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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1969
Page
12
An American Bar Association feature explains homeowners may defend their homes with reasonable force against intruders and visitors. It cites cases where deadly force was justified and where kicks or shots led to liability, emphasizing that defense must be necessary and proportionate to the threat.
Police noted wallet thefts at Brad Lees and Adams Super Market with $42 and $40 missing. A clothes line and lawn chair were damaged on Rose Terrace. Gas cap stolen from cans at Wan cock Road. Local youths questioned over At Onota Lake dam damage. Liquor thefts at Girardi Distributors under investigation. FTC to enforce Tire Packaging Act starting Sept 10 with narrowed consumer commodity scope.
Secretary Robert J. Finch told the House crime committee that organized crime is actively recruiting youths. He said the impact on youth is profound and that crime in all its forms is the nation’s most serious problem.
Berkshire Savings Bank and Berkshire Bank & Trust Company issue notices that several passbooks are missing. Names Donald B. Kuntz and William J. Roy are listed as treasurers or assistants seeking return to the respective Berkshire locations, with dates in 1769 and a partial 18th century style.
New York stocks closed with a small loss as the market drifted to a tentative end amid preweekend caution and anticipation of Nixon's Friday address. The Dow fell 1.81 to 824.46 on volume of 8.77 million shares, with 632 of 1,339 issues down and 26 up. Goodyear was the day’s most active issue, off 2.63 and 724,700 shares traded near the close. The Amex index edged up to 20.34 as 367 advances led 1,005 issues traded on the American Stock Exchange.
Former Pittsfield resident Gary R. Tabor is appointed vice president central region of World Academy Schools for Foreign Study in Cincinnati. He will direct sales across 14 states for 28 to 40 day European study tours with partners in Madrid Brunei Wien Rome and Leeds Uni.
The Vatican announces new wedding rites no longer require the groom to kiss the bride on the cheek. The Congregation of the Divine Cult says couples exchange a sign of peace and love after vows, possibly a hand squeeze, with local bishops deciding if a kiss remains optional.
Newton Massachusetts AP A Methodist minister and a Lutheran woman scholar were named to the Boston College theology faculty. The additions aim to help the Jesuit university expand programs with Boston Theological Institute and Andover Newton Theological School. New appointees include Rev. Robert Brightman with 15 years of pastoral work in New England and Dr. Margaret Schatkin noted for early church father studies.
Over the counter securities update notes representative interdealer quotations from NASD around 2 30 p m Prices shown exclude any retail markup markdown or commission Local market brief reflects current trading levels and spreads for dealers seeking price guidance
James F. Truden 18 of Route 44 faced stopsign red light and speeding charges in District Court Friday. His case was continued to August 12. Also listed were prior speeding fines paid by Donald R. Brower 185 Wahconah St and Michael D. Gilbert Springfield, each ten dollars.
Berkshire Bank & Trust Co of Pittsfield has authorization to open a proposed branch at 510 North St. the approval comes from William P Morrissey state deputy commissioner of banks confirming the plan and location.
More than 3,000 GE employees and retirees are expected at the Pittsfield General Electric Quarter-Century Club picnic on the GEAA grounds off Crane Ave. from 10:30 to 4. Anthony J. Gizzi will welcome attendees. Free shuttle bus service runs from Park Square at 10:30 and 1:30, with return buses at 4 and 4:30.
A broad list of Pittsfield churches with rector pastors and service times across denominations. Entries include All Souls, Calvary Bible, Berkshire Church of God in Christ, Full Gospel, Calvary Apostolic, Epworth Mission, Christian Science, Church of Christ, Assembly, First Baptist, First Congregational, English Pentecostal, United Methodist, Greek Orthodox, Catholic and more. Service times range from early morning to evening with Sunday schools and midweek offerings noted.
The Urban Coalition housing task force urged HUD to approve three Pittsfield Housing Authority projects quickly. A 100 unit elderly turnkey on Columbus Avenue, a 100 unit low income family project on Osceola Avenue, and a 50 unit low income family project on Victory Hill are targeted. The coalition cites urgent elderly and low income housing needs and asks for immediate assistance and reduced review time.
Mrs Edward Mazzer of 119 Ridgeway Ave says she will pay 25 dollars to anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest of vandals. She reports sand in the gas tank and part of the vehicle burned, with repair costs over 200 dollars in the past two weeks.
Jerome N. Breault of 25 Dodge Ave resigns from General Electric to become manager of marketing at SYSTEK Inc 74 North St. SYSTEK formed 18 months ago by two former GE employees to handle data processing and systems design. Breault will oversee marketing in the computer services department under president Edward C Brutsch. He previously worked in GE ordnance systems purchasing and at Clark-Aiken Co Beloit. He was first president of AFTE Local 213 at Beloit and serves in church and education roles. he is a Korean War veteran and is married with two sons.
Archdiocese of Detroit announces liberalized funeral guidelines. Cardinal Dearden says full Catholic burial rites will be provided to more people, including nonpracticing Catholics and those who married outside the faith. A Rosary service will precede the funeral, followed by a Mass or service and a graveside rite, per the 25 archdiocesan vicars' recommendation.
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