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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1965

Page

3

Ex-Convict and Teen-Age Girl Held in Four Killings

In Flagstaff Arizona Donald Boggs 23 an ex convict and Dixie Radcliff 16 of Amesville Ohio were captured after a service station attendant spotted a stolen car. They face murder charges in a four kill spree spanning multiple states. The victims include Halvor Johnson and Robert Willis of Newport NH Warren Lenker BYU student from Elizabeth PA and H B Flory of San Antonio Texas. Boggs waived preliminary hearing and is held without bond while Radcliff is in juvenile custody.

Flagstaff Ariz Cecil Richardson Conconsono County Donald Boggs Boggs Londonderry Ohio Dixie Radcliff Amesville Halvor Johnson Newport N.H Robert Willis Warren Lenker Brigham Young University Provo Utah Elizabeth H.B. Flory San Antonio Tex Cerewent Boggs Sheriff Justice Court Miss Radcliff

Senate approves revised military construction bill sends to Johnson

The Senate approved a $1.7 billion military construction bill after softening base closure language. It now requires the Pentagon to notify Congress 30 days before closures rather than broad congressional review. The House endorsed the compromise, and the bill goes to the White House for final approval.

Johnson Senate Washington White House Pentagon Congress House

Metric shift bill buried by House panel in Washington

In Washington the House Rules Committee silenced a metric system study bill. Rep. George Miller urged a three year 2.5 million plan, while Rep. Howard W Smith admitted confusion about metrics. The debate touched on inch versus centimeter definitions and broader policy direction.

Washington House Rules Committee Howard W. Smith D-Va George P. Miller D-Calif House Committee On Science and Astronautics United States Miller Charles Charlemagne Smith

New York to pump Hudson water amid drought relief

New York State approves a plan to draw 100 million gallons daily from the Hudson River to aid drought relief. A $7 million Chelsea pumping station will be rebuilt, with new metering and conservation measures urged. The Chelsea plant last operated during the 1950-51 shortage. Robert Leach of Weirton and Tommie Lewis of Boothbay Harbor met first as fender scrapes near West Virginia Wesleyan University and later became dorm roommates.

New York Hudson River State Water Resources Commission Chelsea Beacon N.Y Buckhannon W.va UPI Robert Leach Weirton W. Va Tommie Lewis Boothbay Harbor Maine West Virginia Wesleyan University

Teamsters Lose Ruling On Election

UPI reports a national mediation board ruled against James R Hoffa and ordered an election among about 35 000 REAL Express Inc workers to determine whether they join the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks AFL CIO or remain with the Teamsters The decision could strip Teamsters bargaining rights in eight cities where about 30 000 members already belong to the clerks union Hoffa had opposed the election citing a 1937 no raiding pact but the board rejected his appeal REA drivers and helpers in New York Newark Cleveland Cincinnati Philadelphia St Louis San Francisco and Honolulu are affected.

Miller Gina Lollobrigida Smith Committee On Science and Astronautics Rep. H. Allen Calif James G. Fulton Congress Washington UPI National Mediation Board Teamsters James R. Hoffa Big Track Union Real Express, Inc Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Afl-Cio Clerks’ Union Hoffa Mediation Board REA New York City Newark N. J Cleveland Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis San Francisco Honolulu Pittsfield Hite Woeemenany North Street Neomination Calar Pictures Privieges Lew Institute Harvard St Brooking Senate Dirksen Mansfield Johnson House

Principal Ousted Over Grade Alterations at Hillhouse High

In New Haven Connecticut principal Robert T LeVine was removed from Hillhouse High School after charges that some college bound students received grade breaks. The board offered him an administrative role in the school department.

New Haven, Conn Robert T. LeVine Hillhouse High School Board of Education

Springfield Man Held In Rape Case

A 22 year old Springfield man was arrested after a masked intruder armed with a rifle and knife forced entry, raped a housewife, and stole over 500 dollars. Arthur H. Debour was charged with armed robbery and rape and to be arraigned in Palmer District Court. The incident occurred while her husband was away. her two young children were unharmed.

North Wilbraham Mass UPI Springfield Arthur H. Debour Wilbratham Palmer District Court Cme Monson John F. Leary Leary

Flight of Conrad Cooper Proves Moon Trip Feasible

Gemini 5 veterans L Gordon Cooper Jr and Charles Conrad Jr report successful eight day flight with few frustrations and no major issues for future lunar missions. NASA officials say results support manned moon orbit and rendezvous plans while outlining upcoming Gemini 6 and 7 missions.

Conrad Cooper Manned Space Center Houston Tex L. Gordon Cooper Jr Charles Conrad Jr Tan Robert Gilruth Manned Spacecraft Center Moon Space Agency Agena Cape Kennedy Fla

LBJ Amendment On Cotton Bill Seen Victorious

Senate planned a crucial vote on the cotton section of the 1965 farm bill. The Johnson administration appeared poised to win over Senate Agriculture Chair Allen J. Ellender as the Talmadge amendment to keep a one price cotton system moved forward. The measure would cut price supports to 21 cents a pound next year and use direct payments to growers to preserve income.

Washington

Repeal Fees Wow Late Adjournment

Washington AP Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield will push a bill to bar state laws against union shop contracts. Republicans and Democrats meet to block the Taft Hartley Act repeal as Dirksen signals an extended debate plan and possible filibuster to prevent cloture. Johnson urged Senate action this year amid organized opposition.

Washington Senate Mike Mansfield Everett M. Dirksen Dirksen Senate House

Pike Cleared Of Heresy By Bishops

EAST GLACIER MONT AP Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church rejected heresy charges against Bishop James A Pike of California In a side issue they refused to allow Pike to ordain a woman deacon The bishop withdrew his plan which would have been the first in the 344 million member church

East Glacier Mont Protestant Episcopal Church James A. Pike California Episcopal Pike John E. Hines

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