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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1965
Page
2
Moscow said it obtained a detailed picture of a 1962 American atomic test explosion through a Soviet Cosmos satellite. The Bulletin of the Soviet Academy of Sciences reported the Cosmos satellite captured July 9, 1962 imagery. The partial treaty banning atmospheric nuclear tests was signed October 10, 1963.
In Geneva the United States and Soviet Union agreed to recess the 17 nation disarmament conference, proposing September 9 or September 16 as the recess date. Co chairmen William C. Foster and Semyon Tarabkin planned to consult other delegations, with sources leaning toward September 16.
The U N General Assembly is expected to ratify a compact ending the U S Soviet dispute over voting rights. The accord bars Article 19 challenges to peacekeeping operations and Congo missions, enabling return to normal work at the 20th session. The U S had dropped its demand that nonpaying nations be barred from voting.
Washington AP reports the United States will fund a Stevenson memorial fellowship at the United Nations. President Johnson proposed, Secretary General Thant approved, diverting 100000 dollars from the UN institute for training and research. About 8 to 19 foreign youths will become UN interns.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved three nominations for the U N team assisting Ambassador Arthur J. Goldberg. Charles W. Yost would be deputy U N representative, James Roosevelt would head the U N Economic and Social Council delegation, and Eugenie Anderson would serve on the U N Trusteeship Council.
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew said the U S government offered a $1 million bribe to keep quiet about a CIA agent caught trying to buy information from a Singapore intelligence officer. He stated Kennedy was told, and the offer was rejected. The United States denied the accusation. Lee tied the matter to regional tensions and Malaysia’s merger, noting Kuala Lumpur’s role and Singapore’s 1965 departure.
Sen. Abraham Ribicoff warned that water pollution control programs must be expanded to avert a looming water crisis. He projected daily use rising to 600 billion gallons in 15 years from a 515 billion gallon supply and urged treating waste water with advanced techniques. Navy sources reported increased Soviet submarine operations expanding beyond usual waters.
New York based Bobby Fischer, 22, U.S. chess champion, wins his third long distance game in the Capablanca Memorial. He defeats Gheorghia D. Tringov of Bulgaria in 22 moves, while the Havana tournament proceeds without his physical presence due to a visa denial.
Massachusetts House delayed a tax decision awaiting a weekend pause and possible compromise with Gov Volpe. Leaders Brace for Sept return to push revenue plans, with debates over income and sales tax changes, aid to cities and towns, and a larger program vs a limited sales tax. The session also advanced a wetlands preservation bill and other measures including voter registration reforms and a highway program.
Vermont tightens roadside billboard rules after 1965 laws cut signs to one per mile and require permits. 735 removal notices issued since March 1, with total billboards shrinking from about 4600 as officials call the changes essential and among the nation’s best.
Marine Cpl. Dennis Stefanacci thanked President Johnson for the chance to serve, writing a letter from Ambridge after 14 months on Okinawa and reluctant to go to Vietnam. The president read the note to Congress as Stefanacci expressed pride in fighting for freedom and repayment to the United States.
A move to appoint ailing Senate Republican Leader Philip A. Graham to a quieter post was reported. Graham, 55, suffered a heart attack July 24 at a Republican event and was released from Beverly Hospital with orders to avoid excitement. Delegations urged Gov Volpe to consider a court clerk post in Essex County or a vacancy on the Industrial Accident Board.
Boston AP State Division of Employment Security Director J William Belanger said Tuesday he will certify the importation of about 400 Canadian workers to help pick the Massachusetts apple crop. He will certify to U S Secretary of Labor W Willard Wirtz despite a month long drive to recruit domestic workers. about 1 400 day workers and 200 live ins signed up.
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