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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1959

Page

21

Van Doren Admits Inconsistencies In D A Conference

New York AP Charles Van Doren testified before Manhattan District Attorney Frank Hogan admitting his original statement about quiz show involvement was not correct. Hogan said other contestants may seek corrections as hearings on Twenty-One rigging resume, with Van Doren and Bloomgarden altering prior statements.

New York Charles van Doren Manhattan Franks Hogan van Doren Nbcs Columbia Univer House Har Bloomearden Iogan Bloomgarden

Jets in Collision at Mt Hood ends with all four survivors

Four men bailed from two Navy jet fighters after a collision high over Mt Hood. All four from Portland survived. one burned, one with an ankle fracture, all in good condition when found. Lt. Jack D. Rayburn and radar operator Carson E. McDaniel located east of Parkdale. Lt. Winfred C. Vinton and radar observer Roy A Sefton found with injuries.

Portland Ore Oregon Navval Guard Mt. Hood Jack D. Rayburn Carson E. McDaniell Parkdale Boston UPI Hood River John Thompson Thompson Rowburm Winfred C. Vinton Vinton Roy A Sefton

New York Bids Fast for 1964 World Fair Site

Washington witnesses New York push to host the 1964 World Fair as New York Governor Rockefeller and Senators Keating and Javits stress the city’s unmatched expertise and scale. They argue NY’s track record and resources outweigh Los Angeles or DC, while weather and timing influence the bidding hearings.

Washington New York Stel ‘House Los Angeles Nelson A. Rockefeller New Rockefeller National Airport Robert F Waener New York City Ctly

Doctors in Worcester Treat Each Other After Crash

In Worcester area, doctors Francis Dufault and Willii Voores were injured when Van Voores’ car blew a tire and struck a tree. The physicians walked to Dufault’s home and treated each other’s injuries.

Worcester Upl Francis Dufault Willii Voores Scauthbridge van Voores

Mass Gunmen Nabbed by Posse In Colorado

An armed posse cornered two suspects from Massachusetts in a field at dawn and captured them after they allegedly disarmed a state patrolman and stole his patrol car. The men Owen Chartrand of Lynn and Francis Martin of Sauus Mass were held for questioning on an open charge.

Owen ¥. Chartrand Lynn Mass Francis Martin Sausus John Anderson

State police raid across New York target big-time gamblers

State Police and the State Investigation Commission conducted raids in about upstate communities and across the state on Friday at 3 PM. Around 200 troopers seized operations tied to a gambling network stretching from Buffalo to Troy. Commission Chairman John W. Ryan called the actions a powerful blow against organized illegal gambling. Troopers arrested prominent gamblers described as successors to the Apalachin era figures.

Saratoga Springs N.Y Bookie Inlice United Press International Albany Upstate John W. Ryan New York Francis McGarvey Desal Buffalo Troy McGarvey Apalachin Mecetung

Clifford Tale Of Murder Read to Jury

In Springfield Massachusetts the confession of 18 year old Robert G Clifford of Hampden was read in court. He allegedly killed his family on March 3 1958 after a family argument about a car. He described a sequence where he shot his mother then his father and finally his fourteen year old brother Ronald after waiting for him to return from school. Clifford gave the signed confession to Chicago police after surrendering eleven months later.

Springfield Mass UPY Hampden James J Fitegibbon Robert G Clifford Chicago Chifford We South Tre Boy Clifford Chefard Brother Ile Tald Roneld Iim Cefendant Fizginbon Felix Fortetus Tre Xoeth San Francisco Los Angeles

Family Escapes Blaze At Attloro Mass Apt Fire

A family of eight fled their apartment on ladders Friday as a kitchen burner fire ignited and consumed the three story brick building in Attloro Massachusetts. No injuries reported though swift action prevented greater loss. Firefighters battled flames through the afternoon, investigating the cause as residents recount a rapid evacuate.

Attloro Mass Apt

Conservatives Map Big But Different Plans

Two conservative groups met in Chicago to discuss strategies for influencing the GOP and potential third party moves. Speaker Sea Styles Bridges outlined a global conservative surge and promoted the party as the vehicle for conservative leaders, while others in attendance focused on building independent political structures and state committees to place independent electors or candidates on ballots for the next presidential election.

Chicago API Sea Styles Bridges GOP Republican Party U.S Bridges Abraham Lincoln National Republican Club Pars Lundhing Worrison Hotel ASSP Tre New Party Tn Hold Independent American Polit Action Rent Courtney New Orleans

UC Hazing Leads to Ban and Probation for Fraternities

The University of California suspended one fraternity for a year and placed another on probation for hazing. Zeta Psi received a year probation for keeping six pledges awake during the Oct. 4 weekend and burning the fraternity emblem in their arms. Seven chapter officers were put on probation for hazing a student identified as Donald S. Wood Jr., hospitalized with nephritis after a stomach strike with a padded object earlier this month.

Zeta’ Psi

Berkshire Eagle Subscription Rates by Carrier and Mail

Rates listed indicate per week carrier service at 30 resus, by mail postal zones 5-8 at 178 and 6 to avert unsubscribers by mail. Post Office and Berkshire address required for new subscriptions and mailed notices.

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