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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1965

Page

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Johnson Urges Commitment at National Cathedral School Commencement

President Johnson told the National Cathedral School for Girls graduating class that he backs debate in tough times but will press his chosen course. He urged graduates, including his daughter Luci, to use their gifts for the world’s poor and reaffirmed his policy while inviting ongoing criticism.

Washington Johnson National Cathedral School For Luci Lynda Jongh Jenry Clay Strong White House

Holiday Death Toll Is New High Record

United Press International reports a Memorial Day weekend traffic death toll of 484 across the nation from Friday 6 p.m. to Monday midnight. New England records 24 fatalities as late reports pour in.

United Press International New England

France Will Study NATO Nuclear Plan

France will study a five nation NATO nuclear cabinet proposal backed by the United States to give allied partners more influence in planning and decision making for nuclear forces. Defense Minister Messmer signaled France’s openness while McNamara pushed for quicker, wider consultation and a possible NATO common defense market.

France NATO Paris Charles de Gaulle America Pierre Messmer U.S Robert S. McNamara McNamara West United States Rindmara Berlin Europe London Denis Healey Healey Defense McNamara Thomas Finletter Defense Ministers

Supreme Court Limits Federal Ruling on Districting

The Supreme Court left reapportionment to states based on population in the one man one vote rulings. It denied a stay of New York State Legislature elections under Plan A and declined to intervene in Idaho reapportionment. California Senate must be reapportioned by July 1, while Illinois reapportionment supervision remains with the state court system. Justice Harlan wrote a concurring opinion.

Washington Supreme Court New “York Simon H. Rifkind New York City New York Idaho House Senate California State Senate U.S. District Court Los Angeles Special Court John M. Harlan Tom C. Clark Potter Stewart Harlan Chicago Ilinois Illinois Supreme Court The Winds Supreme Court William J. Scott

Supreme Court backs FPC power over gas sales

The Supreme Court 8 to 1 ruled the Federal Power Commission may regulate sales of natural gas to pipelines and related leasehold transfers under the Federal Power Act. The decision overturned a 5th Circuit ruling and affects producer to pipeline deals, with impact on prices for gas consumers nationwide. Justice Harlan wrote for the majority. Douglas dissented.

Washington UPI Supreme Court Federal Power Commission FPC U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals John M. Harlan Williams Douglas Rayne Field Acadia Parish Texas Eastern Transmission Corp Continental Oil Co M.H. Marr Sun Oil Co General Crude Ojl Co Commission Phillips Petroleum Tower Court FPG Justice Department Department United Gas Improvement Co Philadelphia Gas Works United

Stolen DPW Checks Worth 305000 In Boston

A Boston report states that thirty four checks totaling 303000 were stolen from the Right-of-Way Division of the State Department of Public Works. The checks were made out to individuals from whom eminent domain claims were settled. They were kept in a metal cabinet on the 10th floor at 100 Nashua Street. The largest check was 127000. The State Treasurer’s office was notified to stop payment. Some smaller checks could be cashed despite the theft.

Boston UPI State Department of Public Works DPW Jane Nashua Street

License Suspension Vote Targets High School Dropouts

The California Assembly Education Committee passed a bill to revoke drivers licenses of high school dropouts with exceptions for hardship. The measure aims to pressure students to remain in school and complete education requirements.

Sacramento Calif UPI California Assembly Education Committee

Ten Russian Scientists Visit Rowe Plant in Massachusetts

A group of nine men and a woman from the Soviet Union will inspect the Yankee Atomic Electric Co. plant in Rowe Mass as part of the fourth U S Soviet exchange visit on radioactive waste disposal. They will also tour Harvard’s Air Cleaning Laboratory in Cambridge and attend a dinner in Boston. The group arrived in the United States Monday and stayed at the Oxbow Motel Charlemont.

Rowe Mass Yankee Atomic Electric Co United States Boston Atomic Energy Commission Harvard University Cambridge AEC U.S Massachusetts Oxbow Charlemont

Bargain Hunter's Paradise in The Eagle Want Ad

Bargain Hunter’s Paradise features an almost new five piece Anette set with Formica top offered at 120 dollars. Call or visit daily to pick up bargains, and act quickly to avoid losing out to others. Happy hunting.

Eagle Family

Viet Nam War Fronts See Heavy Casualties Near Quang Ngai

Two Americans killed and another wounded in Pleiku ambush as Viet Cong forces attack Quang Ngai city. Marines counterattack with a full battalion, airlifted into a 10 mile radius, while U.S. planes strike targets in North Vietnam. Reports note substantial Viet Cong and allied casualties and a new Chu Lai airfield opening.

Saigon Quang Ngai South Viet Nam South China Sea Pleiku Viet Nam Vinh Hanoi da Nang Christopher J. O'Sullivan Astoria Queens N Y S.set Willem Donald Tyrone Abilene Tex Ranger O'Sullivan Chu Lai

Litano warns GE walkouts may continue in Pittsfield

Union leader Albert F. Litano told GE of Pittsfield that walkouts will persist unless management changes its stance on grievances. He cited local 320’s militant past in Syracuse as a factor shaping a more cooperative climate elsewhere and urged negotiations to avoid further tensions.

Litano General Electric Co Pittsfield Albert F. Litano Joseph J. LaCasse Local 255 GEAA Paul J GE News Syracuse TUE Local 320 John Stanley Stanley Cuse Syracuse GE Melikan Arthur G. Melikan Gibson Robert L. Gibson Lilano Roanoke United Electrical Workers Union IUE

Supreme Court to review slaying of District educator Penn

The Supreme Court agreed to review dismissal of indictments against six Georgia men charged in the shotgun slaying of Lemuel A. Penn, a District of Columbia educator and Army Reserve officer. A federal judge ruled the 1870 law and 1964 Civil Rights Act did not apply. the defendants named were Cecil Myers, Joseph Howard Sims, Denver Willis Phillips, George Hampton Turner, Herbert Guest and Jam? G. Lackey.

Washington Supreme Court Georgia Lemuel A. Penn District of Columbia Penn Athens Army Reserve Ft. Benning Bootle Congress Cecil Myers Joseph Howard Sims Denver Willis Phillips George Hampton Turner Herbert Guest Jam G. Lackey

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