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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1960
Page
18
Washington reports thrift savings hit a record 307 million dollars with Americans increasing deposits, bonds, life insurance, and mortgage investments. Seasonal gains in July to September boosted savings by 4.3 billion, while manufacturing profits fell, signaling slower factory demand as households save more.
Pittsfield's YMCA Chess Club joined Albany YMCA to beat an all-star Springfield Westfield team 94 to a score. Three Pittsfield players won. Munson and Townsend defeated Burger and Martel, while Kotski topped Mawrocki. Upsets see Niedziewski and Hope remain undefeated with 2-0 records in the Holidays tournament.
The United Lutheran Church in America reports 1960 activity including 119 new churches and parsonages built at a record cost of 21 million dollars. Rev. Dr. Donald L. Houser of New York chaired the church's Americans board.
In Statesville North Carolina a policeman visits each prospective kindergartner at home before school begins to map the best route to school and discuss traffic safety. Officials say 1961 construction will be limited due to funding shortages.
An Atlanta fruit stand posted a bold sign blaming thieves for ongoing losses. The message urged stealing the largest item to trigger longer possible penalties. Clerks noted pilfering fell off drastically after the sign appeared.
A Convair 88 jet reportedly set an unofficial air light record from San Diego to Boston, covering the distance in 4 hours 10 minutes. Northeast Air Lines said the flight was seven minutes faster than a prior run with the same aircraft. Northeast has ordered six of the jets from Convair in San Diego.
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