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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1964
Page
18
Daily notice from Eagle Publishing Company Pittsfield Massachusetts stating publication schedule and address, noting Sundays and holidays excluded. Details imply a local newspaper operation with standard printing cadence and contact location on Eagle Street.
Editorial lauds President Johnson for resolving the railroad labor dispute through a mix of pressure, public appeal, and persistence. The agreement reportedly trades wage gains for reduced employment, signaling a move toward efficiency and an economic reality check. Johnson and aides are credited with prioritizing national interest over parochial aims.
The piece analyzes Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge as a rising GOP favorite with rank and file voters while party professionals, wary of his Ivy League civility, doubt his campaign vigor. It notes Goldwater and Nixon alternatives, cites Lodge’s 1960 campaign pacing, and suggests modern campaigning favors TV reach over door knocking.
The Pittsfield Housing Authority revises its elderly housing plan on El Beron Avenue, aiming to win two thirds Council backing for zoning changes. The site remains imperfect but the improvement aligns with objections. mayoral recodification support could spark prompt project launches. Mrs. Crane urged land acquisition along the Housatonic River to enable future recreation after pollution cleanup.
Columbus Dispatch notes about 2 million Americans see background music daily, double a decade ago. Factories and offices dominate exposure, with stores and patrons also hearing tunes. Employers praise reduced boredom and chatter, while Carl Sandburg even plays instrumental Brahms at home. Parents complain about teen vocal music.
The Rev William A Lynch writes on a growing competitive spirit among American Negroes. He notes the population rose from 4 441 830 in 1860 to about 10 million now. The piece also mentions Harvey Crowell a sailor on the Montana bound for Vera Cruz with Marines and bluejackets, plus notes on James W Hull’s marriage in Berkshire and other local items.
Snippets reveal cheerful notes at a Lanesboro drive-in on route to Green Mountain Park in Pownal with a display board message opening soon and good luck at the races. also mentions Sushil Mukherjee who recorded authentic Indian music for Coca Cola's World’s Fair pavilion and a sparingly used practice take.
A Pittsfield letter urges Mayor Dillon to clean East Street from Merrill Road to the incinerator as independent businesses add to street litter. A second letter by Robert L. Turk of American University argues against school prayer removal and supports amendments restoring God in daily life. Other items critique animal experimentation regulation and wartime civil rights demonstrations at the World's Fair, with multiple signatories including Francesca McCluskey and Patricia B. Burnell. The page closes with a remark on profits from Rudolf Bing of the Metropolitan Opera Co.
The piece discusses how key government leaders face salary gaps as living costs rise and private offers tempt top aides. A proposed pay increase would lift undersecretaries to 30 000 and raise lawmakers by 10 000, but public backlash and ethics rules complicate passage. It notes the Bobby Baker probe and calls for disclose holdings to curb influence peddling plus a stronger government ethics push.
John P. Lambert argues for expanding Greylock's facilities to serve more visitors while preserving its sanctuary function. He criticizes the Reservation Commission and legislatures for neglect and calls for improved roads and trails, a nature museum, ponds, botanical gardens, and camping and picnic areas to provide affordable, wholesome recreation.
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