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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1963

Page

3

Judge Nominees Win Approval In Massachusetts Council

The Executive Council in Boston unanimously approved Gov. Endicott Peabody's picks for district court chief justice Kenneth L. Nash of Weymouth and probate court chief judge John A. Costello of Andover. A 9-0 vote also confirmed former Rep. Maurice R. Flynn Jr. of Malden as special district court justice.

Boston Endicott Peabody Kenneth L. Nash Weymouth John A. Costello Andover Maurice R. Flynn Jr Malden

Ruby Bail Hearing Recessed as Ruby Remains in Jail

Dallas court adjourned after a three hour hearing on bail for Jack Ruby. Ruby, charged with murder in Oswald slaying, did not testify. A Carousel Club stripper, Karen Bennett aka Little Lynn, 19, was charged with carrying a concealed pistol into the courthouse and later released on $1,000 bond. The hearing resumes January 10 under Judge Joe Brown as defense argues temporary insanity and need for outside psychiatric aid.

Dallas UPI Jack Ruby Carousel Club Karen Lynn Little Lynn) Bennett Lee Harvey Oswald Ruby Oswald Miss Bennett Ruby's Carousel Club Little Lynn Melvin Belli Henry Wade George Senator Chicago

Williamston Negroes Hear Tidings in Boston

A Williamston North Carolina representative group visiting Boston says they will take a wait and see stance on segregation easing steps. The Williamston Community Relations Committee reported merchants will accept job applications regardless of race and race leaders welcomed concrete steps toward peaceful progress. Mrs Sarah Small, president of the Williamston unit of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, called the measures heartening and urged visible actions before Negroes buy Williamston stores.

Boston Williamston N.C Sarah Small

Actor Seeks Senatorship in Local Campaign

A fragment notes an actor pursuing a U.S. Senate bid amid a six month struggle. Separately, a memorial service for President John F Kennedy was planned in Brookline at his birthplace with 35 adults and 65 youths from the Williamston unit of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference invited to Temple Chai Sholom.

North Carolina John F. Kennedy Hiis Birthplace Brookline Williamston Southern Christian Leadership Conference Chabei Sholom

Johnson Delayed JFK Death News On Conspiracy Fears

Washington based report says President Johnson ordered withholding the news of John F Kennedy's death as a precaution against a worldwide conspiracy. Malcolm Kilduff said Johnson wanted to leave Dallas Parkland Hospital before announcing the death and to return to Air Force One. Kilduff quoted Johnson noting Civil War era fears and directing secrecy until he could depart. The incident included a Secret Service escort and Johnson asking Kilduff not to reveal the president's whereabouts.

Washington UPI Kennedy Johnson White House Malcolm Kilduff Kennnedy Dallas Parkland Hospital Kilduff John W. McCormack D-Mass Senate Carl Hayden R-Ariz Air Force One Love Field Secret Service

Honesty Pays from Wallet Return in Louisville

A Louisville Santa returned a wallet containing 43 in Christmas Savings to a woman. Walter Cooley, 19, of Louisville, sent $100 to Harold F. Miller of Philadelphia. Miller’s note praised honesty: If I had a son, I’d like him to be like you.

Louisville Philadelphia Walter Cooley Harold F. Miller Miller

Change of address notice to avoid service interruption

Public notice from The Berkshire Eagle advising subscribers to mail their current and new addresses to the local post office and the newspaper to prevent interruption of service. The notice explains rates for a one month term and longer, and mentions second class postage paid at Pittsfield Massachusetts.

Aajies Mall Jocal Post Office Berkshire Eagle Pittsfield Massachusetts

Kennedy Will Names Kennedy Family as Heirs

The JFK will names Jacqueline and children Caroline and John Jr as primary beneficiaries. Executors include Robert F. Kennedy and Edward M. Kennedy. Two trusts established for widow and children with annualWithdrawal limits. bonds to be filed per Massachusetts law. The 17 page document awaits probate after a three week waiting period with no objections.

Boston John F. Kennedy Jacqueline Suffolk County Caroline John Jr Robert F. Kennedy Edward M. Kennedy Dmass Kennedy Joseph P. Kennedy Great Britain Joseph P. Kennedy Jr John Kennedy TV Am Suffolk County Probate Court

Indicted oily trader tied to Allied plant collapse

New Jersey federal indictment charges 48 year old Bronx resident Aj De Angelis with 18 counts of interstate transportation of forged warehouse receipts tied to a scheme to corner the edible oil market. He faced up to 110 years per count. bail set at 5,000. Allied Crude Vegetable Refining Corp collapse linked to a $100 million edible oils scandal.

Newark N. J Federal Grand Jury Anthony de Angelis DeAngelis Theankrupt Allied Crude Vegetable Refining Corp New York Chicago Bayonne Allied New York City de Angelis Washington Atty Robert F. Kennedy FBI Securities and Exchange Commission Department of Agriculture Bronx Anthony T. Angelis Walter D. van Riper Angells New Jersey New York State Soviet Union Russia

Town Fathers Lack Power To Censor Movies

Boston Massachusetts Attorney General Edward W Brooke ruled that no state law grants censorship powers to mayors or boards of selectmen. A theater operator showing a movie not violating state law but deemed objectionable by many cannot have a license revoked or suspended by local officials. The opinion responded to a request from Commissioner of Public Safety Frank S Giles.

Boston UPI Edward W. Brooke Massachusetts Boards of Selectmen Brooke Board of Selectmen Commissioner of Public Safety Frank 8. Giles

A Christmas Message From Catherman Windsor Mess

A Christmas message urges readers to sing to Jesus read the Bible attend church and keep the word of God. The note emphasizes purity, temptation, heart experience, and walking in Jesus footsteps with God dwelling in believers. May God bless you now and forever.

Jesus Paul

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