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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1963

Page

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Invaded Haiti Seeks OAS Action Amid New Reinforcements

Haiti protests Dominican aggression to the Organization of American States and demands urgent action as three planeloads of Haitian troops depart Port au Prince for Cap Haitien in the northeast war zone equipped with machine guns and combat gear. The OAS had previously addressed the earlier protest without urging concrete steps.

Port AU Prince Haiti Organization of American States Cap Haitien Northeast ‘War Zone OAS Washington Council of the Organization of American States

Picketing Ends as Rockefeller Plan Prompts Shift

In Port au Prince reports say exile spokesmen claim a two pronged push into Haiti from Santo Domingo with troops perhaps 35 to 50 per plane. The Haitian government warns Americans to leave, while UDN backers announce an end to picketing in New York and Brooklyn. CORE and clergy groups planned to decide on further actions after Rockefeller enacts antidiscrimination enforcement measures.

Haiti Dominican Republic Hispaniola Port Aul Prince Grande Saline New York Tacedaa Santo Domiingo Phaeton U. S State Department Glion Curtis Jr U.S Parl Au Prince Paul Vernas Coordinal New York Cratic Union UDN Downstate Medical Center Brooklyn William A. Jones Jr Committee of Job Opportunities For Jones New York State Nelson A. Rockefeller Rockefeller

Protocol Leaves 3 Boston Officials At the Airport

Three Boston officials watched as Mayor John F. Collins boarded a Washington flight for urban renewal talks. While Collins was helped aboard in a wheelchair, the Eastern Air Lines plane door closed and the jet departed. Edward Logue, Boston Redevelopment Administrator, and two others then caught the next flight.

Boston Washington John F. Collins Eastern Air Lines Colling Edward Logue

U.S. to retaliate on European poultry tariffs in trade clash

The United States, after weeks of wrangling with the European Common Market, will raise duties on European poultry if no settlement is reached. The EC tariff on U.S. poultry rose from 4.9 to 13.43 cents per pound, potentially affecting prices and a $46 million annual loss in poultry exports. Experts warn the move reflects a tough policy amid complex global trade, with negotiations likely slow and guarded.

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Five Day Forecast Notes Seasonal Temperature Shift

The forecast indicates a five day period with average temperatures near 68 degrees, about 3 degrees above normal. Expect warmer conditions Friday and Saturday, cooler Sunday and Monday, with showers likely late Saturday.

Peabody Eyes One Cent Gas Tax Hike In Bond Plan

Boston Governor Endicott Peabody says the Legislature will attach a one cent gas tax increase to the $135 million highway bond bill before it reaches his desk. He supports limiting arbitration to the ten municipalities with prior vote power over routes. He notes reforms at the Public Works Department and aims for efficient government, while backing a state corruption probe and minimum liquor price enforcement.

Boston Endicott Peabody Public Works Department House Department of Public Works Blatnik Sunbeam Mitlee Jack FP. Ricciardi Fedieval Road Agency

Governor declines to comment on Hancock racing dates

Special to The Eagle Boston Gov Endicott Peabody refused to express an opinion on a bill to extend Berkshire Downs track at Hancock by 42 more days. He said he has no opinion yet and that the bill, sponsored by Senate President John Powers, has Senate initial approval and may reach the House next week.

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Auto Sticker Laws Drastically Revised in Massachusetts

In Boston, the Registrar of Motor Vehicles James R. Lawton announced sweeping changes to auto inspection regulations. Defective vehicles will be branded with a bright red sticker to signal issues. The reform, effective in the fall inspection period from September 1, aims to streamline enforcement and safety.

Boston AP1 Massachusetts Registrar of Motor Vehicles James KR. Lawton

JFKs Baby Born At Otis Air Force Base Hospital

Mrs Jacqueline Kennedy gave birth to a four pound ten ounce boy at Otis AFB Hospital. Mrs Kennedy traveled to Cape Cod to deliver early as the president flew to be with her. The third Kennedy child was not expected until later this month amid arrangements for the Otis birth. Deadline October 15 for new inspection changes include red rejection stickers and required defect repairs to avoid registration suspension.

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Boston FBI Chief Is Czar For N H Sweepstakes

Edward J. Powers of Boston PBS, age 49, named executive director of the New Hampshire sweepstakes with a starting salary of 20000. He will assume duties Aug. 26 and will be the highest paid state official, with a maximum 25000 and possible increases by the commission.

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Mississippi Democratic primary tightens around segregation issue

In Mississippi Lt Gov Paul Johnson leads early in the governor race as returns show him ahead of J P Coleman and Charles Sullivan. With about 21,000 votes counted from 4,501 precincts, Johnson holds a narrowing lead, while Mason runs far behind. Balloting remains hand counted in most precincts, with results likely settled by nightfall or Thursday.

Robert Mason Magee Rahel Philips Mississippi Gay Paul Johnson J.T. Coleman

Hancock Track Bill Wins Initially 24 14

Senator Powers won a second round to extend Hancock Berkshire Downs racing for 42 more days. Senator Graham vowed to amend the bill amid attacks that the measure harms education and diverts funds from a scholarship. Powers defended the track's impact, noting state revenue and cross-border competition, as debate warned of industry extinction.

Hancock Bill

Stench in the Stable fuels church leader’s attack in Boston

Rev Wayne W Horvath, social relations director for the Massachusetts Council of Churches, denounced the Senate for passing a bill granting Hancock Raceway 42 extra racing days. He accused the Racing Commission of baldness and Governor’s silence, calling the act special-interest legislation that betrays Berkshire County residents.

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Berkshire Racing Bill Divides Senate In Referendum Debate

The Senate debated extending Berkshire County racing from 90 to 132 days with state funds aimed at an Educational Assistance scholarship. Supporters credit the fiscal gain. opponents fear Berkshire bias and misalignment with local sentiment, noting previous 24 days vote versus proposed 66.

Racing Doomed By Its Scandals Says Crawford

Boston AP reporting Rep Wallace B Crawford of Pittsfield says commercial racing in Berkshire County is doomed due to the Berkshire Downs scandal. He notes Sen. St John of North Adams believes the county would vote out horse racing if given a ballot today. Crawford, who led a four month Special Horse Committee probe, states the track began in filth and infamy and nothing has changed, urging Berkshire to reject commercial racing in the next statewide vote.

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