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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1963

Page

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Image of Man Wasn't Bava It Was Only a Concrete Plug

Rescue worker lowered 300 feet into the Henry Throne David Fellin cubicle found no trace of missing miner Louis Bava after a cave in at Sheppton. A TV image showed a plug remains mistaken for a body, while Drebitke went down to verify. drilling resumed to reach Bava as officials planned an underground study of the area.

Hazleton Henry Throne David Fellin Louis Bava Fellin Throne Bova Sheppton Drebitke Andy Drebitke Pottsville Drehiko Drebitko

Moab potash mine ordered closed after fatal blast

The S40 million Texas Gulf Sulphur Co. potash mine in Moab Utah was ordered closed indefinitely amid a joint state federal probe of an underground explosion that killed 18 workers. Carbon monoxide pockets remained in 3000 foot tunnels as crews abandoned efforts to recover the last victim while two of seven survivors remain.

Moab Utah Texas Gulf

Definition of executive under Labor Department rules

Washington based UPI report states the Labor Department sets a wage floor of 100 dollars per week for executives and requires supervising at least two employees to qualify. The ruling clarifies who can be titled an executive under government standards.

Washington

Specter of Strike Looms at Lee Mills

P J Schweitzer division paper mills of Kimberly Clark face a possible strike as Berkshire Local 78, United Papermakers and Paper Workers votes Monday at 10 a.m. on the company final offer after the expired Aug 1 contract. If rejected, a Wednesday shutdown looms. union and company officials warn of disruption to long peaceful labor relations in the area.

4Na Schweitzer Co Smith Paper Co CASS Samuel Segar W. Thomas Bonn Milton Gordon Raymond LaPlante Springfield International Union James DiMaris Samuel Corbitt John Corbitt William Murphy Harold MacDonald

Baseball scores in two leagues prompt varied wins

In the American League Washington beat Boston 7 to 4, New York topped Baltimore 4 to 1, Cleveland defeated Detroit 5 to 4, and Los Angeles defeated Kansas City 6 to 2. In the National League Houston won 5 to 1 over Chicago, Milwaukee edged New York 3 to 1, St Louis routed Philadelphia 11 to 6, and Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 2 to 1.

Washington Boston New York Baltimore Cleveland Detroit Los Angeles Kansas City Houston Chicago Milwaukee St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittshursa

CAB Expects Lower Rates To Europe

The Civil Aeronautics Board announced plans for a no frills low cost transatlantic service with fares around 160 dollars each way. It stated this pricing supports airline finances and public interest, aiming to attract more travelers while ensuring profit. The policy was sent to the State Department and IATA members after earlier fare increase disputes.

Washington Civil Aeronautics Board CAB State Department U.S International Air Transport Association IATA Chandler Ariz

Lightning Strikes U S Weather Station In Mobile

A thunderbolt struck the U S Weather Bureau station in Mobile Alabama three times on Thursday. A veteran weatherman described the event as shocking but reported no injuries and only minor damage.

Mobile Ala UPI U.S

Motorists urged to stay alive during Labor Day weekend

Massachusetts officials urged safe driving as Labor Day weekend began with a statewide publicity drive. Lawton and Peabody planned highway tours, 10,000 officers on duty, and an all-out safety push across Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire to curb fatalities and injuries on busy roads.

Boston UPI Massachusetts James R. Lawton Massachusetts Safety Council New England Maine New Hampshire Lawton Endicott Peabody Frank S. Giles

Two More GIs Die in Action in Vietnam

AP reports Communist gunners hit 18 U S helicopters Friday near Saigon during the Buddhist crisis. An H21 helicopter fell in flames killing two Americans aboard and wounding four others. three more Americans were wounded as others landed to investigate. Overall U S casualties on Vietnamese soil rise to 54 killed.

Saigon South Viet Nam Ngo Dinh Diem Jlike

Pentagon to Kremlin Hotline Activated in Spy Vessel Row

House investigators pressed the Coast Guard to act swiftly on Soviet fishing trawlers seen in U S waters arguing the fleet off Cape Cod signals an ominous pattern Kennedy cited 169 vessels counted with more likely hidden by fog Officials urged a uniform national policy allowing unilateral Coast Guard action to block suspected intelligence gathering near U S shores.

Washington House Coast Guard U.S Florida North Atlantic Armed Services Investigations Subcommittee Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass Cape Cod

Peking Agreement Costs Pakistan 4.3 Million

The United States suspended a promised 4.3 million loan to Pakistan for airport improvements after Pakistan signed a civil aviation agreement with Communist China. The State Department announced the action on Friday as a consequence of the pact with Beijing.

Washington State Department United States Pakistan China

Little Rock Integration Opens Quietly as Classes Begin

In Little Rock Arkansas public schools opened with 123 Negro students in integrated classes. Police conducted routine duties as students parents and teachers attended. Officials noted a contrast to the 1957 National Guard scene at Central High while behind the scenes some Negroes protested limited integration.

Lettle Rock Ark Little Rock Central High School Little Rock

Direct-Wire Hot Line Ready for U S Soviet Use

The Pentagon announced that the White House Moscow direct communication link via land wire and radio is operational to speed emergency talks. Tests on circuits followed Cuban missile crisis delays, with Teletype gear chosen to avoid speech misunderstandings and preserve secrecy.

Washington White House-Kremlin Chiefs of State Pentagon Moscow Cuba U.S White House Geneva

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