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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1969

Page

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Oil Import Curbs Said Vital to U.S. Security

Former Interior Department official Cordell Moore argues oil import restrictions are essential for U.S. security. He warns unrestricted foreign oil entry could cripple domestic industry, erase incentives for new reserves, and leave the United States dependent on outsiders during war or political instability.

Washington Interior Department Cordell Moore U.S United States Moore Sec Rotary Senate Anti-Trust Subcommittee Harold M. McClure, Jr Independent Petroleum Association of America The Trade Association Robert E. Mead Dallas Bob Burch Denver McClure

Rogers Tells Asian Allies U S Limited Support

U S Secretary of State William P. Rogers told SEATO ministers the United States will not abandon allies after pulling out of Vietnam but warned resources are limited. He stressed balancing domestic and overseas needs while reaffirming U S commitment to Asia and avoiding another Vietnam scenario. In a separate matter, Kenneth R. Wadleigh was named vice president of MIT, effective July 1.

Bangkok Thailand U.S William P. Rogers SEATO United States Vietnam Rogers Southeast Asia Treaty Organization Asia South Vietnam

Campus unrest erupts in fires at Lincoln and Berkeley

Gunfire erupted at Lincoln University in Jefferson City Missouri as three campus buildings burned and a man died in Berkeley California during riot-related violence. National Guardsmen patrolled Lincoln after officers were fired on. at Berkeley protests continued with police using tear gas and clubs.

Lincoln University Jefferson City Berkeley Calif National Guardsmen Lincoln Campus James Rector San Jose Herrick Memorial Hospital University of California Rector Big Rapids Mich Ferris State College New York—City College Livermore Lawrence Radiation Laboratories New Orleans Southern University

Bob Hope Named Father of the Year

New York AP reports Bob Hope was named Father of the Year. He said he is in good company but that the timing is wrong, joking that promotion to captain would come just before disaster like the Titanic.

New York Bob Hope

Massachusetts House may favor sales tax rise over income tax

Boston reports indicate a House leaning to raise the sales tax rather than income taxes as urged by Gov. Sargent. Sen. Kenneally noted a strong House sentiment for sales tax increases, while state leaders and local officials urged broader revenue reform and simpler distribution formulas. The hearing drew chief executives from about 40 communities and included voices from the Massachusetts Taxpayers Federation and local city and town officials.

Boston Sargent George V. Kenneally Jr Frank Zee Massachusetts Taxpayers’ Federation Massachusetts Selectmen's Association Zee Donald R. Dwight Sen Kenneally Senate Maurice A. Donahue House David M. Bartlet Holyoke

Rockefeller Ends Latin Trip Plans Three More Latin Visits

Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller wrapped up a nine day Latin-American mission, citing shared concerns over exports and tariff reductions. He landed at LaGuardia after protests in Tegucigalpa and elsewhere, praised Costa Rica for a warm reception, and announced three more Latin tours within two months to visit all nations except Cuba.

New York Nelson A. Rockefeller LaGuardia Panama Nixon Rockefeller Tegucigalpa Honduras Nicaragua Costa Rica Mexico Guatemala el Salvador U.S Cuba

Court Ruling Calls Freedom for Huk Rebel Leaders

Manila AP reports the Supreme Court ordered freeing fourteen Huk rebel leaders after eighteen years in prison. They were members of the Communist Politburo that headed the 1950s rebellion and had faced sentences from life imprisonment to death for rebellion with murder robbery kidnapping and arson.

Manila Supreme Court

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