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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1964
Page
2
A bomb attributed to Communist terrorists killed four Vietnamese and wounded 39, including five U.S. servicemen, at the Playboy bar in Saigon on Friday night. The blast demolished the bar and shattered windows blocks away. Witnesses reported the aftermath and scenes of panic.
The article notes continuing desalting efforts focused on Cuba, with Venezuela accusing Castroites of arms supply for subversion. U S officials say Britain and France disclosed deals to sell autos to Cuba, as Dean Rusk asserts Cuba aims to push the U S out of Guantanamo. The piece also covers Viet Nam unrest, shelling, hamlets retaken by government forces, and civilian casualties amid a largely night-time lull in activity.
Chippewa Falls, Wis. Mrs Charles Walters, 32, wife of a service station operator, gave birth to triplet boys. She expressed surprise at their housing, saying we live in a trailer.
The Dutch crisis centers on Princess Irene's romance and a royal move toward Catholicism. Queen Juliana and her husband Prince Bernhard faced a constitutional impasse after a controversial Paris trip. An authoritative source warned the crisis remains unresolved and may force cabinet resignation or abdication.
The article contrasts militant and conservative strands within teachers unions, noting Pittsfield’s growing federation especially among secondary teachers while elementary ranks lag. It explains NEA versus AFT positions, strike power versus sanctions, and details Milwaukee campaign tensions with outside help and funds shaping the contest.
Governor Hoff plans to question four members of Vermont's Education Board over their failure to endorse his plan to regionalize 12 districts. He warned if the opposition targets the principle, resignations may follow. Four Republicans voted against endorsement. two others supported it, and the chair backed the measure. The plan claims to improve local control and curb inefficient administration. Also included are Berkshire Eagle subscription details and a brief Southend safety drive report.
President and Mrs. Johnson traveled to Texas to comfort friend J. C. Kellam and attend funeral services for Mrs. Kellam who died of a heart attack at her Austin home. They flew from Andrews AFB at 7 49 p m EST aboard a 24 hour jet to Bergstrom AFB, then planned to go to the LBJ Ranch near Johnson City 65 miles away.
National headquarters urges affiliated groups to donate funds to back Milwaukee campaign. Both sides claim tight budgets while flooding airwaves with solicitations. Local school officials maintain neutrality, allowing meetings and literature in schools under set rules. The standoff signals wider mobilization for teacher influence nationwide.
Sen Margaret Chase Smith Republican of Maine launches a handshaking tour for the New Hampshire primary. She announced her candidacy Jan 27 but delayed on scene campaigning until passage of the tax bill.
The article argues school committees will struggle to run schools unless they grant greater influence to hired staff on salaries, curriculum, and policy, highlighting the need for broader participation in governance.
The Senate and House agree on rate cuts for individuals and corporations though the Senate adds a 14 percent permanent withholding for wages to begin after passage. The 18 percent rate remains until law, with House plans differing on timing. Senate preserves state gasoline taxes auto tags and licenses itemized deduction. The plan costs Treasury about 330 million yearly.
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