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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1963

Page

2

France Holds Deadline Threat to Break Up Common Market

Paris demands the European Community set unified farm prices by December 31 and warns that failure could trigger the bloc's collapse. Agriculture Minister Edgar Pisani announces the deadline amid tense talks, with France pressing for lower prices to curb farm surpluses while other members, notably Germany, push for higher supports.

Brussels UPI France Charles de Gaulle Britain Deadine de Gaulle Edgar Pisani Paris Pisani Germany

False Teeth Comfort and Odor Relief Advertised

An old time advertisement touts denture comfort and odor control, claiming that modern false teeth need not embarrass wearers. It promises non souring effects, acid powder use, and improved fit for everyday use across households.

Wheat Okayed To East Germany

The Commerce Department announced a license for selling 3.2 million dollars of U S wheat to East Germany. The number of bushels and shipment details were not disclosed. Wheat prices on the world market range from about 1.35 to 1.80 per bushel, varying by type. Previously, most shipments for Iron Curtain countries went to Hungary. A large dispute with Russia concerns costs for tenting American vessels.

Washington Commerce Department U.S East Germany Iron Curtain Hungary Russia

Soviet Army to Withdraw From Hungary

Moscow reports the Soviet army plans to leave Hungary in coming months with only token units kept under Warsaw Pact. Western diplomats see this as easing Eastern Europe tensions and Khrushchev's belief in Janos Kadar's stable regime. Repatriation of Soviet families in Hungary signals broader pullback.

Moscow UPI Hungary Europe Nikita Khrushchev Janos Kadar Czechoslovakia Romania Bulgaria Poland East Germany Berlin Kremlin Budapest Kadar Khrushchev

Kenya Independence Celebrations Marred by Rain

Kenya marks the end of 68 years of British rule with premature celebrations by tribesmen and city residents. Heavy rainfall dampened festivities in Nairobi though many Africans celebrated the approaching official independence at midnight. foreign dignitaries and notable figures were unable to witness the flag lowering at the stadium.

Nairobi Kenya UPI Britain Prince Philip Queen Elizabeth G. Mennen Williams United Auto Workers Walter Reuther James Baldwin

No American Bids Expected On Soviet Chemical Trade

Moscow reports Western Russia businessmen expect no American bids for a 4 billion seven year plan tied to Soviet chemical industry expansion. Khrushchev announced the plan before the party central committee. Western credit difficulties were cited as a barrier to long term sales and equipment financing.

Moscow UPI Russia Soviet Union Nikita’. Khrushchev Communist Party Central Committee West Kremlin Khrushchev Frol Kozlov Mikhail Suslov Otto V. Kuusinen United States

McNamara criticizes foreign aid cuts in defense bill

Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara told the Senate Appropriations Committee that further cuts below the 1 billion authorization would raise the risk of large American outlays and lives in any hostilities. He preferred keeping arms aid at 403 million rather than slicing Foreign Aid. Senate leaders noted no vote on the 3.6 billion foreign aid authorization until Thursday amid debates as the State Department reportedly runs the program at about 2.8 billion annually unless Congress increases funding.

Washington Robert McNamara Congress Senate Appropriations Committee Asst William P. Bundy Mike Mansfield D-Mont Senate Appropriations Committee State Department

Italians See CDU Gain Ground After Elections

Rome official tabulation shows Italian Communists losing ground in latest voting. Christian Democrats move ahead after historic coalition with Left Socialist party.

Rome UPL Christian Democratic Party Socialist Party Isurvey

Final Message From Flight 214 Believed From Other Craft

UPI reports the Civil Aeronautics Board learned a supposed final message from Pan American Flight 214 may have originated from another aircraft. National Flight 16 was in a holding pattern near New Castle Delaware at 6009 feet when observers say a rival plane flashed the distressed call. Investigators seek how pilots knew 214’s fate and what the National crew heard.

Flight 214 Washington UPI Pan American World Airways Civil Aeronautics Board CAB Roth Ow National Flight 16 New Castle Del Pan American Pan American Flight 214 214

Mass Burial Considered For Plane Crash Victims

ELKTON Md AP a mass burial may be held for some of the 81 victims of Sundays plane crash near here Maryland chief medical examiner Dr Russell S Fisher said identification is difficult for 73 passengers and 8 crew members He noted about a dozen are certified as deaths in the crash.

Elkton Here Russell S. Fisher Maryland

Chilling words from co pilot before Pan Am crash

National Airlines DC 10 flying 1000 feet above Pan Am 787 fell in flames at Elkton Maryland killing all 81 aboard. FAA released tape of final communication to Philadelphia approach control sounding like Clipper 214 with the line out of control.

National Air Lines Elkton FAA Federal Aviation Agency Pan Am Philadelphia

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