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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1965
Page
1
London. Prime Minister Harold Wilson's Labor government defeated a Conservative motion to censure Wilson. The vote was 403 to 24. Edward Heath, debuting as Conservative leader, lost his verbal duel with Wilson, with the Times calling it a knockout.
West Berlin police reported two escape attempts likely stopped by Communist patrols as shots were heard near the Berlin Wall and toward Schoenfeld airport. The incident mirrors heightened tensions during a period of political debate in Britain where Heath challenged Labour leadership and Wilson accused conservatives of preplanned emergency measures. The Commons rejected Heath’s no confidence motion 303 to 296 after a heated exchange.
A three master schooner with 21 amateurs and one pro sails from London toward Australia to retrace Captain James Cook's voyage from 197 years earlier. The crew includes three women and Captain Gordon Keeble, with members paying about 90 pounds each for a five to six month journey via the Panam Canal.
In Athens the Greek political crisis nears climax as Premier George Athanassiadis Novas faces a likely confidence vote by Friday amid backstage moves for a replacement. Police curb clashes as Novas defends his government in a noisy parliamentary session, following King Constantine’s defense portfolio decision. Toure Tito Huddle On Viet Nam Conflict in Belgrade follows Guinea's Sekou Toure meeting Tito to discuss the Vietnam crisis.
The measure to end a birth control ban and allow purchase by unmarried individuals failed after a 113 to 104 vote to reconsider. Gov Volpe could resubmit, but it is unlikely. In the tally, 111 Democrats and Republicans supported killing the liberalizing proposal. 40 Democrats, 51 Republicans, and 1 Independent voted against rejection. Twenty-four abstained.
General Earle G Wheeler said a secret eight hour conference of top military leaders in Honolulu settled some details for deploying 50 000 more American troops to South Viet Nam. He noted several alternatives and warned against revealing plans to the enemy while stressing readiness and balanced options. Wheeler declined to name National Guard units likely to be called but said they were well located.
Canada weighs drastic moves to end a 13 day mail strike as 4100 Montreal postal workers face possible firing. A cabinet committee debates outlawing the strike and calling in Army troops to clear the backlog. Strikers demand a 860 yearly raise, with federal mediator J C Anderson expected to propose 3550 for some groups.
AT TOULON FRANCE UPI police patrolled the Riviera to deter looting after the region’s worst forest fire. Officials say more than 10,000 people sought shelter on beaches cars tents or public buildings. At least two dead and ten seriously injured as winds of 60 mph drove flames from the Maures range Sunday night.
Manila AP reports efforts to free the radar Picket destroyer Frank Knox aground on a coral reef in the South China Sea since July 18. The Navy says there are no crew casualties aboard the 2,400 ton ship near Pratas Island, 163 miles southeast of Hong Kong.
Lt. Col. Miguel Hernando Ramiro, 36, a Dominican infantry officer, says he deserted the April 24 coup led by Col. Caamano Deno and criticizes the leftist parties backing Caamano. He defends the coup as democratic but notes loss of unity among rebels and the arrival of U.S. troops, which collapsed military backing and led troops to return to barracks.
New York City honors jazz composer Duke Ellington with a bronze medal on City Hall steps as about 2000 attendees witness Acting Mayor Paul Screvane present the award. Ellington recalls surviving the Charleston and jokes about sun and fresh air exposure during his speech.
Rates show weekly carrier price 45 cents and mail rates by zones with three, six, and twelve month options. Discounts for college students and armed forces noted. Change of address requires notifying local post office and The Berkshire Eagle to prevent service interruption.
The Senate voted 23 to 12 to back a no fix traffic ticket policy, aiming to curb influence peddling in highway enforcement. The bill would create five copies of each ticket and bars the registrar from revoking licenses after not guilty findings, with supporters and critics debating its effect on accidents.
Vandals in Geneva hurl a plastic bag with dye at a memorial honoring Jewish victims of Nazi persecution. The act occurred Monday and was reported by UPI. Local authorities investigated the vandalism, condemning the interstate and historical harm.
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