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Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1959

Page

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Envoy Langelle Leaves Moscow After Soviet Protest

UPI reports American Embassy security chief Russell Langelle left Moscow for Amsterdam with his three children after the Soviet government accused him of espionage and rejected a U.S. protest. The move followed Langelle's detention and threats, with U.S. officials calling it a flagrant immunity violation and Senator Cooper criticizing the expulsion.

Moscow UPI Russell Lanngelle Russia U.S Amsterdam Langelle John Sherman Cooper Kentucky India Washington Russell A. Langelio Soviet Union Cooper Kremlin Sev Ple Ta da Camp David Premer Nikita Khrushchev Eisenhower State Department Lange ‘le U. S Edward L. Frees Chhef S. A. Stringanov Foreign Ministry Edward Freers Jr

Five Day Forecast Improves Then Worsens Through Weekend

The forecast shows average temperatures more than five degrees below seasonal norms of 46 degrees, with slightly warmer conditions tomorrow. Below normal temperatures persist from Wednesday through the rest of the week. Scattered light showers are possible tomorrow night and again Friday or Saturday.

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Rockefeller Heads West Urges Health Measures

New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller moves onto national politics with a call for sweeping public health improvements as he heads west for a Midwest political test. He speaks at the American Public Health Association convention and outlines rising medical costs and new health approaches while weighing a possible challenge to Nixon for the GOP nomination.

Atlantic City N.J New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Midwest Richard M. Nixon Nixon Rockefeller Chileaton Thealth Assn

Second Freezing Night Predicted for County

The Pittsfield area braces for a cold week as temperatures dip to 24 at dawn, ice coats puddles, and motorists report icy radiators. Forecaster Bulgarelli says bright but windy conditions persist with light showers and temperatures rising to the 50s later in the week.

Pittsfield Mercury Weather Bureau George J. Bulgarelli Pittsfield Weather Bureau

Turkey and Poland Near Tie in U.N. Security Council Vote

At the United Nations in New York the Indonesia General Assembly failed to break a deadlock on the 27th secret ballot as Poland earned 41 votes and Turkey 40 for the Security Council seat. The contest began last Monday and continued on Tuesday with Poland and Turkey both refusing to yield.

United Nations, N.Y Turkey Poland U.N. Security Council Assembly Japan Philippines Yugoslavia

Menuhin Featured In Worcester Festival

Yehudi Menuhin opens the Worcester music festival in Memorial Auditorium with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra under Paul Paray. The week includes the world premiere of Walter Piston's New England Sketches and a 275-voice Clark University festival chorus performed tonight.

Worcester Massy Yehudi Menuhin Memorial Auditorium Detroit Symphony Orchestra Paul Paray Walter Piston Kelly Raffman Clark University Music Department Festival Chorus

Macmillan Persists in Summit Plea

Washington reports show friction between the United States and Britain over summit timing and terms. Macmillan presses for a conference with Khrushchev as soon as possible, while Eisenhower and de Gaulle weigh options and dates through December or February, signaling a Western-led pre-summit meeting.

Washington United States Great Britain Eisenhower Harold Macmillan Macmillan Charles de Gaulle France Bhrushchev

Pushbutton Sermons In Worcester Offered At Church

In Worcester First Baptist Church a new electronics device lets worshippers hear 130 sermonettes and selections at a press of a button. The unit, set up in the Davis Chapel, is designed for weekday worshippers by electronics specialist Fred J. Walters. The sermons are recorded by the minister Rev.

Worcester, Mass Worcester First Baptist Church Fred J. Walters Rey

Tramway Authority Faces Complaints Over Bond Plan

Governor Furcolo presses the Berkshire tram project to limit bond issues to construction costs. Dr Herbert Dobelle named chair replacing Stephen Bednarz as the owners of the project pledge to avoid costly bonds. Advisory conservation committee named but unclear appointments spark local doubt amid legal challenges from Berkshire taxpayers.

Furcola Mourt Steinock Regis Arien Herbert Dobelle Pittsfield Pentta Ivist Stephen Bednarz Dalton Bednarz Tech Authority Bednar Dobelie Pottiam Berkshire County Ina Buleout Archie K. Sloper Pittsfield Conservation Robert K. Wheeler Great Barrington Isbest Fur Leala Robert F. Cramer Williamstown Ola

Discarded Refrigerator Law Invoked First Time in County

In Berkshire County a six year old law imposing up to 50 fine for discarding refrigerators with doors left on was applied for the first time. Walter F. Margraf Jr., 28, pleaded guilty to removing a door from a discarded refrigerator left where children could reach it. Judge Albert Clark fined him 50 but remitted the amount after testimony. Margraf, father of four, said the appliance was in a truck in his yard with the door jammed shut. Trooper John Erdeski warned the door could be opened by neighborhood youths, creating a danger. The judge noted the law’s seriousness and urged others to remove doors from discarded fridges. Margraf promised to spread the word in his small town. A county-wide check showed Lee district court was the first Berkshire case under this statute.

Lee Berge County Walter F. Margval Jr Sardishield Tny Albert Clark l Margrat Margraf John M. Erdeski The Lee Barracks State Police Spileeen Margral Clars Sandisfield Berkshire

National Broadcasters Will Clean House If Needed

Harold E Fellows president of the National Assn of Broadcasters says the industry will set up extra safeguards to prevent piecing of TV quiz programs. He cites hearings on predetermined contest results and warns outside producers have hoodwinked the public and broadcasters. If the television code requires more language to protect viewers, necessary steps will be taken.

Caigaago Harold E. Fellows National Assn. of Broadcasters Fellows NAB

Layoffs at GE May Start Next Week Over Steel Strike

Pittsfield General reports GE workers may be laid off next week due to a 38 day steel strike and shortages. Arthur Melikan says no layoffs this week but some cuts could hit the power and distribution transformer units. GE officials had warned of possible spotty layoffs in late October with no precise numbers given yet.

Pittsfield Arthur G. Melikan Puisheld GE Oihaals

Kennedy Brothers Plan To Speak In Maine Meetings

Ted Kennedy is slated to attend Democratic fundraisers in Orono and Portland, coming uninvited to Maine events as part of lingering chatter about a presidential bid. State Chairman Alton Leasard says Kennedy will likely speak, with Gov. Clauson and Rep. Oliver also scheduled to appear at Portland events.

Lewiston Maine Edward Ted) Kennedy John Massachusetts Oreno Portland Alton A. Leasard Ted Kennedy Mare Clinton A. Clauson Orono James C. Olivar

Fire Diverts Calif Manpower Amid New Blaze

In Los Angeles a brush fire believed set by a man in a dark sedan diverted resources as a third blaze was contained. Three thousand firefighters battled two fires in the Angeles National Forest, with the newer blaze spreading rapidly and destroying part of the watershed. The original Tuesday fire had already burned 12,700 acres from the northern Los Angeles foothill outskirts. Plulio Chavez, 27, of Zuni, NM, died after being injured on Sunday. another man died earlier when he fell and struck his head on a rock.

Los Angeles APY Man J Angeles National Forest Plulio Chavez Zuni, NM

Eisenhower Faces Steel Strike Deadlock and Court Shuffle

President Eisenhower weighs an injunction under the Taft Hartley Act as union and steel executives fail to bridge 97 days of stalemate. The White House left open whether to seek a court order while unions and management hold separate talks and a panel reports a breakdown in negotiations with grim prospects for early settlement.

Washington UPL Eisenhower White House Justice Department Steelworkers Davie J. McDonald Intest R Conrad Cooper Stpel Justice Dept James C. Hagerty

Rommel Memorial Observances Return to German Soil

In Germany the U S Army joined German forces in a Sunday memorial for Field Marshal Erwin Rommel the Desert Fox who died in World War II Rommel led the Afrika Korps and later commanded Normandy troops after D Day reflecting the wartime alliance memory ceremony reported by AP

USM Germany U.S Field Ervin Rommel Rommel the Desert Fox Afrika Korps Normandy

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