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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1965
Page
17
Mayor Dillon favored for a temporary postmaster appointment in Pittsfield to replace Don ald A. Biron who retires Sept 1. The position starts at 10000 and rises past 13090 with years of service. Sources note Democratic leaders in Pittsfield back the move amid party faction rumblings.
Dr. Franklin K. Paddock will repeat his lecture The Last Inca Capital and screen color films from his Peruvian Andes expedition next Saturday at 8 at the Berkshire Museum. Last week’s crowd filled the hall. William Wajfewell and John Trapp accompanied him. The films show varied terrain and scenes of natives, insects, birds, and animals.
A Pittsfield General list records numerous birth announcements from area families. Names include Wojcik Delnay Boos Simeone Crine Wheeler Forgey Ramsey Crane Radwich Masforrol Drowne Brindle Simeone Wager and others with newborns a son or daughter on Saturday Friday or today. Hospitals noted include St. Luke's and Beth Israel in Boston with grandparents and great grandmother named.
Public Works Commissioner John F Daniels says the city will not undertake the annual water mains flushing this year because 3 to 4 million gallons of water daily are needed. He notes the low reservoirs prevent the program, but no serious problems will arise from a one year delay.
James P. Reynolds asks elementary school parents to back bills before the Massachusetts Legislature to raise state aid, citing a measure to equalize aid could add 1.609 million to Pittsfield instead of 676 thousand. He argues the plan would share education costs while preserving local school boards autonomy and notes Pittsfield ranks high in aid and in per pupil support.
Edward J. Barry of the Pittsfield state Division of Employment Security reports a rise in unemployment claims tied to hotel Wendell's closing. Last week 1,803 claims filed, up from 1,724 two weeks prior. compared with 2,311 a year ago. Staff filled 13 job openings.
Former tax commissioner Robert T. Capeless told about 50 attendees at a Democratic City Committee forum that Gov Volpe's tax program is better than doing nothing, citing last year's $68 million real estate tax rise and a decade average near $40 million. He warned the plan is riddled with unfairness and weaknesses, especially in proposed income tax revisions and fund distribution to cities. He favored a broader revenue base through a higher earned income rate or simpler rounding of existing rates and argued for a fairer, more flexible approach to state aid to cities and towns. Capeless praised Volpe for courage and relevance to state and local needs, while criticizing the current distribution formulas and the plan's one-year aid limit. The event was led by Atty. Abraham W. Chesney with James J. Atkinson presiding.
The Blarney Room at Brodie Mountain offers Sunday dancing from 7 to 11 with the Half Notes. The venue highlights new menu items Lobster Pizza Spaghetti and Meat Balls and Baked Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp. Dancing nightly and ads to watch Tuesday and Thursday. Adj Connors Pharmacy M41 West Housatonic Street. Dial 442-6485. Easter Candy Ad 13.
A reader praises improved Peck Road lights while revealing how street light costs soar. The 1965 budget includes 198 500 for lights, rising from 169 684 in 1962 with a council driven process and a 30 000 annual bill jump. Also covers a Florida welfare rumor debunked by officials. Two mayoral hopefuls Del Gallo and Rice surface in a budget dispute with no definite candidacy yet.
An experienced coachman is highlighted by Yellow Coach Lines as a slogan for chartering buses. Local ad sections show a focus on transportation services with contact details and a street address at 19 Center Street and phone number 445-1560.
A Pittsfield real estate firm in bankruptcy is among 26 Massachusetts employers charged with failing to pay 1962 unemployment compensation taxes. Wahconah Realty Corp operated at 23 Bushey Road by Richard F. Mooney. The group faces Boston Municipal Court tomorrow.
Yorly North Junior High School 8th graders will visit Williams College observatory Thursday morning. A senior astronomy major will lecture on telescope use. Pupils will be accompanied by Miss Nancy Olds and Miss Marianne Duffy teachers at North.
Councilman James M. Richman questions spending 12000 for an educational consultant to plan a proposed new high school. He argues the city has internal talent with the superintendent earning 48000 and two assistants at 14500 each, and criticizes the commission for not briefing the council on the consultant need.
Four Pittsfield men aged 21 to 33 and another youth faced in court charges after allegedly heckling police on North Street. They pled innocent in District Court as Special Justice Clement A. Fertis continued the case to Thursday. The incident involved police from the midnight squad pursuing suspects near Newberry’s and England Brothers following obscenities yelled by five people.
The Berkshire County Women's Republican Club will host a May 1 tea at the Women’s Club 42 Wendell Ave honoring the wives of Governor Valpe Lt. Governor Richardson and Attorney General Brooke. G Blaisdell Pittsfield chairs with a committee including Hollingsworth Barris St John Resasco Hitcheack Coughlin Alexander and honorary chair Silvia O Cante wife of the congressman. The Berkshire teenage Republican group will assist.
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