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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1959

Page

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U N expected to shelve seating of Red China this year

United States moves to defer a decision on seating Red China in the United Nations for another year. The steering committee will debate the Indian motion amid East West tensions and Tibet protests. Khrushchev’s Assembly speech looms as all sides press for influence over China’s representational status. Victor Andres Belaunde was named president of the General Assembly.

U.N China United Nations N.Y Peiping United States Shelve Red China Tibet U.S General Assembly Dali Lama Assembly Nikita Khrushchev Khrushchev Trision Tiafanen Minindne Tro Algeria de Gaulle Eisenhower Soviet Union

Mayor Favours BSR For School Bus Contract Debated by City Panel

Mayor Haughey indicated support for Berkshire Street Railway Co. winning the disputed school bus contract amid a drive to end a 87 day strike. Yellow Cab offers $220 a day, claiming annual city savings of about $14,000 and safety benefits with dedicated school buses, while BSR cites broader transport needs and calls for competitive bidding to ensure the best deal.

Haughey Berkshire Street Railway Co BSR Pittsfield Yellow Cab Co Berkshire Street Railway Yellow Cab Frederick M. Myers Jr Arty Myers Berkshire Street Rail Way Myers School Department Atty. Myers

Laos Reds Show U N Aggression Proof

United Nations fact finders opened investigations amid claims the Lao government captured five Red soldiers to bolster charges of Communist aggression. Unverified reports left unclear if prisoners were North Vietnamese or local tribesmen in North Vietnamese uniforms. Meanwhile Pathet Lao troops withdrew northward and government forces set a midnight curfew in Vientiane amid fears of terrorism.

Vientiane Laos United Nations North Viet Nam

Five Day Forecast Sees Cooler Flows Through Weekend

The forecast shows temperatures averaging 2 to 5 degrees below the 58-degree normal through Monday. Expect a cool weekend with a chance of a shower as the next system develops early next week.

De Gaulle unveils Algeria pacification plan at UN debate

Paris reports that President De Gaulle disclosed a 12 page plan aimed at pacification and self determination in Algeria. The cabinet approved the plan after a 27 hour session and a recorded broadcast will explain terms to be aired in France and Algeria in multiple languages.

de Gaulle Algeria Paris APL Charles de Gaulle France United Nations Kabyle

Mather Stands By Decision To Quit Despite Pay Bill

In Boston UPI President Jean Paul Mather of the University of Massachusetts says his resignation stands despite legislative approval of a faculty pay raise bill. He spoke Tuesday night to a New England Association of Credit Executives meeting and will study the measure before commenting further, but will not rescind his resignation.

Mather Boston UPI Jean’ Paul Mather University of Massachusetts New England Association of Credit Executives House Senate

Argentine Ferry Disaster Leaves 15 Missing in Storm

A river ferry collided with a breakwater in NEUQUEN during a fierce windstorm. Of 30 aboard, 18 were swept away. 12 survivors were rescued and 3 bodies recovered. Fifteen remain missing and are presumed drowned.

Neuquen Argentina UPN Here Limay

Butler Modifies Stand On 60 State Delegations

Washington UPI report notes Democratic Chair Paul M. Butler revised his 1960 convention apportionment to ensure every state gains at least one vote over 1956. The plan adds votes per Democratic Congress members, uses at large votes to cover deficits, and assigns DC Puerto Rico and other territories specific totals. The change aims to appease southern critics and support a loyalty oath compromise praised by Louisiana committeeman Camille Gravel Jr.

Washington UPI Paul M. Butler Congress District of Columbia Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Canal Zone Lell Butler Camille F. Gravel Jr Louisiana

Khrushchev Tour Highlights a Somber Washington Visit

Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev toured Beltsville’s experimental farm and met President Eisenhower in a day of formal events marked by light humor and a measured mood. Benson praised American farmers as free and productive, while Khrushchev mused about peaceful pursuits such as turkey farming during his remarks.

Washington Blair House Beltsville Khrushchev Tency Cabot Lodge Agricultural Research Center Ezra Taft Benson Nikita Khrushchev Turkey Department of Agri Culture Eisenhower White House West Point Academy United States U.S.S.R Fisenhower Soviet Union Benson America Henry Cabot Lodge U.S United Nations

Barred Rhode Island teachers fail to renew licenses

About 100 Rhode Island public school teachers cannot teach as their teaching certificates were not renewed by the June 1 deadline. The backlog in applications has delayed approval by the State Department of Education, leaving many uncertified teachers unable to work or be paid.

Providence Rilap Rhode Island State Department of Education William P. Robinson Jr Khrushchev Laos United States United Nations Security Council Soviet Union Security Council Moscow United Nations State Department Eisenhower

Resignation Leaves U Mass Without Game Band

Amherst reports that the Massachusetts football program will open with no marching band after Joseph Contino, assistant professor of music, resigned. The band and the Precisionettes drill team were disbanded amid student senate prerogative disputes. Faculty and students seek a return before the Harvard game while cheerleaders perform.

Amherst University of Massachusetts Maine Joseph Contino Contno Precisionettes Harvard

Eisenhower Khrushchev Talk Seeks Better Understanding

In Washington, President Eisenhower and Premier Khrushchev pursued modest aims to improve understanding amid Cold War tensions. Deep skepticism from U.S. officials persists about translating talk into practical accords to ease Laos conflicts and curb global fighting.

Washington Eisenhower Nikita Khrushchev

Rockefeller Schedule Sets Sept 26 Visit to N Hampshire

Rockefeller, a member of the Dartmouth College Class of 1930 and executive committee member, is set for a September 26 visit to New Hampshire.

Rockefeller N. Hampshire Presiuen Muse Dartmouth College

Governor Rockefeller to attend Dartmouth reunion meeting

Albany reports Governor Rockefeller will visit New Hampshire on September 26 for a reunion-planning meeting at Dartmouth College. The piece notes contemporaneous White House invitations and Khrushchev dinner arrangements with a borscht option and a Russian flown menu.

Albany N.Y UPI Rockefeller New Hampshire Dartmouth College Washington Mary March Fisenhower White Mountain Nikita Khrushches Russia

Herter and Gromyko Meet to Plan Camp David Talks

Secretary of State Christian Herter and Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko conferred in Washington to draft a general plan for the Eisenhower Khrushchev talks at Camp David next week. The men avoided the word agenda as they discussed topics likely to include Berlin, disarmament, Red China, and potential U S Soviet economic aid cooperation.

Washington Christian A. Herter Andre Gromyko Camp David Gromyko Herter State Department Khrushchev Berlin

Typhoon Sarah Kills Six on Miyako Island

UPI reports six people killed and 33 injured as Typhoon Sarah struck Miyako Island in the Ryukyu Islands with winds up to 150 mph. Police say 1,460 homes were destroyed and 1,464 damaged as the storm hit Tuesday night near Okinawa.

Naha Okinawa Sarah Miyako Island Ryukyu Islands Miyako

Truman declines Khrushchev reception in New York

President Truman says he declined an invitation to Khrushchev’s reception in Manhattan to dine with his daughter Margaret and son-in-law Clifton Daniel. Harriman invited him to attend. Truman cites prior dinner engagement as reason. Massachusetts unemployment claims rise to 9,349 for the week, up from 8,792, with a year-ago figure of 11,341.

New York Harry &. Truman Nikita Khrushchev Manhattan Constitutional Truman Margaret Clifton Daniel W. Averell Harriman UPL Harriman Massachusetts

Freedom Pickets Denounce Khrushchev Visit at White House

A U S picket group, led by Robert Stevens Jr of Leesburg, claims police brutality suppressed anti Khrushchev demonstrations. Arlington police say no formal complaints were filed. Marvin Merry of Scott Depot was jailed briefly for skull and bones flag violations. Ukrainian Americans from Baltimore were moved aside during the protest.

Washington UP1 Freedom Committee U.S Nikita Khrushchev Committee For Freedom of All Peoples Robert Stevens Jr Leesburg, Va Army Robert T Steven Young Stevens Marvin H. Merry Scott Depot W. Va White House Khrushchev Baltimore, Md Ukranian Congress Committee of America

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