Tories Vow A Dedicated New Term
London AP reports Prime Minister Harold Macmillan declares the Conservative win will pursue peace and prosperity worldwide. He outlines three goals—prosperity at home, broader overseas benefits, and active global peace efforts—while stock markets surge on the victory. Conservatives expected a large majority as returns show 364 seats to 258 for Labor with 5 Liberals. The new House meets Oct. 20.
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Tramway Bond Case Tests State Legislature Action
The constitutionality of a sneaked 1959 rider guaranteeing interest on Mount Greylock Tramway bonds will be challenged in court. Berkshire County taxpayers, led by Atty Walter E Reilly, seek a restraining order to halt bond issuance, arguing the measure was rushed, not read aloud, and set a dangerous precedent. The Massachusetts Federation of Taxpayers condemns the underhanded passage and urges a pause for review by lawmakers and the governor.
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Boston
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Massachusets Federation of Taxpayers
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GE News Calls Out Hasty Action On State Credit Bill
General Electric Co denounces the swift bill pledging state credit to the Greylock Tramway Authority. It urges Gov Furcote and the Legislature to review the action and reconsider the measure. The GE comment appears in yesterday's editorial.
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New England Like a Mortuary Says Never Again Vacationer
E F Toomey of Linden New Jersey warns the six state New England tourism is dying a slow death. He tells the Automobile Legal Association in Boston that small towns close stores after dark and night spots end by midnight. He complains of few tourists and lack of night life saying the region feels like a cemetery.
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Foliage gawkers warned off Pike traffic
Boston officials warn drivers on the Massachusetts Turnpike to not gawp at fall foliage. Chairman William F Callahan of the Turnpike Authority says motorists may stop only in emergencies on the 123 mile toll road.
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Taft-Hartley Curbs Limiting Steel Strike Endgame
AP reports government action under Taft-Hartley could allow quick easing of steel strike. Pickets may be removed as injunctions issued. Full production recovery estimated to take weeks, with blast furnaces and open hearths facing prolonged restart and repairs. US Steelworkers pledge compliance. pace depends on court orders and plant conditions.
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David J McDonald
Buckingham Guard Retreats Behind Fence From Tourists
London AP reports Buckingham Palace guards will perform drills inside the palace grounds starting in October to avoid crowds. War Office cites safety and patroling efficiency, noting past incidents with tourists including a 1949 case involving a guardsman and an American woman as context.
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Direct Diplomacy Era Predicted by Lodge
Henry Cabot Lodge foresees a new era of direct diplomacy among government chiefs possibly involving Khrushchev’s 1960-61 visit. He noted a potential easing of Cold War tensions, discussions on Lend-Lease debt, and methods to handle world problems directly between leaders.
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Tibet Case Favored for U N Agenda
United Nations Steering Committee approved a move to place Tibet on the General Assembly agenda for debate. Ireland and Malaya led the push amid Cold War tensions, with 13 members in favor and four abstentions. The Soviet Union, Czechoslovakia, Romania, Indonesia, and Liberia voted against. Burma did not participate.
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South Africa
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Tic Tac Dough Manager Aired Rigging Claims
AP reported that Tic Tac Dough producer Felsher testified he helped rig quiz questions and urged contestants to lie to a grand jury. He said NBC fired him after he refused to deny prior rigging. Testimony tied to Twenty One and Dateline style scandals, with hearings and FCC/FTC witnesses planned.
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National Broadcastings Co
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Eisenhower Sets Panel to End Steel Strike Within Week
President Eisenhower moved to end the 53 day steel strike by naming a three member fact finding panel to report by Oct 16. The panel may seek a voluntary settlement while gathering data for a report to the president. The Taft Hartley act is invoked to halt the strike if needed. The union and industry risk loss of trust if talks fail.
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