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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1969
Page
7
Publication details show daily schedule except Sundays and holidays by Eagle Publishing Company at 433 Eagle Street Pittsfield Massachusetts, outlining standard operating pattern and address in the header.
The piece argues against treating the Black Panthers as a lawful political group, labeling them militant extremists. It cites AC LU concerns over police harassment, notes arms buildup, and urges addressing economic and social injustices to curb extremism while condemning violent tactics. It criticizes Nixon policies seen as alienating Black leadership.
The Cigar Institute of America targets women with bold ads and an advisory from a former beauty queen. It warns proper etiquette while promoting cigars to women amid a shifting social view.
In Brief: Lenox’s first full time police chief David N Lane who lived with his job died at 54. Mayor Butler proposes a 15 to 20 member West Side community school building commission. Adams youths drive Ohio visitors in Berkshire winter, rescued by Civil Defense snowmobile team. Richmond to receive 2500 dollars under Safe Streets Act to curb crime, though street violence seems low in the town.
The San Francisco Chronicle notes a geophysicist tied to the Apollo project floated detonating a nuclear device on the moon to study its interior by shock waves. The piece argues such use of nuclear explosives would threaten serene celestial bodies and cautions against bringing A bombs into space.
Reported union demand for 65 hour weeks with Saturdays off and William Devanny as union secretary. Agricultural Bank paid about 200000 dollars to Christmas Club members. Christmas Day births in Pills Field include nine babies with listed parents and residences. Homecomings from war theaters noted for families in Lee and nearby towns. Berkshire Art Sketch Group members study Norman Rockwell at Stockbridge studio. Fifteen sketches printed in The Eagle Saturday. Eugene Mitchell photographed the artist. Paul Rich elected vice president of New England Furniture Co.
December Dance magazine profiles Norman Walker who teaches choreographs and performs at Jacob's Pillow. It recalls his first Teddy Shawn Theatre appearance in 1960, return summers since 1965, and details a Ruth St Denis book review by Walter Terry.
Letters to the editor condemn President Nixon's end the war plan as dangerous and futile, arguing Hanoi and the VC would not accept it while Saigon bears the burden. They denounce support for Song My killings and express reverence for the Statue of Liberty, urging antiwar voices to consider consequences.
A reader argues against reducing Massachusetts House size, warning it weakens representation for the poor and mobile populations. The letter contends democracy can be messy but should not be sacrificed for efficiency, and criticizes using legal voters for district apportionment as unfair to underrepresented groups.
Buckley argues Democratic support could push John Lindsay into a governorship bid, detailing Lindsay’s political path, party shifts, and the strategic advantage if New York conservatives back a stronger Democratic-led leadership. The piece notes Rockefeller’s candidacy, Javits, and a late Christmas quip.
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