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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1963
Page
6
The American Association of Newspaper Representatives reports Americans spend more each year on newspapers than on all books and magazines combined, highlighting the strong print news market despite competing media.
The Massachusetts House approved a 135 million highway bond bill after adopting an amendment giving veto power over road projects to ten municipalities, mainly in the Greater Boston area. Gov. Peabody linked possible tax increases to the bill and noted local veto limits could hamper future expansions. A separate measure to allow selling variable annuities by insurers was sent to study.
In Miami AP report Cyber exiles announce Free Cuba Patriotic Movement led by Dr. Carlos Marquez Sterling. The group proclaims all Cubans over 16 must serve in the liberation war in some capacity, as part of a new anti Castro movement.
Pope Paul VI ordered major changes in the US Catholic hierarchy. Bishop Francis J. Furey was named coadjutor to Bishop Charles Buddy of San Diego. Msgr. Jerome Hastrich became auxiliary of Madison and titular bishop of Garza. The Byzantine Rite split created two new eparchies, Pittsburgh and Passaic, with Msgr. Elko to lead Pittsburgh and Msgr. Kocisko to lead Passaic.
In Superior Court Judge Tank Covello invalidated New Haven and Hamden ordinances mandating fluoridation of the New Haven Water Co. The judge said the towns lacked authority and barred enforcement. The company faces about 343000 customers with 200000 in the two communities. Fees for equipment shifts could reach $6 million, though fluoridation might cut cavities.
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