This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1969
Page
13
The Eagle Publishing Company of 33 Eagle Street Pitsfield Massachusetts announces publication daily except Sundays and holidays indicating standard press operation and closing schedule for the local newspaper edition.
An editorial recounts Lemuel Boulware’s late 1940s stance that GE’s labor system, built on interunion peace, shaped a 20 year “take it or leave it” policy. It argues that evicted by workers and unions, GE faces a major postwar strike, with Meany’s nationwide boycott escalating industrial warfare and affecting communities dependent on GE.
In a 335 to 35 House vote, the just peace resolution drew praise and criticism. Views split on whether it limited to free elections in Vietnam or endorsed administration efforts including troop withdrawal and possible escalation. The piece notes political tactics and potential impact on U S policy and public opinion.
In Detroit, John W. Gardner of the Urban Coalition argues money alone cannot fix problems. He notes money needs ideas and strong strategies to reform subcom or defective institutions, with more effective use required for federal programs.
A landmark at 37 North 5 will relocate soon to the Renne Building on Fenn Street. The National Drug Co. will take over the old premises. GE distributed 3.7 million in benefits from a 5.5 million fund, half from the company.
A late night gas dash ends with a Department of Natural Resources driver giving three gallons to stranded motorists the Southworths near Lenox Massachusetts. Also notes a new book by Norman Simpson with local history, praise for a Cheshire minister, a nonsupport case, and a brief linguistic definition about a trousseau.
A Kapitan letters page features critique of the My Lai tragedy focusing on national leadership and government, arguing for accountability of political figures while condemning military civilians. Readers push back on wartime narratives, citing evidence and historical examples, and urge fuller scrutiny of who bears responsibility for the war.
The piece assesses Vietnam costs at 110 billion so far with 240 billion projected, labeling the war a costly miscalculation. It argues the conflict harmed American budgets, worsened intergenerational tensions, India Asia policy, and public opinion, while exposing atrocities and a spreading white backlash. It questions whether intervention was worth it and warns of lasting national damage.
A Times of London Athens report outlines Greece new press law making publishers editors and reporters liable for content and news accuracy. Severe penalties for disclosing military information and misrepresenting reports are to start January 1 under colonel rule. The piece contrasts Greek restrictions with American media freedom and warns against political attacks on the press.
A successful executive taunts a less-successful coworker about their joint start at the company. The reply is sharp and implies the winner’s ascent relied on others’ support.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.