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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1969
Page
1
Pope Paul VI urged personal choice in moral decisions and vowed to abolish intolerance within the church. He cited the Second Vatican Council’s recognition of individual conscience while warning that disobedience to the contraception ban contravenes natural law and amounts to abusing freedom.
Saigon AP report notes the first Marine unit, 9th Regiment Leathernecks, flown to Okinawa as U.S. combat deaths fell to 153 last week, the lowest since January. About 1,548 wounded, 772 hospitalized, with the 9th Infantry Division and others demobilizing, while overall Vietnam troop strength nears 540,000.
In Arlington, landlord Cleland Homsi was ordered by U.S. District Court Judge W Arthur Garrity Jr to pay 1052 in damages to Vincent and Mrs Pina for refusing to rent an apartment solely because of the color of Pinas skin. This ruling cites the Civil Rights Act as violated. A Red Cross spokesman noted Massachusetts had 200 to 250 pints of blood on hand by late Wednesday, well below the usual 1000 pints.
Massachusetts lawmakers grilled the Department of Public Utilities and tow operators amid allegations of excessive charges. Representative William Q. MacLean said a bill would require annual financial reports from tow-truck firms, signaling possible state intervention to protect motorists and curb industry practices.
If stress or daily tensions ruin sleep, take 2 ASPER-SLEEP tablets for sound safe sleep without habit forming pills. Combines a sedative antihistamine with aspirin for relief and restfulness. Available at druggists for 99.
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