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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1965
Page
2
Pravda reports the Soviet Cabinet and Communist Party Central Committee approved the 1966 budget and economic plan with a strong focus on higher living standards. The piece notes defense needs are briefly mentioned, while the budget and defense plan aim at further nation development.
In Athens Dimitrios Papaspyrou defeated 149 to 143 for president of the Greek Parliament. Stephanopoulos holds a two vote margin in a 300 member body with five blank ballots and three absentees.
Senator Edward M. Kennedy called for strong peace corps style civic action in Viet Nam to accompany U S military force. He argued a hollow victory would come if the U S wins militarily but lacks active cooperation with the Vietnamese people and criticized Viet Cong violence while detailing a broad tour of speeches across the nation.
The United States doubled the ships aiding Cuban refugee evacuations as Pan American joined Skipper K to collect about 200 refugees from Matanzas. The Skipper K arrived with 94 Cubans, part of a slow sealift hampered by red tape and limited vessels, leaving about 1,700 still waiting and plans to finish by December 1 when air transfers begin.
Icy winds grip Europe with a mid November freeze causing widespread power outages in Britain for an hour Monday night as demand outstrips inadequate plants. In East Germany, a four-year-old drowned after ice broke on a village pond. three youngsters swam the Elbe to the West amid the cold.
A public figure declares a commitment to defending freedom as part of a heritage and destiny. He poses questions about concern for people in distant lands and emphasizes the nation's duty to uphold liberty.
New York writer Dawn Powell, 67, novelist playwright and satirist, died Sunday of cancer. She authored 13 novels including The Bride's House in 1929 and The Golden Spur in 1962. Powell received the Marjorie Peabody Award in 1964. at her request there will be no funeral service.
Boston Public Works Commissioner Francis W Sargent defended Gov Volpes task force on administrative reform saying 200 DPW layoffs are not supported while praising the report for an overdue overhaul of antiquated bookkeeping Donald R Dwight announced a $225000 investment to install new systems to improve billing and accelerate federal receivables and save about 500000 yearly, with 15 million owed mainly by the federal government.
Thousands donate gifts messages and food for American troops in Viet Nam. Pepperdine students pack 1500 boxes and 72 cans of fruit 180 pounds of candy 3000 packs of chewing gum 1600 razor blades. Air National Guard plans flights joining 20 groups in 75 missions awaiting Pentagon approval.
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