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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1963

Page

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Common Market Appears Saved From Collapse in Brussels

Six European foreign ministers ended a marathon session exhausted after a near crash of the six-nation Common Market. They forged a package covering marketing and pricing of grain rice beef veal and dairy produce and a farming finance fund. France pushed for a market wide farm policy by year end while West Germany insisted on tariff talks with the United States in Geneva next May. Dutch concessions were minor. Paris sources said moderates hope a common farm policy can be reached next week. Officials indicated Germany may soften tariff walls but American diplomats pressed for compromise.

Brussels UPS West Germany France United States Geneva Germany Holland de Gaulle Paris Gation

Pro Johnson N H State Delegates Planned for Primary

Concord New Hampshire a slate of delegates pledged to President Johnson is being organized for the first in the nation primary. Gov John W King will direct floor maneuvers of the state delegation while the rest file by February 8 with the secretary of state. Delegates expected to influence the Democratic convention.

Concord N.H UPS Johnson New Hampshire John W. King John F. Kennedy King Thomas McIntyre D-N.h Secretary of State

Five Day Forecast Sees Seasonal Norm Near 23 Degrees

The forecast projects temperatures through Saturday averaging near the seasonal normal of 23 degrees. Colder conditions are expected tomorrow through Thursday with temperatures rising on Friday and Saturday. A chance of snow is noted around Friday.

Christmas Blanket Of Snow On Way

A fresh blanket of snow is due to arrive late today, bringing up to six inches by early tomorrow. The Berkshires should see a fluffy white Christmas with subnormal temperatures and blustery winds continuing into Friday.

Berkshires

Aid Bill Cleared For a Quick Vote

The House Rules Committee approved a foreign aid bill 8-4 for a floor vote, with a risk of delay until Tuesday. Key issue is government credit guarantees for wheat sales to Russia, and the measure faces a possible Senate rejection or revision. President Johnson aides worked to rally support amid GOP charges of a boycott and holiday flight maneuvers.

Washington House Rules Committee Russia Rules Committee House Senate House Conference Committee Charles A. Halleck Indiana White House Texas Louisiana Georgia Senate Car Albert Oklahoma Johnson House Conference Committee

Earthquake Shakes North Auckland Area

An earthquake early today in North Auckland caused damaged chimneys burst water pipes and smashed windows and crockery. The event challenges the belief that the region north of Whangarei is entirely earthquake free in New Zealand.

Auckland New Zealand Whangarei

Greeks Turks Clash Bitterly in Cyprus Riots

In Nicosia heavy fire erupted as Greek and Turkish Cypriots clashed, with at least four killed since Saturday. Police reported fighting in the old city centers, Turks firing from the Selimiye Mosque minaret, and battles in Kaimakli suburb amid rising tensions over constitutional reforms for the island republic.

Nicosia Cyprus UPI Old City Selimiye Kaimalki

Flooding Displaces 1600 in Bali Island Floods

Heavy rains trigger floods on Bali, Indonesia, forcing about 1,600 people to evacuate. Antara News Agency reports widespread damage and flooding across the island.

Jakarta Indonesia Bali Antara

Closely Guarded Ruby Goes to Bond Hearing

In Dallas escorts with deputies escorted Jack Ruby to a bond hearing amid tight courthouse security. Ruby, jailed since the Oswald shooting, appeared pale and nervous as reporters faced ID requirements and restricted access. Bond was denied. prosecutors oppose release, citing capital murder no bond rule.

Ruby Bond Dallas Jack Ruby Kennedy Lee Harvey Oswald Oswald Lity Tidors Henry Wade

Mayes and de Pasquale quit BSO for Philadelphia Symphony

Cellist Samuel Mayes and violist Joseph de Pasquale, principals of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, will depart after the Tanglewood season to join the Philadelphia Orchestra for 1964 65. De Pasquale returns to his native city. Mayes rejoins Philadelphia where he once played. The brothers De Pasquale also plan a quartet. Lorne Munroe moves to New York Philharmonic. Mayes wife Winifred Mayes also leaves Boston. The changes come as Boston reshapes personnel following standout Don Quixote solos.

Mayes de Pasquale BSO Philadelphia Symphony Boston Symphony Orchestra Philadelphia Orchestra Association Joseph de Pasquale Samuel Mayes Boston Orchestra Philladelphia Orchestra New York Philharmonic Philadelphians Lorne Munroe Philadelphia Carl Stern South Mountain Music Colony Willem Willeke Winifred Winograd Boston Hartford Symphony Orchestra New York Feef

Garage owner touts elephant for towing tasks

Mrs Joanne Hornig of Warmington England tells UPI that her elephant is superior to a truck for towing tar, noting no starting troubles and no petrol use though she enjoys an occasional bun. The eccentric claim highlights a quirky, humorous local feature on transport tales.

Lakonia Fire Strands 1,046 Cruise Passengers Abandoned

A Greek liner Lakonia aboard 651 passengers on a Christmas cruise faced a blazing ship and multiple explosions off northwest Africa. Rescue efforts saved 470 to 800 people with many still in the water. crews from Montcalm and other vessels aided in the air and sea searches. U.S. and British aircraft directed lifeboat rescues as survivors reported chaotic scenes and families anxiously awaited word.

London Lakonia Atlantic U.S. Air Force Casablanca U.S Orlando Fla Azores Montcalm KE. J. Kempton U.S. 57Th Air Rescue Squadron Stratheden Salta Rio Grande Funchal Madeira England Madeira Islands Southhampton Teneriffe Canary Islands Africa Ormos Shipping Co. Ltd R. J. Atkins Matia Zarbis Southampton P. Pilcer Margate S. Buchanan Cowling E. Driscoll St. Leonard’s Royal Air Force Gibraltar General Steamship Com. Ltd Greece Johan van Oldenbarnevelt

Probe of Shipyard Rumors Demanded by Hub Officials

Boston civic leaders and NAGE president call for a congressional probe into rumored closing of the Boston Naval Shipyard. Resolution urges Senate and House Armed Services Committee investigations while Boston officials warn of job and education funding impacts.

Boston UPI Boston Naval Shipyard National Association of Government Employes NAGE

Kennedy's Grave Visited by Cuban Exiles

Fifty survivors of the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion traveled to Arlington National Cemetery to lay a wreath at John F. Kennedy's tomb on the first anniversary of their release from Cuban prisons. The visitors, many in camouflage uniforms, marked the occasion with a ceremonial tribute to the late president.

Washington UPI Cuba John F. Kennedy Arlington National Cemetery

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