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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1965
Page
3
Washington plans to release at least 200000 tons of copper from strategic stockpiles to ease world shortages and curb price climbs. Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara announced the move amid inflation fears and varied industry responses.
Machinists at McDonnell Aircraft Corp plan a midnight strike that could halt Phantom jet production for Viet Nam and delay Gemini space launches. About 11,000 District 9 members rejected the contract, implying a walkout. Cape Kennedy workers may be affected if the St Louis plant joins. NASA and industry officials warn of unknown launch impacts, while copper export controls and market disruption emerge amid broader defense needs.
Boston AP report states utilities in New England hire Stone & Webster to analyze the Nov. 9 blackout. Albert A. Cree, chairman of the electric coordinating council, says the study will help improve service continuity and reduce repeats of the massive outage.
Los Angeles Herald Examiner workers walk out as American Newspaper Guild members strike after failed last ditch negotiations. Union cited aims include stronger guild shop rules job security and pension welfare changes.
Washington Reuters selective service chief Hershey said voluntary enlistments are up about 60 percent since last summer, likely reducing January draft calls. He warned married men with no children may still be drafted, and any major Vietnam escalation could change plans. The December draft remains at 40,000, as boards exhaust single volunteers. Pentagon aims to boost armed forces by about 340,000 through expanded calls.
The National Association of Land Grant Colleges commended the education aid bill while opposing the general federal scholarship program. It warned public colleges may raise tuition to offset aid and noted exclusions for veterinary medicine and pharmacy. It urged banning funds to institutions that discriminate in admissions due to religion.
In Miami two damage suits totaling $3.25 million were filed against Yar mouth Castle owners after the vessel burned and sank in Bahamas waters. Anne Martin Jackson of Vero Beach seeks $1 million alleging crew and officers were wholly inadequate. In New York City Harry Ebener sues for $2.25 million over his wife Sylvana's death.
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