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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1965

Page

2

Westmoreland’s Tear Gas Policy Stir in Viet Nam

Washington reports clarify that only General Westmoreland may authorize non toxic tear gas use in Viet Nam. A Marine unit allegedly used tear gas to flush out Viet Cong hiding places, with officials saying it caused tears but no physical injuries. Hanoi protested, calling the action toxic gas and harmful to civilians.

Viet Nam William C. Westmoreland Pentagon Westmoreland Saigon Hanoi International Control Commission U.S

West Soviet Trade Barbs On A Pact

Western allies accuse the Soviet Union of blocking disarmament talks at the 17 nation conference causing deadlock. Tsarapkin blames U S demands for on site inspections and underground tests. Foster notes a past mora torium violation by Russia. Ernesto Guevara is reported in Cuba with no outside sightings since Africa return. A Cuban exile claim is unconfirmed.

Geneva UPI Russia America Britain Canada Semyon K. Tsarapkin United States Tsarapkin William C. Foster Washington Ernesto Che” Guevara Cuba Africa U. S Mexico Guevara Dominican Republic Leopoldo Aragon Oriente

AEC Fears Monopolies In Nuclear Power Field

Atomic Energy Commissioner James T. Ramey warned against industrial concentration in nuclear power. He told the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy that a broad competitive base benefits utilities equipment makers and government. Ramey cited meetings with major utilities and equipment firms and noted concerns that too few companies could dominate orders for nuclear plants. He described a twofold maritime reactor effort with the Maritime Administration and an advanced civilian plant program, and praised desalting use of nuclear power as a promising path to dual purpose plants.

Washington Atomic Energy James T. Ramey Joint Committee On Atomic Energy Ramey AEC Commission Maritime Administration Department of Interior

Norway's Prince To Tour U.S.

Crown Prince Harald of Norway starts an extended visit to the United States touring Washington Norfolk Madison Minneapolis Rochester Omaha Houston and Cape Kennedy. The 28 year old bachelor will visit multiple cities including state capitals and coastal bases during the trip.

Norway Prince Harald of United States Washington Norfolk Madison Wis Minneapolis Rochester

Humphrey In Boston Backs Policies

Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey spoke at the Combined Jewish Philanthropies dinner in Boston calling for a cease-fire in the India Pakistan conflict and praising Pope Paul VI s UN visit He outlined the war on poverty as attacking roots to prevent poverty and strengthen American society at home and abroad

Boston Hubert H. Humphrey Johnson Humphrey Greater Vatican Paul VI United Nations

Pre-Work Tipplers Come Under Scrutiny

In Munich and Budapest a trend toward pre shift breath tests appears at Hungarian factories. Radio Budapest reported a local factory found 12 workers drinking before starting at 6 30 am, prompting scrutiny over safety and discipline measures.

Munich Germany Radio Budapest

Decision on baldness offered by Erickson Hair Specialists

Louisville ad invites men to consult Mr. J J Salters at Pittsfield City Motel on Sept 10 1965 to discuss hair loss care. Free private 20 minute consultation explains home methods and potential costs with a written guarantee if results are not achieved.

Frank Moran Pittsfield Mass J. J. Salters Pittsfield City W. Housatonic St Beech Grove Ave Erickson Erickson Halr Salters

Senate rejects four new judgeships for superior district courts

In Boston yesterday the Senate rejected bills to add four Superior Court justices and create 20 more full-time District Court judges for possible Superior Court work. Debate on the Superior Court bill lasted over an hour before a voice vote defeated it.

Boston Senate Joseph D. Ward D-Fitchburg Committee On Judiciary Sen William I. Randall Framingham Superior Court Ward Massachusetts James F. Burke D Brockson Ways and Means Committee

Take Over of Copper Advances in Chile

Santiago Chile AP Preliminary approval by the Chilean Senate early today virtually assured passage of a bill empowering President Eduardo Trejo to partially nationalize more than 1 billion dollars of U S copper holdings. Frei's government will purchase 51 percent of Kennecott Chilean subsidiary and 25 percent of Cerro and Anaconda subsidiaries. The companies also plan an expansion program to make Chile the world’s No 1 producer by 1970.

Santiago Chile Senate Éduardo Trej U.S Frel Kennecott Company Cerro Anaconda

Sacha the Ukranian Bumbler Echoes Khrushchev in Soviet Comic

New speculation centers on a Soviet monthly magazine introducing a comic hero named Sacha a short fat bald figure with a Ukrainian accent whose look and manner reportedly resemble ex Premier Khrushchev insiders note.

New York Sacha Khrushchev

Army Parcs Airborne For Strategic Mobility

Army streamlined its two airborne divisions to focus on underdeveloped regions such as Southeast Asia, removing heavy weapons to save airlift and cut strength to about 13,000 per division. The changes reduce Europe readiness but keep units adaptable for reinforcement if needed, citing Asia Africa and Latin America as likely future threats.

Air Force Europe Aise Asia Africa Latin America

US halts all military aid to Pakistan and India

Washington reports a suspension of all military aid shipments to Pakistan and India as a move to pressure both nations toward a peace conference. Secretary of State Dean Rusk said no new economic aid commitments would be made without consultation with key congressmen. The State Department also noted preparations for possible evacuation of U.S. citizens from Lahore and East Pakistan. About 6,000 Americans are in Pakistan.

Washington UPI United States India Pakistan Dean Rusk Rusk State Department U.S

Backing Asked For Investments In S. Viet Nam

Representative Wheeler L Wolff DNY gained support from AID for a plan to guarantee American investments in small Vietnamese ventures. Wolff proposed up to 100 percent guarantees to back joint ventures with Vietnamese partners. AID official Rutherford Poats said current authority allows only 75 percent guarantees against loss from war unrest expropriation or currency fluctuations.

Washington UPI Faster L. Wolff D-N.y Agency For International Development AID Viet Nam Wolff Rutherford Poats Far East

Aquanauts Report Cabin Fever Below Sealab 2

Lt. Robert E Sonnenburg says the nine of ten aquanauts in Sealab 2 feel well but suffer cabin fever after 11 days below the sea. Cmdr Scott Carpenter plans to stay 15 more days while nine of ten will surface Sunday for replacement. Ear infections among nine aquanauts are improving with antibiotics. doctors attributed them to ocean water.

LA Jolla Calif Robert E. Sonnenburg Associated Press Sonnenburg Navy Cmdr Scott Carpenter

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