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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1965
Page
2
Washington AP reports the United States urged Latin American nations on Wednesday to join in the humanitarian task of aiding the Cuban exodus by assisting in the movement of evacuees and related relief efforts.
Washington reports Russia trails the United States in economic growth. The State Department notes the Soviet GNP is about half of the U.S. size, hindered by defense concentration, agricultural failures, slow tech adoption, and shrinking investment. Projections show the gap widening to 1970 even at 4 percent growth.
UPI reports Lt. Gen. William W. Quinn told editors at Radio Free Europe that Russia keeps 20 tank and motorized infantry divisions in East Germany plus two in Western Poland and four in Hungary ready to attack Western Europe at any time.
New York based Great Atlantic Development opens Bombay branch to distribute up to 50 million birth control pills monthly through free planned parenthood clinics. President Charles Brown says revenue will come from welfare foundations and American companies in India. Pills produced in White Plains. Standard Method Diomane is described as a standard hormone oral contraceptive prepared in sustained release tablets.
U S officials say Red China fears U S military expansion in Southeast Asia and could urge North Vietnam to harden resolve. Beijing shows hostility toward the United States amid Moscow Peking leadership rivalry, with no sign of imminent peace talks in South Vietnam.
In Boston the House weighs restoring most of a four million cut from Gov Volpe’s tax package as Democrats attack and Republicans push to defend the plan. Key proposals target income tax deductions, hotel motel room taxes, and sales tax changes while clashes over a come tax, a sales tax, and budget limits surface amid resignations and council vacancies.
President Johnson ordered an Air Force plane to fly to Viet Nam and bring 60 paraplegic Vietnamese soldiers to the United States for treatment and training. Dr. Howard Rusk announced the action at the White House as he praised the morale of U.S. troops and the Vietnamese students.
The Navy names Cmdr Mary F. Keener of Alabama the first woman on active duty promoted to captain, a rank equal to colonel in other services, while the Air Force designates Lt Col Jeanne M. Holm from Oregon to lead women’s affairs as Col Elizabeth Ray retires.
United Nations Secretary-General U Thant reports a noticeable improvement along the India Pakistan cease fire line as UN observers position on both sides. Brig. Gen. Bruce F. MacDonald of Canada says he is pressing local commanders to pull back forces by a few hundred yards to reduce tension and prevent accidents.
In Havana AP reports Joel Domenech named Cuba's industries minister replacing Ernest Che Guevara who resigned last April to pursue revolutionary activities in another country. Domenech had been secretary general of the Communist Party in Havana Province.
President and Mrs Johnson accepted a bronze bust of Sir Winston Churchill for the White House diplomatic reception room. The Epstein sculpture, presented to the White House collection by Churchill's wartime American friends, adds a new honored portrait to official rooms.
Studebaker Corp. said it will hold the price line for its 196 model cars following Ford and General Motors. Six models keep the 1966 price with added equipment, while four models see price reductions of 52 to 55 dollars. The Commander Six and V eight sedans, plus Cruiser Six and V-8 sedans remain unchanged. Reductions apply to Daytona Six and V-8 sports sedan and Wagonaire Six and V-8 station wagons. The price changes reflect the 3 percent cut in federal excise taxes effective last June.
United Nations officials report ongoing financial trouble despite pledges approaching 20 million from 14 member states. Secretary General Thant says about 80 million is still needed to exit the immediate deficit, with 154.7 million remaining on outstanding bonds.
President Johnson disclosed he had received get well messages from Pope Paul VI and French President Charles de Gaulle, signaling continued international goodwill after his illness. The brief exchange underscores high level support amid the crisis.
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