This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1965
Page
3
In Boston UPI, 73 year old Sen Leverett Saltonstall indicated he plans to seek a fifth six year term, saying he is going forward with the assumption of running for re election. He did not formally declare but noted anticipation of running as adjournment nears.
Washington AP report outlines looming Senate push on immigration reform and a 3.2 billion foreign aid bill while Dirksen and Ellender warn of extended debate if 14B of the Taft Hartley Act is repealed. House advances major measures, including river projects and divestiture of Alfred I. duPont properties.
Senate debate on immigration reform includes a 120000 a year ceiling for Western Hemisphere entrants. Senator Javits opposes the limit while Senator Kennedy argues it harms hemispheric relations. The rule would apply from July 1, 1968, with spouses and dependents excluded.
Gov Volpe praised fellow Republicans and cited legislative gains at a $5-a-plate dinner in Worcester. U.S. Rep Gerald Ford spoke as Lt. Gov Elliott Richardson and Atty. Gen. Edward Brooke were hailed for shaping policy including highway funding, school integration, traffic reform, and education overhaul. In Washington, C Douglas Dillon joined Brookings as a trustee after leaving the treasury post last April.
In Boston the Volpe administration pushes a $211 million sales tax package as the House weighs a reconsideration of its 113 to 110 defeat. Supporters rally lawmakers while anti tax groups press labor to oppose. A separate $80 million bill could emerge but Volpe would veto unless it meets a $200 million target.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.