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Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1959

Page

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Steel Injunction Stayed Indefinitely in Steel Strike

A three judge panel in the Third Circuit ordered an indefinite stay of Taft Hartley injunctions in the Steel strike. The stay will continue while meris arguments are heard as the government signals readiness to pursue constitutional issues based on briefs in Pittsburgh.

Philadelphia Pittsburgh John Biggs Third Circuit Court of Appeal Austin L. Staley United Steelworkers Union

Eisenhower Opposes Taft Hartley Law Use In Steel Strike

President Eisenhower said self discipline should govern labor disputes rather than Taft Hartley. He does not seek new legislation now on the law’s fate. Labor Sec. Mitchell urged a fixed role for presidential fact finding to break the deadlock while the injunction on the steel strike was pursued with reluctance. Court actions continue as unions and management prepare for possible Supreme Court review amid ongoing wage policy discussions in Pittsburgh.

Augusta UPI Eisenhower James P. Mitchell America United States Goldberg David J. McDonald Biggs Herbert Goodrich William Hastie Congress of the United States Congress of the United Stat Staley Circuit Court Rike Marshal Derothe Harold 3B Joseph P. Fahey Boston Merct

Berkshire Housatonic Trust Co Formed After Stockholder Vote

Berkshire Trust Co of Pittsfield and Housatonic National Bank of Stockbridge win final approval to merge under a stock merger plan. The Berkshire Housatonic Trust Co will operate after Friday November 13. Frank A. Strom to head the new bank with Henry W. Dwight as chairman. State and federal authorities authorized the consolidation.

Berkshire Trust Co Pittsfield Housatonic National Bank of Stockbridge Berkshire Housatonic Trust Co Busintes Frank A. Strom Berkshire Trust Stockbridge Bank U.S Henry W. Dwight Housatonic

Insurance Lobby Spent Most in 59 At State House

Insurance groups led lobbying expenditures in the last legislative session with about 33,000 spent. Banking interests totaled about half that, real estate around 16,000, and railroad unions about 9,000. The report lists several individuals and bankers connected to Berkshire Trust and Housatonic, noting Berkshire Trust’s county-standing and founding dates.

State House Boston Hle Joseph LD. Ward Dwight John M Deely Jr Jenee KR. Shields A. Joh Tubler Tepresent Stockbridge Board Edward der England Jr James C. Hart Robert Hibbard Joseph T. Keley Donald B. Miler Frederick M. Myers Thomas C. Nelson W . A. Whittlesey Jr Henry W. Wilams Jr Mr. Strom The Berkshire Trust Housatonic Agricultural National Bank of Pittsfield

Paul Revere Home Damaged by Fire in Boston

Fire damaged the Paul Revere home in Boston early today, confined to the kitchen. Woodwork furniture and silverware hanging from walls were damaged. officials could not estimate total losses.

Boston Paul Revere Edward Gaughan Ouse Pittsfield National Pittsfield Third

De Gaulle Plans Fall Parley With Khrushchev In Paris

Paris sources report France urged Allies that Khrushchev has accepted a summit invitation and a De Gaulle visit to Moscow could occur within weeks. Officials say East West talks favored in principle but not before next spring, with Vinogradov coordinating and Debre meeting aides amid mounting speculation.

Paris France Krushchev Somiet Hower Slacmilan de Gaulle Concepion Rrch Khrushchev Reer A. Vinoactov Enoust Gass Ieee Ness Ann Wiest Vinogrine Taday Michel J Debre Kremlin Moscow Maurice Dejisan Im Parish

West Germany Wins Approval to Build Guided Missiles

West Germany won permission to manufacture guided missiles for air defense after a unanimous decision by the Western European Union and NATO recommendations. The plan allows limited local production of the British Hawk rocket and keeps bans on nuclear, chemical, bacteriological arms, and large naval weapons. Germany’s industry already includes jet engines and plans to produce the Lockheed F104 Starfighter.

London West Germany European Union Wh Council North Atlantis Treaty Organization Lauris Norstad Mem Britain France Netherlands Belgiums Luxembourg Germany Italy Defense Ministry

History TV Ties Trafalgar Clash to Film Reel

London reports telephoned contact with Lidith and filming of the Battle of Trafalgar sparked questions about archival access. Broadcast Corp. details unclear due to garbled text but mentions rights and footage handling.

London UPI Aph Trafalgar Hn Broadcasting Corp

Soviet hydyfoil liner tested at 42 mph in Gorky

Tass reports a new Soviet airfoil ship designed to vary one hour was tested with passengers near Gorky reaching speeds up to 42 miles per hour.

Moscow Gorky Tass

Eisenhower reshuffle aimed at speeding space program

Administration aims quick Congress approval for a new reshuffle to move von Braun team from the Army to the civilian space agency. Senate and House committees plan thorough review, with the reorganization due 60 days after official notification unless blocked. President seeks more funding for next year while stressing space aims amid Cold War competition.

Washington Apt Congress Eisenhower Wernher von Braun Senate House Chet Holifield de Calif Stuart’ Symington D - Mo Lyndon B. Johnson Ten Senate Space Richard B. Russell D-Ga Senate Armed Services Committee Russia

Saturn program to pass to NASA from Army in space plan

Washington reports Medaris and von Braun say Eisenhower approves NASA takeover of the Saturn rocket program from Huntsville. The move aims to advance a coordinated space effort, with NASA to continue development of a giant booster and lunar capability, while Army retains some rocket work at Huntsville.

Washington Army Huntsvalle Ala Eisenhower Space Agency John 8 Medaris Great Development Organization Novor Wernher von Braun Huntsville NASA National Aeronauters and Space Administration INASA Pentagon Hads Aiiitary Hunteville

Strike Weapon Available As Union Meets With BSA

Officials of Street Railway Employes Union Laval 498 with authority to strike met Berkshire Street Railway Co after noon to discuss contract issues. Disputes include seniority based driver assignments and overtime pay, plus mechanics serving as drivers during emergencies. The union warned of possible strike action while Berkshire seeks a new contract and arbitration terms after December 31.

Raihway Laval 498 Berkshire Street Pailway Co Rt Ty Ung Prisia Ohn E. Marshall Oeal Harry Michags North Adams Piece Sue Gay Harris Robert Keach Pit Russell E Grenier Harris Deprenier Berkshire Street Railway Co Marshall

Jupiter Fired CAPE GANAVERBAL military missile success

The Army announced the Jupiter ballistic missile tests late Wednesday night. The tactical model, soon to be deployed in NATO defenses, demonstrated potential to carry a nuclear warhead deep into enemy territory, marking a step in the United States space and weapons race.

Cape Ganaverbal Fis Ufi United States NATO European Defense

Cufford Jury Told Details Of Family Slaying

Springfield jurors heard prosecutors outline the murder plan as Robert Cufford Jr. 18 faces first degree charges for killing his parents and younger brother. Atty. Ryan described the alleged gunfire against his mother during a nap, the shooting of his father and brother, and financial motive citing wages, severance pay, and theft from his mother’s docketbook to fund a flight. Clifford surrendered in Chicago and was brought back for trial.

Springfield Mass Robert G. Chifford Jr Matthew Ryan Hampden County Cliffard Emntie Hampden Ronald Opanir Elds Ryan Young Ch Mane Clifford Chicago Hare

Salvatore Quasimodo Wins 1959 Nobel Prize in Literature

UPI reports Salvatore Quasimodo, a left leaning Italian poet, received the 1959 Nobel Prize in Literature. He faced Italian Catholic backlash for his God’s work remark in The New Moon and was briefly a Communist Party member. He praised Sputniks and was awarded the prize for five poetry volumes including And Suddenly This Is Evening and The Matchless Earth.

Stockholm Sweden UPI Salvatore Quasimodo Qasimodo Italy Quasimodo Russia Boris Pasternak Pasternak Swedish Academy of Literature Quasimode Communist Party Moscow Avid America

Eisenhower Eyes East West Summit To Unite Western Front

President Eisenhower said he wants a pre summit Western unity to coordinate positions before any East West meeting with Khrushchev. He noted readiness for a summit with Khrushchev as early as December and stressed a united front, with Paris talks aligning Britain and France though France may delay until spring. White House secretary Hagerty confirmed Eisenhower would attend a Western summit and could meet Khrushchev at any time, signaling openness to a Four Power summit.

Augusta Eisenhower Khrushchev Paris Britain France Kheushchev Serceal Vinogradov Maurice Couve de Mar Wile Soviet Union Enhower Tme de Gaulie Harald Macmillan Konrad Adenauer Eisener Richmond Augusta National Golf Club Tera Ing A Mee Hagerty

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