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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1964

Page

3

Rights Bill Delay Shifts Civil Rights Debate to April

Senate leaders signaled a delay that pushes the civil rights fight into early April after southern speeches and other business stalled the House-passed bill. The Easter recess will begin soon, with debate unlikely until after the holiday. Mississippi figures feature in criticisms of federal funds used to oppose integration, amid charges of a biased promotional campaign.

Washington UPI Senate Mike Mansfield Souther Mansfield Mississippi Coordinating Committee For Fundamental American Freedoms, Inc Humphrey John C. Satterfield Ross Barnett Jacob Javits R-N.y Javits

House Votes $981 Million Including Kennedy Center

The House approved a major 1965 appropriation bill totaling $961 million for the Interior Department and related agencies and $18 million for a Kennedy Center memorial. Debates included objections by Rep. Gross who called the project a white elephant and Rep. Ciamararo who questioned its Potomac site. The measure includes $15.5 million in matching funds, $2.5 million for land, and authorization to borrow up to $15.4 million for parking facilities.

Washington House John F. Kennedy Senate Interior Department H. R. Gross Iowa Robert N. Ciaimo D.conn Potomac River Pennsylvania Ave Vaice Congress U.S. Treasury

Suddenly Slim Easter girdle promises instant comfort

Los Angeles offers a new fashion aid for women within 15 pounds of ideal weight. Suddenly Slim is a nylon front panel girdle with a slimming border and side panels, made from a Lycra snandex blend for comfort and firming. Sold in England at Silhouette Shop, Second Floor, Tel 43-4011.

Los Angeles California Olga England Silhouette

Whipping bill killed by Lansing House panel

A bill to punish juvenile lawbreakers with public whipping was killed by the Lansing House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Rep. Thomas Whinery commented that they beat it to death, reflecting the panel’s stance. The text also contains unrelated Berkshire Eagle subscription and mailing details.

Lansing Mich House Judiciary Committee Thomas Whinery Grand Rapids

Rail Strike Threat Evaporates Amid Tense Talks

Washington sources say a nationwide railroad strike threat vanished after 48 hours of rail union and management talks. Officials noted no strike date was set, two carriers faced bargaining requests, and a coordinated walkout did not occur.

Washington O'Neill Louisville &Nashville Southern Pacific L&n

Meat Import Issue Enlivens Congress

Washington observers note the Johnson administration resists legislation to cut meat imports amidst farm protests. Sen. Roman L. Hruska and others cite cattlemen’s financial woes from beef, veal, and mutton imports under Australia and New Zealand agreements. Mansfield pushes quotas while Freeman opposes. The dispute influences farm politics ahead of November elections.

Washington Johnson Roman L. Hruska R-Neb Australia New Zealand Senate Mike Mansfield Montana Mansfield Senate Finance Committee North Dakota South Dakota Iowa Colorado Wyoming Idaho Nebraska Vermont Virginia Oklahoma Hawaii Hruska Orville L. Freeman Freeman United States Geneva

Review Asked Of Belli's Court Acts

In Dallas and Texas, figures including Robert Morris urge a review of Melvin Belli's conduct at the Jack Ruby trial. Morris accuses him of intemperate rhetoric and vilification of the court, while Texas officials condemn his behavior as harmful to the profession and city. FTC hearings in Washington address cigarette labeling and advertising limits amid health concerns and youth impact.

Dallas UPI Robert Morris American Bar Association Melvin Belli Jack Ruby Ee Ecome San Francisco Belli Raby’s Arette Morris New York City U.S. Senate Texas Association Chicago Morrisy The Defenders of American Liberties Texas City John B. Connally Jr Carr W. G. Scott Federal Trade Commission Gilbert H. Weil Association of National Advertisers Commission Congress FTC Paul Rand Dixon Scott Cancer Society United States Surgeon General FIC

New York Times Radio Plans Liquor Advertisements

New York Times radio WOXR will accept liquor commercials. The station does not subscribe to the NAB code that bars hard liquor ads, signaling a shift in advertising policy for the New York outlet.

New York New York Times WOXR National Association of Broadcasters

Five Billion Approved For U S Space Program

The House Space Committee approved a 5.9 billion authorization for the space program for the coming fiscal year. NASA had asked 5.3 billion, cut by about 110 million. Final action covered a 75 million NASA headquarters item. bill moves to the floor next week.

Washington House Space Committee National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA

House Panel to Probe Government Use of Polygraphs

Rep. Cornelius Gallagher of New Jersey says hearings will develop standard rules for government use of lie detectors, aiming to regulate a practice reported as widespread even in South Vietnam. Chairman John Moss of California approved the decision to proceed.

Washington UPI House Information Subcommittee South Viet Nam Cornelius Gallagher Dn.j John E. Moss Dcalif

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