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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1963
Page
13
AP reports government forces repelled a Viet Cong assault on the Binh Phu Long hamlet, about 75 miles west of Saigon. A civil guard unit relieved the besieged village, engaging the enemy about a mile from town as air strikes were ordered.
Lenox 22 year old Blanford Thomas Farnon Jr. escaped with minor injuries after his car blew a tire and veered off the westbound Turnpike. The vehicle went over a 100 foot embankment, rolled several times, and burned, police and fire units said. Farnon, in the Navy, was treated at Providence Hospital Holyoke then Westover Air Base Hospital and released. Troopers Lopez and Zilewicz investigated.
Garland County,Arkansas, declared a disaster area again due to drought following a flood that resulted from the drought ending in July 1963. Farmers Home Administration offers federal loans at 3 percent interest to drought affected farmers, while Small Business Administration loans may aid local businessmen.
Four Pittsfield youths charged with disturbing the peace in Stockbridge appeared in court. Judge John J. Dwyer ordered them to stay from the Keresey Farm property where they had camped as the case was continued to September 32 for disposition. All four pled not guilty, with police saying they found signs torn at Route 183 near Glendale and beer bottles at the site.
The diesel powered Sarda, built Aug. 1945 at Portsmouth, now a training ship at Groton, completed its 13,000th dive as it neared a Navy efficiency award. Commanding officer is Lt Commander Edward Wood.
Robert Olson, 20, of 40 Pittsfield Ave., Pittsfield, was injured last night when his car struck a pole on Nar Ragansett Avenue. He was treated at Pittsfield General Hospital for a bruised arm and a head injury and released later. Police say he was driving south and trying to make a right turn when the collision occurred.
Foster Town Council loses quorum after resignations of President Joseph V. Michaelman and councilmen Donald T. Dame and Pasquale Vigotti Hotti following a stormy meeting. State law calls for a special election to fill three vacancies, ending 48 years of Democratic administration.
Probate filings reveal Mrs Sarah Patterson Shirag Hudson dies July 28 in Tyringham leaving real and personal property to daughters Sarah Patterson Hudson and Barclay Markham Hudson. U S Trust Co of New York names executor with local agent Stephen B Hibbard. Judge Hanlon names Ernest H Rosas administrator of estate of Mary Rosasco Fiorini of North Adams, mother of mayor Francis C Fiorini. Fiorini children include Joseph V Fiorini Norma Carter and Mary K Gemanowski. A will filed yesterday leaves Lela Mae Fuller’s Lee estate to sister Hattie M Hoskins.
E W Winslow appointed chairman of the publicity division for the Pittsfield Lanesboro United Fund drive. He is president of Winard Advertising and formerly led GE Silicone Products advertising in Waterford NY. A Columbia alum and Army veteran, he supports the Health Club of the MCA and his family participates in Boy Scouts and local clubs. The fund relies on Red Feather and Red Cross agencies for support.
A special committee on the 1962 annual city report recommends expanding future issues to cover more financial aspects. Ward 4 member Joel Greenberg chaired. other members included Thomas Merton, Council President Joseph Scelsi, Thomas W. Coughlin, and Raymond E. Craw. The panel approved a $3,000 appropriation and turns back $43.48, noting June publication as one of the earliest in years and praising editor Raymond J. Librizzi.
Jowell N. Skinner, a former POW who stayed in Communist China after Korea, arrived at New York International Airport from Tokyo for the first time in over nine years. He was greeted by few newsmen and an immigration official, wearing a neat suit and shaving. He declined to share future plans beyond reading a telegram from his mother about a possible job, and offered no details.
Harold C. Sexton retires from General Electric Co distribution transformer dept after 27 years of service. A Springfield native, he moved to Pittsfield in 1921 and earned the GE managerial award. He is married to Germaine Barrows and has two children and three grandchildren.
In Cincinnati Rosemary Clooney and Jose Ferrer have quietly reconciled with their five children. They canceled their California divorce decree months ago, just before it was to become final, according to Clooney and Ferrer.
Labor Secretary Wirtz broadened talks with five railroad unions to avert a nationwide strike set for August 29. The conference now includes engineers conductors firemen and switchmen as negotiations continue on crew sizes. Assistant Labor Secretary Reynolds held a fourth straight day of meetings with management and labor to push progress.
District Court suspended a two year probation for Elizabeth C. Williamson 31 of 4 Richwsmond Ave after pleading driving endanger. Judge Frank W. Cimini filed charges of driving without a license. Williamson’s car hit a parked vehicle owned by Anthony S. Belanger on North Street near Frank's Luncheonette at 1:50 a.m. Police said. John P. Szymanski was fined 15 for defective motorcycle equipment and other charges were filed. Speeding fines of 10 were imposed on Richard P. Melle and David M. Robbins. A stop sign violation was charged to Charles K. Ash.
Mr and Mrs Louis A Deconst and Mrs Frances Viale of Viale Floral Co Inc participated as American representatives at the International Interflora Conference of Florists in Hamburg Germany from July 31 to August 3. More than 3 000 florists attended from worldwide regions.
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Kickery widow of Newton W. Kickery died this morning at her home on Willard Edl Road in Interlaken Born in New York City January 18 1888 she lived here over 50 years and was a member of Interlaken Congregational Church She leaves two sisters Mrs Robert Constantine Floral Park NY and Miss Charlotte Brown Brea CA a brother Valentine Brown California and several nieces and nephews Searing Stevens Funeral Home Stockbridge is in charge of arrangements
Carmello J Vallone 42 of 44 Deer ing St died this morning at Wyandotte Wormsled Co where he worked. Cause not listed. He was a longtime resident and is survived by several relatives. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Frederick J. Broderick has been named a member of Draft Board 41 by the President on Gov. Peabody’s recommendation. He succeeds Edward W. Hanley who died. Board chair is Virick J. Archey. other members include Stanley J. Wilkes Churchward Davis and Rudolph A. Sachen. Broderick, an attorney at 5 East St, earlier worked in the office of Atty. Gen. Edward J. McCormack Jr.
Mr and Mrs Leonard T Mer cier petition City Council to investigate a long standing sewer back up in front of their home at 1370 Onota Street Sewage reportedly backs into the kitchen sink and overflows to the backyard after years of checking with little result, demanding action.
Funeral services for Mrs Marguerite Ireland of Lenox Dale and others are noted with masses at Grace Methodist Church Mount Carmel Church and St Josephs Cemetery. Bearers include Lenox Dale and Lenox residents plus Lebanese American Club members. Requiem masses honor Joseph E Lazzari Nazira Simon and Lorenzo Recchia are listed with burial at St Josephs Cemetery. Additional notices include Richard A Fairfield Agnes Johnson and Mrs John J Miter Sr with services at Devanny Birches and St Charles churches.
A Berkshire County steering committee forecasts strong voter opposition to pari mutuel racing and sor tention toward Hancock Raceway. It cites Judge Frank Smith’s critique of Furcolo era dealings and argues for fewer racing days not more, warning legislators against expanding Berkshire Downs.
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