First Budget of More Than $5 Million Approved by Pittsfield School Board
Pittsfield School Committee approved the citys first education budget over 5 million dollars for 1964. The plan includes raises for most teachers, 49000 of federal funds to modernize Pittsfield High chemistry labs, and a record 40000 to install a new series of basic readers in elementary schools. The total budget is 5117,799, up 584,089 from 1963, signaling a higher tax request partly offset by a projected decline in Public Law 874 funds amid defense job downturn at GE and other plants.
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Pittsfield
Pittsfield High School
Reynolds
Patenis
Four Guardsmen Arrested Over Alabama University Explosions
Four federalized Alabama National Guardsmen were arrested in Tuscaloosa in connection with three explosions near the University of Alabama. A fifth guardman was expected to be arrested. charges include participation in the blasts with bonds set at 3,000 to 5,000 dollars. Names and hometowns identified, all tied to guard duty at the campus.
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Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Ala
University of Alabama
Lice
Fred Nico
James T. Perkins
Holt
James T. Maxwell
Norman R. Daniel
Fairfield
Birmingham
William Marable
William E. Roughton
Langdale
Kennedy
George Wallace
Senate Plans To Study Shipyard Operations
In Washington a Senate watchdog subcommittee formally ordered a study of shipyard capacity and operations amid hints of Navy yard cuts. Sen. John Stennis said the preliminary inquiry would guide possible further action, prompted by Defense Secretary McNamara’s push to trim 33 facilities. Alignment with Smith and Saltonstall drew invitations to officials and local leaders as chatter of yard closures grows, including Portsmouth Maine.
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Washington
Senate
Defense Subcommittee
Robert S. McNamara
Navy Yards
John Stennis
D-Miss
Senate Preparedness
House
Sen
Leverett Saltonstall
R-Mass
Boston Navy Yard
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Kittery Navy Yard
Stennis
Portsmouth Union Seeks Unified Opposition to Shipyard Threat
Portsmouth workers led by the Portsmouth Metal Trades Council mobilize to counter a possible foe to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The council urges Maine and New Hampshire congressional delegations to form a unified front and attend a December 30 meeting in Portsmouth, with Rep. William H. Bates and Rep. F. Bradford Morse invited. Merle O’Daniel of Kittery serves as council vice president.
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Portsmouth
N.H
Maine
New Hampshire
Fortsmouth
Portsmouth Metal Trades’ Council
U.S
William H. Bates
F. Bradford Morse
Massachusetts
Merle O'Donal
Kittery
High School Basketball Scores Roundup
West Springfield 54 St. Joe’s 48 Chicopee 68 Pittsfield 53 Adams 37 Lenox 35 Lee 85 Drury 69 Mt Greylock 82 Williams 48 Hopkins Wakoonah 51 St Michaels Northampton 6 St Josephs NA 52 Searles 67 McCann 2 Southwick 3 Cincinnati Baltimore.
Vermont Won Approval to Run State Rail Line
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized Vermont to operate the 131 mile Burlington to Bennington freight corridor via the Vermont Railway. The plan reactivates 56 percent of the Rutland track, enabling service to Burlington and Rutland, with the state leasing to Vermont Railway, Inc. and issuing 9,508 shares at $148 each.
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Washington
State of Vermont
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Vermont Railway
Burlington
Bennington
Rutland Railway
Vermont Railway, Inc
Rutland
Vermont
The
Vermont Department of Public Service
National Mourning Period Ends at Sundown Tomorrow
Flags worldwide will be flown at staff until sundown Sunday marking the end of 30 days of national mourning for President John F. Kennedy. Candlelight services will be held Sunday in Washington and other cities as signs of mourning are withdrawn, including black drapes at the White House.
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Washington
John F. Kennedy
Dallas
White House
Executive Mansion
Pike Dispute Referred to Massachusetts High Court
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court will hear a dispute between the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority and the state Crime Commission. The commission seeks an order to force full record disclosure for scrutiny. Turnpike Authority says it will cooperate but will not join what it calls a witch hunt.
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Boston
UPI
Massachusetts
Supreme Colt
Paul C. Reardon
Massachusetts Turnpike Authority
State Crime Commission
The
Crime Commission
Turnpike Authority
Commission
William F. Callahan
Path Is Cleared For Adjournment
Washington AP reports Senate and House conferees approved a compromise foreign aid bill setting appropriations at 3 billion and granting the President authority to back government credit guarantees for wheat sales to Communist nations, clearing the path to adjournment of the 88th Congress.
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Washington
Senate
House
Congress
John F. Kennedy
Chambers
House Rules “Committee
Senate Finance Committee
House Representatives
Otto Passman
D-La
John C. Pastore
D-R.l
Johnson
West Berliners Cross Into East Berlin for Christmas Visits
West Berlin residents surged into East Berlin on Friday for Christmas reunions denied for decades by the wall. About 2,800 crossed by car, bus, bicycle, or on foot, each using a one day pass and returning by midnight. East Berlin officials offered limited access, with Three passes allowed per person and pets permitted for West Berliners. The spectacle lit up East Berlin, countering the usual dim streets, as guards showed occasional leniency under tense politics.
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Berlin
East Berlin
Goodby
Associated Press
West
Right of Appeal Upheld for Drivers
Massachusetts drivers with revoked licenses may appeal to the Motor Vehicle Board of Appeal, under a ruling by Atty. Gen. Edward W. Brooke. The opinion requires surrender of the license when ordered and bars driving pending appeal hearing.
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Boston
Edward W. Brooke
Massachusetts
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Motor Vehicle Board of Appeal
James R.lawton
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Perkins
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Joan M. Reed
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Adamant
John McCormack
Dmass
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