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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1969
Page
9
The Berkshé Eagle is published daily excluding Sundays and holidays by Eagle Publishing Company located at 33 Eagle Street in Pittsfield Massachusetts.
Mothers of low income families staged a peaceful protest at City Hall in Pittsfield as a housing shortage and zoning failings drew public attention. The mayor supported activist pressure, noting local deficiencies and the need to expand shelter, with broader hopes the action will accelerate relief despite taxpayer pushback and lingering racism.
City Hall sit in urges Housing Authority to take charge of replacing demolished and substandard housing. It criticizes delays by Health Welfare and Building inspectors and the District Court. Proposes solutions including surplus rental units, zoning changes, unions adopting low cost methods, on site plumbing for modular homes, and using state programs to bridge FHA HUD gaps. Activism may grow without progress.
Meteorologist George J. Bulgarelli faces mixed results after predicting Hurricane Camille would bring mild breezes and a needed downpour. Clouds gathered then cleared as cooler Canadian air cooled a damp spell, while the County Commission’s decision to keep him forecasting locally is noted.
In Pittsfield the approach of school year brings drama as Taconic High School date remains uncertain and bus contracts face controversy. Berkshire Gray Lines needs 60 to 70 drivers to transport pupils, while hay fever climbs with a late pollen count service delayed.
The Hampshire Gazette notes the ICC report on intercity passenger service asks what public need exists, how it is assured, and who pays. With 500 regular trains left and 50 applications to discontinue, railroads seek federal aid to maintain service while some carriers discourage ridership. The piece cites chairman Virginia Mae Brown and urges Congress to decide national interest and funding.
Looking Back sections note 50 years ago Col William H Eaton hosted Gen Charles FE Wheeler, chief ordnance officer of the American Expeditionary Force, with Eaton as executive assistant. Twenty five years ago Albert W Hanson earned the Air Medal as an aerial gunner aboard the Furious Phantoms in multiple strikes against Japanese bases in Hollandia Wewak Hansa Bay and Aitape. Ten years ago Mrs Luella K Bernhard retired after 18 years interviewing GE women applicants and moved to DePauw University as house mother. Rev David P Ellins named vicar of Trinity Church Lenox. John L McIntyre, who prepared 7000 immigrants for citizenship in Rhode Island, moves to Pittsfield with wife to be near daughter and grandchildren.
An engaging talk with Arthur Crane, vice president at Crane & Co Dalton, about money durability. Crane explains improved currency paper and a seven year old printing process boosting life of bills from nine months to over a year. Higher denominations last longer, with $50s and above living longer than smaller notes. Also notes Crane’s long role as currency paper supplier and a Montreal Expo 67 exhibit showing a WWII Mustang being built by local aviation group.
Readers weigh in on weather forecasting politics church-state questions and welfare reform. Contributors criticize forecasts by George Bulgarelli and discuss Niebuhr's White House chapel remarks while praising Pittsfield School Committee decisions and urging practical welfare training.
Frederick A. Rubin of the Association of Business and Commerce of Central Berkshire County defends ABC backing for Berkshire Gray Lines and Pittsfield school transport. He cites public bus service goals, tax refunds, equipment sales approvals, and cooperative use of ABC offices to aid a third generation operation’s entry and Sept. 3 start.
In a remarkable Senate vote, 49 to 44, military research faced cuts as lawmakers sided with campus critics. Senator Hart labeled Pentagon ideas offensive, while Fulbright warned of overreach, and Stennis urged a reassessment of defense scholarly activity amid campus protests.
A historical court sentence refers to Jose Manuel Miguel Gonzalez as guilty of murder in the first degree. The judge’s remarks contrast the harsh fate of the condemned with nature’s annual awakening, labeling Gonzalez a “yellow-bellied Mexican wife-killer” in a period voice from the United States Court at Fort Smith, Arkansas.
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