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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1959

Page

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Poland Clings To U N Lead In Security Council Bid

United Nations New York Poland maintained a lead in her bid for a seat on the Security Council but the margin narrowed on several ballots as secret voting continued. On the 25th ballot Poland had 44 votes to Turkey 31 while earlier ballots showed Poland 43 to 36 with two abstentions and one absence. The two-thirds majority required by the General Assembly remains the hurdle. The Soviet Union urged continued support for Poland to prevent shifts toward the other UN councils amid mixed bloc support from Soviet allies and Asian and Latin American nations.

United Nations, N.Y Poland U.N. Security Council Si Nation General Assembly Turkey Ike U.N Soviet Union Econommic and Social Council Security Council Japan Yugoslavia India

Murder Suspect Held For Violating Probation

A seven day continuance was ordered for Anthony Poledra in connection with the murder of Michael Koza. Poledra, 1-year-old? no, 1 year old man, 233 Columbus Ave, was held at the county jail awaiting disposition after being picked up yesterday following a probation violation arrest. Koza, a 2-year-old resident of 44 Summer St, was found beaten and dead in his apartment, with police suspecting foul play. The case involves local police, District Attorney staff, and probation officials, with attorneys Campoli and Nicifare representing Poledra.

Eetie Tony Polcaro District Court Polcaro Michael Koza Frank W. Carlen Polearo Miecuvslaw Wojtkowski Andrew I. Campoli Andrea F. Nucifora Cottel Anthony Tous) Poledra Columbus Ave Hee Asst John A Poicaro Koza Summer St Joseph A. Torchio Distriet Andrew T. Campoli Andrea F. Nicifare Campa Harold R. Gorney

GE Rejects IUE Request For Job Security Talks

GE declines IUE bid to resume contract talks on employment security. The 1958 reopener under the 1955 five year pact had limited scope. IUE demanded a company paid SUB plan while GE offered a stock savings scheme. IUE rejected it and urged strike action, but failed to gain two thirds, ending the push. Callahan of Schenectady filed the request Sept 21 as locals agreed to attempt talks. Moore of GE replied that the 1958 reopener negotiations are closed and no further talks are planned.

General Electric Co International Union of Electrical Workers TUE SUE IUE John H. Crilakan Schenectady Iue-Ge Philp D. Moore Pittsfield New York City Moore Callahan

WBEC to Broadcast Pittsfield Primary Returns

WBEC radio plans a live broadcast of Pittsfield primary election returns starting at 7 PM, with totals updated as they come in. The Eagle newsroom provides detailed precinct by precinct results in Wednesday's edition, and both outlets ask listeners not to request results by telephone during the program.

WBEC Wil Pittsfield The Eagle

Long-awaited court hearing for Polcaro case proceeds

Thomas H. Cainan said he would be questioned further as Polcaro, recently released from Hulcrest Hospital, faced a crowded dock under guard. He admitted assault on Koza and Mrs Shirley Gilbert, with autopsy confirming homicide from brutal blunt force trauma and multiple injuries. Local officers and state pathologists participated in the probe and autopsy, naming Koza as the victim found by Caroline Gilbert.

Thomas H. Cainan Polra#ro Hulcrest Hospital House of Correction Woza Desautels George Nattas Harvard School of Legal Medicine Arthur J. MclBay State Police Chemical Laboratories Betty Jane McLellan Massachusetts General Hospital

Mercury manned satellite flight plan released from Langley

Public release details the first Mercury mission with a three orbit, 100 mile altitude flight. The capsule would land in the Atlantic near the Bahamas after about 44 hours, crossing extensive regions including Africa, Australia, and the Pacific before a final descent toward the southern U S and the Bahamas.

Langley Atlantic Bahama Islands Capa Canaveral Fla South Africa Ulia United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration Mercury Cape Canaveral North Atlantic Canary Islands Spanish West Africa Algeria Africa Lake Chad Lake Vetonia Kenya Australia Perth Brisbane Fiji Islands Samoa Baja California Alexted Texas Austin Houston New Orleans U.S Charleston S.C Bermuda Nigeria Mozambique Madagascar Mackay Australan Solomons Howland and Baker Islands Central Pacific South Atlantic Cape Verde Islands Angola Johannesburst Gulf of Carpenteria Cape York New Guinea Marshall Islands Honolulu Pacific San Diego San Angelo Tex Sahamas

Gunmen call turns out to be bowling squad scene

Providence reporters note an anonymous caller alerted police about two gunmen at Shipyard Rowing Alley. Officers found no armed men. over 50 off duty policemen were bowling, still wearing holsters, at the scene.

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Weather Satellite Orbits For Study of Radiation

The report covers weather satellite research into radiation effects and orbital data. It notes ongoing studies and methods to measure atmospheric radiation from space, with emphasis on satellite tracking and data collection for future forecasting and research.

South industry gains push southern progress ahead

ASHEVILLE North Carolina AP Gov Faubus of Arkansas announced the Southern Association of Science and Industry annual report shows industrial development in the South nearly a year ahead of the 1935 schedule set for the Southern governors conference. The report cites pledged growth of about 1,000 plants annually, with 1,059 in the first year and increasing to 1,424 and beyond, indicating the goal may be met or surpassed this year with 651 dates reported.

Asheville N.C Orve E. Faubus Arkansas South Soutern Governors Conference Faubus Southern Assn. of ‘Science and Industry Sast

Berkshire Legislators Open Second Front in Tram Fight

Three Berkshire lawmakers Curtiss Turner Crawford join effort to repeal or repeal-by-referendum the Mount Greylock Tramway rider. They filed petitions to place the Legislature’s action before voters next year as debate over a 1959 act connected to fishing hunting and trapping on the Mount Greylock Reservation and tramway bonds continues. The trio protest the late night rider that makes the tramway a general act subject to referendum and vow further action if repeal is possible.

Mount Greylock Berkshire Ney Curt Sheffield Warren 4. Turner Lee Wallace B. Crawford Pittsfield Republi Curtis House Joseph D. Ward Curtiss

Ike Digs Tree Hole: Eisenhower Heads to Abilene Birthday Eve

President Eisenhower flies to Abilene Kansas for a pre birthday party with hometown fans. He will be 89 on Wednesday and receives three red oak trees as gifts from GOP committees. A ground breaking for the Eisenhower Presidential Library is planned, with papers to be housed there after his White House term. The birthday banquet hosted by the White House Correspondents Association drew about 1,100 newsmen and guests.

Washington UPI Eisenhower Abilene Kars White House Eissenhower Republicanational Committee GOP Campo House Lena Eisanhovweseis Herbert Hoover Geuysbuy 7 AL Ab Fisenhower White Fousenhower Hiorer

McDonald Urges Talks as Steel Strike Persists

President McDonald of the United Steelworkers challenged steel industry leaders to sit down with union officials and negotiate a settlement to the three month strike. He criticized executives for a public relations approach and warned that if talks fail the government may seek an injunction. The union warned that unconditional surrender by USW would not occur and predicted the strike would resume after New Year. Arthur J. Goldberg argued Taft Hartley usage is illegal since the walkout hasn’t harmed health or safety.

Hington Steelworkers David J. McDonald McDonald Eisenhow Gove Eut Ineg General Motors Carrie l McDonad United Steelworkers USW Arthur J. Goldberg

Fox Hunt Master Loses Six Hounds in Electric Rail Accident

Effie Barker, master of the hunt at Pack Bracknell England, loses six foxhounds to an electric railroad track incident. The fox led the pack onto the track and escaped unharmed after the dogs were electrocuted.

Bracknell, England

Explorer VI launches first cycle reaches orbit in Cape test

In Washington the Space Agency announced Explorer VI is in orbit after a successful Cape Canaveral launch. The 31.5 pound satellite aims to study cosmic radiation and space conditions, traveling at 6 000 miles per hour in a highly elliptical 160 mile high orbit. A 37 foot missile test preceded the satellite launch, passing about 10 miles ahead of Explorer VI to gauge guidance accuracy.

United State Explorer UW Ylau Washington Rational ‘Space Agency Outey Cape Satelite Here

D Amato and Promoter Face Misconduct Charges in Patterson Bout

New York State Athletic Commission directs attorneys to prepare misconduct charges against Cas D Amato, manager of former heavyweight champion Patterson, Rosensohn Enterprises, Inc., and William Rosensolin promoter for the Patterson Johansson fight. They may have licenses revoked. Charley Black barred from boxing promotion under commission jurisdiction. The action follows a lengthy probe into the Patterson Johansson bout and resulting internal disputes within Rosensohn Enterprises. D Amato had already been suspended for failing to appear at the commission hearing.

NEW York New York State Athletic Commission Cas D'Amato Frexd Patterson Rosensohn Serprises, Inc William Rosensolin Batterson - Johansson Patterson Rosensohn Enterprise, Inc Rosensohn Commission D'Amato

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