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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1960
Page
2
An advertisement claims Reader's Digest outlines four simple non drug methods to prevent or relieve headaches. It asserts scientists identify headache causes and that five of ten cases can be cured or eased without medicines by adjusting walking, talking, or sleeping habits. It urges readers to learn four doctor recommended rules for migraine sufferers and general relief, with January issue promotion.
Washington reports the United States Britain and France have failed to agree on joint action to end the Laos civil war and preserve its independence while agreeing on the goal of keeping Laos sovereign. Disputes center on how to proceed amid concerns of Communist interference and potential US involvement in a larger regional conflict.
Berlin AP West Germany and Communist East Germany agreed to renew their trade pact, removing a Berlin crisis threat for New Year’s Eve. The accord restores an arrangement canceled Sept. 30 and set to take effect Jan. 1, with no Berlin status explanation given. Dowling and Pervukhin met in Berlin amid Washington and Moscow signaling caution on Berlin questions.
In South Korea, Prime Minister John M Y Chang’s Democratic party captured five of ten provincial governorships in the first gubernatorial elections. The opposition New Democratic party won three races while two contests remained undecided. Governors had been appointed by the President during Syngman Rhee’s era.
Leominster textile mill in operation since 1870 will close in about six months and relocate to Putnam Connecticut. Rockwell Co. woolen yarn mill run by Hale Manufacturing since 1957 moves to consolidate New England operations. Hale says 80 to 100 Leominster workers will be offered Connecticut positions.
The government suggests a possible approach through the United Nations and the Security Council. A fact finding commission or another international avenue could be established to handle the issue.
New York leaders sharply challenged David Ben Gurion's call for greater Jewish migration to Israel. He spoke to the Jerusalem Zionist Congress urging stronger Israel ties and more Jews to study and work there. Rabbis and leaders disagreed, saying migration undermines Judaism and harms Jewish life abroad.
A two man Chinese trade delegation began a three to four month tour of Canada amid speculation it seeks farm goods. They arrived in Montreal after Peiping claimed a year of floods droughts and insect raids hit over half of China’s cultivated land.
Western observers link the Agriculture Minister Vladimir Matskevich removal to Khrushchev’s Virgin Lands program failures. Matskevich becomes district chairman in Kazakhstan while Mikhail Olshansky takes over as agriculture minister, signaling possible reorganization to boost farm efficiency.
President Roberto Chiari said Panama’s 1961 economy looks promising though not brilliant. He indicated the administration is banking on new textile and other industries for growth and noted expectations of a shift in U.S. policy toward the region enhancing ties with Washington.
A Peiping radio report cited by Hong Kong papers said drought typhoons and pests ravaged China's farmland in 1900 affecting about 150 million acres, with 75 million drought damaged, leaving 850 million people on tightening rations as exports fund industrial needs.
Edith Piaf, the famed chanteuse famed for hits in France and America, returned to the Paris stage after a two year illness and injuries. Government ministers generals and about 2000 fans greeted the frail 45 year old star with sustained applause as she resumed performing after a period of illness accidents and near death.
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