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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1963
Page
16
The Berkymire Eagle is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Eagle Publishing Company at 33 Eagle Street Pittsfield Massachusetts.
The piece argues President Johnson's honeymoon with Congress is ending as Republicans and Southern Democrats push back on the administration. It cites a reduced aid bill, ongoing Senate House opposition, and upcoming partisan clashes after the holidays, warning of renewed criticism and open hostility.
The White House signals President Johnson will probably decline televised debates with his Republican opponent in 1964. Unlike 1960, incumbent advantage means Johnson can gain national exposure without debate, while the challenger would gain disproportionately from equal time. Such a debate could threaten the president’s dignity and prestige, making debates useful only under rare circumstances.
Editorial defends Attorney General Brooke and Judge Reardon for requiring compliance with the Supreme Court ban on official school prayers. North Brookfield School Committee is faulted for defiance, likened to resisting desegregation rulings, with warning that such resistance invites anarchy.
Reports from Pittsfield Lee and Lenox indicate teacher pay scales in Berkshire communities will remain competitive and similar enough to deter teachers from switching systems for money alone. Lenox officials urge open discussion per open meeting law while a hockey clinic and amateur match reflect growing activity in the city. A hunting piece notes deeper readings beyond the hunt and ends with a reflective aphorism.
Berkshire Historical Society receives H Wickliffe Rose gift edition Colonial Houses of Worship in America priced at 22.40 with 560 pages 400 photographs and 15 maps 28 years in the making Delightfully noting 345 surviving colonial era churches and distribution across states including Massachusetts Pennsylvania Virginia and Maryland The author’s local ties and dedication to Beinecke notes add to the project’s local flavor The book from Hastings House New York is richly printed and photography driven
A reader laments a missing Christmas light on North Street bush near A and P and compliments Park Square. The letter-writer urges adherence to Supreme Court interpretations on school prayer and religious freedom, urging Ms. Kelly to follow law and limit religious practice to homes and churches. Other correspondents critique profiteering charity naming by the attorney general and reflect on a radio education discussion and a London friend's note aboutPresident Kennedy's assassination.
A columnist argues against elevating Lyndon B. Johnson to a heroic Superman status after his early presidency. He urges proof by deeds, notes House setbacks, recalls Johnson's past conduct, and warns against political propaganda that overstates executive power. The piece cites Proxmire and Douglas critiques, Eisenhower era yawns, and Sputnik remarks, ending with a short parable about a boy named Trying.
Dr W C Wilder is ill with diphtheria and has treated many patients with the disease. he is under care of Dr R A Woodruff. Monroe B England, chairman of the 19% Community Fund campaign, was guest of honor at a Rip Van Winkle Tavern dinner hosted by division chairs Howard Sammis Fire Chief Burke Herrick Cook Gardner Morse and Carl Cozzio. Mrs Louis G Underwood, Dana Hall house mother at Wellesley College, returns to Pittsfield for Christmas. Robert Wilk, 16, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Wilk of Cottage Street Housatonic, wins first prize in a national poster contest and will receive a trip to New York at Christmas.
A reader denounces performative rites after Kennedys death. He condemns hypocrisy in racial attitudes, urges action on civil rights, and calls for letters to Washington supporting the civil rights bill. (Mrs.) Gail M Nasca, 497 South St.
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