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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1965

Page

3

Cigarette Warning Bill Advances Amid Advertising Ban Clash

Washington UPI report says House and Senate clash on a health warning for cigarette packs and a ban on FTC warnings in advertising. The label would read hazardous to your health and take effect six months after passage, with Senate favored timing and debates over a three year FTC ban.

Washington UPI House Senate Federal Trade Commission FTC House-Senate Commission Congress John Moss D-Calif James Roose Velt Oren FE. Harris Dirk House Commerce Committee Roosevelt

White House Sit-In Brings 6 Month Terms

Seven civil rights demonstrators who staged a White House sit-in on March 11 were sentenced to 180 days in jail each. Their attorney planned an appeal. Judge Scalley noted the protest aimed at civil rights conflicts in Selma, Alabama, but called the White House sacred ground. An appeal bond of 300 was set per defendant.

Washington White House Thomas C. Scalley District of Columbia Court of General Sessions Selma Ala Sculley

AMA Promotion Spends $951,570 in First Quarter 1965

Washington AP AMA spent $951,570 on legislative interests in the first three months of 1965 to oppose Johnson administration plans for elderly health care. The bulk, over $900,000, financed radio TV and newspaper ads urging letters to congressmen, disclosed in its quarterly report to the House clerk.

Washington American Medical Association AMA

New York City tax plan approved in Albany vote

Albany action ends long session with $199 million in supplemental appropriations and other measures. Assembly approved NYC borrow and tax plan by 78 to 62 amid behind the scenes maneuvering while pari mutuel betting on quarter horse races failed amid claims of threatening calls to the sponsor’s family.

Albany N.Y Rockefeller Assembly New York City Clarence D. Lane

Lana Turner Marries Sixth Time in Private Virginia Ceremony

Actress Lana Turner wed California businessman Hubert Eaton as husband number six in a private double ring ceremony at Eaton’s father’s home. The 44 year old stars attire and the intimate wedding drew fewer than 24 guests before a brief honeymoon planned in Virginia hills and Washington area. Eaton, 34, began his first marriage with Turner.

Arlington Lana Turner Hollywood California Hubert P. Eaton Virginia Hills Washington Eaton

Philadelphia Trucker Strike Grips City Produce Downtown

A wildcat walkout by Teamsters Local 107 halted most truck traffic in Philadelphia and Wilmington area. Police guard trucks, 40 to 50 arrests for traffic interference, and Mayor Tate vows enforcement as perishables backlog grows to millions in the food distribution center.

Philadelphia Teamsters Local 107 Wilmington Del James H. J. Tate Roadway Express Inc Wildcat Leo Weinrott Washington Teamsters James R. Hoffa

Promotions Sought for Schirra and Young in Navy ranks

President Johnson nominated Walter M. Schirra Jr. for promotion to captain and John W. Young for promotion to commander. Schirra, a Project Mercury astronaut, is slated for the next Gemini orbital mission, while Young took part in the first Gemini flight earlier this year.

Washington UPI Johnson Walter M. Schirra Jr John W. Young Navy Schirra Young

CAB Reopens New England Regional Airport Investigation

The Civil Aeronautics Board reopens part of its New England Regional Airport probe to decide if Eastern Air Lines should drop New Haven Connecticut service and whether Allegheny Airlines’ Bridgeport area flights should use a single airport. The prior ruling moved New Haven to a Bridgeport New Haven hyphenated point served by Bridgeport Municipal Airport, and dropped Lawrence Massachusetts from Northeast Airlines. An appeal by New Haven, Lawrence, and Stratford led to a court ruling voiding the CAB decision.

Washington UPI Civil Aeronautics Board CAB New England Eastern Air Lines New Haven Conn Allegheny Airlines Bridgeport Hastern Lawrence Mass Northeast Airlines Stratford

Broker Sees No Recession Notion Amid Hesitation

Harold L. Bache, chairman of Bathe & Co., argues the U S economy shows no signs of a recession but may face a period of hesitation. He counters Mc Chesney Martin's late 1920s scare comparison, saying today’s economy is far stronger with solid plant investment, controlled inventories, and robust consumer spending.

New Orleans OPD U.S Harold L. Bache Bathe & Co Federal Reserve Board William McChesney Martin U. S Bache

Case Referred Back to Board for Further Proceedings

The court action focuses on the Eastern and Allegheny aspects and remands the case to the board for further proceedings.

Allegheny

War Opened On Klan In Ala

Alabama Attorney General Richmond Flowers declared war on the Ku Klux Klan, calling hooded killers dedicated to civil disorder. He said the Klan is politically powerful with more members in Alabama than the usual 2,500 estimate and pressed murder charges in the Liuzzo case. The trial of Klansman Collie Wilkins faces a September 27 date. Imperial Wizard Shelton and Grand Dragon Creel did not comment.

Alabama Ku Klux Klan Richmond Flowers Montgomery Klan Flowers George Wallace Viola Gregg Liuzzo Detroit Selma T. Worth Thaggard Hayneville Collie Leroy Wilkins Robert Shelton Robert Creel Matt Murphy Wilkins

Moderates urge Republicans to woo Johnson supporters back

Washington reports a new group Republicans for Progress calls for a broad party in 1966. They urge welcome to lapsed and new Republicans who still back President Johnson, aiming to rebuild strength for 1966 and 1968. Led by Charles Taft, the group includes Henry Cabot Lodge and Arthur Flemming among its members.

Washington UPI GOP Johnson Republicans For Progress Charles P. Taft Cincinnati Ohio Robert A. Taft Henry Cabot Lodge Kenneth B. Keating R-N.y Arthur 8. Flemming Health, Education and Welfare Eisenhower

Inspection Proposed For Mail-Order Medical Labs

Senator Jacob Javits introduced legislation to license and inspect medical laboratories that diagnose specimens sent by mail. CBS reported 17 mail order labs across nine states failed to identify salmonella group D, linked to typhoid risk. The bill would require labs to meet standards issued by the U.S. Surgeon General.

Washington UPI Jacob K. Javitts R-N.y Columbia Broadcasting System CBS News U.S

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