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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1963
Page
26
A Berkshire County Extension Service bulletin urges homeowners to stockpile topsoil before building and to seed lawns in fall for faster, sturdier turf. It details soil preparation, seed bed quality, and careful fertilization, with advice on seed mixes, mowing, and avoiding premature weed control on new lawns.
In Nairobi Kenya Home Affairs Minister Oginga Odinga urged exclusive European clubs to desegregate now to avoid more incidents. The statement was interpreted as an ultimatum and calls for opening clubs to all races.
Dane County Circuit Court clerks report receiving two alimony checks from a man intended for his ex wife. Each certified for 22 dollars, the checks were mistakenly made out to Clerk of Kangaroo Court.
Four U S Army helicopters crashed in Communist Viet Nam jungle but all crews were rescued and none of the aircraft fell to the enemy. One helicopter was shot down. others suffered engine failure. An observer aboard one Huey was slightly wounded during a gunfight while four men escaped to a rescue helicopter. The Huey was destroyed after stripping usable equipment. Two H21s protecting the Huey also crashed with no injuries. both were recoverable. Another H21 was shot down about 30 miles south of Banmethout. crew landed safely and were rescued unhurt. Copter will be repaired and flown out later.
Tahawus New York, a World War II company town of about 600, relocates 10 miles to become Winebrook Hills. National Lead Co moves 77 units including churches and apartments to a new village atop Adirondack peaks while retaining residents and neighbors in a transformed suburb with higher rents.
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