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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1963
Page
3
A five year education bill passed by the Senate envisions expanded vocational training and unemployment reduction. It funds broad grants to states and public institutions, adds student loan increases, and extends defense education and guidance services while preserving the impacted area program.
Boston reports that the Senate will debate boosting faculty pay by an extra 10 percent for public higher education and regional community colleges. The Ways and Means Committee endorsed only a 10 percent raise matching other state employees, while Speaker John F. Thompson urged more. Governor Peabody and Sen. Fleming oppose further funds now.
In Boston the house and Senate backed an amendment to let parents deduct for college students after age 18. Gov. Peabody asked for the change, requiring students to spend at least five months annually in full time study. The current tax law cuts dependents at 14.
Washington AP The government’s top economist Dr Walter W Heller said the national economy will reach the $600 billion level in the next year and expand consumer benefits. He noted a $100 billion rise since Kennedy took office and highlighted consumer advisory council gains across agencies.
In Birmingham, Alabama, three men faced trials over a dynamite bombing targeting a Negro leader’s home. Charles Cachgle, E. Chambliss, and Cagle-John Hall were charged. one man received a six month sentence and a $100 fine. The incident followed a racist riot that left one person dead and coincided with a black family attempting to enroll in an all-white elementary school.
Voters in 19 Massachusetts cities chose mayoral and municipal nominees for November 3. Notable results include Austin D. Rhodes seeking a fourth term in Waltham, and Bossy Gill making a 19th bid in Newburyport. Several incumbents did not seek re election and a mix of challengers advanced across cities like Holyoke Quincy Somerville and Fall River.
Underworld informer Joseph Valachi outlined the five New York families led by Genovese Gambino Lucchese Magliocco and Bonanno to a Senate subcommittee. Police Inspector Shanley urged the findings be used to fight crime as bomb threats shadowed the hearing.
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