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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1963

Page

3

Kennedy to address nation on tax bill via radio and TV

The White House announced President Kennedy will speak to the nation about the proposed tax cut. The address, likely 15 to 30 minutes, will be carried live by CBS NBC ABC and Mutual networks, with Salinger stating the speech aims to present Kennedy’s views on the tax measure.

Washington Ken Jron White House Pierre Salinger Salinger Kennedy CBS NBC ABC Mutual House Rules Committee Waysland Means Committee Rules Committee House Howard W.smith D-Va Ways and Means Capitol Hill

Vinson fights military race bias directive

Washington UPI A top congressional spokesman Carl Vinson moved to block a Defense Department order urging base commanders to combat off base segregation of Negro servicemen. Vinson chairman of the House Armed Services Committee drafted a bill to make it a court martial offense for officers or service personnel to act in line with the directive. The order, issued July 26 by Defense Secretary McNamara, suggested base commanders could declare off limits business places that discriminate by race with prior approval.

Washington UPI Defense Department Carl Vinson House Armed Services Committee Pentagon Vinson Defense Robert S. McNamara

Negro Clergymen Integrate Library in Anniston

In Anniston Alabama two Negro ministers Rev G E Smitherman and Rev W B McClain entered the public library with three city officials to desegregate. A mob attacked McClain and Rev Quin tus Reynolds on Sunday as they tried to enter, with at least one attacker wielding a chain.

Anniston Ala G. E. Smitherman W. B. McClain McClain Quintus Reynolds

Stolen Abarth Halts Parma Province Auto Tour

In Parma Italy UPIs report says top favorite Alfre do Bruscato withdrew from the Parama Province automobile tour after discovering at start time his red striped Abarth 850 had been stolen.

Parma Italy UPI Alfredo Bruscato Parama

Conference Planned On Retardation

Washington AP reports the White House will host a two day conference on mental retardation in Warrenton Virginia starting Thursday. More than 225 delegates chosen by state governors will attend to explain federal programs promote statewide planning and encourage interagency cooperation.

Washington Hel White House Warrenton

Goldwater backs Rockefeller for GOP nomination

Senator Barry Goldwater said he would support New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller if Rockefeller secures the Republican nomination. The statement came as a chain of reports on the Champlain Seaway hearings highlighted rail and shipping concerns and possible economic impacts on New England and New York.

Washington Barry Goldwater R-Ariz Nelson Rockefeller New York Rockefeller Republican Party Seaway Goldwater New Hampshire

Rockefeller Campaign Headed in New Hampshire

New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller has named Hugh Gregg of Nashua to lead the Rockefeller for President effort in New Hampshire. Rockefeller, not yet an announced candidate, is set to speak at the University of New Hampshire on October 18, marking his first pre primary appearance in the state.

Durham N.H New York Nelson Rockefeller New Hampshire Republican National

Pollution Lab Set at Boston Jamaican Plain

A 436 acre site in Boston Jamaica Plain will host a $2.5 million Northeast water pollution control and research laboratory. Senators Kennedy and Governor Peabody announced the plan, with completion expected in 1966. The site was deeded to the Health Education and Welfare Department. The Public Health Service will operate the lab serving New England and parts of New York, employing about 150 researchers and staff.

Washington Boston Jamaican Plain Edward M. Kennedy Dmass Endicott Peabody Massachusetts Peabody Department of Health Education and Welfare The Public Health Service New England Hudson and

Change of address notice for Berksh ire Eagle subscribers

Notice to subscribers of the Berkshire Eagle about changing mailing addresses. It lists rates by mail, zones, and durations, and instructs to notify the local post office with old and new addresses to avoid service interruption.

Focal Post Office Berkshire Eagle Massachusetts

Barge advocates push Champlain waterway plan

William E. Cleary, leading New York tugboat operators, argues a modern Champlain waterway would unlock lake ports to barges carrying new commodities. Rep. Emanuel Celler raises Red China trade concerns, warning against contamination of any Champlain route by Red China and noting possible movement of wheat textiles via the St Lawrence Seaway.

William E. Cleary New York Lake Champlain Emanuel Celler New York City Celler Canada St. Lawrence Seaway Champlain Streight

State Revenues Rise in August

State Tax Commissioner Leo E Diehl announced August revenues reached 46 742 174 dollars, up from 45 152 671 dollars in August 1942. He attributed the gain to higher income tax withholding payments.

Boston UPI Leo E. Diehl

Teenagers Oppose Jazz Services at St Michael's Church

In London UPI a survey of teenagers shows rejection of a plan to hold jazz services at St Michael's Church to make religion more meaningful. The Rev. Barry Edwards notes youths want genuine faith, not gimmicks like noted-up hymns.

London UPI St. Michael's Church Barry Edwards

CAB Bars Justice Dept In Northeast Ruling

The Civil Aeronautics Board refused to allow Justice Department intervention in the Northeast Airlines dispute, stating the department filed untimely. The board upheld its revocation of Northeast New York to Florida service, while noting a proposed $3.7 million annual subsidy was considered but not funded.

CAB Justice Dept Washington Civil Aeronautics Board Justice Department Department Northeast Airlines Alan S. Boyd Northeast Bboard Eastern Airlines New England Boyd Robert T. Murphy C. Joseph Minetli

Senate Labor Subcommittee Approves Bias Bill

A Senate Labor subcommittee tentatively approved a fair employment practices bill to end job discrimination in private industry. Sen Joseph Clark said five members approved the measure and remaining members will review the revised draft before possible full committee action. President Kennedy urged fair employment legislation in his June 19 civil rights message but did not include it in the omnibus bill.

Senate Labor Unit Washington Senate Labor Subcommittee Sen Joseph Clark D-Pa Kennedy Congress

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