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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1970
Page
7
Daily publication details state the paper is published every day except Sunday and holidays by Eagle Publishing Company at 33 Eagle Street Pittsfield Massachusetts 01201.
Editorial critiques President Nixon for a $260.3 billion budget that balances tightly and trims military spending. It notes a rumored anti-inflationary aim, cautious reordering of priorities, and potential long-term costs from ABM and MIRV programs. The piece highlights a modest surplus plan, tax tactics, and a six month pause on federal pay raises as questionable.
The GE policy known as Boulwareism is declared dead as unions unite against it after a long strike. GE sweetened its offer to settle, avoiding unconditional surrender, and the retreat allows both sides to end the dispute with less face loss. The union's finances and leadership are cited as factors in the compromise.
A collection of Pittsfield area notes from the Eagle covers Friends Program work with area prep school students, a report on FAE funds amid a GE strike near end, January’s record cold and drought, plus a feature on local black entrepreneurs by Albert A. Bogdan and an on the job training appeal that reached President Nixon.
Albert Shanker of the United Federation of Teachers defends classroom plans on the General Electric strike. He argues the materials present both GE and union perspectives and aim to educate students on a current issue. He notes the union is not impartial but can still offer fair curriculum resources.
The 35th anniversary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society at First Methodist Church was celebrated at Mrs. George L. Waterman’s home on Goodrich Street with remarks by charter member Mrs. C. C. Whipple. Of the original three members, nine remain active. Also noted are 45-year and 10-year ago items including arrivals, hospital leadership changes, and school honors, with references to local figures such as Miss Nancy Richardson, Mrs. Howard Gleason, Elizabeth Hansen, Miss Ann Callahan, David Gunn, and Perry Whitman.
Notes survey a local eight room structure near the Pillars in New Lebanon Center now housing the Fowler Finch insurance agency. Former owner Mrs Warrena Fowler Webster recalls it as the House of Seven Gables, though eight by count. History traces to Abner Haight era, with Haights owning surrounding lots.
Letters discuss demand for accountability in schooling and funding, criticize teachers unions, call for basic principles, and urge saner budgets. The second letter questions a state policy tying aid to regionalization, warns against violating law, and urges Massachusetts law adherence. A third letter condemns cruel neglect of horses in Stockbridge. Additional letters appear on the page.
In Saigon the Sun notes Tet as Feb 8 and weighs North Vietnam’s possible moves in the Mekong Delta. It suggests swift enemy gains could aim to shake U.S. resolve and Vietnamization, while political effects may outlast short military successes.
Clark argues the Pentagon lied about My Lai and chemical tests, concealed costs of the C5A, and inflated body counts. He urges reform, warns against reliance on nuclear deterrence, and questions NATO and Soviet balance, noting potential budget cuts and the need for safer security guarantees.
A street scene ends with an old man fainting and bystanders offering remedies. A man urges medical aid, others suggest whisky and air, until the patient sits up and demands quiet to hear the little old lady. The Courier-Journal & Times report.
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