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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1965
Page
3
Washington reports Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara announced a major cut in this year’s military construction program. About 620 million in deferred housing and barracks, plus 8,500 planned family housing units, aim to trim the defense budget while preserving core military strength amid Vietnam-era pressures.
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller and Senator Robert Kennedy traded sharp exchanges over state programs for the mentally retarded. Rockefeller accused Kennedy of using the issue for personal publicity while visiting Creedmoor State Hospital to light a children's ward Christmas tree. Kennedy had telegrammed Rockefeller alleging underused federal aid funds.
A Lionel Lawrence of Westfield, treasurer and director of H B Smith Co Inc, was named Massachusetts cochairman for Radio Free Europe. Lawrence also serves as president of the Massachusetts Self-Insurance Association and has held leadership roles with the Smaller Business Association of New England.
In Harlem during a stifling summer, William Epton, a 33 year old Marxist and former Communist turned PLM member, was convicted by a mixed jury of criminal anarchy for advocating the violent overthrow of New York State. Jurors heard a police tape of his fiery speech urging revolution, militia formation, and armed confrontation with police and judges. He faces up to 12 years in prison and a $6,000 fine, with appeals planned to challenge the antiquated law.
New York civil liberties union condemned federal questioning of a witness before a grand jury on draft card burnings as a violation of constitutional rights. Prof Gordon Christiansen accused John Fleming of probing his political beliefs. David Miller argued a registration certificate, not the card, was burned, but Judge Harold Tyler ruled the law covers both documents. Miller's case awaits trial.
CHICAGO An article in Christian Century argues churches should acknowledge a new breed of conscientious objectors who oppose the Vietnam War as not a just war. John M Swomley Jr of Kansas City writes that churches and government often refuse deferment, while many Americans see them as draft evaders. He notes widespread revulsion at indiscriminate bombing and a war that is broadly unpopular, urging respect for individuals objecting to a specific act as a matter of conscience.
A final Agriculture Department report shows 1964 farm production up 6 percent from 1963 and 4 percent above the 1963 record. It notes 117 percent of the 1957-59 average with state breakdowns for tobacco apples and cranberries, including MA and CT figures. Russell Koch collapses and dies at 53 while dressing as Santa at Springfield Lions Club party. He founded the Lions Orthoptic Clinic of Western Massachusetts in 1950, survived by wife and three children.
Howard W. Johnson, 43, dean of MIT's Sloan School of Management, elected 12th president. He will take office July 1, becoming the second youngest MIT head, succeeding Julius A. Stratton. Johnson will consult for Federated Department Stores in early 1966 before full tenure. James R. Killian Jr. announced the selection.
The first voter intimidation suit under the 1965 Voting Rights Act names Fletcher Harvey and six other defendants in Louisiana. The case alleges Negro sharecroppers were ousted from lifelong homes to prevent voting, with a court hearing set in Baton Rouge.
Senate Republican leaders urge pursuing any peace feelers from Hanoi and debate a Kennedy type quarantine to pressure North Vietnam. Rep Laird supports halting bombing, boosting sea power and possible naval blockade to cut Viet Cong materiel flow, tying talks to unconditional discussions.
Boise Idaho AP reports astronauts Walter M. Shirra Jr and Thomas P Stafford were made honorary members of the American Federation of Musicians after performing Jingle Bells in space. Boise local officials approved the action and international officers in New York sent honorary cards and scrolls to Houston for the astronauts.
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