Aluminum price hikes end in government victory
Washington reports the Johnson administration’s 32 day clash with the aluminum industry over price increases ends with ALCOA and Reynolds Metals rescinding their hikes. Kaiser Aluminum Olin Mathieson indicated they would follow, while McNamara praised the move as industrial statesmanship and plans to resume orderly disposal talks on the stockpile to ensure market stability.
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Washington
UPI
Johnson
Aluminum Co. of America
ALCOA
Reynolds Metals Co
Mation
Richmond, Va
Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp
Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp
eGaid Kaiser
Ward C. Humphreys
Olin Mathieson
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
McNamara
John D. Harper
Leon E. Hickman
Defense
Johnson City
Tex
Harper
Hickman
South
Viet Nam
Ex-Seminarian Dies After UN War Protest
Roger LaPorte, a former seminary student and Catholic Worker volunteer, died in New York after setting himself ablaze in front of the United Nations to protest war. He burned over 95 percent of his body and survived about 21 hours. The hospital chaplain said he remained clear and expressive during last rites.
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New York
Catholic Worker Movement
United Nations
Roger LaPorte
Alexander Busttttill
Return to Normalcy N.Y. on Partial Power, Full Cost Incalculable
The Northeast struggles to return to normal after a 10 hour blackout spanning seven states and Canada. New York City suffers the hardest hit with losses potentially reaching $100 million. authorities probe the cause as officials warn it may recur. Transit, schools, and banks close. some industries profit from the crisis while others race to restore services. Mayor-elect Lindsay urges better citywide communications and an independent emergency power system.
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New York
Canada
New York City
John V. Lindsay
Maine
Central Maine Power Co
Consumers pressure calls for power study after Northeast blackout
Boston reports the Northeast power failure heightening urgency for a year long study of New England electric power needs and pricing. Massachusetts Consumers Council seeks a regional power policy and comprehensive rate review with a special commission to include lawmakers and governor appointees.additional investigations spread across six New England utilities as lawmakers press for fault causes and safeguards to prevent recurrence.
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Boston
Northeast
Massachusetts Consumers’ Council
New England
Dermot P. Shean
Council
John §. Reid
United States
Vermont
Philip H. Hoff
Federal Power Commission
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Electric Consumers Information Committee
Public Power
Consumers’ Council
Connecticut
Washington
Massachusetts House
William ¥. Butters
Norwood
David S. Tobin
Matthew J. Kuss
Fall River
John A. Volpe
Wiliam H. Bates
Rmass
House
Armed Services Committees
Bates
James A. Burke
D-Mass
Interstate Commerce Committee
Oren Harris
George D. Aiken
R-Vt
Roy C. Papalia
Massachusetts Public Utilities Commission
Massachusetts Public
Alfred L. Frechette
Frechette
Berkshire Eagle Circulation Figures Reported for Period
The Berkshire Eagle reports an average daily paid circulation of 29 404 for April 1, 1985 through September 30, 1965 as filed with the Audit Bureau of Circulations and subject to audit.
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Berkshire Eagle
Audit Bureau of Circulations
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Lawrence F. O’brien
Eastern States Exposition Grounds
O’brien
Hubert H. Humphrey
Mary Eugene
Volpe
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Shearling
North Street
Lennox & Fletcher Inc
Wood Bros
North & Linden Sts
Pittsfield
Weet Ae Englands
Berkshire County
Kiddie Pix
Addier
England
Alu
the Merchants
Lisieux Shop Manufacturers’ Shoe
Newberry’s
Pittsfield Supply Co
Richman’s Card Shop
Riseberg’s
Rogers Jewelry Rosa Restaurant
W. H
Paris Shop
Highland Restaurant
Sammy Vincent Wiiltsie
F. W. Woolworth
Edie
Berkshire News
Rosenfeld
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Clarice Corset
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