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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1964
Page
18
The Bettsshire Eagle is published every day except Sundays and holidays by Eagle Publishing Company based on Eagle Street in Pittsfield Mossock.
Editorial notes two explosive 10 year old interviews with General Mac Arthur by Condadine and Lucas. They quote bitter remarks about Washington and key figures, claim plans for expanded Korea war and atomic use, and reflect a clash over policy and leadership during the Korean conflict.
An upsurge in scholarships and aid makes college seem reachable for many who meet admissions standards. Yet rising costs erode benefits, and aid often favors high achievers, leaving average qualified students with fewer opportunities. Limited local funds and uneven access slow universal affordability for low income families.
Governor Scranton of Pennsylvania told reporters in Harrisburg he does not want the Republican presidential nomination and urged supporters to stop promoting him. He cited his belief that no American should refuse a genuine draft as the sole reason he would not run if nominated. Leaders of the GOP show disarray as Rockefeller Goldwater Lodge Nixon vie for influence, leaving the door open for a possible convention reconsideration.
The offer of a Pittsfield police commission is discussed as a potential reform, but critics say it cannot replace needed upgrades in standards and pay highlighted by last year’s State Police survey. A $237,000 Ford Foundation grant supports Bennington school curriculum development. Berkshire gypsy moth infestations prompt state help with mist blowing, offering DDT or Levin.
Year ago Mrs Sophia Robarge widow of Louis Robarge observed her birthday yesterday at her home 361 West St. Berkshire Life Insurance Co officers and directors with Western Massachusetts Agency will dine tonight at the Park Club to honor John B Stone for completing four years with the company Luther Atwood who introduced the bicycle in Pittsfield has been grounded after an operation He has ridden 25 bicycles 60068 miles in six years sometimes 75 miles a day He will be 87 in July Floyd D Newport of Glens Falls NY named supervising principal of New Lebanon Central School Four county men returned from an 8000 mile trip to Acapulco George Picropan Pittsfield Joseph Bormolini West Stockbridge Gene Zorzin Angelo Baruzzi of Lee Thomas F Flynn proprietor of Flyns Rexatl Pharmacy 173 Elm St elected president of Greater Pittsfield Pharmaceutical Association James Kennedy of State Line returned last week from five month visit with sister in Edinburgh Scotland.
Memo notes warn Southern speed traps continue despite the interstate. Executive Secretary Philip C. Wallwork of the Automobile Legal Association urges motorists to slow on I 95 between Richmond Virginia and Lamberton North Carolina. Unmarked cars hide on overpasses and enter from bridge roads to nab drivers with hidden radar units.
In Dallas a discussion of violent episodes during the 1960 election era frames a tougher Texas GOP. Rep Bruce Alger faces a strong re election bid backed by a powerful Dallas organization while former mayor Earle Cabell is seen as a challenger with polls showing Alger weakening.
The author urges action to back desegregation in St. Augustine, naming Mayor Shelley Sheriff Davis and the police chief. He accuses officials of delaying reform while demanding public demonstrations and boycotts, urging prominent figures to join and resign from supportive committees. Public figures including Henry Ford II and Archbishop Hurley are called to resign.
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