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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1963

Page

3

Report Urges U.S. Revise U.N. Policies

Washington AP A 12 member advisory panel led by Sol M Linowitz urged the United States to plan at least five years ahead for UN payments and to overhaul UN financial procedures. They proposed a new assessment scale for peacekeeping up to 100 million dollars replacing the current system. The group noted UN outlays more than doubled in five years and the US contributed 346.5 million dollars last year to 51 agencies and 26 programs.

Washington United States U.S United Nations U.N Advisory Committee On State Department Sol M. Linowitz Xerox Corp Harlan Cleveland International Organization Cleveland

Los Angeles to Exhibit Nation’s Largest New Year Card

The city aims to win the title for the biggest New Year card with lights on three sides of city hall. From dusk New Year’s Eve to dawn January 2, the display forms a 6 on top of a 4, spanning 175 feet high and 80 feet wide.

Los Angeles UPI City Hall

Husband 90 Minutes Is Held for Murder

Gerald J. Sousa, 21, of Fall River is charged with fatally shooting cafe owner Jean Thibeault, 50, during a holdup in Fall River. Arrest followed his wedding reception nine minutes after his marriage in Boston. Five other men were arrested in Providence, R.I. on related ties to the slaying.

Fall River Mass Gerald J. Sousa Boston Jean Thibeault Thibeault Thibeaut Providence R.4

GOP Deserter Doubts Rocky Barry in N H Primary

Former New Hampshire Republican Wesley Powell, who switched to back Democrat John W. King, doubts that Barry Goldwater or Nelson Rockefeller could beat Lyndon Johnson in 1964. Powell, speaking on WMUR-TV, said Johnson is a skilled, formidable opponent and he will announce his 1984 GOP choice in January. He had previously backed Margaret Chase Smith before Kennedy’s assassination and NH’s March 10 primary.

Manchester N.H New Hampshire Wesley Powell Barry Goldwater Nelson A. Rockefeller Johnson John W. King Goldwater Rockefeller Powell Wmur-Tv Kennedy Margaret Chase Smith Maine

A Store Known For Consistent Quality After 50 Years

The publication asserts a long standing identity as specialists in their field. It emphasizes steady leadership spanning over half a century and a commitment to being known for reliable, high quality products rather than uncertain variation.

Rockefeller to enter Oregon presidential primary May 15

Gov Nelson Rockefeller moves to broaden his campaign by adding the Oregon primary to his slate and bypassing hostile GOP leaders. A AP survey places him fourth among likely nominees behind Goldwater Nixon and Lodge. He plans NH primary March 10 California June 2 and resumes active campaigning after JFK's assassination. Oregon carries 18 GOP votes at the convention.

Albany N.Y Nelson A. Rockefeller Oregon Associated Press Rockefeller Barry Goldwater Richard M. Nixon Henry Cabot Lodge New Hampshire California Howell Appling Jr Goldwater William W. Scranton Pennsylvania Nixon Calif

Composer Loew Gives Palm Springs Hospital Million Royalty

Composer Frederick Loew known for My Fair Lady donates 3 percent of his music royalties to Desert Hospital. The 63 year old Palm Springs resident said he loves the area and wanted to give back to the community that meant so much to him. He estimated the gift at about one million dollars in present value.

Palm Springs Calif Frederick Fritz) Loew Desert Hospital Loew the Hospital Loewe

Miss America Donna Axum survives Roosevelt Hotel blaze

Miss America 1964 Donna Axum recounts being rescued from a smoke filled 10th floor room at the Roosevelt Hotel in Jacksonville. She and chaperone Lucille Previtti escaped down ten flights with aid from William Fielden Jr. and others. Axum plans to join the Orange Bowl Parade despite heavy smoke exposure and was hospitalized briefly.

Hotel Roosevelt Jacksonville Fla UPI Donna Axum Roosevelt Hotel University of Arkansas el Dorado Ark Axum Lucille Previtti Lynwood N.J Miss America Lucille Miami Miss Axum Bill Cashman Miss Previtti William Fielden Jr Florida Fielden Bill

Goldwater Hints He May Seek Presidency

Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona says he may run for president if circumstances and events demand it. He notes he is currently a United States senator and not a candidate, and stresses a natural process for candidates to emerge rather than personal ambition.

Manchester N.H UPD U.S Barry Goldwater R. Ariz United States Goldwater Manchester Union William Leeb

Fox Hunt Sabotage Effort Fails in England

One hundred members of the League Against Cruel Sports allegedly laid false trails to disrupt a fox hunt in Amersham England last week. The hunt reportedly pursued three foxes with two released and one escaping.

Amersham England UPI League Against Cruel Sports

War Hero Is 73 Rickenbacker Retiring To Write Book

Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, 73, retiring as Eastern Air Lines chairman to focus on organizing and editing his biographical notes. A WWI ace with 26 victories, Medal of Honor, and Croix de Guerre, he later led Indianapolis Speedway and survived a 24 day raft drift after a 1942 MATS crash. He vows not to be idle amid civilization’s challenges.

New York UPI Eddie Rickenbacker Eastern Air Lines Rickenbacker U.S Eastern Indianapolis Ind Henry L. Stimson Military Air Transport, Service MATS Pacific Ocean

Miami New York Flight Sets 98 Minute Record

Northeast Airlines announced an unofficial speed record from Miami to New York on Flight 66 a Boeing fan jet. Capt Clark Willard credited a 115 mph tailwind for a 790 mph ground speed, reducing the prior 9 minute record set in 1959 while the typical flight time is 145 minutes.

Boston UPS Northeast Airlines Miami New York City Northeast John F. Kennedy International Airport New York Clark Willard

U S Personal Income Reaches Record 2500 In 1963 Outlook

Secretary Hodges reports annual personal income averages 2500 per person in the United States, with wages salaries rents and dividends included. He forecasts 1964 growth around 5 percent with a tax reduction likely to boost corporate profits and GNP to about 628 billion.

Washington Luther H. Hodges Hodges United States

26 Billion Rise In Output If Taxes Slashed

Washington AP predicts that prompt tax cuts could lift national output by 26 billion dollars next year to about 610 billion. Gerhard Colm of the National Planning Association, former senior economist to the President's Council, says the forecast assumes a tax bill passing in early 1964 with retroactivity to Jan 1. If the assumption fails, growth would be substantially lower.

U. S Hodges Washington National Planning Association Gerhard Colm NPA President Council of Economic Advisers Colm

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