27 Nov 1963
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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1963
Page
1
President Johnson asked churches nationwide to read the late President Kennedy s Thanksgiving proclamation. The document proclaims Thursday November 28, 1963 as a day of national thanks giving, invoking Providence and urging peace justice and understanding.
Italy moves toward a four party center left government with Aldo Moro as premier designate after the Socialist and Democratic Socialist votes bolster a coalition. Christian Democrats and Republicans had already backed the plan and Segni is expected to approve. The Socialists urged alignment with NATO while deferring a decision on the allied nuclear fleet until studied.
The forecast calls for temperatures to average five degrees above the seasonal norm of 33. Expect colder conditions tomorrow, warmer Friday and Saturday, then cooler Sunday and Monday. Showers or snow flurries are possible Saturday, with rain or snow likely Monday.
A bill filed in Boston would legalize pari mutuel jai-alai betting and create a State Jai-Alai Commission. It projects about 500000 dollars annual net to old age assistance from 30 playing days. Five legislators led by Rep George H O Farrell seek a panel to study state racing laws on taxes and scheduling.
Washington reports an American Army colonel, Col James K. Chenault, was abducted at gunpoint by four unidentified men in Caracas. The Defense Department confirms the incident and notes Betancourt’s re election campaign amid rising political tension as the embassy coordinates with Caracas and Panama authorities.
Rep Silvio Conte seeks posthumous Medal of Honor for President John S Kennedy in a congressional bill. The proposal would authorize President Lyndon B Johnson to award for Kennedy's leadership as commander in chief and sacrifice for world peace.
Vatican City AP Texas bishop Stephen Leven of San Antonio told the Vatican Ecumenical Council that many Roman Catholic prelates belittled Christian unity efforts and spoke down to Protestants. He urged open dialogue among Catholics Protestants and Orthodox, drawing applause from 2,200 church leaders.
President Johnson informed Soviet Premier Khrushchev that the United States stands ready to help ease tensions and solve East West problems without risking Western positions. He stressed no new concessions would be offered that could weaken the Western alliance while pressing for continued Allied unity and diplomacy. Johnson also pledged to carry on the Alliance for Progress in Latin America and scheduled early consultations with Britain and West Germany, with plans for a visit to West Berlin and allied Europe to show resolve.
President and Mrs Johnson will host a family dinner at the White House on Thanksgiving Day. Lynda Bird Johnson and Lucy Johnson will attend, as will Lynda's fiancé Bernard Rosenbach.
President Johnson urged swift passage of basic legislation and thrift in government spending in a joint session speech. He pledged peace efforts from South Vietnam to West Berlin, called for cooperation, and urged Americans to unite against extremism after Kennedy’s assassination.
President Johnson will address the nation on television and radio at 6 15 p m EST in his first major speech. He praises Kennedy and sets civil rights and a 12 billion tax cut as top priorities, urging swift congressional action on both bills.
President Johnson signs two early bills including funding for the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency and a debt limit extension to 315 billion dollars through June 30, 1964. The arms control measure allocates 20 million dollars for the agency for the two year period started last July and was signed Tuesday night, followed moments later by the debt limit act.
A presidential address denounces hate and violence from extremists on both ends of the spectrum. The speaker calls for turning away from fanatics and urges national unity and lawfulness, invoking the hymn lyrics to emphasize brotherhood across the nation.
Former Springfield mayor Roger L. Putnam urged Dallas Mayor Earle Cabell to charge Dallas Police Chief Jesse Curry with dereliction of duty over the handling of Lee Harvey Oswald’s slaying. Putnam, who led Springfield from 1938 to 194 says Curry should face a fair open trial to test oath to uphold law.
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