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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1964
Page
3
The House voted 222 to 184 to kill a bill that would raise congressional salaries from 22,500 to 32,500 and add 345 million to the federal payroll. The rollback preserves funds for about 1.27 million civil servants and postal workers, while striking down raises for top officials.
Tickets went on sale at Rockingham Park amid a snowstorm as 3600 buyers, including Gov. John W. King and state Rep. Laurence Pickett, purchased entries for a chance at 100000 dollars. The sale runs through August 29 with prizes of 100000, 50000, and 25000.
Washington AP report says the Army believes Kennedy’s assassination sparked American revulsion to guns, harming civilian marksmanship. No statistics cited. testimony to Congress on Jan 29 released by the House Appropriations subcommittee on defense notes a shift in public sentiment away from firearms.
In Boston a superior court judge ordered the Metropolitan District Commission to hire a disabled veteran ex convict as a policeman after a governor pardoned him. The ruling wiped out the prior conviction, making the appointment and back pay effective December 30, 1963. MDC official Robert Murphy pledged to appeal.
UPI reports Senator Herman E. Talmadge of Georgia warned the civil rights bill would strip more freedoms than it grants. He condemned the public accommodations section as creating a police state and questioned federal marshals policing every establishment and the flood of lawsuits over minor lunch prices.
The Massachusetts Senate backed a House approved bill requiring county commissioners to hold public meetings before awarding construction contracts over 100000. Sen Burke warned of loose ends while Sen Jones supported openness in county government. The Senate sent the measure to the House along with other bills on fingerprinting felons and savings bank mortgage limits. The Taxation Committee will file adverse reports on retail sales tax and gambling tax bills, with final action expected next week.
FRANKFORT Kentucky The House voted to abolish the death penalty in all statutes it covers, but Senate approval is still required. The measure would remove capital punishment from Kentucky law though it faces a difficult path in the Senate.
Local notice lists subscription options for carrier and mail delivery. Rates shown for zones three and four plus approximately 600 miles, with annual figures and mailing costs. Includes delivery addresses and instructions to avoid interruptions.
In Los Angeles an ad claims a new girdle called Suddenly Slim can reshape figures for women over 15 pounds overweight without diet or exercise. The nylon front panel, science fibers, and Lycra blend promise firm contouring with a comfortable fit, marketed through England's Silhouette Shop.
Aaron Shinberg of Haverhill sued Boston novelist Lor raine Gratun after she misplaced and sold his engagement ring. Judge Elijah Adlow ruled Gratun must pay Shinberg $500, noting the case was monetary not sentimental.
The Ohio River flood crest moved westward with damage around 50 million dollars and nine deaths. Evacuations continued as wall gates closed, with Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania affected and thousands homeless.
Dick Pittman, 30, a ski patrolman who rescued a man buried by a snow slide last January, died when he was buried by an avalanche on Snow King Mountain. He was hurled 1,000 feet and recovered 10 minutes later.
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