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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1960

Page

2

Tito Assails Red China and the West in Belgrade

Belgrade news reports President Tito sharply attacking Communist China as a rotten accord creator and labeling Moscow as meddling. He denounced Western bellicosity, urged negotiation over force, and warned Congo and Algeria crises threaten global peace while Yugoslavia maintains ties with most bloc nations except China and Albania.

Belgrade UPI Tito National Assembly China Albania Marshal Tito

De Gaulle Plan For Algeria Is Attacked

Paris AP reports two political leaders condemned Charles de Gaulle plan to end the Algerian war amid Moslem rioting in Oran. Referendum in January will decide on self government with Algerian majority. Clashes injure several. officials cite a partisan and volatile situation.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Oran Algeria Roger Duchet Felix Gaillard Fourth Republic de Gaulle France

Sailor Killed in RI Pileups on Icy Route 6

A 19 year old Newport sailor died and 13 others were injured, five seriously, in two near simultaneous crashes on icy Route 6 near the Scituate Foster line. A sports car attempted to pass, backed onto the shoulder, then a tractor trailer loaded with 32,000 pounds of coiled steel struck seconds later.

Foster, RI Newport Dally Cole Hill Scituate-Foster Attleboro

Soviets To Aid Ghana In Building a Dam

Pravda reports Moscow will aid Ghana to build a dam and a 200000 kilowatt power station on the Volta River under the Cooperation and technical assistance agreement signed last summer. It notes a $40 million loan previously offered but gives no figure for Volta funding.

Moscow Soviet Union Ghana Volta Pravda Soviet Communist Party Accra Kwame Nkrumah

Khrushchev vows Soviet aid to oppressed in anti colonial struggle

Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev said the Soviet Union would join oppressed peoples in a decisive struggle against colonialism. He accused colonial powers of blocking the U N anti colonial declaration and urged sweeping away obstacles, noting support from capitalist nations including Austria Sweden Denmark Norway Finland Canada New Zealand and others.

Moscow UPI Nikita Khrushchev Soviet Union Khrushchev Tass U. N Austria Sweden Denmark Norway Finland Canada New Zealand

Soviet Russia urges Kennedy answer on thaw with U S

Moscow papers demand President elect Kennedy reply to Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko’s call for better U S Soviet ties. Neutralist and Socialist presses praise Gromyko’s statement to the Supreme Soviet and urge Kennedy to respond.

Kennedy Moscow Soviet Russia John Fi Andrei Gromyko Soviet Union United States Gromyko Supreme Soviet

Iran Premier Orders Probe Into Shomshah Mine Disaster

Tehran premier Sharif Emami ordered a special commission to investigate the Shomshah mine disaster where 19 miners and two rescue workers died. Six miners were crushed by rocks after an explosion and the rest perished from suffocation when ventilating equipment failed. All 21 bodies were recovered.

Tehran Iran UPL Sharif Emami Shomshah

Smaller-Size Currency In Soviet Creates Shortage of Wallets

Moscow reports a shortage of wallets as the plan shifts to smaller currency. The Economic Gazette criticizes planners and factories for delays. Clerks at GUM say purses are unavailable while the 100-ruble note circulates in a larger size and the new bill set for New Year’s Day will resemble the U S dollar in dimensions.

Soviet Moscow Economic Gazette U.S

U S Biologist Denies Yeti Myth From Hillary Expedition

Lawrence Swan of San Francisco State College, a biologist on Sir Edmund Hillarys Himalayan expedition, says the Abominable Snowman or Yeti is a myth. He notes the two scalps reported by Nepalese locals are fake hair and urges a record straight.

San Francisco Sir Edmund Hillary Lawrence Swan San Francisco State College Swan Sir Edmund Himalayas

Mt Etna Rumbles But No Damage Yet

Mt Etna rumbled into activity today providing a fine display for Christmas time tourists, but there were no signs of imminent danger to property. Etna has erupted several times this year, causing little or no damage to farmland on the slopes.

Catania Sicily Mt. Etna Etna

Canada Road Toll Rises Over Christmas Weekend

A Canadian Press survey reports 39 deaths from highway accidents across Canada during the Christmas weekend, from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday, 13 fewer than the Highway Safety Council had predicted.

Toronto Canada Canadian Highway Safety Council

Cuban Government Seeks Student Card System

Havana reports that Cuba plans a Ministry of Education program to file cards on students in all public and private schools. The semiofficial paper says the “accumulative scholastic” card will begin when a student enters school and record family life and scholastic achievements to aid in forming the child’s personality.

Havana Cuba Ministry of Education Revolution

House Dairy Field Report Flags Big Firms Gain

A House Small Business subcommittee report cites unfair trade practices in dairy product sale and distribution. It warns that rising concentration hurts small independent processors, risks higher prices, and lowers milk quality through price wars. Rep Tom Steed led hearings across several states seeking price disclosure and anti discrimination laws.

Washington Tom Steed D-Okla Tennessee Indiana Colorado Masachusetts

Teen Gangs Would Be Called Psychos Not Hoods

New York AP reports sociologist Dr. Lewis Yablonsky says labeling violent teen gangs as psychos would stigmatize gang activity and deter participation. He notes gangs are loose, near groups led by unstable individuals, and constructive projects offer the best help.

New York Lewis Yablonsky University of Massachusetts Vablandy American Association For the Advancement of Science Yablonsky Michael Farmer New York City

Air France Jet Planes Back in Operation

Air France recommenced long-range service as pilots ended a two week strike. A jet bound for Douala and Brazzaville carried two passengers, civil servants returning from vacation. Government requisition orders compelled the crews to fly. without their response legal action was possible. The union seeks shorter hours and higher pay, and vows to continue pushing for demands.

Paris Air France Central Africa Douala Brazzaville

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