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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1965

Page

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OAS Troops to Join US Forces in Dominican Crisis

Troops from Honduras and police from Costa Rica join Latin American units to form the vanguard of an inter-American peace force in the Dominican Republic. The move follows an OAS vote to create a hemispheric peacekeeping force under a unified command as fighting and a rebel radio siege continue.

Washington Dominican Republic Hemisphere Organization of American States OAS Caribbean Honduras Costa Rica Santa Domingo U.S Santo Domingo State Department

Navy Relies On Lower Aptitude Recruits In Meeting Needs

The Navy disclosed heavy use of Group IV recruits with limited aptitude to fill manpower needs. Monthly figures show about 24 to 28 percent of new enlistees fell into the lower-aptitude category, normally 6 percent. Officials cite difficulty in attracting qualified volunteers and consider draft options.

Washington Navy Selective Service

Dixie Flag Can't Be Barred On Public Buildings

Justice Department says any attempt by Congress to bar the flying of the Confederate flag over public buildings would be unconstitutional. Rep. Joseph G. Minish D New Jersey had asked for a report on possible legislation. Some Northern lawmakers received complaints about the flag flown over the Montgomery Capitol during the Selma to Montgomery march.

Washington Justice Department Congress Joseph G. Minish D-N.j Department Capitol Montgomery Ala

Bomb Threat Targets School Superintendent in South Bend

Police searched the fashionable home of School Superintendent Jardine after an anonymous caller threatened to blow it up if he fired the city's striking teachers. No explosives were found. Jardine then notified 360 striking teachers their contracts were ended. Union members voted to continue boycott, saying the issue is negotiating rights, not money.

South Bend Ind Alex Jardine Jardine American Federation of Teachers Afl-Cio George T. Bull Teachers Union

Greylock Appeal Filed By Anti Tramway Group

The Mt. Greylock Protective Association filed a notice of appeal and a bill of exceptions in Superior Court opposing Judge Noonan’s ruling that the Greylock Reservation leases with the Mt. Greylock Tramway Authority are valid. The case moves to the Supreme Judicial Court for review of 20 rulings and questions delegated legislative power and land use restrictions.

Mt. Greylock Noonan Anti-Tramway Greylock Reservation Commission Mt. Greylock Reservation Commission Mt. Greylock Tramway Authority

South Viet Nam Rangers Break Viet Cong in Mekong Delta

South Viet Namese rangers scored a major victory against a Viet Cong battalion in the Mekong Delta 100 miles southwest of Saigon, with 215 Viet Cong killed and 53 captured. Four Americans wounded and two pilots hit by shrapnel. US helicopters ferried in reinforcements as Marines and Army units pursued remaining forces under heavy fire.

Saigon Vpi Mekong River AUS da Nang Mekong Rangers Mekong Delta

Chinese nuclear delay estimated at years to reach delivery

United Press International reports US officials expect years before China develops a stockpile of weapons and delivery systems. Predictions range from five to seven years for a sophisticated delivery system, with earlier alerts about a second atomic device delayed by mechanical issues.

United States Britain Russia France U.S Peking Red China

China charges second atomic test aimed at defense

AP dispatch from Tokyo reports Communist China confirming a second atomic bomb test aimed at defending against nuclear blackmail and threats from the United States. Peking Radio described the blast as a success, with China pledging to develop nuclear weapons only for defense and to abolish all nuclear weapons.

Tokyo China United States Peking Radio Peking Sinkiang Red China World London Red Atomic Club Central Committee Communist Party of China State Council People’s Liberation Army

Anti-U S Rally Draws Thousands in Peking China

Thousands gathered in Peking to denounce U S actions in the Dominican Republic. The rally, reported by UPI, drew a large crowd and showcased widespread opposition to American policy in the region.

U.S Peking China Tokyo UPI Commitn Lie Dominican Republic

Picasso Print Highlight at Clark Art Institute Exhibition

The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute opens Curator's Choice, a special show of 36 prints from the Michel collection gathered in 1962 by Dr. Herbert L. Michel. The exhibition, featuring Gauguin, Bonnard, Picasso and others, runs through the summer with public viewing daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Mondays.

Williamstown Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute Michel Europe Africa Australia South America Berkshires American Association of Museums State Department Renoir Court Art Institute Clark Art Institute Chicago Herbert L. Michel Bonnard Gauguin Harold Joachim The Art Institute of Chicago Manet Degas Pissarre Toulouse-Lautrec Vuillard Clark Institute

Five Day Forecast Sees Temperatures Near Seasonal Normal

The forecast through Wednesday shows temperatures averaging near the seasonal normal of Side. Local meteorologists expect mild days and cooler nights with no strong storms in the outlook.

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