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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1965
Page
16
The Bellemire Eagle is published every day except Sundays and holidays by Eagle Publishing Company located on Eagle Street in Pittsfield Massachusetts.
An editorial contrasts the New York Legislature's swift approval of Governor Rockefeller's 2 percent statewide sales tax with Massachusetts' ongoing struggle to raise revenues. It notes New York's political bargaining and reform of the school aid formula to aid New York City, while Boston delays action on funds for public education and local relief.
The piece argues Americans misread French sensibilities, admiring moral leaders while finding De Gaulle and Sartre exasperating. It notes De Gaulle’s ground rules and Sartre’s refusal to engage in U S dialogue on Viet Nam policy, both illustrating French insistence on terms. It cautions against broad generalizations and honors their intelligence and dedication to Western ideals.
The piece notes jaywalking is common on North Street, but not seen as a top priority due to visibility and street width. It mentions a big turnout planned for Thursday’s Volpe revenue program hearing and residents’ concern over a third tax rate increase in as many years. It also reports school board resignations amid open politicking at Becket School and praises improved meter fund enforcement at City Hall.
Notes and Footnotes reviews the annual Travelers Insurance booklet on highway deaths. It cites rising totals, predicts over 50 000 dead and more than 4 million injured this year, with youths under 25 most affected and speed and recklessness as major factors. It questions the focus on drivers rather than car makers and highway design. The piece adds human-interest snippets about visible streets and a Maine building repurposed for public use, plus Massachusetts motor vehicle registration history.
Readers comment on bilingual education in Canada and its relevance to American schools, arguing for early foreign language study and the MLA goal of four to six years. Other letters criticize land deals and taxes in Pittsfield, reflect on New York crime projections, and quote Robert Frost to caption Berkshire weather.
Critics question bombing goals and effectiveness as U S air strikes on North Viet Nam continue. Analysts cite WWII surveys suggesting limited impact on morale, while fears grow of broader targets and potential use of nuclear weapons if China becomes involved. Parade gag line ends the piece.
The first hand of gypsies to strike Berkshire arrived in North Adams last week. Mr and Mrs John Johnson of First Street camped on the Hodecker tract at Pontoosuc Lake. Tributes were paid to the late Rt Rev Msgr Bernard Conaty whose funeral was held Saturday. Father Conaty was 84 last October and had served as pastor at St Josephs Church for 27 years. Arthur E Larkin and Robert Drake of Pittsfield shot down Kinderhook Creek from Brainard New York toward five miles. Drake plans to explore another stream section with Gordon Crane of Richmond. Mrs Phyllis L Larkin was appointed head of the home economics department at Mount Everett Regional School. Lois Ann Shipton, daughter of Dr and Mrs George M Shipton, 28 Howard Street, married Harold Bronton Jr., 28 Northumberland Road, son of Mr and Mrs Bronton of Jersey City New Jersey. Samuel Adelson will be installed as president of Adullam Lodge Bnai Brith Saturday evening April 23, succeeding Albert A Alper.
Mitchell J Mulholland replies to letters praising teacher unionism in Pawtucket schools. He argues walking out harms public education, warns unions create public-employee friction, and stresses schooling should serve the public. He questions militant teachers' targets and calls for accountability by citizens.
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