21 Dec 1965
Page 22
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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1965
Page
22
The Berkynire Eagle is issued daily excluding Sundays and holidays by Eagle Publishing Company located at 33 Eagle Street, Pittsfield Massachusetts.
Senator George D. Aiken of Vermont returns from a five week Southeast Asia study tour and argues that Communist China is the only winner in the Vietnam War. He urges self determination for Vietnam as a buffer against China and warns against turning the conflict into a white versus Asian war. He notes U.S. policy has misread regional dynamics and could have steered Vietnam toward a China counterweight.
West German Chancellor Erhard faces Johnson talks that could grant Germany a say over NATO nuclear arms. Such a deal risks ending any chance for a nuclear nonproliferation treaty with the Soviet Union and may trigger broader arms spread. Moscow warns against German nuclear sharing, and U S status over NATO force remains the key obstacle.
In Brief reports celebrate Eaton Paper sales up 114 percent after Gorham Corporation acquisition six years ago. The piece notes merger benefits for the county economy and counters fears of job losses from Berkshire buyouts. Middlefield joins Berkshire towns opposing junked cars as Pittsfield reassessment nears completion. Mayor Del Gallo anticipates valuations posted 18 months before the next city election. Southern Berkshire donors backed the John S. Watson Christmas Fund, surpassing its goal with days to spare.
A PSFS News reprint outlines the suppression of Christmas in England during the Reformation with acts of Parliament forbidding observance, resulting riots and harsh penalties. It notes Christmas ban in Plymouth Rock era New England, later easing with immigration, and traces the evolution of carols from dances to simple songs.
Frederick A. Rubin notes Torrington Christmas Village in its 18th year on Route 8 by Main Street run by Jaycees and city recreation, featuring Santa daily through Christmas Eve, a toy shower, free gifts for children, a baby reindeer Snowflake, and a Nativity creche. The piece also includes readers’ letters and notes on public health and culture.
Several Smith College students Marion Farrell Marjorie Stanton May Haskins Ina Richie Ellen Mara and Margaret Mather are visiting their homes in Pittsfield for Christmas.
A Pittsfield mayoral candidate rebuts A A Michelson's claim of snubbing Sen Edward M Kennedy. He explains efforts to break a 18 month high school site deadlock, details a December letter inviting Kennedy and notes no direct invitation existed for a reception at his home. He accuses Kennedy staff of shifting blame and condemns Massachusetts political culture.
Marquis Childs notes President Lyndon B. Johnson and Pakistan’s Ayub Khan met with sharp mutual respect yet unresolved core tensions over China and regional power. The column portrays a rare, candid exchange, a diplomatic “good bad” encounter lacking immediate breakthroughs but offering potential erosion of disputes through time and tact.
Charles Poore in the New York Times comments on Anthony Sampson's Anatomy of Britain Today, citing a survey of divorce rates by rank. Dukes lead at 30 percent, followed by Marquesses 26 percent, earls 22 percent, counts 21 percent, and barons 15 percent, suggesting wealthier nobles disfavor spouses.
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