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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1963

Page

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Wheat Deadlock Is Broken First Sale Planned

The United States and Soviet Union broke a wheat deadlock as U S grain dealers prepared bids for four million tons. Cargill Inc announced a license for 100000 tons of soft winter wheat to Hungary valued at about 65 million with 30 percent shipping on American vessels. First shipments expected late this month as talks continue on pricing and delivery terms with Russian counterparts.

Washington Commerce Department Hungary Minneapolis Cargill Inc United States Russia U.S

Million Dollar New York Jewel Heist Shocks City

Four armed men hijacked a diamond district truck carrying about 1 million in gems in midtown Manhattan. Two wore police disguises, part of the loot was recovered hours later. FBI joined the investigation as authorities warned of rising jewel thefts downtown.

New York Diamond District FBI Nassau Street Michael Murphy

Rep Turo Acquitted In Road Bribery Case

Worcester Mass state Rep Ico J Turo was found not guilty on all nine counts of taking bribes from a Worcester trucker connected to highway contracts. The nine day trial followed indictments from the Massachusetts Crime Commission.

Worcester Mass UPI I.co J. Turo D-Worcester Massachusetts Crime Commission Worcester County Grand Jury Turo Nicola Gadaleto August Taveria Gadaleto Tura Ture New York City Robert V. Mulkern Thomas R. Morse Leo Turo Morser

Russians Would Ease War Fears

The Soviet Union urged broader U N Disarmament Commission scope to focus on reducing international tensions and war risks. A 46 nation resolution faces a General Assembly vote, with Geneva negotiations to follow. The proposal would delete a section on specific steps to curb accidental or surprise war threats and nuclear spread.

United Nations N. Y Soviet Union U.N. Disarmament Commission General Assembly Geneva Berlin

Peabody Criticized for Speech Reportedly Written by Burns

In Boston UPI reports Gov Endicott Peabody faced criticism from Sen Kevin Harrington who called his church speech the most shocking morality statement by a governor in his lifetime. Harrington claimed Burns wrote the remarks, while Senate President Powers defended Peabody as explaining politics to churchmen and urged understanding for compromises in governance.

Peabody Burns Boston UPI Endicott Peabody Kevin B. Harrington Salem Massachusetts Senate Harrington Peabory

Senate restores MFN for Poland and Yugoslavia in aid bill

United States Senate voted 55 to 14 to restore president Kennedy's power to grant most favored nation status to Poland and Yugoslavia in trade relations. The measure reversed a 1962 action and came amid debates on loan rates and aid restrictions.

Washington Senate Kennedy Poland Yugoslavia Frank J. Lausthe Ohio Cuba U.S

Rainstorm brings drought relief and flood havoc in New England

A heavy rainstorm drenched New England causing floods and road closures across western Maine while refilling parched reservoirs. Five deaths occurred, with a sixth from a hunter misidentification in Limerick, Maine. Flights disrupted along the coast and at Logan Airport amid dense fog and gale warnings.

Boston UPI New England Maine Logan International Limerick Albert E. Dennison Lynn Mass Leslie Gilpatrick Weather Bureau Oxford Somerset Franklin Bethel Androscoggin Vermont Addison County Orange Windsor Portsmouth Naw Dyannis Westfield Route 20 Woronec Henry Messink Huntington Wayland Lexington Fram

Massachusetts House Advances Record High Supplemental Budget

The Massachusetts House approved near-final passage and sent a $32,153,764 supplementary budget to the Senate. Amendments added $126,200 to the measure while several others were rejected. The package funds expenses that arise after the regular budget, part of a year with sizable state employee pay raises.

Boston UPI Massachusetts House Senate House Ways and Means Fadicott Peabody

Four Die in Fire Started by Iron in Edison NJ

Four young children burned fatally Thursday in a fire in Edison New Jersey. The blaze was started by an electric iron their mother forgot to turn off before leaving their apartment for a visit, officials said.

Iron Edison, NJ UPI

Tax Cut Climate Slows as Senate Set to Hear 1964 Bill

Washington AP The Senate Finance Committee under Harry Byrd set December 13 to close hearings on a House passed measure to cut 1905 billion from the 1964 federal tax bill. Byrd conditions action on spending cuts and delays until Kennedy’s 1965 budget, hearing 70 witnesses and keeping hopes for 1963 tax relief dim as hearings extend toward a Christmas recess.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Harry F. Byrd D-Va Senate House Byrd Kennedy Vance Hartke D-Ind Paul Douglas D-lll Hartke

Thief Faces Dilemma Over Burial Garments Stolen

In Seattle an AP report notes a thief who stole 18 men's suits and three women's dresses now must decide what to do with the stolen burial garments. The incident highlights odd consequences of theft and raises questions about disposal and respect for graves.

Seattle

Secretary Rusk Attacks Congress Over Foreign Aid Legislation

Secretary of State Dean Rusk bluntly condemned Congress for trying to legislate foreign policy and blamed lawmakers for potential failure in policy. He warned against restricting aid to Yugoslavia, Egypt, and Indonesia and urged continuation of unfinished business. He also noted the U S must not allow the Soviet Union to disrupt Western access to Berlin amid Khrushchev's warnings.

Washington Dean Rusk Congress Rusk Senate Yugoslavia Egypt Indonesia United States Soviet Union Berlin Khrushchev

Goldwater Endorses U.S. Brinkmanship in World Peace

Senator Barry Goldwater defended brinkmanship as essential to maintaining world peace in a radio speech to a Valley Stream North High School history class. He warned against appearing weak and said the Eisenhower Dulles approach supports a strong military. He did not commit to the 1964 Republican nomination.

Franklin Square N.Y Barry Goldwater Arizona Prudential Valley Stream North High School Washington Goldwater Life Magazine Eisenhower John Foster Dulles Dulles Life

State Police Cracking Down On News Stories

Northampton Massachusetts AP report that western Massachusetts State Police will require news information to come from sergeants or barracks officers to prevent misquoting. Capt. Waller O'Brien says the rule covers five western barracks and aims to curb erroneous reporting.

Northampton Mass Waller O'Brien State Police Massachusetts Tesk District Court O’brien

Kennedy Accepts Protestant Award and Urges Foreign Aid

President Kennedy, a Catholic, received New York Protestant Council's Family of Man Award at a 3,400-guest banquet and used the moment to press Congress for continued foreign aid. He urged rich nations to aid the poor and asked if the U.S. can afford an additional 600 million to assist developing countries and neighbors in Latin America.

New York Kennedy Congress New York City Council Family of Man Reed Loms U.S United States Latin America Cuba

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