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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1963

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Pact Gains Bipartisan Support

Washington leaders pressed for approval of the nuclear test ban treaty as Senate support grew. Senate GOP Leader Everett Dirksen signaled near backing while Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield pushed the pact. Senator John Sherman Cooper predicted few GOP votes against it. Support from key chairmen Richard Russell and John Stennis was anticipated.

Washington UPS Senate GOP Everett M. Dirksen Mike Mansfield Associated Press John Sherman Cooper R-Ky Richard B. Russell D-Ga Armed Services Committee Russell John C. Stennis D-Miss

Goldwater Calls for Cuba Reservation on Nuclear Test Ban

Senator Barry Goldwater urged a formal reservation to delay the limited nuclear test ban treaty until Soviet forces leave Cuba. He said he would offer the reservation after the Senate takes up the pact next week. If adopted, the move could prompt renegotiation of the treaty.

Washington Barry Goldwater R-Ariz Cuba Goldwater Senate

Senate debate looms over treaty amid military concerns

Sen. John J. Williams said he would vote for the treaty, provided safeguards advised by the Joint Chiefs of Staff are in place. Mansfield stressed the treaty offers a flicker of light and is in the nation's interest, while Dirksen signaled support but delayed a formal decision as observers expect few votes against. Debate scheduled for Monday.

John J. Williams R-Del Williams Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Chiefs Mansfield Montana Senate Dirksen

Angry resident files complaint over golf balls hitting trailer

In Dayton Ohio an angry woman called the Montgomery County sheriff's department to complain golf balls from a nearby driving range hit her trailer. She showed dents in the trailer and said she has collected 340 golf balls since the range opened last spring.

Dayton Ohio Montgomery County Sheriff's Department

Nhu critiques U.S. policy amid Vietnam crisis

Saigon reports Mme Nhu accuses the United States of double dealing over aid and CIA involvement. She rebukes President Kennedy for misreading Diem's regime and warns against a puppet government while denying any imminent coup.

Saigon Nga Dinh Nhu United States Washington U.S South Viet Nam U.S. Central Intelligence Agency CIA Mme. Nhu America Kennedy

Ex-Vietnam Ambassador Urges Coalition Government

South Viet Nam former ambassador Tran Van Chuong said U S aid cannot save President Ngo Dinh Diem’s regime. He called for a coalition of men of goodwill to form a national unity government, noting the regime has lost popular support and must avoid collapse or Communist takeover. He recalled Diem’s 1954 comeback and urged decisive reform.

Nhu Ngo Dinh Diem Kennedy U.S Lodge South Viet Nam Saigon Washington Tran Vang Chhong Viet Nam Neo Dinh Diem Associated Press United States Men of Goodwill Tran van Chuong Diem Ngo Dinh Nhu Chuong United Nations Mrs. Nhu

Ramona Meneses Receives 160 Car Tugs In Spain Birthday

In Avila Spain Ramona Andrino Meneses the youngest of 12 received 100 tugs for her birthday on Wednesday. The car tug is a local birthday custom representing each year of life, and Ramona's birthday marked her 160th.

Avila Spain UPI Ramona Andrino Meneses Ramona

Lenox Woman Celebrates Her 100th Birthday at Home

Lenox Mrs Rose Dolan marking a century with family at her Pittsfield Road home. She lives with two daughters and a son in law and has a baby sister over 90 in Pittsfield. Messages of congratulations come from Cardinal Spellman and Cardinal Cushing. Born Rose Brielmann in Lee she married Thomas J Dolan of Lee who died in 1937.

LENOX Rose Dolan Oday Anna Duplis Harence Dwyer Dolan St. Ann's Parish Francis Cardinal Spellman Richard Cardinal Cushing Edward W. Dolan Pittfield Robert Hugg Pittsfield

Sleeps Little Plays A Lot ad promotes cribs and play pens

An advertiser claims strong sales with five cribs and three play pens and urges readers with stored items to call Dial 447-7311 to place an ad.

Dial

State Road Fund Bypasses Local Veto Power Debate

The Senate Ways and Means Committee backed a 125 million dollar highway program with no local veto or arbitration on site disputes, trimming 135 million approved by the House. Senate leaders warned cuts could drop to 85 million with 10 million in unencumbered funds and 75 million via long term bonds. Governor Powers urged keeping veto power for Boston areas, citing past delays from veto battles and traffic pattern concerns.

Boston UPI Senate Ways and Means Committee House William E. Hays Waltham John E. Powers Department of Public Works Powers Volpe Leather District Chinatown John A. Volpe DFPW Savath

Korean General Tiger Sang Nominated for Presidency

In Seoul the Liberal Democratic party nominated ailing ex Premier Yo-chan Song as their candidate to oppose Gen. Park Chung-hee in the October 15 presidential election. Three major opposition groups merged to back one candidate as Song, jailed at Mapa Prison, faces a military court-martial for 1950 killings and related charges. The arrest sparks charges of intimidation and a rigged election climate. United opposition parties urge free elections amid martial rule.

Seoul Yo-chan Tiger -Song Sang Song Mapa Liberal Democratic Party Chung Hee Park Strongman Park Long Park Washington State Department

AAA study links leg visibility to road safety gains

The AAA claims higher hemlines improve night pedestrian visibility aiding traffic safety. It argues brighter leg exposure helps motorists spot walkers sooner, potentially preventing accidents. The remarks reflect a period view praising leg visibility as a safety measure.

AAA

Bear cub captured near Black Bear Lounge in Duluth

A 69 pound bear cub that wandered into Duluth was corralled near the Black Bear Lounge and released outside the city. The arrangement followed efforts by authorities to relocate the animal to a safer habitat away from urban areas.

Duluth, Minn UPI Duluth

Primary races test Rockefeller control of New York GOP

Voters head to the polls in New York City and Buffalo as two key GOP primaries shape Gov Rockefeller's political future and party strength. In Erie County a bitter feud between Mahoney and Grimm tests Rockefeller backed incumbents while in Manhattan Aldrich faces Lamula in a high stakes council at large race.

Albany, N.Y UPI New York State Nelson A. ‘Rockefeller GOP Rockefeller New York City Buffalo Upstate Erie County Senate Walter J. Mahoney Robert W. Grimm Mahoney Grimm Rockefeller-Mahoney Manhattan Richard S. Aldrich Aldrich John Lamula Lamula

Ball Sees Gains in Pakistan Visit but No China Promise

U S Undersecretary of State George Ball wrapped up a three day Pakistan trip saying talks with Ayub Khan gave a better mutual understanding but he failed to obtain a pledge against closer ties with China. Washington notes Pakistan fears Indian aggression remain and notes U S aid to India continues to provoke Pakistani resentment.

Rawalpindi Pakistan U.S George Ball Ayub Khan China Ball Kennedy India Central Treaty Organization Southeast Asia Treaty Organization Washington Pei King Portugal Antonio de Oliveira Salazar United States Ayub

Perry Mason Loses Judgment in Phoenix Suit

AP reports Raymond Burr, famed actor for Perry Mason, lost two Phoenix cases with a judgment of 1095 dollars to George J. Shaheen. Burr failed to hire counsel and did not attend a court ordered deposition, prompting Judge Charles C. Stidham to rule improper procedures.

Phoenix Aviz Raymond Burr Perry Mason George J. Shaheen Burr Charles C. Stidham

Now Its Stickers They Stick All Right

Massachusetts fall vehicle inspection stickers fade as damp ink washes off in early inspections. Red stickers carry the stale seal and data despite concerns. Governor's office comments on the problem and steps.

Boston Massachusetts Governor's Office

Wallace forces desegregation schools closed after riot

Gov George Wallace won a standoff in Birmingham ordering the temporary closure of West End Ramsay and Graymont schools after violent riots led by about 1000 Negroes following a bombing of attorney Arthur Shores home. Police and guardsmen were mobilized, one man killed, several injured, and the federal court order to integrate these schools stayed pending further action.

Birmingham Ala UPI Birmingham Board of Education George Wallace Graymont West End Ramsay Wallace Arthur Shores Birminghan Billy Jones Jones City Board of Education of John D. Coley Nreck Shores Center Street University of Alabama

Crack Salesman at Rishon Rock Lighthouse

Arthur Richards known as Chirpy sold a small Ford truck to George Peacock keeper at Rishon Rock Lighthouse. Richards ferried the vehicle seven miles to the light station and quipped that selling refrigerators to Eskimos is childs play.

ST. Austell England Arthur Chirpy

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