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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1963
Page
1
Cuban radio reported an attack on a metal processing plant in Pinar Del Rio Province, 100 miles southwest of Havana. Two boats shelled tanks and pipes carrying oil and sulphuric acid, with militiamen repelling the assault as the ships fled under heavy fire.
The Berkshire Downs racing bill faced a stalled House vote as Rep. Michael Dukakis moved to discharge the measure from the Ways and Means Committee. With about 40 Democrats joining Republicans, the 110 to 60 vote fell short of the two thirds needed, signaling strong opposition to extending racing days. Dukakis labeled the bill the worst of the session, while opponents argued the move would expose parliamentary procedure and public corruption concerns around Berkshire Downs.
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev arrived in Belgrade and embraced Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito as wives of the leaders watched. Tito praised the nuclear test ban talks, while Khrushchev looked forward to continuing discussions. The display signaled thawed tensions despite earlier disputes with China.
A federal jury awarded former Georgia Athletic Director Wallace Butts 3.06 million dollars in a libel suit against the Saturday Evening Post over a March 23 article claiming he shared Georgia football secrets with Alabama coach Bear Bryant before the 1962 game. The panel found in Butts favor on both general and punitive damages.
Four men including B and M president Daniel Benson and former chief Patrick McGinnis pleaded not guilty in Boston federal court to charges tied to a $71,500 kickback from selling stainless steel railroad seats. Also named are George Glacy and Henry Mersey of International Railway Equipment Co. Prosecutors say the case involves embezzlement or misapplication of funds from a common carrier and Clayton Antitrust Act counts. Judge Sweeney set Sept. 15 for special pleas and released defendants on personal recognizance. A TV photographer was briefly detained for photographing court entrants in defiance of a ban.
Massachusetts State Rep. Gerald F. Doherty urged Democrats to pressure Congressman Silvio Conte to back the million Area Redevelopment Act loan for North Adams, tying support to local jobs, tourism, and extended public facility funding. He warned of a Democrat turnout effort if Conte resists, amid prior GOP opposition and new hopes for House approval.
Vermont Governor Philip H. Wolff urged rethinking governmental units to fit how people live. Speaking at a New England institute, he argued towns and state lines mean less as most services are state provided. He called for regional administrative units to preserve local government and take over town functions.
Beverly MA UPT reports the Registry of Motor Vehicles is trialing a written driving test replacing oral exams for licenses. The 25 multiple choice questions must be answered in 15 minutes with 36 different tests planned to curb sharing. The change aims to reduce failures, especially on the oral portion, and several applicants prefer the written format.
Washington API Dr Edward Teller known as father of the H bomb testifies the limited nuclear test ban treaty is not peace but a step away from safety and possibly toward war He challenges President Kennedys claim it is a first step to avert nuclear holocaust Gen Thomas Power SAC commander opposes treaty saying its not in US interests JCS supported treaty but most officers aside from Power voiced support Navy and Air Force leaders worry over Russias lead in the bomb McNamara backs treaty Stennis Thurmond note Power warns against ratification Teller argues missile defense could deter weaker rivals and save national existence while other scientists prepare to testify before committees
Bucks Harbor Maine exit sign warns travelers entering the most dangerous face on earth as a public highway, cautioning drivers about imminent peril near the Bucks Harbor Air Force Station.
The Eighth Air Force confirmed forthcoming personnel reductions at Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts and at Pease Air Force Base New Hampshire. Reductions would occur by mid 1966 with 1465 from Westover and 3214 from Pease, reflecting bomber force realignments amid ICBM buildup and broader SAC base cuts.
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