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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1969
Page
7
An original Massachusetts daily adopts the Bar-Press Guide created in 1963 to safeguard press freedom protect individual rights and maintain the presumption of innocence.
The piece argues the Senate tax bill is fiscally irresponsible, shifting toward tax cuts with costly goodies like Gore’s personal exemption rise. It notes a $3.4 billion revenue loss for 1970 and 1971 and cites Herbert Stein on why high tax levels curb inflation less than hoped. It emphasizes the administration’s overstatement of tax levels as inflation weapons.
The piece argues government spending policies impact inflation more than tax policy. It criticizes Nixon for frugal domestic spending yet expansive defense and space projects. It notes possible Defense budget cuts of about 10 billion but says liberals in Congress have driven effort. It defends tax relief for low and middle income families amid calls for fiscal restraint.
The Washington peace mobilization failed to sustain momentum and now shifts from mass demonstrations to electoral action. Peace organizers plan to engage youth volunteers in 1970 congressional races, leveraging their energy to challenge vulnerable incumbents and influence campaign outcomes amid Vietnam war weariness.
Massachusetts faces a talent drain as the legislature shows little commitment to attracting educated young graduates into state government. The Massachusetts Jaycees push for a constitutional amendment to reform personnel, arguing current payroll and civil service practices hinder efficient, nondiscriminatory staffing. The article contrasts New York’s aggressive recruitment with Massachusetts’s limited efforts, noting many qualified locals retire without replacements and that the state offers few career incentives for graduates.
Berkshire County hosts multiple united funds with cross jurisdiction money flows, a balance of payments issue hindered a fund campaign, and calls for regionalization to simplify aid. A surplus food distribution in Berkshire is planned with Dufour Bros minibus use. Eagle alumni Marion Manning and Russ Pulliam rise to editor roles at Dalton News-Record and Williams Record.
A Florida columnist laments the state’s wildlife invasion as nature’s creatures overrun homes and yards. He complains about flies, mosquitoes, roaches, land crabs, walking catfish, and giant snails invading daily life and toes as he pleads for relief.
This critical appraisal praises William Shirer’s The Collapse of the Third Republic as a thorough, readable survey of France from 1871 to the 1940 armistice. It highlights signs of political divide, Dreyfus ties, and military disconnects while noting strong documentation and engaging narrative for readers with or without prior familiarity.
A wide excerpt surveys American drinking customs from colonial rum to whisky’s evolution, noting terms like usquebaugh and the mid-1800s shift away from hard liquor amid abstinence. It blends reflections on European views, historical dictionaries, and the changing social role of spirits across centuries. It also discusses Shirer’s World War II era French history work and its reception, highlighting sources and differing opinions.
Alice May Brock suggests creative centerpieces from old tin can tops or even an old sneaker filled with flowers to reflect light. A playful recipe in the AL restaurant cookbook illustrates resourceful decor ideas amid casual kitchen banter.
At the National Council of Churches assembly in Detroit, 19 year old ecumenism split between liberals and minority groups. Liberals pressed for protest against racism and Vietnam while black delegates forced racial issues onto the agenda. Officials foresee a move toward enabling local projects with smaller budgets and greater minority influence.
A supervisor urged workers to take initiative then answered yes to two conflicting questions. After a worker asked whether to finish the current job or begin the next, the supervisor replied yes and hung up. Moments later another call posed the same dilemma and was met with the same reply.
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