Cardinals Return to Berkshires Boost Local Bird Census
Our Berkshires notes two birds of special interest to the Audubon Society the cardinal and the tufted titmouse now seen in the Berkshires. Since 1963 annual counts by the Allen Bird Club of Springfield Massachusetts Audubon Society and regional libraries track sightings. Last year 2 256 cardinal and titmouse individuals were reported in the census, reflecting shifting ranges and feeding trends.
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Richmond
Audubon Saaety
Berkshires
Allen Bird Club
Springfield
Massachusetts Audubon Society
Central and Western Regional Library
New Jersey
New England
Counting the Birds in Berkshire Hills
The article notes year to year growth in bird populations, focusing on cardinals and titmice and urges readers to participate in a winter census. It mentions brown capped chickadees spreading from the north to Richmond, and reports a house finch sighting, describing its appearance and range, and closes with optimism about species spreading as wildlife declines elsewhere.
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Lanesboro
Richmond
Alvah Sanborn
Wyoming
Washington
Berkshires
Windsor town garage plan draws criticism on beauty and planning
Letters to the editor argue against locating a public works garage on Windsor main street. Peter F. Menard cites wetlands and sewage rules, beaver habitat, and a lack of planning, urging alternate sites and better town-wide planning to save taxpayers money. Other letters comment on animal welfare, wildlife hazards from dogs, and Viet Nam war concerns.
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the Eagle
Windsor
Joseph Maths
Planning Board
Peter F. Menard
Preserving Our Forests Letter to the Eagle Editor
Two readers urge caution over timber policy and defend forest management by foresters. Rudolph P. Sarna argues against exporting vast forest acres under maximum yield, endorsing professional, funded care. David B. Glenn of the Sierra Club condemns further forest plunder and favors alternative building materials to protect land and wildlife.
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Berkshire
Society of American Foresters
Rudolph P. Sarna
East New Lenox Road
Pilttsficki
Fed
Democrats' Leadership Challenge in 1971
Washington insight argues the Democratic Party must unite under a strong, professional chairman to rebuild organization and finance. It cites debts, leadership gaps, and the need for a TV savvy, Washington-connected figure like Jack English or Neil Staebler to mount a robust challenge to Nixon.
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Miami
Fred Harris
Democratic National Committee
Nixon
Jack English
New York
Neil Staebler
Michigan
The Crime Problem Why British Streets 'Are Safe And American Streets Not
A commentary contrasts Britain and the United States on crime and policing. It argues that social cohesion, trust in police, and reforms since the 19th century help British streets feel safe, while U.S. crime stems from structural poverty and racial tensions. It cautions against relying on harsher laws and urges realistic reforms to regain public confidence and deter crime.
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David Hume
Ins
London
Eyital
Supreme Court
James Vorenberg
Harvard Law School
President's Crime Commission
Vorenberg
Nuy
Wis
Quotes Weigh In On Leaders And Prices In 1960s Snippets
A roundup of quotable lines from public figures and residents. Sam Johnson recounts Lyndon Johnson’s ties to God and Latin speech, Denis Healey jokes about defense jobs, Vera Aguzzi laments Westchester prices, and Zsa Zsa Gabor quips about gifts.
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Sam Houston
Johson
My Brother
Lyndon
Cowles
President Lyndon Johnson
Westchester County
Vera Aguzzi
Bedford Village
N.Y
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