech to Adjutants General Association of the United States.

Los Angeles National Rifle Association of America Franklin L. Orth NRA Minutemen Ku Klux Klan Orth Adjutants General Association of the United States

Sales Tax Backed as Anti-Bias Aid and Unrest in Suburbs

Boston finance chief backs a 3 percent sales tax proposal claiming it aids black children via its distribution. Worcester city officials say homeowners would save if the plan passes. In Connecticut Norwalk, State Rep Downey faces negligent homicide charges after a turnpike crash that killed Rose Fabhi rcari and injured others.

Boston UPR Gary Volpe Massachusetts Legislauire Boston Finance Commission George Berkley East Boston Board of Trade Berkley Worcester Francis J. McGrath Norwalk Conn James P. Downey Brockton Mass Connecticut Turnpike Downey Norwalk Hospital Patice Rose Fabhricari Putnam

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