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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1963
Page
1
Walter Lippmann describes the zigzag path of Eastern Europe toward freedom, noting Poland and Hungary are in different phases after recent openings. Hungary enjoys fresh air and relaxed controls while Warsaw shows a pause and a mood shift, with caution about overgeneralizing regional trends.
Vatican council completed approval of allowing modern languages in Mass to replace Latin in much of the rite. American prelates led by Cardinal Meyer urged adoption of declarations on Jews and religious liberty as Swiss hierarchy backed them. The measures aim to ease interfaith understanding while upholding individual worship rights.
WILLIAMSTOWN President John Sawyer of Williams College told about 280 students and guests last night that America must focus its resources to compete with Russia. He cited the Soviet concentration of resources and the European recovery spurred by the Marshall Plan, noting the need to curb self indulgence and avoid inventory waste.
Beirut and Damascus reports say deposed premier Maj. Gen. Ahmed Hassan Bakr may be invited to join the Iraqi Baathist leadership as Col. Abdul Salam Aref’s coup installs a military-backed junta. Baathists freed after internal strife could join Aref’s Thursday cabinet with Bakr possibly in a key post.
Gov Peabody left his chauffeur driven car to take the Metropolitan Transit Authority train during the 5 pm rush hour. He headed from Boston toward Worcester using the Highland line to Newton to spotlight improved MTA service.
Cambodian Prince Norodom Sihanouk declared an end to the $30 million a year U.S. military and economic aid program after a rally. He ordered all U.S. missions except a skeleton staff to leave, while U.S. officials denied the charges and began phasing out aid projects.
A wildcat walkout by calender room workers at the Peter Schweitzer division of Kimberly Clark began this morning in the Columbia Mill, about 20 men involved with sympathy possibly bringing in more. Labor leaders support the stoppage while management seeks a resumed shift. by noon some sections operated, others quiet with uncertain extent.
In Leopoldville two Soviet diplomats, counsellor Boris Noronin and attach Yuri Miakotnykh, were dragged from their car by Congolese security, beaten, and jailed. Embassy officials cited no fate update, while eyewitnesses cited immunity claims and a car search dispute. Police cut utility services to the Soviet mission’s luxury apartment as guards blocked access.
Special to The Eagle reports Rep. George H. O Farrell of Malden heads the House Legal Affairs committee and refiles Gov Peabody racing bills that previously failed. He criticizes a cross county fair racing provision while noting a Norfolk County fair permit and alleges some fairs misuse tax breaks tied to agricultural fairs. He cites desire for a more realistic tax and expanded Racing Commission flexibility in the refiles.
In Pacific commands near Honolulu high level talks gather Washington Saigon leaders to map Southeast Asia policy. McNamara Taylor Rusk Lodge Harkins attend as the Diem coup prompts strategic review including Viet Nam aid and personnel returns.
In Caracas shots with bazookas and sniper fire kill twenty and wound seventy six as police, army, and national guard crackdown on pro-Communist violence ahead of the December elections. The capital and Maracaibo report arson, bombings, and mass arrests, with Betancourt directing operations from the presidency. Raul Leoni seen as likely winner for Democratic Action.
Boston AP Massachusetts Atty. Gen. Edward W. Brooke asked the state supreme judicial court to order North Brookfield School Committee to end daily prayers and Bible readings in public schools. The court issued a Dec 4 deadline for responses after Brooke appeared before Justice Jacob J. Spiegel. He said no temporary restraining order was requested or issued and urged uniform compliance with the law. Brooke contends the Massachusetts statute requiring daily Bible readings is unconstitutional, likening it to the Pennsylvania statute struck down by the U S Supreme Court.
Five day outlook shows temperatures averaging about 45 degrees through Monday, with a warm stretch through Saturday. Cooler conditions return Sunday and Monday. Rain is expected Saturday into Sunday, with diminishing activity by Monday.
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