West Side projects clash for federal funds in Pittsfield
Two West Side proposals compete for a single HUD grant. The Early Childhood Development Center seeks 85 000 for a day care in J Francis Ave and the adjacent 2 percent Jubilee Term, while a future community school in Lucker Briggs would require 500 000 or more. City Hall 논 meeting discussed joint applications or alternative funding to speed ECDC while preserving a community school. Mayor Butler weighs options, including forming a West Side committee to decide next steps.
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West Side
Early Childhood Development Center
ECDC
J.francis Avé
Dorihy Amos
Lucker-Briggs
Toey
Federal
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Butler
Pia
Urban Coalition
Albert A. Bogdan
Acve
Bogdan
Richard S. Lipez
Action For Opportunity
Antipoverty
Lois Alexander
Christiam Center
Alexander
Pittsfield
Community School Delay Draws West Side Criticism
Community School delays on the West Side draw sharp criticism from Richard Lipez of Action for Opportunity as the building commission remains unappointed since last June. Mayor Butler cites volunteer work and aims for a three-leader commission with internal West Side representation and partial elections.
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West Side
Richard
Lipez
Action For Opportunity
Building Commission
Thomas L. McFallz
United Community Services
Butler
Commission
Two Berkshire Democrats deny pledging to back House size cut
North Adams representatives Frank Matrango and Anthony McBride rebut claims by the Berkshire County Republican Association that they pledged to support reducing the state House. Both say the 1968 report misrepresented their remarks and they oppose any House size reduction noting a unicameral option was discussed only as a theoretical alternative. They criticize the GOP for mischaracterizing the issue as partisan, citing opposition from House Republican leader Sid Curtiss.
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Berkshire
House
Berkshire County Republican Association
House of Representatives
Frank M. Matrango
North Adams
Anthony J. McBride
Matrango
McBride
Chamber of Commerce
Williamstown
Sénate
League of ‘Ouient Voters
Mattangs
The
Eagle Today
Senate
Republican Organization
Sid Curtiss
White House Police Tied to Pittsfield By Threads
Pittsfield involvement links to new Nixon White House police uniforms with braid from A H Rice Co. John H Rice notes Jimmie Muscatello, a Washington tailor, has long been a customer of the Pittsfield firm, tying the local supplier to the design.
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White House
Pittsfield
Nixon
Washington
A. H. Rice Co
John H. Rice
Pittsfield Thread and Braid Manufacturing Company
Rice
Jimmie Muscatello
End of Strike Vote In GE Uptown Contract
The IUE Conference Board in New York reported 36 768 in favor and 22 028 against a new GE contract, with local votes by 63 IUE locals determining final ratification. Locals 255 and 254 in Pittsfield approved. Syracuse largely opposed. If a majority rejects on per capita basis, the strike continues. ratification could see quick returns to work, despite ongoing picketing in Pittsfield.
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Litano
Iuege Conference Board
New York
1UE
John H. Shambo
The
Eagle
Pittsfield
Lynn
Schenectady
Philadelphia
Shambo
Syracuse
Shamha
IUB
IUE
United Electrical Workers Union
Erie
FUE
Rev James Knorr To Give Program At Senior Center
The Rev James W Knorr will present a program for the Listeners group at the Senior Center tomorrow at 1 30 p m He will speak and show slides of the Caribbean and his travels Around the world All persons 60 and over are welcome.
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James W. Knorr
Knorr
Teachers' Board Cancels Meeting
The Berkshire County Teachers Association canceled tonight's executive board meeting due to expected bad weather. The next meeting is set for February 19 at 7:20 p.m. in the community room of Union Federal Savings and Loan Association.
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Berkshire County Teachers Association
Union Federal Savings & Loan Association
Neal W Welch elected Sprague vice chairman in boards move
NORTH ADAMS The Sprague Electric Co board elected Neal W Welch 61 of North Adams as vice chairman joining Ernest S Ward as the second vice chair. Robert C Sprague remains chairman and CEO. A quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share will be paid March 11 to stockholders of record Feb 13. Welch has held multiple executive roles since 1932 and has been a director since 1961.
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North, Adams
Neal W.welch
Sprague Electric Co
Welch
North Adams
Sprague
Ernest 5. Ward
Robert C. Sprague
Bruce Carlson
Ward
The
Red
Bentley College
Ices
Carlson
Williams College Names Its First Woman Dean
Miss Nancy J. McIntire of Radcliffe College will become assistant dean at Williams College on July 1, the first woman to hold a dean post. She will guide coeducation efforts and admissions as Williams enrolls 45 upperclass women this fall and aims for 400 female students by 1974 while keeping about 1,309 male students.
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Williamstown
Nancy J. McIntire
Radcliffe College
Williams College
Williams
Miss McIntire
Radcliffe
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Glens Falls
Union Draftsmen To Vote Next Week on New GE Offer
Union draftsmen at Pittsfield General Electric plants plan to vote next week on accepting or rejecting a new contract offer. AFTE Local 136 and Local 145 represent about 560 Pittsfield GE workers, with Local 340 to review the proposal after a seven day notice. The Schenectady AFTE local approved the deal, the largest among GE locals in nine cities including Philadelphia and Erie.
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Pittsfield
National Union of Electrical Workers
AFTE
Rapkowicz
Local 340
Schenectady
Philadelphia
Bridgeport
Hudson Falls
Erie
Cable Service Inquiry Opens Before City Council
City Councilman John F. Fraser announced a committee inquiry into local cable TV to improve reception and service. The special committee on cable TV met for the first time, with Pittsfield Dalton Cable Co. serving over 70 subscribers. Fraser, a subscriber, warned the council can compel improvements or revoke the company’s license. Attorney James J. Scullary for the company said subscribers are reimbursed for repair calls when issues are due to the cable, not the subscriber. About 12 attendees voiced dissatisfaction with reception, and another hearing will occur with technical reps present.
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John F. Fraser
Pittsfield-Dalton TV Cable Co
Fraser
Atty
James J. Scullary
Catholic Youth Center Drive Surpasses Goal by $354
The 1970 CYC membership drive raised $15,394, exceeding the $15,000 goal by $354. Chairman William D. Larkin Jr. announced the final results yesterday, noting the tote matched last year’s total.
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Catholic Youth Center
William D. Larkin Jr
Quick-change artist fleeces Premier Oil official
Police brief reports James Narby of Premier Oil Co. said Friday he was swindled out of 10 dollars by a quick-change artist in a brief fraud incident.
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James Narby
The
Premier Oil Co
Monument Mills dam gates cleared by owner agree
Richards Pope of Southport Conn today told the county commission he will clear debris from the Monument Mills dam gates in Housatonic and have the gates opened and towing by Tuesday. County Engineer Heaphy warned the rising water level threatens downstream areas and urged immediate action to lower the river level.
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Pope
Heaphy
Stockbridge
George E. Emerson Jr
Furnace District
Emerson
Rising Paper Co
Commission
Matthew J. Jins
Supt. Whalen To Speak at Awards Dinner
Supt of Schools Thomas J. Whalen will be the principal speaker at the Brotherhood Awards Dinner run by the Jewish War Veterans at the Jewish Community Center on Sunday at 6 30 pm The dinner honors Robert C Betters of Tavanic High and Alan Cutler of Pittsfield High as local WV classmates today neighbors tomorrow award recipients Guests include Mayor Butler Rabbi Harold J Salzmann Heney John A Roach Edward J McKenna and Paul R Johann Reservations are through Dr Arthur M Levy.
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Robert C. Betters
Tavanic High
Alan Cutler
Pittsfield High
Boston University
Butler
Harold J. Salzmann
Heney
John A. Roach
St. Mark's Church
Edward J. McKenna
Paul R. Johann
Taconic High
Arthur M. Levy
Hearings Set On seven Fishing Hunting License Bills
Twenty one hearings including 18 bills to modify licenses are scheduled for Wednesday at 11 AM in the Statehouse Natural Resources Committee. A Berkshire County GOP bill by Rep. Sidney Q. Curtiss proposes cutting licenses for ages 65 to 70, while residents over 70 already receive free licenses. Active duty Massachusetts military personnel would also receive free licenses.
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Statehouse
Committee On Natural Resources
Berkshire County Republican Association
Sidney Q. Curtiss
Sheffield
Noor
House
Massachusetts
Division of Fisheries and Game
Third Town Considers Reversing Gateway Vote on Plan
A third Gateway Regional town Blandford plans a Friday special town meeting to consider rescinding its yes vote on the 3.95 million school building program. Chester Huntington already voted no on Jan 22, threatening the plan. Blandford hopes to present alternatives to cut costs and keep the regional project alive.
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Gateway Regional
Chester
Huntington
Blendford
Blindford
Lawrence A. Brainerd
Brainerd
Blandford
Asperted
Ciester
Crainerd
Gateway School Committee
Ralph Baldasaro
Baldasaro
Baldasara
Massimiano aided by firemen after coughing spell
Jeanne Massimiano head of the city's housing division in the Health Department received resuscitation from a Fire Department crew at City Hall after a coughing spell. She was taken to St Luke's unit of Berkshire Medical Center but walked away before admission after examination. Dr Harold Stein health commissioner accompanied her.
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Jeanne Massimiano
Health Department
Fire Department
Cry Hall
St. Luke's
Berkshire Medical Center
Harold Stein
Monument Mountain High to add 1.2 million vocational wing
Superintendent George P. Lane proposed a 1.2 million vocational education wing for Monument Mountain Regional High School in Great Barrington. The plan envisions eight shop areas and eight classrooms, linking to current utilities, with programs in auto, machine shop, electronics, foods, cosmetology and more. State aid could cover up to 75 percent amid a legislative bill. feasibility hinges on state action.
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Great Barrington
Monument Mountain
Supt. of Schools
George P. Lane
Lane
Lee High School
Lee and
Lenox
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