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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1970
Page
7
The Eagle Publishing Company announces a daily newspaper published several days a week with offices at 33 Eagle Street in Pittsfield Massachusetts 01301 excluding Sundays and holidays.
Editorial argues the AMA used a multi million dollar campaign to block Medicare then secured a loose fee provision. It cites the Senate Finance Committee study showing Medicare billing often surpassed private plans, with examples from Alabama Blue Shield and a New York doctor. It warns costs have surged and supports moving to definite fee schedules despite medical opposition.
Columnist Joseph Kraft uses Johnsons TV series to critique his self presentation and claim about 1968. He disputes Humphreys misgivings and calls the Johnson Cronkite program a misleading history, noting remarks by Dean Rusk and Clark Clifford. Grady and Meck Grory quotes frame the Democratic dilemma.
In Brief notes the Planning Board questions the fate of the Crane Memorial Park successor in Jubilee renewal area amid a weary urban renewal effort. It also highlights Boy Scouts leader J Warren Gilchrest nicknamed Uncle Warren for over fifty years of service.
Commonweal recounts LaMont C. Cole story of DDT spraying in Borneo that killed mosquitos but upset the food chain. Roaches and lizards affected, cats died, rats multiplied, and roofs began to cave as pests vanished and ecosystem balance collapsed. Malaria control is achieved but collateral disasters follow.
Mayor Louis A. Merchant announced loan costs reach a multi-year high as City Treasurer Fred M. Platt opened bids. The lowest bid was 5.85 percent plus 8.50. Tyringham voted to permit liquor licenses for the first time in its history, while Stockbridge also moved to adjust its mill cense status. YMCA classes on automobiles, led by instructor W. Miller, begin with 17 weekly sessions. Kate Carey, Lenox horsewoman and Meadows Place benefactor, died in Ohai at 81. Over 500 attended a fifth annual figure skating carnival by Clark B. Harding’s classes, with 75 skaters. Gerald A. Hoyt of GE announced a record 400,000-kva transformer for a New Jersey utility as the world’s highest-rated two-winding unit. Paul Rebblot and James Lockhart of the Kate McComb Playhouse spoke at an Arts Center Pittsfield meeting, introduced by Eleanor Dennis.
In Washington DC, Black Jack the ridePendant horse of the Old Guard turns 23, celebrated at Fort Myer stables with a 30 pound birthday cake. The riderless black horse, seen in Kennedy and MacArthur funerals, has served 17 years and is semi retired. Mrs. Michael Schado funded the cake. The piece notes the tradition of the riderless horse in ancient funerals and the saddle sabre symbolism. It also lists other clipped items about Sri Chinmoy Kumar Ghose, yellow fever, and Edison’s film studio.
Readers debate snowmobiles’ impact citing noise wildlife and trails. Letters praise a good deed by four operators aiding skiers and critique misuse, urging balanced rules and safety. Anita Macchi of Sheffield counters extreme views, urging tolerance and responsible play with snowmobiles.
In letters to the editor, Arthur Phinney argues salt on roads raises soil and water pollution while preserving cars and reducing accidents. He suggests salt on highways but not city streets to save money, noting Pittsfield figures and overall costs. Clarence Dohoney adds a critical quote from Crisis magazine.
The Eagle prints an Army Times parody listing how a GI supposedly spends 364 days off. Sgt Donald Spark from the Recruiting Station offers this tongue in cheek piece about one workday left and a quip to consult a recruiter.
A political, social and legal critique argues marijuana use reveals psychic risks rather than clear biological harm. It cites cases of sons of notable figures, legislative Koch Bill interest, and a push for government sober inquiry. The piece suggests prisoner participation in controlled experiments and critiques enforcement challenges.
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