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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1969
Page
8
An archival note states one of Massachusetts original 26 dailies adopted the 1963 Bar-Press guidelines to preserve freedom of the press protect individual rights and sustain the presumption of innocence.
The Pittsfield editorial laments planned Coltsville shopping center proposals at a busy crossroads. It urges highway planning room for traffic solutions, warns downtown risks from retail sprawl, and stresses accelerating Jubilee urban renewal led by J Alan Ornstein to preserve North Street’s retail primacy.
The piece discusses Alaska North Slope oil finds and the plan to use nuclear powered submarine tankers to move 1.2 million barrels of crude at 18 knots under the Arctic. It notes higher costs versus icebreakers, but potential for rapid delivery and reduced pollution risks. Major oil firms weigh the proposal amid ecological concerns and warfare's unintended legacies.
The GE strike lowers mail volume and strains Urban Coalition budgets, with social services expected to suffer. GE orders cuts trigger 126 lay-offs at Scheweitzer Division in Lee. Fire Department counters dangerous merchandise and the region gains 30 Williams College students for January study, boosting the Planning Commission with 30 man-months of free help.
In The New Republic column, the author argues inflation began when the United States fought Vietnam but failed to fund it with taxes. The piece cites 1985 as the pivotal year and criticizes Congress for tax cuts favoring the rich while postponing depreciation costs and social spending, warning of growing class and racial tensions.
Beacon Hill Weekly portrays agricultural fair operators as opposing new racing tax reforms. It details figures like Eddie Carroll of Barrington Fair and the Brockton Carney brothers, who allegedly profited from favorable tax treatment. The piece notes proposed shifts, including a graduated tax plan by Rep. Walter O’Brien and local-government revenue sharing, arguing against continued special treatment for fairs.
A Greenfield reader challenges Congressman Conte over inflation, pay raises, and proposed wage curb measures. The letter notes a past $1,000 pay cut proposal and a recent $12,000 pay increase, arguing that government costs and taxes burden fixed incomes and urging consistency in public stance.
A mother of Marine Cpl Michael Kitterman writes in strong support of the Vietnam War effort and Nixon's troop withdrawal policy while condemning peace movement indicting the silent majority. She urges continued aid to South Vietnam and writes to President Nixon to back the withdrawal plan and support troops. The letter includes a separate op-ed by David J Steinberg advocating stricter gun controls and licensing to deter crime with firearms.
In New York the Vatican prepares a document by the Secretariat for Promoting Christian Unity proposing a dialogue excluding proselytizing, joint prayer, and revised education materials. It recognizes Israel’s significance, rejects viewing Judaism as a stepping stone, and stresses respect and a true two faith dialogue across parishes and dioceses. Linings include New York Brooklyn and Rockville Centre guidelines and calls for social justice cooperation.
Letters argue GE proposal is fair and should end the eight week strike. Advocates blame union leadership for seeking power, urging workers to come back to preserve pay and benefits. Contributors, including Jack Farris and Marcel Marquis, critique union tactics and press for honest bargaining and local talks.
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