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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1963

Page

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Nuclear disarmament talks open over space weapons

United Nations discussions between Secretary of State Rusk and Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko explored possible bans on orbiting nuclear weapons but yielded no concrete agreement. They described a cordial meeting, with plans for Gromyko to visit Washington next week for further talks, including a Kennedy meeting.

United Nations, N.Y Dean Rusk Andrei A. Gromyko Rusk Gromyko United Nations USS Washington Kennedy U.S Gremyko NATO United States West Germany Cuba

Best Year Recorded By VICOR

Robert P. Cramer former state senator from Williamstown and VICOR president said in Washington the government agency VICOR finished its best year with a 475000 profit after a 450000 deficit. He cited streamlined departments wage hikes inventories reduced and housing renovations as part of improvements under the Interior Department. The corporation valued at 40 million is slated for liquidation as Virgin Islands economy strengthens.

Robert P. Cramer Williamstown The Virgin Islands Corp VICOR Washington U.s.-Owned Virgin Islands Department of the Interior Cramer

Birmingham Negro Held In Gas Blast

A 20 year old Black man Johnny Lewis Ruffin was charged with arson in a gas explosion that destroyed a Birmingham meat market in a predominantly Black neighborhood. Police investigate possible racial motives as Ruffin is treated for burns at University Hospital.

Birmingham Ala J.W. Garrison Johnny Lewis Ruffin Garrison Ruffin University Hospital

Dynamite Trial To Start Tuesday In Birmingham

Three white men from the Birmingham area face trial next Tuesday afternoon on charges tied to racial bombings. State investigators report finding more than 100 sticks of dynamite in a wooded area just north of Birmingham. John W. Hall 38 Robert E. Chambliss 59 and Charles Cagle 22 are free on 3 dollar bonds, with Hall arrested Tuesday and the others Sunday. A habeas hearing for Cagle was dismissed as moot after bond was set.

Birmingham Ala John W. Hall Robert E. Chambliss Charles Cagle Hall Cagle

Luck No Blast In London Bomb Package

Post Office workers heard ticking in a package labeled live bomb. Police and bomb disposal teams responded, dumping the package into water before opening it to reveal an alarm clock and a horseshoe.

London UPI Niemen

Dartmouth President Addresses Berkshire Honors Convocation

Dartmouth College President Dr John Sloan Dickey addressed Berkshire Community College at the first formal honors convocation. Twenty eight students received special recognition for scholastic achievement. He urged students to be aware of the roles of honor and honors and their impact on human endeavor.

BCC General Bartlett John Sloan Dickey Dartmouth College Thomas E. O'Connell James MacGregor Burns Williams College Berkshire Community College Dickey

Watch Out for Blackmail in Car Inspection Racket

In Boston, the Automobile Legal Association warns motorists to beware a blackmail racket linked to the car inspection sticker program. ALA says some garages may pressure owners with unnecessary front end suspension part replacements, pushing skeptical drivers to pay for nonessential repairs.

Boston

Ben Bella Seizes Full Powers Over Berber Mutiny

Algiers AP reports President Ahmed Ben Bella announced he has assumed full powers to handle the Berber mutiny in the Kabylie Mountains. He said he would use persuasion and moral pressure from Algieria's Arab majority.

Algiers Ahmed Ben Bella Kabylie Algeria

Senate approves subsidy for U S fishing industry

The Senate authorized a 10 million per year five year subsidy to cover about one third of new U S fishing boat costs, moving the bill to the House after a 157 14 vote. Earlier, Senate approved penalties for foreign poaching and rejected a cut in funding. The two measures aim to bolster U S fishermen against foreign fleets.

Ben Bella UPI Tional Assembly Senate Wil- House Perhams Lausche Ohio John Williams Del United States Sen Frank America U.S

Possible U.S. Viet Nam Withdrawals by 1965 Seen

White House reports Kennedy advisers say the anti Communist war in South Viet Nam could allow most American forces to depart within two years. By year end 1964 the U S training program may allow about 100 U S personnel to be withdrawn from South Viet Nam.

Washington South Viet Nam White House Viet Nam Robert §. McNamara Maxwell D. Taylor U.S Kennedy McNamara Taylor Joint Chiefs of Staff United States Free Nations Diem Southeast Asia Ngo Dinh Diem

Honduran President Ousted as Military Seizes Power

In Tegucigalpa the armed forces deposed President Ramon Villeda Morales and seized power amid heavy fighting and reports of many casualties. A curfew was ordered from 7 pm to 6 am, civilians were urged to surrender arms, and civilian groups were placed under military control.

Tegucigalpa Honduras UPT Ramon Villeda Morales Villeda Morales Col Osvaldo Lopez Arellano Villeda Morais

Castro Speech Eyed Today For Deviation

Premier Fidel Castro returns to Havana today for a second speech in five days. Observers seek clues on his concern over Soviet policy toward the United States and whether Cuba is asserting its own line in international affairs. The address closes a Communist promoted conference of architects in Havana. American officials signal Cuba cannot be negotiated with Castro in power as tensions and diplomacy shift.

MIAME UPI Fredel Castro Havana Russia United States Cuba Castro Moscow Germany Viet Nam Kennedy Dean Rusk Latin America Edward Martin

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