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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1963

Page

3

Birmingham Sets Sept Desegregation Of High Schools

United Press International reports Birmingham Alabama moves to integrate high schools in 15 days with classes set to begin September 4. The plan covers partial 12th grade integration, with other Alabama cities Mobile Huntsville and Tuskegee also pursuing desegregation plans in September under federal orders, as courts oversee broader reforms.

Alabama Mobile Clarence Allgood Birmingham Huntsville Tuskegee Tuskegee Institute Birmingham City

Segregation Debates Hit Alabama City Demands in Birmingham

Mayor Albert Boutwell declares integration to proceed while warning against further violence. Birmingham, once the site of the era's most violent anti segregation demonstrations, saw a biracial committee attempt to foster lasting racial peace amid steel town tensions.

Birmingham Albert Boutwell

Watered Consumer Bill Intact by 17 17 Vote

Massachusetts Senate refuses to reconsider last week action on Gov Peabody’s watered down Consumers' Council bill. The Kenneally motion to revisit failed on a 17 to 17 roll call, leaving the bill intact.

Boston UPI Massachusetts Senate Gov. Peabody Consumers’ Council George V. Kenneally

U S Deficit In Payments Takes Jump

The United States balance of payments deficit rose to a record annual rate of 3.2 billion in the second quarter 1964, driven mainly by capital flowing abroad. The rise widens the gap from earlier estimates and underscores a worsening international payments picture noted by President Kennedy in a message to Congress.

Washington United States Kennedy Congress

Twist kills teen in Wuppertal cabaret

Police say Heidemarie Klostermann, 17, died after dancing the twist for hours at a Wuppertal cabaret. Other dancers reported she suddenly collapsed Sunday night. A doctor ruled the death a heart attack.

Wuppertal Germany UPI Heidemarie Klostermann

Decorator Scott Offers Convenient Appointment Times

Our experienced decorator, Mr. Scott, is available to schedule an appointment at your convenience. Call 445-5611 to arrange a time that suits you.

Scott Mr. Scott

State Board Calls for Action on School Racial Imbalance

Massachusetts Board of Education urged immediate steps to end de facto segregation in public schools as NAACP pickets rallied in Boston outside the School Committee offices. The clash stems from months of dispute over alleged racial imbalance in the Boston schools, which the committee denies addressing. Louise Day Hicks led the Boston School Committee in resisting the board’s directive.

Boston Massachusetts Board of Education National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Boston School Committee NAACP Boston Public Schools Board of Education Louise Day Hicks

Postal Zones and Intercup Pricing Summary

Postal zones show rates 2.20 5.63 10.70 and 20.90 for Intercup. Berk. the note references multiple zone costs and a request for clarification on applicable charges. The fragment suggests a pricing or postal logistics context with unspecified entities.

Intercup Berk

MTA forms new real estate department amid probe

Boston UP I report says the Metropolitan Transit Authority creates a dedicated real estate unit after revealing a personal real estate venture by MTA general manager Thomas J. McLernon and general counsel Edward F. McLaughlin. The move seeks to isolate real estate work and is under review for possible punitive action with a Thursday meeting expected. Frederick J. Sheehan will head the new department, reporting to the trustees.

Boston UPI Metropolitan Transit Authority MTA Thomas J. McLernon General Coun Edward F. McLaughlin William J. Fitzgerald Melernon McLaughlin Waltham Fitzgerald McLernon Daniel Tyler Jr Fitzgeradn Tyler Frederick J. Sheehan Weymouth Board of Trustees McLernon and McLaughlin Massachusetts

House Votes Veterans' Bin Increased Aid

The House approved two bills to raise benefits for veterans widows and provide education allowances for children of permanently disabled veterans. The widow benefit would rise to $120 monthly plus 12 percent of the veteran’s basic pay, costing about $779,000 yearly and affecting about 122,700 widows. The education aid offers $110 monthly for up to 36 months for about 2,000 students, with an initial year cost of $3.3 million. Both measures passed by voice vote and move to the Senate.

Washington Senate Rep Teague

Boston Asks Probe Of Redevelopment

Boston city council voted 5-4 to ask a U S Senate subcommittee to investigate the Boston Redevelopment Authority. The action escalates a feud between council members and BRA administrator Edward J Logue as mayoral candidates Patrick F McDonough and Gabriel Piemonte back the probe amendment.

Boston U.S. Senate Boston Redevelopment Authority BRA Edward J. Logue Logue John L.) McLellan D-Ark Senate Investigations Patrick F. McDonough Gabriel Piemonte McDonough Piemonte

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