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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1963

Page

9

World Series Fever Delays Massachusetts Senate Action

The Massachusetts Senate halted by World Series as 40 members failed to form a quorum. Gov Peabody now has until Saturday midnight to decide on the student deduction bill after the recall attempt was rejected and the measure could become law without his signature. House members held a brief session with no controversial action.

Senate Boston UPI Massachusetts Senate Kevin B. Harrington Salem Philip A. Graham R - Hamilton GOP Francis X. McCann D-1 Cambridge Peabody D - Lawrence Robert H. Quinn

Retail sales climb in August totals rise to 20.7 billion

UPI reports Commerce Department data showing August retail sales estimated at 20.7 billion. For the week ended October 28, sales reached 4.6 billion, up 5 percent from the prior week and 2 percent higher than the same week a year earlier.

Washington UPI United States Commerce Department Department

Liberalization of World Bank Policy Gaining Backing

Washington AP reports broad support from the United States Britain Germany and Japan for liberalizing World Bank lending likely boosting aid to new and underdeveloped nations. France opposes a major shift toward easier terms, insisting the bank finance only profitable projects.

Washington World Bank United States Britain Germany Japan George D. Woods Bank International Monetary Fund France Charles de Gaulle

United Fund Group Briefed on Campaign Assembly Nominates Officers

At the first meeting of the 1963 1964 United Student Fund Representative Assembly the nominating committee was appointed to slate officers for the coming year Barbara Cook Charles Henry and Karen Bonniver. The first United Students Fund collection is planned for the week of Oct 21. Anthony E. Ross introduced members of the assembly and advisory committee. Gilbert Kittredge of the Red Cross Board gave a slide presentation and outlined Red Cross objectives as part of United Community Services.

United Fund Group United Student Fund Representative Assembly Barbara Cook PHS Charles Henry Karen Bonniver United Students Fund Representative Assembly Anthony E. Ross Gilbert Kittredge Red Cross Board The Red Cross United Community Services

Police Briefs Health Incident In Pittsfield

Mrs Florence Robertson seventy of 40 Henry Avenue was taken by police ambulance to Pittsfield General Hospital after becoming ill at her home on Thursday.

Florence Robertson Henry Ave Pittsfield General Hospital

Lone Woman Leads Tire Safety Law Fight in Wisconsin

Mrs. John Melsha a New Berlin housewife sparked a tire safety drive by lobbying for a ban on regrooving worn tires. She testified in Madison with support from women's groups and the Wisconsin unit of the American Automobile Association. Governor Reynolds signed the bill into law amid her nationwide effort.

Madison Wis Wiscon John W. Sin Reynolds Wisconsin John Melsha Melsha Berlin Milwaukee New Berlin Waukesha Legisla Safety Ia American Automobile Association

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