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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1965

Page

3

Teacher Corps Bill Faces House Showdown Vote

The divided House prepared for a roll call on President Johnson's Teacher Corps as part of the $852.4 million higher education measure. Johnson phoned from his hospital bed to urge Democratic conferees, while Republicans led by Rep. Albert H. Quie argued the proposal creates a federal presence in local classrooms and urged quick acceptance or rejection under conference rules.

L.B.J Senate House Johnson House-Senate GOP Albert H. Quie R-Minn

Buckley says he will file complaint against Lindsay

New York Conservative mayoral candidate William J. Buckley announces plans to file a detailed complaint with the Fair Campaign Practices Committee over alleged anti Catholic smears by Rep. John V. Lindsay. Buckley criticizes Lindsay and outlines housing and urban policy proposals.

New York William J. Buckley John V. Lindsay Timothy W. Costello Lindsay Buckley United Nations Costello Fordham University Fair Campaign Practices Committee Beame

Refrigerator Deaths Bring 100 Dollar Fine

Boston AP An accident resulted in a $100 fine for truck driver John J. Murphy 24 who pleaded guilty to leaving a refrigerator unattended causing the suffocation deaths of William Houlsen 4 Ann Marie 3 and Joseph Cinelli 4 The victims were found in a closed refrigerator in a parking lot Sept 22

Boston John J. Murphy Murphy William Houlsen Ann Marie Joseph M. Cinelli

Religion in Ohio schools ruled legal for nuns

A Cramer injunction stops four Southwest Local District schools from releasing students for religious instruction. Judge finds nuns may teach in public schools but release-time for church instruction is unconstitutional. Moore, from Fort Recovery, challenged funding of parochial schooling near Celina. Board plans appeal. three schools are Catholic, one mixed.

Celina Ohio Common Pleas Fred Cramer Jesse C. Moore Fort Recovery Southwest Indiana Moore

Albany Stagnation Center In New Air Pollution Alert

A Northeast air pollution warning was issued by scientists at the Robert A. Taft Sanitary Engineering Center. The alert covers an area bounded by Al to Albany and includes major cities from Utica to Washington. Safeguards by local authorities may include reducing incinerator activity and temporary shutdowns of smoke producing industries.

Albany New Cincinnati Cord N.H White Plains N.Y Suffolk County Atlantic City Washington, D. C Altoona Nly New York City

Priest Ordered To Quit Boycott In Milwaukee

UPI reports Auxiliary Bishop Roman R. Atkielski ordered Fr. James Groppi to cease and desist from boycott activities in Milwaukee public schools. The move halted one key participant as sponsors said attendance at freedom schools rose and pupil absences fell. The order also applied to other clergy and sympathizers aiding the protest.

Milwaukee Wis UPI Roman R. Atkielski James

Mrs Bessette Freed of Murder in Massachusetts

In Northampton Massachusetts Rita Bessette 20 of Belchertown is acquitted of manslaughter and assault in the shotgun slaying of 15 year old John Murphy and wounding of her husband Albert 20. The jury freed her after 45 minutes of deliberation in Northampton Superior Court. The Sept 27 1964 incident occurred when the couple entered the Bessette apartment in Belchertown. She testified she kept the loaded shotgun for intruder protection and cannot recall firing the weapon.

Northampton Mass Rita Bessette Belchertown John Murphy West Warren Bessette Albert

Negro Pupils March for Better Books in Bogalusa

About 200 Negro students from four schools boycotted classes for a second day marching four abreast to the school board offices to press for better books and facilities. Police watched as officials refused to comment while students cited ten grievances.

Bogalusa UPI Don Expose M. J. Israel

Navy Cmdr. Conrad Receives Astronaut Wings

Navy Cmdr Charles Pete Conrad received his astronauts wings for his eight day orbital flight with Gordon Cooper last August. Navy Secretary Paul H Nitze pinned the wings on Conrad in a Pentagon ceremony Tuesday.

Washington UPI Navy Charles Pete) Conrad Gordon Cooper Paul H. Nitze Conrad Pentagon

Vote on Morrissey Delayed and Disputed Confirmation

Senate debate centers on Francis X. Morrissey’s federal judgeship nomination. Kennedy says more senators back confirmation after FBI report clarifies the case, while Dirksen forecasts Republican unity to return the nomination to committee or oppose it. Mansfield delays Morrissey to advance sugar quota legislation. Morrissey previously approved 6 to 4 in committee with six members not voting.

Washington Edward M. Kennedy Francis X. Morrissey Senate Everett M. Dirksen Afike Mansfield Kennedy Massachusetts Morrissey FBI Boston Judiciary Committee Dirksen Johnson

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