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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1963

Page

3

Goldwater Signals Campaign Return to New Hampshire

Sen Barry Goldwater told New Hampshire crowds he plans to campaign there if he runs for president, signaling near confirmation of a bid. He said he would announce by January 27 whether he will enter the Illinois primary and likely contest the March 16 New Hampshire primary against Gov Nelson Rockefeller.

Concord N. H UPL Barry Goldwater K-Ariz New Hampshire Goldwater Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Rockefeller GOP Til Republican Party Richard M. Nixon

Pigeon Shoot Plan Rejected by Niles Mayor

Niles Michigan resident mayor Mowirt Drew blocked a proposed pigeon shoot that would have lined 125 marksmen along downtown rooftops for a one hour event. The plan was deemed too dangerous despite a businessman backing it.

Niles, Mich Niles Mowirt Drew

TVA Sale Proposal Sparks GOP Fight in Tennessee

In Knoxville a heated dispute over selling the Tennessee Valley Authority to private interests drew strong opposition from Sen. Goldwater’s stance. TVA leaders and Tennessee lawmakers condemned the idea as ignorant of facts, while Goldwater pressed the issue as a serious option for TVA’s future.

Knoxville Goldwater TVA Aubrey J. Wagner Frank E. Smith Tennessee Herbert $. Walters Washington Walters

Menjou Dies at 74 After Nine Months Ill

Adolph Menjou, longtime film star and outspoken anti communism advocate, died Tuesday in Beverly Hills after a nine month illness from chemical jaundice. Funeral services are set for Friday at All Saints Episcopal Church with private interment at Hollywood Memorial Park. His third wife Veree Teasdale and an adopted son Peter were present.

Beverly Hills Calif OPD Hollywood Adolph Menjou Menjou All Saints Episcopal Church Hollywood Memorial Park Veree Teasdale Peter Pittsburgh

J F K in Philly Campaign Stop Sparks Civil Rights Talk

President Kennedy flies to Philadelphia for a quick campaign stop aimed at boosting James Tate’s reelection while also testing public reaction to civil rights legislation. The visit underscores Philadelphia’s industrial base and sizable black electorate as Kennedy weighs political leverage ahead of statewide contests.

Kennedy Philadelphia James H. J. Tate Tate James McDermott Pennsylvania William W. Scranton House Judiciary Committee

Liquor Stores Face Suspensions in Atlanta Over Minor Sales

In Atlanta area, 103 of 187 retail liquor licenses were suspended until December 2 for selling to minors. The action targets outlets across the city as authorities enforce drought era restrictions on beverage access.

Atlanta

Ex-member Disassociates From Controversial Group

A former member described growing disillusionment with the leadership of a prominent right wing organization and stated he has disassociated himself from the group. No further details were provided regarding dates or future actions.

Rights Bill Faces Delays Amid Bipartisan Push

Washington AP earlier reported House Republicans introduced a civil rights measure that cleared the Judiciary Committee 23-11 but faces delays from a Southern-dominated Rules Committee and a looming Senate filibuster. Optimistic views say mid November floor action possible, with President Kennedy and House leaders backing the compromise amid warnings that Democratic gains must not be politics driven.

Washington Judiciary Administration Bok HaAnminna House Kennedy John W. McCormack Charles A. Halleck House Judiciary Committee Rules Committee

State Pay Raise Passed as Altered

Massachusetts Senate advances a 10 percent raise for state employees starting next April with retroactive July 1 for classified workers and an additional 10 percent for teachers in higher education. Total annual cost pegged at 23.5 million, with provisions banning racial discrimination in public venues and enabling funding cuts for discriminatory federal programs. Critics call the bill irresponsible and rely on federal occupation definitions to classify professionals.

Boston API Acusetts Senate Teach Peabody Subcommittee Federal Commission Commis Senate House Ways and Means William D. Menning D-Worcester Philip A. Graham R Hamilton U.S. Labor Department Gaham

Lexington appoints Conn educator to lead schools

Dr Rudolph Fobert, superintendent of East Windsor Connecticut, named Lexington’s new superintendent, effective February 1. At 36, he comes from a town of 8,200 with a $13,500 salary to a Lexington of 30,000 paying $19,000. He holds Tufts bachelor and master degrees, played Little All-American football, and earned a Columbia doctorate. Dr Medill Bair left in June to head Carmel California schools at $22,500.

Lexington Rudolph Fobert East Windsor Conn Fobert Tufts Columbia Medill Bair Carmel Calif

Texan Congressmen Square Off In House Floor Brawl

Washington AP Rep Henry Gonzalez and Rep Ed Foreman two Texans clash on the House floor after a dispute over insults. Gonzalez punched Foreman on the shoulder in the speaker’s lobby, prompting Foreman to dismiss the incident as over.

Washington (Ap Henry Gonzalez Ed Foreman House of Representatives Gonzalesz Foreman Husky Gonzalez United States Speak

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