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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1963
Page
18
Publication line states daily issues except Sundays and holidays from Eagle Publishing Company located on Eagle Street in Pittsfield Massachusetts.
Editorial criticizes the 88th Congress for failing to legislate amid Christmas adjournment drama. It notes leaders rush to recall members, possible Friday adjournment, and an overall year marked by little solid progress on key aims such as tax reform and civil rights. President Kennedy had hoped for significant action in 1963.
A year later Congress remains split over a stalled tax bill and civil rights program while presidential requests for Social Security and education aid go largely unanswered. Some gains include nuclear test ban ratification by the Senate and funding for college construction and mental health programs. The new session’s hope rests on improved action after a weak previous year.
A Pittsfield editorial attacks Public Law 874 as a flawed federally funded aid scheme that bases school funding on workers at nearby federal facilities. It cites GE ordnance plant layoffs reducing the town’s share while enrollments rise, arguing the law perversely penalizes communities in need and supports a pork barrel view.
The $584,089 rise in the Pittsfield school budget pressures a new city administration with the prospect of at least a $5 tax rate increase in 1964 if other departments cannot hold line. The mayor and City Council must fund School Committee requests, per prior court rulings, while John Watson fund surpasses its goal. Mayor elect Dillon backs changing vacancies in education bodies, and Bruce Gullion is named to lead the new Department of Natural Resources coordinating conservation districts statewide.
Dr Peter J Lietterohn discusses his own smoking habit in Your Life To Enjoy. He says he smokes about ten cigarettes daily, tests self-control but remains unconvinced that smoking directly causes cancer, while advising patients never to smoke if they have serious health issues.
A collage of brief notes and observations from various sources. Items include Jimmy Breslin on Ernest Hemingway, Harry Brague’s book, a Malden Bridge theater foreclosure slated for January 16, a Berkshire Society photo rerun, witty street observations, a Kennedy memorial idea, holiday auto death statistics, a banana festival mishap, United States Lines orphan parties at sea, and a quip on employment states of recession, depression, or panic.
Manager Raymond Mc Laughlin of Pittsfield High School dramatics announced a committee for the school may including Ruby Laird Everys Mahon Marieineehan Helen Flyon Annabel Sturgis John O Connor Arthur Howard Fred Carlson Owen Kelly and Henry Mesriam. A midnight Mass on Christmas Five was arranged for the CCC Camp on Mt Greylock by George FE O Hearn. Rev John Coakley of Shadow Brook will be celebrant. Miss Mabel E Olsen was named chairman of the Western Massachusetts District of the Dental Assistants Association. James H Woodger was elected president of the Lenox Horticultural Society succeeding A Kenneth Simpson. Warren Rich, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Rich, 25 Pomeroy Ave, to be sponsored in a Vienna piano concert by the US Embassy. The Massachusetts Republican State Committee sponsors a School of Politics at the White Tree Inn for five Wednesdays. Mrs Robert C Sprague of Williamstown is committee chair.
Alan Thielker of Stockbridge writes urging Pittsfield residents and nearby towns to reread Astrid Hagenguth’s article Mopping Up Spilt Milk and to continue attention to the Berkshire Historical Association, Hancock Shaker Village, urban renewal planning, and upcoming Pittsfield city planning displays with town and architectural focus.
Letters discuss religion as Communists main obstacle and urge restoring prayers and Bible readings in schools. Marie White and others share memories and call for dignified memorials, urging civil action and Christmas goodwill to officials and citizens.
A man who fell from a third story window regains consciousness amid a growing crowd. A police officer asks what happened and the inebriate replies I dunno I just got here. Parade
A translated letter from France describes a village family in the southern mountains near College Coyendl. It contrasts rural farming with machinery driven modernity while urging peace and mutual understanding among peoples. The writer invokes President Lincoln and expresses hope that divine providence guides humanity through misfortune.
Washington reports Sen. Barry Goldwater remains undecided about running as the Republican nominee. He weighs political impact on conservatism and whether a campaign would help or hurt the grass roots movement. Health issues are minor and not delaying any possible bid.
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