Passman pushes for major cut in foreign aid bill
Washington reports Rep Otto E Passman Democrat Louisiana vows to trim at least 900 million from President Johnsons 3.4 billion foreign aid package. Administrations backers warn such a cut would gut the program as hearings begin behind the scenes with Passman leading the subcommittee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee preparing to begin hearings.
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Washington
UPD
Foreign Aid
Otto E. Passman
D-La
Johnson
Passman
House
Foreign Aid Appropriations Subcommittee
U. S
Western
Europe
Japan
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Rep
Thomas E. Morgan
Dpa
Rusk May Quit This Year
Washington reports persisted that Secretary of State Dean Rusk would resign by next January despite his denial. Associates cited four Fs finances fatigue frustration and family as factors that might drive his departure from government service.
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Washington
UPI
Dean Rusk
Rusk
Garland Released After Flu Not Appendicitis
Judy Garland, 40, was released from Cedars of Lebanon Hospital after a day of observation for abdominal pains. Doctors said she did not need surgery and likely had the flu instead, ending speculation of an appendectomy.
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Hollywood
Judy Garland
Miss Garland
Cedars of Lebanon
Looks Like Spring Weather Sparks Forecast for Berkshire
The region saw a springlike morning with temperatures near 40s but the Weather Bureau cautions it may revert to winter tomorrow. Forecaster George Bulgarelli warns of sleet rain and snow late tonight into tomorrow with possible more snow Tuesday or Wednesday ahead of a true spring calendar.
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Weather Bureau
Midwest
Central Plain
Berkshires
George J. Bulgarelli
Bulgarelli
Berkshire Iweather
WMEC Moves Local Headquarters in Modernization Plan
Western Mass. Electric Co. plans relocating its Eagle Street Pittsfield HQ as part of a modernization program. The move depends on Berkshire County highway plans. a Greenfield service center near Route 2/Route 91 is under construction with a drive-in bill window. Cadwell said overall building consolidation will cut structures and costs while noting earnings rose to 1.87 a share and dividends to 1.40, with industrial sales recovering after a long strike.
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Western Mass. Electric Co
Pittsfield
Pittsfield Electric Co
Eagle Street
Cottage Row
Electric Utility
Howard H. Cadwell
William A. Whittlesey III
Berkshire
Whit
Greenfield
Cadwell
Fitts‘field
Springfield
Connecticut Valley
A. Whittlesey
Berkshire County
U.S. Rubber Co
Springfield College
Easy Come Easy Go in Boston Wind Blows Paycheck Away
Festus Johnson, working on the 26th floor of a building under construction in Boston, loses his paycheck when a gust of wind carries it out a window. He searches but cannot find it. A gas station attendant later brings the check to the site, arriving about a half hour after Johnson stopped looking.
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Boston
Festus Johnson
Johnson
Monkey Returns Home After Spring Fever Incident
A pet monkey named Popeye escaped from Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Vickery of 76 Union St. and roamed First Street before being captured by SPCA staff and held overnight at Cadwell Road. Police and SPCA Manager Louis Peaslee helped corral the animal, which then caused a brief scramble when the cage opened. The Vickerys reclaimed Popeye the next morning after a half hour chase atop cages.
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Woodrow Vickery
Union St
First Street
First St
Rita Groat
Walter Stockley
Mr. Stockley
Malcolm J. Danford
SPCA
Louis ©. Peaslee
Cadwell 'S Road
Vickerys
Vickster’s
Mr. Peaslee
Popeye
Clay Flanks Army Draft Tests
The Army announced Cassius Clay is not qualified for induction after two sets of physical and mental tests. It said Clay did his best, though mathematics test results did not meet induction standards. The assessments were reviewed by testing experts.
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Washington
APL
Army
Cassius Clay
Clay
Prayer Ban Defended By Brooke
Brookfield Mass. AP Brooke defends ruling banning prayers in public schools saying it is morally right and required for compliance with Supreme Court decisions. He notes North Brookfield defied the order. a court order followed and the appeal reached the state Supreme Court.
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Brookfield
Mass
Edward W. Brooke
Massachusetts
Brooke
U.S
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Owen B. Kiernan
North Brookfield
State Supreme Court
North
Local Boards Barred From Secret Voting
Boston AP Gov Peabody signs bill barring local boards from secret or written ballots. Open Meeting Law now requires vote by voice or roll call on municipal or district board matters. The law, amended after its 1958 passage, defines boards and includes housing and redevelopment authorities.
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Boston
Endicott Peabody
Berkshire Beano Vote Divides legislators in Beano bill
Berkshire lawmakers split on legalizing beano with a 107 to 105 tally in the House and a final reading due. Supporters say tight rules curb racketeers while opponents warn of gambling reach and abuses despite church charity operation limits.
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Boston
Berkshire
Patrick E. Callaghan
Thomas C. Wojtkowski
Pittsfield
Warren
A. Turner
Lee
Wallace B. Crawford
Sidney Q. Curtiss
Sheffield
Edwards
Zelazo
Florida
Roger A. Sala
North Adams
Press Chief Quits Salinger May Run in California
UPI reports press secretary Pierre Salinger resigns under Kennedy era White House tenure and heads to San Francisco where he contemplates a California Senate bid. He arrives from Washington and will file candidacy declarations by 5 p.m. PST. His name may join incumbent Clair Engle and Controller Alan Cranston in a crowded Democratic primary.
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Salinger
California
San Francisco
UPI
Pierre Salinger
U.S. Senate
Washington
Senate
White House
Kennedy
Johnson
George Reedy
Andrew
Hatcher
Supreme Court
Clair Engle
Engle
Alan Cranston
California Democratic Council
Reedy
Associated Press
Five Day Forecast Notes Cold, Snow Rain Mix Expected
The forecast through Wednesday shows average temperatures about five degrees below seasonal normal at 33 degrees. Cold weather continues with a mix of snow and rain possible Tuesday or Wednesday.
N Y Betting Bill Blocked by GOP Committee
In Albany a GOP controlled committee rejected New York City Democrats plan to legalize off track betting on horse races citing constitutional questions and urging caution about expanding gambling into low income neighborhoods. Democratic minority called the move predictable and urged floor debate after an advisory referendum showed strong support.
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Albany
New York City
GOP
North Berkshire Survey Backs Scenic Greylock Highway Plan
A $60,000 North Berkshire recreation survey favors a scenic highway along the Greylock Range from Lanesboro to North Adams and a Saddleball area resort with a gondola lift for skiers and tourists. The digest urges preserving local character, merging the Tramway Authority with the Greylock Commission, and notes private financing over government support for a tramway. The plan envisions a base Saddleball motel, an 18 hole golf course, and enhanced year round attractions, with views opened and landscapes protected.
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North Adams
North Berkshire
Greylock Range
Lanesboro
Iho
Mount Greylock Tramway Authority
Mount Greylock Reservation Commission
Technical Planning Associations
TPA
Berkshire Area Redevelopment Authority
ARA
Geoffrey Baker
Roger Jewett
ARA Group
Dragone
Gould
Saddleball
Baker
Mt. Greylock
Rockwell Road
Notch Road
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Fla
Judy
WMEC
Tlesey
Greylock
Solons
Malden
Somerville
N.Y
Tramway
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