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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1965

Page

2

Resolution Against Reds Draws Fire

Lima Peru and Colombia condemned a U S House resolution approving force in any American nation threatened by a communist take over. The measure seeks to express house sentiment not policy. In Jersey City Martin Luther King Jr received an honorary law degree from St Peter's College.

Lima Peru U. S House of Representatives Colombia U.S Organization of American States House Senate Jersey City Martin Luther King Jr St. Peter's College Marin Luther

Won't Run Ever Again Says Brandt Declares Exit

Bonn West Berlin mayor Willy Brandt announced he would never again run for chancellor of West Germany and would relinquish his Bundestag seat while remaining mayor of the country’s largest city. He cited his background as a handicap in elections and noted an underground campaign of filth. Other SDP figures, Fritz Erler and Elmut Schmidt, emerge as potential successors as Brandt stays on as party leader with deputies to steer the reformist course.

Bonn West Berlin Wily Brandt West Germany Bundestag Brandt Social Democratic Party Washington Post Germany Fritz Erler Brandi Elmut Schmidt Hamburg Erler Herbert Wehner Bad Godesberg

Volpe push for equitable sales tax faces third vote

Governor Volpe files a special message in the House as his third sales tax package seeks about 202 million dollars while removing clothing from coverage to woo Democrats. He says he needs roughly 200 million, aims for votes, and plans to offset revenue loss with a smaller auto excise tax cut. Aides note his condition remains fragile but he presses for action by phone. Meanwhile a $50 plate fundraiser for Secretary of State Kevin White raises an estimated 50,000 dollars, with attendees including Art Buchwald and Ted Kennedy, as White weighs a future bid for governor.

Boston John A. Volpe Volpe House Als Valpe Art Buchwald Edward M Ted) Kennedy Kevin White Berkshire Alty George B. Crane Robert Powers Pittsfield Atty Edward J. McCormack Senate Maurice A. Donahue

Indian envoy urges US to resume military aid to India

Indian Ambassador B K Nehru says India faces a long term threat from China and urges the United States to resume arms shipments without waiting for new Chinese pressure to strengthen India’s defenses. He argues US arms to Pakistan fueled the conflict and criticizes the arms embargo as unjust. He notes good US-India ties but blames US aid for Pakistan’s attack and says the Kashmir issue may not be settled by plebiscite. The cease-fire halted hostilities earlier, stiffening India’s resolve.

Washington B. K. Nehru China United States Nehru Associated Press Pakistan India Kashmir Red China Himalayan Ghulam Ahmed Nehit U.S

Two men charged with aiding Canadian bank fugitive

Miami police accuse Earl Mixon and Harold Algar of helping George Lemay escape after Lemay, a French-speaking Canadian suspected in a major Montreal bank burglary, was arrested aboard a yacht at Fort Lauderdale. Algar is described as inside man. Mixon jailed. Lemay and wife Lisí were central figures in the probe.

Miami Fla George Lemay Nassau Bahamas Lemay Western Hemisphere Montreal Earl Mixon Harold D. Algar Algar Mixon Dade County T. A. Buchanan Lisi

Charles Boyers Son Dies of Gun Wound

Michael Boyer, 21, son of actor Charles Boyer and TV dialogue director, was apparently shot and killed himself Wednesday night at his West Los Angeles home. His girlfriend Marilyn Campbell, 22, and John Kirsch, 22, were nearby. Detectives pursued a Russian roulette theory amid a prior breakup with Miss Campbell.

West Los Angeles Calif UPI Michael Boyer Charles Boyer Marilyn Campbell John Kirsch Boyer Miss Campbell

U N Panel Backs Debate on Red China Admission

The United Nations General Assembly steering committee urged resuming debate on China's representation without a formal vote. U S ambassador Yost voiced no objection to debate but said it would serve little purpose amid world events. Ghana and nine nations pushed for discussion, backed by the Soviet Union and France.

United Nations N.Y General Assembly Assembly China U.S Charles Y. Yost United States Peking Ghana Alex Quaison-Lackey Soviet Union France

Interfaith Talks Set by Pope Paul at United Nations

Pope Paul VI will meet Protestant, Orthodox and Jewish leaders at the United Nations during his New York visit to press world peace. The 30 minute conference at Holy Family Church on 47th Street will involve leaders sharing the peace concern and may include other denominational participants. The trip also includes a Vatican pavilion visit at the World’s Fair and a Mass at Yankee Stadium with President Johnson.

New York Paul VI United Nations Vatican Johnson Yankee Stadium Timothy Flynn Bureau of Information Roman Cate Holy Family Church Church of the United Nations 47Th Street World Organization Yop

Hurricane Carol Slows as It Heads North Toward Sea

Hurricane Carol loses some fury as it moves slowly northward into cooler waters. Winds near the center are estimated at 85 mph with gales extending 150 to 200 miles. The Miami Weather Bureau reports no land threat for the next day or two as the storm stalls about 1,300 miles north of east of Bermuda.

Miami Fla Carol Miami Weather Bureau Weather Bureau Bermuda

Eastern European to lead U N General Assembly committee

Ambassador Karoly Csatoray of Hungary was elected by acclamation as chairman of the UN General Assembly's 17 nation main political committee. Netherlands envoy J G de Beus nominated Csatoray saying it reflected fair geographic distribution.

United Nations, N.Y U.N. General Assembly Karoly Csatoreday Hungary U.N J. G. de Beus Netherlands Csaturday

Defector to Cuba Seeks Inquiry By Senator Dodd

In Havana American Negro Robert F. Williams asks Sen. Dodd to investigate his forced exile after being indicted in a 1960s racial incident. Williams, a Castro admirer and Radio Free Dixie broadcaster, says U.S. facial disturbances may have been fomented abroad and has lived in Cuba since 1961 with his family.

Havana Cuba U.S Thomas J. Dodd D-Conn United States Robert F. Williams Fidel Castro Radio Free Dixie Dodd Williams Monroe N.C

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