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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1964

Page

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New Fighting Adds Crisis In Borneo

KUCHING Malaysia AP Indonesian guerrillas and Malay security forces fought on Borneo in a skirmish that could harden or expand the Southeast Asian crisis. A military spokesman said four intruders were killed including one with an Indonesian army sergeant insignia in Sarawak's northeast. One raider surrendered wounded. no Malaysian or British forces casualties were reported.

Kuching Malaysia Borneo Sarawak

Senate approves 1 billion farm bill amid civil rights showdown

The Senate voted 53 35 to back a administration backed bill totaling about 1 billion dollars aimed at helping wheat and cotton farmers and domestic mills. The measure now heads to the House where a similar cotton program exists. With spring planting near supporters push for quick approval. The outcome could shape election season.

Washington Senate House House Agriculture Committee

Local dog and bird dog buyers seek ads

An advertiser recalls selling a dog to the first buyer and notes three calls after running the ad for two days. With at least two interested people in the market for a bird dog, the ad seeks responses by calling 447-7911 and asking for a friendly adtaker.

State Witness Quotes Ruby Racial Pride Behind Killing

Dallas AP reports state witness alice sergeant testified Ruby admitted plotting for days to kill Oswald to show the world that Jews have guts. The defense opened with Karen Bennett, 11, who testified Ruby was upset after Kennedys death and suggested his mental state deteriorated to a blackout when he killed Oswald. Police testimony tied the motive claim to Ruby's reaction to Oswald’s sneer, with Ruby saying he would kill if he could and prove Jews have guts.

Ruby Dallas Tex Alice Lee Harvey Osald Oswald Kennedy Karen Lynn Bennett Little Lynn O’ Kennedy Jack Atty Henry M. Wade P.T. Dean Dean Lee Harvey Oswald Belli J. D Tippit

Break Jail Shocks Ruby Trial Scene In Dallas Courthouse

Seven inmates escaped Dallas County Jail on Friday and chaos erupted in the Jack Ruby murder trial area. A hostage was seized by a convict with a fake pistol, freed by Deputy Charles Player, then recaptured. Ruth Thornton, widow of a former district judge, was held as the hostage.

Dallas Dallas County Jack Ruby Charles Player Ruth Thornton Bill Decker Clarence D. Gregory Ruby Mellvin M. Belli Lee Harvey Oswald Kennedy Belli Rosemary Allen Little Lynn Criminal Courts Building

Cyprus Peace Troops Slow To Join at U.N.

President Johnson told Khrushchev the United States will not inflame passions in Cyprus and aims to assist Cypriots in restoring peace. The note rejects Khrushchev’s criticism of U.S. role and notes Britain also sent a sharp response.

Cyprus U.N Washington Johnson Khrushchev U.S North Atlantic Treaty Organization Johnson Idtler United States Republic of Cyprus Alec Douglas-Home West

Barry Feels Unsafe With McNamara in NH Primary

Republican Sen. Barry Goldwater predicts a substantial victory in New Hampshire while criticising Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara and his missiles. He argues long-range missiles cannot replace manned bombers and questions reliance on untested weapons. Goldwater also accuses Gov. Nelson Rockefeller of driving up New York's government costs by 67 percent.

Concord N. H Barry Goldwater New Hampshire Robert S. McNamara Pentagon Goldwater McNamara U. S Arizona New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Rockefeller

Rockefeller predicts erosion of Johnson support

In Nashua New Hampshire on Friday Governor Nelson A Rockefeller warned that time will erode President Lyndon B Johnsons popularity. He argued that nominating Attorney General Robert F Kennedy as Johnsons running mate would not save the Democratic ticket from defeat this November.

Rocky L.B.J Nashua N. H Johnson Nelson JA. Rockefeller Atty. I Robert F. Kennedy Rockefeller

Young Brothers Drown In Rain Water Pool

Two brothers Anthony St. Pierre four and Michael two died after slipping into a rainwater pool near a Montpelier Vermont shopping center parking area. Their parents, Vernal and the family were nearby, as state police noted the inclined path led to the low area that fills with water each spring.

Montpelier Anthony St. Pierre Michael Vernal St. Pierre Vermont Berlin Barre

U Thant names Indian general to lead Cyprus peace force

U Thant appoints Lt Gen Prem Singh Gyani to command the UN peace force for Cyprus though deployments and funding remain unsettled. Swedish, Canadian, Finnish and Austrian offers are evaluated as violence persists between Greek and Turkish Cypriots near Kyrenia.

United Nations, N.Y U Thant U.N Cyprus Thant Kyrenia Prem ‘Singh Gyani Gyani Brazil Sweden Canada Finland Ireland Austria Security Council Carlos Alfredo Bernardes Middle East Congo Britain R. N. P. Carver West Germany Bonn Kuwait U.S Jose Ruiz-Bennett

Aid Voted For Racetrack At Powal

MONTPELIER VI The House approved a relief bill for Green Mountain Park and sent it to the Senate. It would let the track keep 15 percent of harness racing handle and 13 percent of flat racing take. Gov Hoff said track management objects to the deal, seeking closer to last year's emergency tax relief. Previously the state took a percent share when the track opened and kept 10 percent, with a sliding plan last year that shifted shares as betting handle changed.

Jury Hears No Direct Sinatra Evidence In Kidnapping Case

The Frank Sinatra Jr kidnapping case goes to the jury after a judge notes no direct evidence ties Sinatra to the plotted abduction. Barry Keenan did not testify. Amster and Irwin testified as defense and government clash over alleged publicity hoax and ransom details.

Los Angeles Frank Sinatra Joseph Amster John Irwin William G. East Frank Sinatra Jr

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Berkshire County Mitchell Lee High Lee Bob Coakley Pittsfield High Eagle Family Wade Melvin M. Belli Joe Tonabill Phil Burleson Joe B. Brown Dancer Prem Singh Gyani Barry Young Brothers The Powal Sinatra Amsler Irwin Keenan Sinatra Jr Lake Tahoe
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