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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1964
Page
3
The FTC seeks strict new rules for cigarette ads and packaging after the Public Health Service report on smoking and health. A warning would appear on every pack and in all ads, noting the health risks and mortality linked to smoking. Public hearings are planned for March, with final rules subject to change.
Washington AP Harold D Cooley chairman of the House Agriculture Committee argues the FTC lacks legal authority to mandate danger warnings on cigarette packs. He says there is no conclusive evidence cigarettes injure health and calls the FTC proposals absurd. He plans hearings before mid February to study tobacco health effects.
Brattleboro taxpayers favor a small tax rate decrease. The selectmen recommended a town tax rate of 3.15 dollars, down one cent from 1963, marking the fourth consecutive rate reduction.
The Civil Rights Commission said New York City building unions bar most construction work to Negroes and Puerto Ricans. The report cited limited gains by Local 3 of the IBEW and the District Council of Carpenters, but noted color remains a key badge of non membership. It urged withholding federal apprenticeship aid from programs or contractors not nondiscriminatory and backed potential federal law to regulate interstate apprenticeship admissions.
Subscription pricing details list weekly and multi month options from the Berkshire Eagle. The notice notes changes of address and service changes handled by the local Post Office and Eagle staff, outlining rates and terms for new subscribers.
New York announces a $350 million World Trade Center project featuring twin 110 story towers, surpassing the Empire State Building in height. The Port Authority-led plan, on 16 acres in Lower Manhattan, aims to start in 1965 with staged completion through 1970, creating a trade hub for export-import business.
In Occidental California at 6:25 p.m. Gilbert Encinas lit a match while cleaning a car gas line. The line ignited and the car was damaged beyond repair, though Encinas escaped injury. The Division of Forestry responded to protect nearby trees.
SAN DIEGO AP A large search stretched to Ensenada as planes and ships hunted Barbara Keith, 42, balloonist grandmother, who vanished at about 10 000 feet over the Catalina Channel during a race from Avalon to the California mainland. Her balloon rose into strong gusts and disappeared as rescue efforts continued with weather turning worse.
Three peace demonstrators infiltrated a civil defense survival exercise to distribute anti civil defense literature and spent 25 hours in a bunker. Edmond Maguire, Burlington County civil defense coordinator, said they were forced to stay inside once inside as more than 200 participants aged from 14 months to 75 years emerged from the 65 by 55 foot shelter that had served as a NIKE missile base. They ate three meals of water, four biscuits, and slept on cots and the floor.
President Johnson renames Alan Boyd to a one year CAB chairmanship amid criticism from New England congressmen over his vote on Northeast Airlines. Robert Murphy named CAB vice chairman. Speaker McCormack denial labeled untrue. Also, in Epping New Hampshire a family of three killed in Route 101 crash.
Portland Maine based Portland Sunday Telegram raises price from 25 to 30 rents effective February 2 citing rising production costs. It marks the first increase in six and a half years as the paper remains Maine's only Sunday publication.
An advertisement notes England's Maternity Dresses on the second floor featuring white nylon net edging with a clover leaf design around the hem and fitted bodice in sizes 32 to 40. Also lists England's Maternity Lingerie on the second floor.
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