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Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1959

Page

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Factfinders Seek Proof Of Laos Oppression Claims

A Lao fact-finding team flies to northern Laos for a two day inquiry into government claims of oppression by North Vietnam. Officials will be questioned and evidence reviewed while Laos invites UN observers to verify that the country is not a military base.

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Chrysler Shutdown Looms as Walkout Hits Plants

Detroit AP reports Chrysler Corp faces a strike at its Twinsburg Ohio stamping plant that would halt all automotive production on Friday including the Dodge Dart. The company predicts about 45,000 workers in Michigan and six other states may be laid off. The Twinsburg plant stamps all Ch onies except the Valiant, damaged by a Tuesday walkout over working conditions. Affected are workers in Michigan Indiana Ohio Missouri California Delaware and New York.

Detroit Chrysler Corp Twinsburg Ohio Michigan Twinshire Auto Workers Union Indiana Missouri California Delaware New York

AWOL Sailor Feared Dead in Civil War Mine

In Gorham Maryland a missing AWOL sailor, medical corpsman Charles H. McIntyre, 20, of Fayson Lakes New Jersey, is feared dead after camping gear was found at the mouth of a Civil War era 400 foot deep silver mine. Police say he was AWOL from a naval station believed in New York state. State official Paul Doherty of Durham states the sailor is likely dead.

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China flaunts armed might as Mao urges peace

Ambitious display at the Forbidden City showed China’s military might with thousands of troops and weapons parading under Mao Zedong’s gaze. Khrushchev’s visit and U.S. calls for peaceful settlement shaped remarks as Lin Biao asserted force could be used to secure Formosa. The event highlighted tensions between the Communist powers and the United States amid ongoing talks on Asia’s peace and stability.

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California Tremor Shakes State But Causes No Casualties

A Saturday night earthquake from San Francisco to Los Angeles rattled Californians, snapping dishes and startling thousands. The 3.9 magnitude quake lasted about seven minutes with no severe damage or casualties reported. Authorities noted the epicenter near the Lomipee Santa Mara area and Berkeley seismograph readings.

Total Solar Eclipse Eyed Along Fitchburg to Salem Line

Salem residents and astronomers await a rare total solar eclipse visible from the eastern horizon and coast to inland paths. Forecasters promise nearly clear skies while researchers position at Coast Guard Air Station, Plum Island, and Nahant for observations and ionosphere studies.

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Czarist Bonds Called Poor Buy

Washington reports that Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev said czarist bonds are not a good buy. The remarks surfaced after a Washington cocktail party overheard by a diplomat. Despite Khrushchev’s stance, there was notable buying activity in czar bonds during his U.S. visit.

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Vice President Nixon Confined by Mild Virus

Vice President Richard M. Nixon remained at home today with a mild virus infection. The White House said he canceled appointments and expected to return to work by Friday.

Steel Industry Talks Near Breakthrough Amid Strike Crisis

United Steelworkers and industry negotiators met in Pittsburgh amid White House mediation to avert a nationwide steel strike threatening 300,000 jobs and the defense program. Principal figures included J W Abel, Conrad Cooper, and U S Steel executives as talks resumed after travel delays. The president urged a voluntary, fair settlement as negotiators pressed for concessions from both sides.

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Storm Near U S Mainland Inches Toward Florida Coast

The Weather Bureau reported a storm centered about 900 miles east of Jackson Valley at latitude 39.1 north and longitude 68.0 west, moving northwest along the Florida coastline at 12 miles per hour. Forecaster Phil Ackerman said every hour suggests no land contact is likely, but caution remains.

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Hollywood Searches for Gentle Bear in Alaskan Film

Hollywood studio seeks a tame brown bear to wrestle actor Robert Ryan in an Alaska setting for a film adaptation. Producers plan to obtain a bear hide for the fight scene, per the actor’s remarks.

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Lawrence Barbieri Named To State Fish-Game Board

Lawrence Barbieri is named to the state fish and game board in a Boston edition note. The item, appearing with garbled OCR, references his prior public service, including local selectmen roles and ties to Berkshire politics, and notes a formal appointment during a 19th century era.

Lawrence Barbieri State Fish-Game Board

Charleston Explosions Shake City and Navy Yard Area

A series of explosions in Charleston in the morning rocked the city near the Cooper River and a Navy base. Fires fed by fuel tanks threatened adjacent facilities as wind spread the flames. firefighters cooled tanks and warned of further risk. No one was seriously injured.

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Strike Shuts Boston Port In Dockworkers Walkout

Boston port halted as 14 000 dockworkers along the seaboard walk off in a contract dispute. About 24 006 workers in Boston and nearby areas are affected as the International Dockworkers Union and affiliated locals press for wage and job security terms, with talks ongoing to extend current contracts and secure steady pay.

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100000 Idle In Strike Of Dockers

A nationwide ILA walkout by longshoremen halted loading and unloading at East and Gulf Coast ports. The strike, prompted by failure to reach retroactive terms on the old contract, disrupted cargo movement and threatened delays for steel shipments and passenger and cargo services. Union demands include a three year deal with wage and benefits increases across all ports.

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Britain enjoys balmiest summer in over two centuries

Amid fog and rain lore Britain records an exceptionally warm season with September temperatures averaging near 80 degrees. The balmy spell marks one of the warmest summers in 200 years, continuing despite usual clouded skies.

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