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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1963
Page
13
P J Grudgingly admires Venezuela’s past dictator Marcos Perez Jimenez as Caracas rebuilds after his fall. The piece notes debt, grand buildings, and a grudging regard for strongmen who swindle yet retain followers. It details extradition battles and potential prison terms tied to embezzlement charges.
Washington AP The FDA ordered drug makers to prove effectiveness and safety of antibiotic claims across products like throat lozenges nose drops and sprays with a September 11 deadline. Pharmaceutical makers doubt they can meet tests or costs, indicating impacts likely exceed $1 million yearly.
The Massachusetts Council of Churches urged full citizen and church backing of the August 28 Civil Rights March on Washington. Church leaders urged prayer services for those unable to attend and said the event could stir action to end racial inequalities.
Washington UPI reports the Senate Finance Committee formally agrees to most favored nation status for Poland and Yugoslavia. Without MFN, higher tariffs would hit Polish and Yugoslav exports to the United States. The administration opposes MFN, arguing it could hinder satellites defections from Russia.
The Civil Aeronautics Board proposed cutting 23 million dollars by 1969 from the current 84 million yearly subsidy to local airline services. The plan envisions gradual reductions over five years totaling 75 million dollars.
Harold B. Lovitt, 21, USC graduate, admitted Wednesday to attempting to rob a bank in a joke. He was booked on suspicion of robbery after police learned he had staged similar “jokes” at other banks.
A special School Committee meeting with City Council members is set for Monday to resolve the Morewood School heating issue. Fire inspector Sturgeon has condemned the current setup, and electric heat at roughly 4000 dollars remains tied to council funding. The agenda also includes plans to address overcrowding at Russe School.
Weedfield Realty sold a house and lot on Partridge Road to Allen R. and Louise W. R. Carmel. The issue also lists multiple funeral services including Charles A. Foley of Washington, D.C. and others in Hinsdale, Dalton, and Great Barrington with masses, prayers, and burials at local churches and cemeteries.
The Dothan School board upheld the principal Edith Burdleshaw's right to paddle unruly pupils at Cloverdale Elementary. Seventeen parents charged excessive whipping and mistreatment, while over 75 defended her, with former superintendent Bruce Flurry praising Cloverdale's reports. The board ruled she stays and paddling continues for bad behavior.
Obituaries list Thomas Clement Feroli 76 of 105 Ono ta Street died yesterday in Northampton. He worked at Eaton Paper Co and cared for St Teresa's Church and was a local amateur horticulturist. Survived by wife Elizabeth Carey daughter Margaret Deminoft and granddaughter. Funeral Saturday at Bendvenga Funeral Home with Solemn Requiem at St Mark's. Great Barrington Edith May Rahn 66 died at home on Division Street. Longtime organist at First Methodist Church, graduate of New England Conservatory. Survived by husband and ten grandchildren. funeral Monday at 12 at Housatonic Methodist Church. Burial Elmwood Cemetery. Calling hours Sunday at Birches Funeral Home. Great Barrington Hole M. Duffy 73 died early yesterday. Irish-born, previously lived in New Marlboro, then Great Barrington. Survived by husband Alexis Duffy son Albert Duffy daughter Mrs John Koneazny Jr brother Felix McCafferty and several sisters and one grandson. Funeral Birches Funeral Home with High Mass at St Peter's Church. Burial St Peter's Cemetery. Rosary tonight at 8.
Maria Harrington M s Maria Harrington known as Bessie Harrington 68 of 98 Stratford Ave widow of James Harrington died at her home after a short illness. A native of West Stockbridge she lived in Pittsfield area most of her life and was a Pittsfield High School and Poultney Academy graduate. She was active in First Methodist Church Pittsfield Grange chaplain and a year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survived by sister Mrs Mary K Mitchell of Aggiewam and several nieces and nephews. Services Monday at Wellington Pimers Home with burial in Pittsfield Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow and Sunday from 7 to 8.
Robert Jones Jr. seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Jones of 445 KK 148th St New York City died Thursday in North Adams hospital from injuries after being struck by a car Wednesday in front of Camp Hart in Williams Town where he was enrolled. Howard W Keresey 59 of New York pleaded not guilty to a dangerous driving charge in Williams Town District Court and his case was continued to Saturday.
A capacity crowd gathers at Hephzibah Heights Bible Conference with attendees from Boston area New York City Long Island and other New York and New Jersey regions. The Rev. A W Jackson of Arlington Va delivers his final message at 8 tonight. Next week Rev. Charles W. Shepson of St Paul Minn spoke daily at 11 am and 2 pm except one day. Alfred Kunz international director emeritus of the Pocket Testament League will speak Wednesday evening and show a new sound film in Peru on Strength for thy Labor. Public invited.
A Detroit woman, Tet Sullivan, 24, pleaded no contest to driving to endanger after a Thursday crash in Pittsfield. She was fined $20 by District Court Judge Frank W. Cimini. In the collision at Cherry and Burbank, Ralph C. Nicholas and passenger Edward Szakal sustained scrapes. A five year old Florida child, Lynn Berry, injured nearby in a taxi incident, and other riders on a scooter near Cloverdate suffered injuries.
Lawrence Benedict, 54, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, faced a UPI report alleging failure to protect the public after allowing George the African lion to roam Midtown Manhattan. The case framed as a blame claim over the big cat’s exposure to city sights.
Francis S Williams 37 of 20 Maud Street Hoosac New York was found dead this morning in his store the Laundry Center on North Street in Pittsfield He had worked 26 years as a salesman for Fahey Beverage Co and for two years owned the laundry He leaves a wife Emily Breault five sons two daughters and several grandchildren Services will be held Monday at Devenny Funeral Home with visiting hours Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
J Lawrence Killilea 77 of 654 Wellington Ave died yesterday afternoon in a local nursing home after a short illness. A native of Lee he moved to Pittsfield in 1942 and worked at Carr Hardware Co until 1958 retirement. Funeral 10 15 am tomorrow at St Josephs Church High Mass Requiem with burial at St Marys Lee. Rabida Council Knights of Columbus will meet tonight at 7 40 to recite the Rosary.
Michael F. Haczela, born in Jordonville New York and longtime Savoy resident, died yesterday at his daughter’s home in Loudonville. Survived by wife Mary Stee, two sons A. Paul, Edward H., and two daughters Mrs Jaras and Mrs Evans. Services Saturday at 11 at Devanny Funeral Home with Rev. Jesse Greene officiating. Burial in Pittsfield Cemetery.
Mrs. Harold Woodill 51 of 47 Burbank St died Thursday at Pittsfield General Hospital. She was a waitress at Charlie's Restaurant and survived by husband Harold W. Woodill son Francis three sisters and two brothers. Funeral 8:15 Monday Meehan Funeral Home then High Mass at St Joseph's Church burial St Joseph's Cemetery. Ernest Klinke 77 of Holyoke, former Pittsfield resident, died yesterday after a long illness. Born in Troplowitz Germany Jan 7 1888 he moved to Pittsfield 47 years ago then to Holyoke in 1961. Survived by one sister in Germany and several nieces and nephews including Arnold B P Klinke of Pittsfield. Services tomorrow at 2 at Zopf Funeral Home with Rev Gordon F E Hot officiating burial Pittsfield Cemetery. Home tonight from 7 to 3.
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