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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1965

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Hanoi Planes Intercept Fight While Air War Expands

Saigon reports Communist planes attempted to intercept Vietnamese aircraft during strikes on North Viet Nam. U.S. Bay jets launched new attacks in the Mekong Delta with no major air activity disclosed. Reports say U.S. and Vietnamese crews faced enemy fighters, with five American jets and one Skyraider shot down and a pilot missing. China’s stance remains unclear as Moscow and Paris push for negotiated settlement.

Saigon UPI South Viet Nam North Viet Nam U. S Wie Mekong Laos da Nang Oss Fida North Viet Nam USS 17Th Parallel China Red China Peking Hanoi Moscow U.S Indochina Paris France Soviet Union

FBI Report May End Baker Case Discredited

Washington reports the FBI findings discredit most testimony by Reynolds in the Bobby Baker investigation. The Rules Committee voted to forward the material to a federal grand jury for possible perjury indictments while noting Reynolds made no public testimony. The report details Reynolds recounting a $100,000 payoff tied to the TFX contract and Baker’s alleged influence.

FBI Baker Reynolds Washington Senate Bobby Baker Senate Rules Committee Don B. Reynolds Lyndon B. Johnson Mike Mansfield PBL Rules Committee B. Everett Jordan D-N.c Richard Carl T. Curtis Rneb Carole Tyler John J. Williams R-Del Reyalds Justice Department Jordan Atty Nicholas Katzenbach TFX FFX General Dynamics Corp Grumman Aircraft

Five Day Forecast Temperatures Higher Than Normal

Through Tuesday the five day forecast shows average temperatures 3 to 8 degrees above the normal 27 degrees. Mild conditions expected, with rain forecast for Saturday and part of Sunday.

Teach Drinking In the Schools Official Advises

Dr. Arthur C. Hollister, head of the state Division of Alcoholic Rehabilitation, urged teaching youths how to drink in school as the realistic approach to living with alcohol. He cautioned that program scope should be determined by appropriate parties and that details were speculative. Further research would be needed to change attitudes and behavior. He said schools are the most practical place to learn to drink.

Pasadena Calif UPI Arthur C. Hollister State Division of Alcoholic Rehabilitation Hollister

Kennedy Defends Integrity Amid Hoffa Inquiry

UPI report: Senator Robert Kennedy clashes with a Senate subcommittee over charges he mishandled an inquiry into James Hoffa while attorney general. Kennedy repeats denial and condemns one sided questioning as improper. Subcommittee chair Long plans to refer testimony to the Judiciary Committee for action.

Washington UPI Sen Robert Kennedy D - Nly Senate Eamster James R. Hoffa Judiciary Subcommittee New York Thomas A. Bolan Bolan Hoffa Subcommittee Edward Y. Long Dmo Balan Long Senate Judiciary Committee Bernard Finsterwald Jr Sam Barron Life Magazine

Ash Wednesday Service Conducted In Smoking Car

In Hoboken New Jersey an Erie Lackawanna commuter train from Dover to Hoboken became a moving church as more than 10 passengers attended an Ash Wednesday service in the last car. Rev Craig Biddle II of Morristown led the sermon saying the church is already in the world.

Hoboken Erie-Lackawanma Dover Craig Biddle II St. Peter's Episcopal Church Morristown Mr. Biddle

Filibuster Rule Kept Unchanged in Senate Vote

Washington UPI report states the Senate Rules Committee rejected changes to the filibuster rule by a 5-4 margin. The panel backed retaining a two thirds vote to end debate and sent its recommendation to the Senate. Members: Jordan Cannon Hayden Byrd Curtis voted against change. Cooper Scott Pell Clarke favored revision.

Senate hearing flags New Haven line in merger talks

At a Senate Commerce Committee hearing Rich ard Joyce Smith of New Haven Railroad said fast assurances exist that the freight operations would join the merger of Pennsylvania and New York Central, contingent on ending or subsidizing unstable passenger service. He urged a multi state authority with compelled state funding, while lawmakers debated subsidies and a potential Connecticut New York authority to run the rail line.

New Haven John O. Pastore D - BA Smith Harry W. Corrigan William J. Kirk Son Pastore Congress Abraham A. Ribicoff Thomas J. Dodd Connecticut Ribicoff Dodd Sen Claiborne Pell D- RL Senate Iwans Jacob K. Javits R-N.y New York Frank J. Lausche Ohio Robert F. Kennedy BD N.Y Kennedy Javits Edward M. Kennedy D- Mass Donald Z. Irwin D-Conn Connecticu-New York Authority

Hancock Racing Days Bills Face Adverse Reports

Massachusetts legislators heard bills to add racing days for Hancock track including 30 flat days 40 harness days night racing and longer pari mutuel season. Racing Commission cited state revenue and regional competition with Vermont New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Critics questioned public interest impact Berkshire area effects.

Boston Hancock Stalehouse State Racing Commission Massachusetts Vermont New Hampshire Rhode Island Grover T. O'Brien Chicopee The Racing Commission Hancock Track Green Mountain Park Pownal O'Brien Edward S. Zeélazo Adams Paul J. Walsh New Bedford Berkshire Joel Greenberg Pittsfield

Sprague Electric Posts Rise in Sales Despite Income Dip

Sprague Electric Co reports 1964 sales of 85.7 million up from 83.3 million in 1963 marking a second best year, but net income dropped to 4.15 million from 4.63 million. Per share earnings were 2.62 on 1.58 million shares versus 2.99 on 1.55 million in 1963. Board leaders foresee higher 1965 sales amid a shrinking government market and growth in microelectronics.

Sprague Electric North Adams Sprague Electric Co Sprague Robert C. Sprague Ernest L. Ward Worcester

Bishop Calls for Study Of St. Luke's Facilities

The Most Rev. Christopher J. Weldon, bishop of Springfield, authorized a complete planning study of St. Luke's Hospital facilities as a prelude to a rebuilding program. He aims to align hospital plans with community medical needs and coordinate with Pittsfield General and Hillcrest Hospital to avoid duplication and ensure cost-effective care. The bishop will meet the hospital board next week to discuss plans, with leaders from the hospital and diocese present at Madonna Hall.

Christopher J. Weldon Springfield St. Luke's Hospital Madonna Hall Weldon Board of Trustees Pittsfield General Hillcrest Hospital Sister Marie Reparatrice S.P Mary Loreto Sisters of Providence Mary Armand St. Luke's Mission Eugene IF. Marshall D.D St. Luke’s Board Joseph A. Russell Walter C. Connell Anthony Lanson Edward J. Farrell St. Luke's Board of Trustees Joseph Suozzi

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