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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1965

Page

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Bipartisan Vermonters Urge Federal Water Plan

Vermont Governor Hoff and Senator Aiken urged swift Senate approval of a rural water program. They cited Addison County towns facing a $2.6 million bill for 75 miles of mains and pressed loans of $450 million plus $25 million in grants and $5 million for planning to aid drought struck areas. The move targets farms and small towns amid growing water shortages.

Washington Vermont Philip H. Hoff George D. Aiken Senate Agriculture Committee Hoff Addison County Addison Bridgeport Shoreham Aiken Der Farmers Home Administration

Goldwater Unit Hit By GOP Chairman

Republican National Chairman Ray Bliss said Barry Goldwater's Free Society Association will hinder party unity and fundraising. Bliss named Lucius D. Clay as party finance chairman as the conservative group supports the beaten presidential nominee, complicating rebuilding efforts.

Washington Ray C. Bliss Barry Goldwater Free Society Association Bliss Lucius D. Clay Beathen

British Peace Mission Plan Faces Commonwealth Rift

Asian and African colleagues of Prime Minister Wilson resist the Viet Nam peace mission, pushing the plan toward collapse at a London 21-nation Commonwealth conference. Tanzania's Julius Nyerere disassociates from sending Wilson and four other leaders to Beijing Hanoi Moscow and Washington, calling the plan unfocused. The Soviet Izvestia denounces the initiative as foggy.

London Harold Wilson British Commonwealth Wilson Izvestia Commonwealth Tanzania Kenya Ghana Ceylon India Pakistan Julius Nyerere Peking Hanoi Saigon Moscow Washington Nyerere Chou En-lai China Dar Es Salaam

Massive Vietnam raid by B52s seen as success

Defense officials said the large B52 bombing raid on Viet Cong territory near Saigon broke up a troop concentration and damaged a key communications center. An estimated two to three battalions were present, with only one to two enemies killed and about 17 captured. The operation aimed to disperse Viet Cong forces and open ground for South Vietnamese troops.

Washington Saigon Viet Nam U.S

Weekend Weather Outlook for Coastal Area

Weekend forecast calls for fair conditions with a gradual warmup. Saturday highs reach 73 to 80 degrees, cooler in outer Cape Cod with lower 70s. Night temperatures fall into the 30s. Sunday remains fair and slightly warmer.

Outer Cape Cod

Ky becomes South Viet Nam premier at age record

Brig. Gen. Nguyen Cao Ky, commander of South Viet Nam's air force, accepts the post of premier and vows to serve the people and nation. He is described as the youngest premier in the republic’s history, known for his flamboyant, mustached image and for personally leading air strikes against the Communists. A Marine artillery shell caused casualties in the Cu Chi area where a Viet Cong mortar attack wounded 32 people, including a U.S. Army adviser.

Saigon South Viet Nam Nguyen Cao Ky Vietnamese Republic Cu Chi Sai

Elmira wins tight tilt 4 3 in baseball clash

Elmira defeats Pittsfield 4 to 3 as Springfield 3, Reading 1, York 5, Williamsport 4 results mirror the day’s tight scores. AL action sees New York 10 over Minnesota 2, while Cleveland 3 Los Angeles 2 and Washington 2 Baltimore 0. NL sees Cincinnati 3 over Chicago 1.

Elmira Pittsfield Springfield Reading York Williamsport New York Minnesota Cleveland Los Angeles Washington Baltimore Chicago Boston Detroit Kansas City

Jubilee renewal sparks resident split in Pittsfield

In Pittsfield the Jubilee renewal plan promises removal of dilapidated housing for most residents while Jubilee area locals fear uprooting and worse housing, as questions dominated Monday night’s public meeting.

Pittsfield Deering Street Mill Court Lower Church Street Jubilee Area

Relocation perils in Jubilee project loom over Pittsfield housing

Arthur C. McGill of the Pittsfield Housing Authority frames Jubilee relocation as the program's Achilles heel affecting about 118 families and 42 individuals in 1962. He cites federal renewed efforts to place displaced residents in decent housing, a three year relocation plan, and a mix of private rentals, home purchases, and new federal public housing to cover hard to relocate families.

Arthur C. McGill Pittsfield Housing Authority Marlin Anderson Columbia Mies Pittsfield McGill Federal Urban Renewal Administration Citizens’ Committee On Harold Salzmann Jubilee Victory Hill Welfare Department Mill Street New Victory

China vows to intervene if Viet Cong calls

AP reports Beijing stated it would send volunteers to Vietnam if asked and if the United States fights to the end. The foreign ministry pledged 600 million Chinese to support the Vietnamese, saying preparations are complete and troops would join until U.S. forces are expelled.

China Tokyo Red China Viet Nam United States Foreign Ministry U.S Peking Chinese People’s Congress National Front For Liberation Viet Cong

Pig Liver Supports Woman at Boston Hospital

Doctors at Boston City Hospital said the patient's condition remains good as a pig liver keeps her alive. The liver malfunction is sustained by the animal graft connected to her body to perform liver functions.

Boston Boston City Hospital

Peace bid draws mixed nonaligned support worldwide

Kenya's Foreign Minister Murumbi backs a nonaligned peace mission to Viet Nam but rejects Wilson's involvement. Pakistan's Ayub Khan and India's Shastri urge a pause in bombing while Britain remains tied to the U S. In London, Bernard Braden halted taping when a studio sign was seen during a noise disruption.

China Commonwealth Wilson United States Kenya Joseph Murumbi Britain Ayub Khan Pakistan Lal Bahadur Shastri India Viet Nam London UPI Bernard Braden Braden

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