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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1969
Page
7
The newspaper, among Massachusetts earliest twenty six dailies, adopts the 1963 Bar-Press guidelines to safeguard press freedom protect individual rights and uphold the presumption of innocence.
Editorial notes that while poverty declines for the general population, about 6 million of the 20 million Americans aged 65 and older live in poverty. Inflation erodes fixed incomes, urging higher Social Security benefits, Medicare liberalization, housing for the elderly, and cost of living adjustments in pensions. The piece argues for reallocating priorities, noting large defense and moon programs as justification.
The piece argues apples outrank oranges for flavor and nostalgia. It cites Linus Pauling praising Vitamin C in oranges but defends apples as superior for eating pleasure and as a source of nostalgia and philosophy. It playfully questions why smart orange lovers never make hard cider from them.
The obituary notes that Mayor Falion appointed Thomas H Calnan chief 22 years ago due to a belief in his honesty. Calnan served diligently, less theatrically than his flamboyant predecessor John L Sullivan, while Alex Henry plans retirement travels after a long Pittsfield business stretch.
The Hampshire Gazette notes two prominent appointees at the University of Massachusetts signaling its rise from a “cow college” to a respected university. It credits President Joh Léferle and broader support for high status, while criticizing Massachusetts views that still devalue UMass compared with Ivy peers. The piece cites comparisons to Duke and UNC and laments legislative hurdles amid demand for quality higher education.
Massachusetts lawmakers move to roll back the 7.5 percent corporate income tax on manufacturers aided by Walter Mather and Maurice Donahue. Gov. Sargent vetoes, arguing the move costs about 5 million and may favor one business group while others face higher future taxes.
David H. Wood’s Lenox history, published by the town for its bicentennial, is lauded as a masterwork of local chronicle. The review compares it to J E A Smith’s Pittsfield history and notes its elegant presentation by Stinehour Press.
A Lenox history by Mr. Wood mixes praise and critique. It highlights Edith Wharton and other literary figures while largely skipping economic change and broader town events. As a town history it rates a C minus with focus on select biographical chapters.
The Reform movement in churches meets rising resistance from both Protestants and Catholics. Critics fear new liturgies and modern worship, while some groups warn of polarization and dangers to traditional social action. Catholic and Protestant voices point to organized dissent, surveys, and debates as bishops push ahead with liturgical renewal.
The writer recalls peachy brandy wine of 18th century America and muses on quality over quantity, then boasts about wine prices and French red wines. He cites Chateau Lafite Rothschild, notes its high vintage value, and taunts friends with a bottle-filled hoax to prove how some people misjudge wine quality.
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