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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1969

Page

13

Senate backs study on aircraft carriers amid defense bill vote

The Senate approved a study of the role of aircraft carriers in the nuclear age after rejecting a deferment of the CVAN69 carrier. The $20 billion military procurement bill moves toward final action as the panel schedules a one year study by the Armed Services Committees, with CVAN69 to proceed.

Senate Washington Pentagon Walter F. Mondale D-Minn Clifford P. Case R-N.j Mondale Case John Stennis Dmiss The Armed Services Armed Services Committees House Congress George S. McGovern Dl.c Air Force Mike Mansfield Montana

Patriarca Returns to Boston Under Guard

Raymond J. Patriarca the reputed New England mob boss will be brought to federal court in Boston Monday under heavy guard from Atlanta. He will first stop in Providence for another court appearance. The 61 year old figure began a five year sentence in March in Atlanta after a 1966 murder conspiracy conviction. He faces additional charges tied to a 1988 murder and related racketeering.

Boston Raymond J Patriarca Cosa Nostra New England Atlanta Providence F.L Willie Marfee Frank Morlino Marfeo Rudolph Toles Patriareca U.S. ‘District Andrew A. Caffrey Rudolph Maffeo

Rescue Team Probes Consol No. 9 Mine in West Virginia

A rescue team 1600 feet into Consol No. 9 in Farmington West Virginia opened vast wooden doors and found no new danger after fire and explosions killed 78 miners last November. Crew measured methane at 36 percent and 61 degrees as officials warn of possible further explosions while relatives stay away.

Farmington W. Va James Westfield Bureau of Mines Peter Ferretti Consolidation Coal Co Atha

Israeli Planes Hit Egyptian Targets On Eve Of Rosh Hashana

Israeli air strikes continued for a fourth straight day hitting Ras Za'farana and Ras Gharib as war tensions rose before Rosh Hashana. Tens of thousands prayed at the Wailing Wall while leaders urged restraint and vowed to press on with retaliatory strikes if needed.

Tel Aviv Ras Za’ Farana Port Suez Ras 'Gharib Suez Canal Old Jerusalem Haim Bar-Lev Israel Golda Meir New York U.N U Thant Middle East Moshe Dayan

Bombers Resume Raids in South Vietnam After Halt

U S B52 bombers resumed attacks against targets in South Vietnam Saturday after a 36 hour pause ordered by President Nixon to gauge enemy intent following Ho Chi Minh's death. Aircraft likely flew from bases in Thailand. missions from Guam possible later. No target details released. a communique expected.

Saigon U.S. Bay South Vietnam Nixon U.S White House Ho Chi Minh North Vietnam Vietnam Laos

Mississippi Evacuation Sparks Controversy In Gas Scare

About 10 000 residents returned to their homes in Mississippi after a derailment released vinyl chloride and sparked fears of deadly phosgene gas. Officials debated evacuation necessity as five tank cars burned near Glendaora, injuring two and prompting penitent evacuation of inmates. Senator James Eastland urged Congress to review railway safety. Weather forecast: sunny and warm, near 80 daytime, 60 at night, with possible showers tomorrow.

Glendora Miss Triavis Central Railroad Giendaora James Wastland Dmiss Congress Tastland Cleveland Tate Doddsville J. T. Minyard Mississippi State University Uniroyal, Inc Geismar New York

Scores Across Leagues From Early Matches

Reported results show New York beating Boston 5 to 3 in the first game and Boston winning 4 to 3 in the second. Washington defeats Detroit 4 to 3 while Baltimore edges Cleveland 2 to 1. New York over Pittsburgh 1 to 0 and 1 to 0 in later games. Moskeat leads Philadelphia, Atlanta ties Houston 4 to 3, Chicago defeats St Louis 5 to 2.

New York Boston Washington Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Pittsburgh Moskeat Philadelphia Atlanta Houston Chicago St. Lowis

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