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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1970
Page
9
The Eagle published daily except Sundays and holidays by Eagle Publishing Company, Eagle Street, Pittsfield Massachusetts 01201. The item notes publication schedule and the publisher’s address with a local newspaper tone.
Editorial views Massachusetts plan to raise welfare allowances by 528 to 3760 for a family of four as of August 15. It shifts from special grants to a basic grant with a 4 million fund for extraordinary cases. The piece argues the approach best serves needy families and reduces bureaucratic paternalism while noting some groups doubt adequacy.
The United States Davis Cup team faces a dispute over playing in South Africa as Arthur Ashe, a Black player, is denied a visa. Advocates urge boycotting South Africa so all U S players compile on equal terms, arguing national equality demands shared competition and penalties for apartheid.
Editorial notes snob zoning limits and the Osceola Street dispute. Skeptics doubt legal strength to enforce fair housing. Meantime Otis towns debate school aid regionalization while Mead Corp and Sprague Electric settlements offer relief. Some parents arrive for tests at Williamstown after Pine Cobble fire prompts a switch to Buxton School.
Hal Higdon's new book suggests consultants dress in a hat that projects competence without feathers. The piece explores how management, engineering, and other consultants are hired by officials at high daily rates, possibly to share blame for failures. It muses on whether more education fuels consulting demand or officials seek scapegoats.
Years Ago Philip Weston elected president of the Byratt Weston paper company of Dalton succeeding his brother Franklin Weston who had held the office since 1898 Donald M Weston younger brother elected treasurer succeeding Philip and John Barker chosen clerk Peace Party Chapter DAR will present annual reception to the citys new citizens this evening at municipal hall Dunham Street Mayor Louis A Merchant will preside and the Shire City Band will open the program playing America 25 Years Ago Carl A Pierce 53 Hinsdale was killed crossing tracks at Hinsdale depot Two concerts by the Cleveland Orchestra in Pittsfield High auditorium one for children arranged by F Carl Gorman and the evening performance sponsored by Community Concerts 18 Years Ago Ralph F E Otis retires as supervisor of the Pittsfield state Department of Corporations and Taxation at compulsory age 70 He served in the state House six terms leaving in 1936 for the tax department post George F Willison author of a history of Pittsfield 1916 1955 appointed director of public information for New York City Commission on Intergroup Relations
A collage of clipped letters and notes from readers cites Izzy Goodman and a Pittsfield connection, requests clippings on the GE strike from Monroeville, Pa., and a Dalton teen group thanking helpers after a car skid. Also mentions B. Altman & Co branch water, Dr. Albert Abrams being profiled, and William A. Owens quoting J Frank Dobie on PhD theses.
Readers debate marijuana legalization and its broader social impact citing medical views and national trends. A letter from Dennis O’Brien praises John Moran and Cornwall Academy shaping Litchfield Preparatory School, while William Z Stevenson, Carl F. Kirchner, and Mary J. Hasko reflect on youth, education, and community concerns alongside local notes on bird census and political rumors about Nixon and Kennedy.
Washington voices warn that Phase II of the Safeguard anti ballistic missile program may cost 1.49 billion dollars with nearly 600 million for Phase II as part of a broader ABM strategy. Officials see ABM as a key card in Vienna SALT talks while MIRV and MRV arms race threats loom and strategic stability hangs in balance. A Wall Street Journal quip about patient serials caps the piece.
0. CHASSELL argues a literal interpretation of the Constitution by Judge Carswell would render draft and international commitments unconstitutional. He asserts the need to honor Articles XII XIV XI and I 2, plus the UN Charter and SEATO, challenging a purely literalist approach and urging adherence to the spirit of the basic law.
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