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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1964

Page

3

Local Tax Evaluations Cannot Be Overruled

Massachusetts Attorney General Edward W Brooke ruled the state tax commissioner can advise on cash assessments but cannot override property assessments or total town valuations. The commissioner may testify before local tax boards if values are not full and fair. If assessors neglect duties, criminal action is possible and the commissioner may replace them, though he cannot enforce the cash value standard.

Boston UPI Massachusetts Ctty Edward W. Brooke Brooke Leo H. Diehl Corporations and Taxation Commission

Hundred Students Held in Florida Riot Stop

Daytona Beach Florida police arrested more than 100 college students after a beach frenzy Sunday that led to melees. Police said arrests were for disorderly conduct unlawful assembly and attempting to start a riot, though the chief denied a riot occurred.

Daytona Beach Fila UPI A.O. Folsom Jr Folsom

BSO Cancels Capital Concerts In Dispute

The Boston Symphony Orchestra cancels two concerts in Constitution Hall Washington due to a labor dispute between Local 161 AFM and National Symphony Orchestra of Washington. Members were told by the AFM national office not to perform under the National Symphony during the present dispute.

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Two Dallas Doctors Testify On Kennedy Death

Washington UPI reports two physicians who treated President Kennedy in Parkland Hospital Dallas were summoned to testify before the Warren Commission. Dr Charles J Carrico and Dr Malcolm Perry are expected to recount their efforts to save Kennedy after the assassination on November 22.

Washington UPI Kennedy Warren Commission Charles J. Carrico Malcolm Perry Parksland Hospital Dallas

Johnson at LBJ Ranch Teeters Between Leisure and Alaska Tragedy

President Johnson spent a Texas ranch weekend in easygoing travel with tours for reporters at his 475 acre LBJ Ranch while monitoring Alaska earthquake relief. He prayed for victims at a Fredericksburg church service and awaited updates from Edward McDermott on OEP relief efforts.

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Medical Assistance Aids 156,800 Elderly

Washington reports 156,800 Americans received help in January under the medical assistance for the aged program at about $31 million. The HEW said this was 6,600 more than December and a 34 percent rise from January 1963, aimed at helping low income seniors cover health care costs.

Washington UPI Department of Health, Education and Welfare

Thompson faults towns for tax relief apathy in Boston speech

Massachusetts House Speaker John F. Thompson criticized municipal officials in 351 cities and towns for lacking political guts over tax relief. He cited weak local response to Gov. Peabody’s $100 million tax program and warned of a doomed pay raise referendum, urging elected leaders to act for the common good.

Boston UPI Massachusetts John F. Thompson Ludlow Thompson Peabody Gardner Auditorium

Easter arrests mark church entry attempts in Jackson

A bi racial group of seven professors of religion and two Negroes were arrested Sunday in Jackson Mississippi as they sought Easter worship at an all white church. Two Methodist bishops were denied admission at Galloway Memorial Church. Police set $500 bonds for each charge of disturbing public worship and trespassing as the group entered Capitol Street Methodist and other sites amid broader integration protests in St. Augustine and nationwide.

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Bishop Seeks Resurrection Meaning After Boston Rejection

Methodist Bishop James K. Mathews, returning to Boston from Jackson Mississippi, called Easter a day of heartbreak after he and Bishop Charles J. Golden faced police and an usher at Galloway Memorial Methodist Church who barred their admission to a joint service due to color. He denounced the action as contrary to Christian ideals and urged the congregation to reconsider their stance.

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