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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1963
Page
6
Boston AP reports Massachusetts adopts a 1.25 per hour minimum, effective September 5, with exceptions for learners and apprentices, ushers and ticket staff, tipped service workers, residential janitors with quarters, and golf caddies.
Berkshire County gardeners report a lighter beetle year until August when beetles returned. Scientists study milky disease spore powder and sterile male techniques to control grubs, aiming for low cost, effective biological control of the Japanese beetle and its spread from the Northwest. Berkshire County Extension Service in Pittsfield offers further information.
Boston AP report quotes Neil F. Doherty, president of the Associated Taxicab Owners of Massachusetts, warning that Governor Endicott Peabody’s plan to raise gasoline tax by one cent a gallon could push about 5,100 cabs toward financial ruin as many operate near break even. He urges legislators to oppose the tax hike.
Public Works Commissioner Jack P. Ricciardi announced a 5.1 mile section of the Route 3 Expressway will open for Labor Day traffic on the northbound lane from Route 159 in Marshfield and Pembroke to Route 3 in Hanover. The opening targets local and shore traffic around Marshfield, not through traffic from Plymouth and Cape Cod.
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