Campus upheaval and student protest culture rising
The piece surveys American colleges drifting from mainstream society as students increasingly engage in antiwar and civil rights activism. It notes organizing by SNCC SDS and the Student Peace Union, a rise in folk music influencing militancy, and critiques how TV shapes perceptions of reform.
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United States
Witte
Waugh
Jeft-Tean Ing
Tant
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
SNCC
Student Pace Union
Students For A Democratic Society
John Q
Alice Herz
Detroit
U.S
Why Catcher Caught It A Note On Literary Taste
A critique argues Catcher in the Rye blends comedy and pathos to reveal modern life. It defends candor while warning against overprotective censorship and boisterous moralizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grea
Seven From North Junior High Forms First Free Gymnastics Team
North Junior High ninth graders form the first free exercise gymnastics team in the area guided by Miss Wlodkowski and Miss Nordgren. They practice after February vacation at 8 am for 30 minutes before classes, performing short ninutelong sequences for peers at South and Crosby junior high schools. The roster includes Sandra Daligzian Pan Troy Charlene Sacchetti Joy Jones Debbie Sharer Peggy Weber and Janice Staspod as they perform for an audience at South Junior High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Junior High
Wlodkowski
Nordgren
South and
Crosby
Sandra Daligzian
Pan Troy
Charlene Sacchetti
Joy Jones
Debbie Sharer
Pegey Weber
Janice Staspod
South Junior High
Teen-Agers Take Surfin Safaris On Asphalt Hills
The Berkshires see a fad called sidewalk surfing with teens “hang ten” down sidewalks amid occasional wipeouts. While dangerous and causing injuries, it draws merchants and clubs nationwide with affordable boards and local competitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshires
Summer Job Ads At No Cost In The Eagle
The Eagle invites readers in Pittsfield to visit the office or clip a coupon to place free want ads for a summer job. Ads sent by noon appear next day, with weekly run if submitted before the May deadline.
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The
Eagle
Pittsfield
Theagle
Students Run State House in 1960s Massachusetts Day
Pittsfield visitors witness Student Government Day at the Massachusetts State House. Delegates from across the state act as lawmakers, hearing six bills from compulsory education to firearm licensing while using the state's new electronic tally system. The piece notes engaged, caring students and questions on the Mt Greylock Tramway issue.
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Mark Schluwin
Pittsfies High
House of Representatives
Boston
State House
Pittsfield
Mt. Greylock
George W. Shattuck
Ahusetts
Pepperell
General Court
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Howe Street
Mr. Shattuck
Mark
Mitch Buraski
St. Joseph's
Charles River
International School Art Program opens at Berkshire Museum
Berkshire Museum hosts an art exhibit from 3 p.m. tomorrow through May 15 featuring about 100 to 115 works selected by art teachers from Yop Judes School Pittsfield and Berkshire County. Norman Rockwell, Robert Boland, and Mrs W O Schaleck Jr judge the show, which travels to national and international stages with Red Cross Youth Services backing.
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Ing
Berkshire Museum
Norman Rockwell
Robert Boland
Berkshire Community College
W. O. Schaleck Jr
Red Cross Youth Service
Red Cross Youth Services
Berkshire County
Marsha Tepper
Pittsfield High
Red Cross Club
Eewin Susic
Debbie Ricker
Gail Schnabl
Christine Demick
Kathy Leahy
Margie Shulman
Marie Guerin
Mice Fessler
Joe Nugent
National Art Education Association
Red Cross
United States
Hearts
Pittsfield
Robert Sharky
Frederick Miller
Gary Salvadori
Anthony Martini
Thomas Healy
David Carrun
Maureen Virchot
Williams High Model Congress Teaches Good Political Lessons
Student delegates from New Ling land and New York State attended the 25th annual Model Congress at American International College in Springfield. About 250 participants filled Friday and Saturday sessions with committee debate on foreign affairs education and government operations. The event blended work with social gatherings and ended with an awards banquet where speakers praised parliamentary skill and insight into federal government.
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New Lingland
New York State
American International College
Springfield
Model Congress
Botlh
House of Representatives
Senate
Lawrence T. O'Brien
Comemittee
Berkshire County
Dalton Youth Group To Host Conference
The Young People's Group of Grave Episcopal Church will host a state Episcopal Youth conference at the Community House on May 7. Rev. Wray MacKay of St. Andrew's Episcopal in Brons, N.Y., will speak. Rt Rev Robert Hatch, bishop of Western Massachusetts, will preside at the Communion service with Rev. Frederick Jillson of Grace Church as celebrant. This marks the convention's first Dalton hosting.
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Grave Episcopal Church
Community House
Wray MacKay
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Brons
N.Y
Roabert Hatch
Massachusetts
Frederick Fr. Jillson
Grace Church
Dalton
Genesian Spring Show Delights With One Acts And Musical Interlude
The Genesian Dramatic Club staged its Spring Show on April 21 presenting two one act plays and a musical interlude. Performers Mahanoy Sherman Collins portrayed an English family in The Monkey’s Paw while Clary Fermot evoked melancholy around the three Wishes. A chorus sang hits from The Sound of Music My Fair Lady and Mary Poppins. Bartlett Betti Drenzek Chesney highlighted the show with Wilbur Takes His Medicine star James Barry delivering a strong performance supported by Haughes Wailkowski Mahan and Armstrong. The evening blended mystery melody and medicine into an enjoyable production.
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The
Genesian Dramatic Club
P.m
Dosee Mahanoy
Thomas Sherman
Danilo Collins
Michael Clary
Stephen Fermot
Cal Interlude
Genesians
Mary Poppins
Salas
Lars Jaine Betti
Shirley Drenzek
Michael Chesney
James Barry
Wilbur
Kathryn Haughes
Nancy Wailkowski
Mary Mahan
James Armstrong
Mystery
Worthy of Note At Lee High school activities and events
The bulletin lists student council sweatshirt prices, a horse show at Aspinwall Stable, Equinelips drill team leaders, delegates to the Northeastern Mired Youth Conference at Arlington, fundraiser for Berkshire Teachers Scholarship Fund, and staff notes. It also mentions a yearbook forum in Springfield, Usher and cast lists for performances, a May 9 recital at Williams College, and various student activities including cadette tryouts and badminton winners.
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Fam Ryer
Aspinwall Stable
Mount Everett Post
Miss Stawe
Arlington
Berkshire Teachers
Cote
Barge
Awigan
Springfield
Chris Bartsch
Wilda Chase
Robin’ Phillips
Anna Meyer
Vicki Jenssen
Aurigius
Davis
Up and Coming Friday dances and plays listed at schools
Friday events include Lee High cafetorium sophomore dance with Burgundies 75 cents admission Lenox High senior class play Arsenic and Old Lace 8 15 p m Lenox High gym admission 1 Mt Everett Regional senior class dance 7230 11 6 cents per person 1 dollar per couple Mt Greylock Regional senior class play Ten Little Indians gym 730 p m Wahoonah Regional car wash Methodist Youth Fellowship Churchyard Williams High sophomore dance Williams High gym The Saints 8 11 p m admission 60 cents Saturday Greylock Regional Ten Little Indians May 8 Greylock Regional West Rin Mass Music Festival Aldy Sunday May 9 Greylock Regional Pershetti recital Chapin Hall Williams College no permission Bes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Wigh
Lee High
Lenox Wigh
Mt. Everett
Mt. Greylock
Carwash
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Wiliams High
Williams High
The
Saints
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