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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1963

Page

3

Rockefeller Says Divorce Could Hurt 195 Republican Bid

New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller said remarriage could realistically damage his chances for the 195 Republican presidential nomination. He cited personal reactions to divorce and remarriage in voting and at conventions, noting Gallup polls show Barry Goldwater leading. Rockefeller planned to announce his plans before year end, possibly in November, while remaining cautious about Goldwater's stance and broader party divisions.

Washington New York Nelson A. Rockefeller NBC Meet the Press Gallup Sen Barry Goldwater Arizona Goldwater Arizonian House Senate South Midwest West Rockefeller Republican Party Nelson Rockefeller Young Republicans Donald Lukens Washington, D.C New

Birds Close Jet Runway At Idlewild

New York Idlewild Airport closed its jet runway twice on Sunday morning as flocks of sparrows roosted the strip. An American Airlines jet scattered hundreds of dead birds at 10:30 am before reopening at 11:18 am. It closed again 11:46 to 12:19 pm as birds roosted once more. Officials recalled Logan Airport's 1930 starling crash. Theories blame bayberry plantings and nearby tidal flats for attracting birds and food.

New York Idlewild American Airlines Boston Logan Northeast Airlines Saston

Rep Gavin Dies Serving lth Term

Rep Leon H. Gavin a 21 year veteran of Congress died of a cerebral hemorrhage in his Washington apartment after a late dinner with his wife Susan Gavin. The Oil City Pa native 70 was elected November 3 192 etc. He served as second ranking Republican on the House Armed Services Committee and was a World War I veteran.

Washington Leon H. Gavin R-Pa Congress Gavin Oil City Brrs Susan Gavin House Armed Services Committee

Voice of People Telegrams Sweep Washington

Washington sees a flood of opinion telegrams as 150000 citizens send 15 word messages to Congress on civil rights nuclear testing tax cuts and more at 85 cents each in the last 90 days, double the prior period.

Washington Congress Wall Street

Ex-Sen Hatch Dies at 73 Led in Political Reforms

Former New Mexico senator and U S judge Carl A Hatch, 73, dies after long illness in Albuquerque. Best known for the Hatch Acts of 1939 and 1940 restricting federal employee political activity, he served in the Senate 1933 to 1949 and on the federal bench from 1949 until resigning in 1962. He championed labor, land, atomic energy policy and early UN ideas, and is survived by his widow, a son, a daughter and nine grandchildren.

Hatch Albuquerque N.M U.S Carl A.hatch New Mexico Harry S. Truman Senate United Nations National Committee Sam G. Bratton Senator Bratton

Reading Teen-Ager Bills Through Text At Record Pace

Pittsburgh teen Bill Carmack, 17, can read about 10 000 words a minute with reports of 30 000 and 40 000 on peak attempts. Discovered during speed reading at South Hills High School, he can glance at pages and know content. One test of 1 500 words finished in 15 seconds with accurate summary and dates.

Pittsburgh Bill Carmack Art Bill Alexander the Great Alexander

Mistaken Identity in Redwood City Fox Case

Mrs. Elizabeth Scheel recounts washing during an unexpected intrusion by a fox. The Humane Society took charge of a surprisingly decifed fox observed nearby, highlighting a mistaken identity incident in Redwood City California.

Redwood City Calif Elizabeth Scheel The Humane Society

Tucson driver asks for time to pay traffic fine

Angel B. Gehoa of Tucson asked Justice of the Peace Clark H. Johnson for more time to raise the $35 fine. Johnson refused, noting Ochoa received the citation two years ago.

Tucson, Arviz Angel i B. Gehoa Tucson Justice of the Peace Clark H. Johnson pAanGe Johnson Ochoa

GOP Governors Assn Targets Peabody in 1960 Race

A Republican Governors Association meeting in Denver outlined a drive to win more state houses next year. Key figures include Massachusetts Governor Endicott Peabody and Idaho Governor Robert Smylie, aiming to challenge Democratic governors who won by slim margins. The group discussed Kennedy’s West trip and concerns over extremist factions while stressing fiscal and defense implications of tax policy.

Denver Gov Endicott Peabody Massachusetts William L. Guy North Dakota John W. Reynolds Wisconsin Matthew 8. Welsh Indiana Philip H. Hoff Vermont Albert J. Rosellini Washington Elbert N. Carvel Delaware Frank B. Morrison Nebraska Harold E. Hughes Iowa Jack M Campbell New Mexico Brand New Republican Governors’ Association Robert E. Smylie Idaho Smylie Kennedy GOP William Miller Eisenhower

Revised Tax Cut Bill Spurred by White House

The administration pushes an $11 billion tax cut through Congress before year end with Treasury Secretary Dillon saying it is a matter of vital national concern. The Ways and Means Committee plans a Sept. 24 floor vote and aims to avoid Senate hearings. The report argues tax cuts can boost revenue and growth, citing past examples and predicted effects on investment, production, jobs, and consumer spending.

Washington Dillon Senate House Senate Finance Committee Harry F. Byrd D-Va Ways & Means Committee Kennedy Wilbur D. Mills

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