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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1963

Page

3

Teacher Union Head Defies No Strike Order

New York AP report on State Supreme Court curbing a strike by teachers. Charles Cogen of the United Federation of Teachers defies the order, pledging possible jail strike action. The Independent Association of Classroom Teachers plans to start classes. court bans striking and advising a no contract no work policy. Albany notes state education chief could void licenses for illegal strikes.

New York Supreme Court United Federation of Teachers Charles Cogen UFT Board of Education Cogen Independent Association of Albany James E. Allen Allen

Navy ends Thresher sub search after debris find

The Navy presented a copper tubing fragment identified as from the sunken Thresher and called off the five month search. Hull location remains unknown though debris suggests the general Thresher area near 220 miles off Cape Cod. Weather may prevent reuse of the Trieste bathyscaphe this fall.

Washington Navy Cape Cod

Wallace Receives US Disability for Psychoneurosis

Senator Morse told the Senate that Governor Wallace of Alabama gets 19 percent disability for a nervous condition tied to wartime service. A Veterans Administration report was cited. Wallace, contacted at Montgomery Airport, said the claim relates to injuries from World War I combat exposure and wartime stress.

Washington Wayne Morse D-Ore Senate George C. Wallace Alabama Veterans Administration Montgomery Ala Wallace

State Road Bill Voted By Senate Vetoes Kept

Massachusetts Senate defies governor and U S Bureau of Roads to pass a $125 million highway construction bill granting veto power over routes to 12 communities. The measure passed 28 to 6 after 12 hours of debate, with House action pending.

Senate Boston Massachusetts Senate J. Gov Bureau of Roads House St. John R-Adams Berkshire Hammond Westfield Berkshire-Hampden West Springfield Arlington Winchester Cambridge Somerville Brookline Saugus Lynn Revere New Bedford Peabody Salem

Berkshire Eagle Subscription Rates and Change of Address

The Berkshire Eagle lists subscription rates by carrier and by mail with prices for 1 month to 1 year and notes a change of address procedure. A London report says a 37 year old Irishman swallowed spoons coins wire and a bed spring with all objects removed by surgeons. patient unnamed.

Berkshire Eagle Focal Post Office London UPL British Medical Journal

Stocks Set Record Highs In New York Trade

Wall Street reached new highs as both Dow Jones and the Standard & Poor's 500 surged. The Dow closed at 727.98, up 5.06, while the S&P 500 rose to 73.00, extending Tuesday’s record to a fresh peak amid heavy late trading by optimistic buyers.

Dow ‘Jones Standard & Poor S&p New York Stock Exchange

Medical School Bill Advances in Senate Labor Panel

The Senate Labor Committee approved Kennedy's 235.4 million dollar bill to fund medical school construction grants and medical student loans. Vote 13 to 2, panel kept House version. Likely first Kennedy education measure to pass this year, with Senate action possible today depending on minority report from Goldwater and Tower. Administration had sought a 10 year authorization but reduced to three years per House action.

Washington Senate Labor Committee Kennedy House Mike Mansfield Montana Senate Lister Hill D-Ala Barry Goldwater Arizona John G. Tower Texas Rep Oren Harris D-Ark House Commerce Committee

Passamaquoddy tidal power bill due early 1964

Secretary Udall said a bill authorizing the Passamaquoddy tidal power project will be ready before 1964 begins in response to Maine Rep. McIntire’s protests that it might be delayed. McIntire warned delays could hurt action on the measure.

Washington Passamaquoddy Interior Stewart L. Udall Udall Clifford G. McIntire Maine McIntire

Three Neutrals Named as Rail Arbiters in Kennedy Board

Washington (UPI) Chairman Ralph T. Seward and two neutrals Benjamin Aaron and James J. Healy were named by President Kennedy to the new compulsory rail arbitration board. They join labor and management reps to decide if firemen are needed on diesels and the proper train crew sizes. The law sets hearings within 30 days of Aug. 28 with a decision 60 days later and effect 60 days after. Wirtz to confer with carriers and unions on secondary issues in the four year dispute.

Washington UPI Ralph T. Seward New Railroad Arbitration Board W. Willard Wirtz Seward Benjamin Aaron James J. Healy Kennedy War Labor Board Bethlehem Steel iIt Wirtz Edt

Tax Agent Position Open in New England Service

An examination for Internal Revenue agent positions in New England offices is scheduled in Boston. College graduates or seniors in accounting are eligible, with three years of commercial accounting experience or equivalent. A written test may be required. training follows successful appointment. Salary starts GS-5 at 4,000 plus, GS-7 at 5,540 per year. Applications to Board of U.S. Civil Examiners, Internal Revenue Service, 55 Tremont St., Boston.

Boston Internal Revenue Internal Revenue Service New England Mamatinn Board of U.S. Civil Enue Service Tremont St

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