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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1965

Page

2

Soviet Union Joins World Patent Agreement

Geneva AP reports Soviet Union joins the 1883 Paris convention on industrial patents and trademarks A Soviet official said Moscow will buy manufacturing licenses before copying foreign inventions The move aims to sell patent rights abroad and shifts from inventor certificates to Western patent concepts with state exploitation rights.

Geneva Soviet Union Yevgeny Artentyev State Committee On International Bureau For the Protection of Intellectual Property Paris Bureau Conmitee Bureau Union

Senate told Russia spurning US wheat sales

Washington AP says Undersecretary Charles Murphy told a Senate banking subcommittee that the U S shipping requirement forces higher costs, helping Russia skip American wheat. He cited Russia importing substantial quantities from Canada and Australia this year, costing the United States about 100 million dollars annually.

U.S Murphy

War Game Death Blamed on Poor Briefing

Admiral Ramage blamed an improper briefing for a missile accident during Exercise Silver Lance near San Diego. Two Midway planes entered a restricted zone simultaneously and a frigate missile killed Lt. (j.g.) Larry J. Cooper. The other pilot was unfamiliar with the zone’s correct location.

San Diego Calif Vicd Adm Lawson P Ramage Midway Preble Larry J. Cooper Valdosta la Jolla Military Order of World Wars

Senate approves extended job training program

The Senate voted 76 to 8 to keep alive a federal job training program through 1970. If the House agrees in about two weeks, the measure will become law with President Johnson's approval. Begun in 1962, about 380,000 people have enrolled, with priority for youths, head of families, and those in low paying jobs.

Washington Senate House Johnson John F. Kennedy

Britain urges USSR to reopen arms talks in London

Foreign Secretary Michael Stewart pressed Andrei Gromyko for a speedy resumption of the 1954 disarmament conference and a ban on nuclear spread. Gromyko declined cease fire proposals for Vietnam and offered no counterproposals, redirecting to reform of UN peacekeeping funding.

London UPI Britain Michael Stewart Andrei Gromyko Gromyko Moscow Stewart Viet Nam Southeast Asia Nyel Russia Indochina Nyet Brittan United Nations U.N

Stork Decor Adds Cheer to Lionel Bart’s London Home

London based composer Lionel Bart has installed an artificial stork on the chimney of his suburban Chelsea home to bring a welcoming, friendly touch to his residence. He explains the bird symbolizes warmth and cheer amid his quiet life as a prolific songwriter.

London UPI Lionel Bart Chelsea

Hearings Set On Mt Greylock Tramway Abolition Bills

Massachusetts committees plan public hearings next week on bills to abolish the Mt Greylock Tramway Authority and to define the Greylock Reservation Commission’s powers. Proponents include the Mt Greylock protective groups and the Forest and Park Association as activists in Boston.

Boston Mt. Greylock Committee On Natural Resources Statehouse Massachusetts Forest and Park Association Mt. Greytock Protective Association Massachusetts Horticultural Society Wonderland Park Revere Joseph A. Dragone Springfield Theramway Authority Albert F. Neill Association For Business and Commerce Central Borkshire

Grissom to Pilot Spacecraft Orbit Change in Flight

Apollo era headline notes Virgil Grissom poised to pilot a Gemini craft into an altered orbital path, with John W. Young as copilot. Details cover the 4 hour 52 minute mission to test maneuvering, landing near Grand Turk Island, and experiments on radiation effects and reentry communications.

Grissom U.S National Aeronautics and Space Administration Navy John W. Young Grand Turk Island Walter M. Schirra Jr Air Force Thomas P. Stafford

Queen Mother Joins Horse Racing Bet Totals via Blow Service

The Queen Mother Elizabeth uses the private betting blower to hear race commentary and odds from Clarence House. She follows progress of 14 jumpers trained by Maj. Peter Cazalet and five by Jack O Donoghue, including Rip as a Grand National favorite. Her jumpers have 21 first places this season and she has earned about 27,440 dollars in prize money.

London Elizabeth Clarence House Exchange Telegraph Anne Duchess Westminster Arkle Britain Royal Blower Peter Cazalet Jack O'Donoghue O'Donoghue Rip

Young Boston mother exposes addiction to goof balls and heroin

A young Boston mother of two testified at a police narcotics seminar about energy pills leading to goof balls and a heroin habit. She described starting work at 13, using pills for stamina, then goof balls to counteract them, and now spends about 100 daily with her husband, who steals to support the habit. both seek cure.

Boston UPI

Horowitz Plans Return to Stage After Ten Years

New York AP reports famed pianist Vladimir Horowitz, aged 60, plans personal appearances this spring or fall after a 12 year self imposed retirement from concert stages. He has spent a decade recording on tape and avoided travel, but now seeks to "play for people" again.

New York Vladimir Horowitz Horowitz

Volpe links sales tax to mental health expansion in Massachusetts

Gov John A Volpe ties a proposed 3 percent sales tax to stronger mental health programs and quicker construction of facilities in Massachusetts. He aims to build at least 18 community centers and boost the Department of Mental Health budget from 82 to 87 million dollars. Dr William Menninger urged more staff as 12 state mental institutions care for about 17,392 patients with only 207 physicians.

Boston John A. Volpe Massachusetts Association For Mental Health Volpe Department of Mental Health William C. Menninger Kansas Massachusetts

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