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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1959

Page

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Envoys React to Camp David Berlin Talks

Washington reports say NATO ambassadors received a 40 minute briefing on Eisenhower Khrushchev discussions. Ambassadors anticipated a summit or foreign ministers meeting on Berlin, with French ambassador Alphand noting no change in Allied rights but removal of Soviet threat to West Berlin. British envoy Caccia expressed satisfaction with the frank briefing.

Washington United States NATO Berlin Herve Alphand Camp David Nikita 5. Khrushchev West Berlin Harold Caccia Council State Department North Atlantic Council Paris Khrushchev U.S Eisenhower

Congress Leaders Seek Eisenhower Khrushchev Briefing

Congressional foreign affairs experts pressed President Eisenhower for a special briefing on the Cold War status after talks with Soviet Premier Khrushchev. Senators Mansfield Kuchel and Dodd urged informing both chambers and committees, while Herter might lead a short administration briefing.

Christian A. Herter Herter Eisenhower Khrushchev Camp David Thomas J. Dodd Senate House

Detroit man charged after dropping concrete on neighbor

Salvatore Parrinetto, 63, is charged with felonious assault after dropping a 19 pound concrete chunk from a second floor window onto neighbor John Susich, 62, injuring him with a three inch head wound amid a recent feud.

Detroit UPI Salvatore Parrinetlo John Susich

Taft Hartley Curb Reached In Steel Crisis

Washington reports the Justice Department fears quick action if Eisenhower invokes Taft-Hartley provisions to halt the Tides steel strike. White House talks aim to avoid law use. a panel report could lead to a 60 day cooling period via court injunction. Negotiations have stalled after NYC talks broke off, with Roger Blough and R Conrad Cooper leading industry, David J McDonald leading the union.

Washington API Justice Department Eisenhower Tidas White House An &l Justice William P. Rogers New York Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Roger M. Blough U.S. Steel Corp R. Conrad Cooper David J. McDonald Steelworkers

Farley Sees Steel Strike Boosting 1960 Dem Prospect

James A. Farley, former DNC chairman, contends that the ongoing steel strike could lift Democratic prospects in the 1960 presidential race. He argues the Democrats are already strong unless the administration ends the strike, and says Stevenson is finished while Kennedy, Johnson, Symington, or Humphrey could win if nominated and the election were held today.

Boston UPI James A. Farley Farley United States Adlai Stevenson John F. Kennedy Lyndon Johnson Stuart Symington Hubert Humphrey

Reds' Bumper Crop Report from Moscow Harvest

Moscow dispatch reports the Soviet Union has harvested 102,516,000 hectares or 246,038,400 acres of grain and cereal crops by last Friday, reaching about four percent of this year’s quota. The figures reflect early progress in the USSR’s agricultural campaign with no stray details on regional totals or crop types beyond grain and cereals.

Moscow Tasa Soviet Union

New Cavity Develops In Fluoridation Path

Pittsfield faces a new legal question over fluoridation as a referendum may be required for the water plan. Public Works Commissioner John F Daniels questions whether neighboring Lenox and Darton can block Pittsfield from fluoridating its water without a vote by residents. State health officials say engineering hurdles do not block a vote, and plans and chemicals would need state engineer approval before any installation.

Pittsfield Public Works John F. Daniels Lenox Darton Pillsfield Daniels Maurice BR. Rosenheld Tyo William R. Flynn Solictor State Department of Public Iealth Ralph M. Soule Department of Public Health Mr. Soule Soule Lone Water Commission John JJ. Fitzgerald

Nixon Eyes 2nd New Hampshire Visit for 1972 Bid

Gov Wesley Powell forecasts Vice President Nixon will formally announce his Republican presidential candidacy and make a second New Hampshire trip in October. Powell said Nixon will attend a ground breaking in West Hopkinton on Saturday and then visit Hopkinton Everett flood control project.

Manchester Wesley Powell Tachard Nixon Ove New Hampshire Enor Uwmur-Tv Channel 9 Hopkinton - Everett West Hopkinton

Judge Briefs Court On Dodgers Score

Municipal Judge Parks Sadwer convened court after lunch and announced the Dodgers leading 3-2. The judge then signaled a petty theft case, telling the attorney to call the next witness, as the scene reflected a casual, busy court day in Los Angeles.

Dodgers Los Angeles Parks Sadwer Neal Larker

Greylock Tramway Tax Bill Now in Effect Oct 17

Boston The special act rider to the hunting and fishing bill for Mt Greylock tramway will take effect 30 days after approval, not 90, as commonly believed. Secretary of State Ward said the measure acts as a special act, potentially affecting all taxpayers if challenged, with enactment occurring two weeks ago.

Boston Mt. Greylock Joseph D. Ward the Eagle Greylock Ward Commonwealth Lord Berirard Russell Nobe Shortawave Radio London Millen Fo Bosehower John Hopkins University Frost Furcolo Mary B. Newman Cambridge James D. DeNormandie Lincoln Gulf of Mexico Carbbean Sea Alma Ella United States Texas Florida Hannah Irene

Huxley Urges World Population Policy At New York Forum

Scientist Julian Huxley urged a global population policy to protect resources urging a vast research program on human potential. Panelists included poet Robert Frost and Nobel laureate Hermann J. Muller who warned of future wars and the need to curb conflicts through education and policy.

New York S.r Julian Huxley Julian Robert Frost Hermann J. Muller Devereux Josephs Theh Sehant Ashley Mongacu Frost Lord Bertrand Montagu Josephs New York Life Insurance Co

French Rebels Open Negotiation While De Gaulle Pushes Referendum

Paris reports gloom over an early end to the Algerian rebellion as rebels propose talks on a ceasefire and self determination for Algeria’s nine million Muslims. De Gaulle supports a referendum within four years and rejects discussing Algeria’s future with rebel leaders. observers diverge on whether talks will yield peace or a prolonged war.

Algeria France de Gaulle Abgeria

Hurricane Gracie Touches Southeast Massachusetts Showers Likely

Berkshires face all day rain as Hurricane Gracie tracks northward with no high winds expected. Forecasters in Boston predict substantial eastern Massachusetts rainfall starting around 9 p.m. with humidity high and a low pressure system inland. Civil Defense plans in Massachusetts map emergency response while New England braces for possible coastal effects. Minor temperate readings: New York 73, Albany 70, Boston 63, Pittsfield 63.

Berkshire County Gracie U.S Bireau Boston Massachusetts Civil Defense Azenas Garacie New England Buleareli Hannah Clear Appalachians New York Albany Pittsfield Laas

Gracie Hurricane Strikes Coast Near Charleston With 125 MPH Winds

Murvicane Gracie swept inland south of Charleston delivering 125 mile per hour winds, killing at least one person and causing extensive damage. The Weather Bureau warned of dangerous tides, power outages, and evacuation needs while relief and rescue efforts mobilized with aid from the National Guard, Red Cross, and civil defense.

Charleston Atlantic Envenor National Card Civil Defense Red Cross Grarie Columbia D.C Charlotte N.C Gracie

Early Heavy Snow Covers Rockies for Second Day

A heavy snowstorm blanketed the Rocky Mountain states for a second day, spreading from the Continental Divide to the Plains. Cold rain turned to snow along the eastern fronts, affecting travelers from Cheyenne to Trinidad as Weather Bureau forecasts continued snow and rain across Colorado and Wyoming.

Rocky Mountain States Continental Divide Plains Colorado Springs Cheyenne Wen Trinidad Colo Weather Bureau Colorado Wyoming

Ike Flying To California Tomorrow

President Eisenhower plans a Wednesday departure for an eight day stay in southern California. He will stay as a guest of an old friend at Palm Springs while recovering from a cold. White House press secretary James Hagerty said the trip aims to benefit from a desert climate and a short vacation with friends and acquaintances in the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania area noted for golf and social gatherings.

U.S West Berlin White House James €. Hagerty Soviet Union Federal Republic of Germany Berlin Hagerty Eisenhower Washington Kaentinues California George F. Aten la Quinta Aten Henbinger Samethers Gettysburg Ware Flouse Janes Coacerty Palm Springs Europe Tagerty

Ford to Produce Second Economy Car Named Comet

Detroit UPN reports Ford president Henry Ford announces a new economy car called the Comet. It will be sold by Mercury dealers starting in the spring selling season, touted for family sized roominess, economy, and elegant styling.

Detroit UPN Ford Motor Co Ford Henry Ford Mercury Gether

Mass. Jobs Grow Despite Steel Strike

Massachusetts mid August unemployment fell to 4.3 percent from 6.3 percent a year earlier as the state added 12,100 net payrolls. Industrial production resumed after vacation shutdowns while 3,100 workers were idled by the steel strike. By mid September the strike had not yet caused significant layoffs due to material shortages, with no widespread displacements expected unless the stoppage lasts into October.

Massachusetts

Western Electric Co Accedes to Raises in 16 Month Contract

NEW YORK AP The Western Electric Co and the Communications Workers of America reached a new 16 month contract for 12 000 workers in 44 states. The agreement raises installers wages by 6 to 12 cents an hour and job clerks by 2 1 2 to 2 75 a week. The prior contract expired September 19 and there was no strike threat after five weeks of negotiations.

NEW York Westtern Electric Co Communications Workers of America

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