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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1970
Page
8
The Bekah Eagle 3 is a daily newspaper issued by Eagle Publishing Company in Pittsfield Massachusetts except on Sundays and holidays, with survey of local news and notices in its pages.
The legislature overrode opposition to authorize unemployment benefits for workers locked out by labor disputes. The bill, while plausible on its face, could be used by unions to extend benefits to strikers, undermining the existing system. It risks encouraging walkouts and complicates Massachusetts unemployment funding. Governor Sargent faces a veto choice aligned with Democratic aims.
A long column argues for easing relations with Cuba to curb propaganda, hijacking risks, and economic dependence on the Communist world. It notes Nixon era steps toward China and suggests Castro’s regime, though imperfect, offers strategic diplomatic leverage. The piece also touches on local issues from fire pollution ideas to memorial restoration debates.
Several weeks ago Durham papers published a war forum and requested statements from public figures. The Office of Vice President Spiro T. Agnew sent a printed card praising shared views and noting inability to reply personally due to high message volume. The tone is Frightening, isn’t it.
Twenty five years ago summary notes prominent Lenox poultrymen led by William Walsh and Steve Burghardt as 400 birds valued around 15000 populated the event. The piece also chronicles former educators and local figures connected to Smith College and Boys' Club fundraising.
Mrs. Donald Fillie of Dalton crafts a lifelike downy woodpecker from balsa, painting by hand. Over 18 months she has carved 239 birds, selling 122 at prices from 33 to 325, aided by her bird-watching hobby and support from her husband and local clubs.
Reader letters discuss Lincolniana authenticity and Lincoln quotes, book reviews, and opinions on morality birth control and religion. Contributors include KENNETH P. SHELDON of Devon Road Pittsfield MARTIN E. MACK of 40 Perrine Ave Pittsfield Housatonic resident Cc. W. KIRKPATRICK and others.
William F Buckley Jr argues in New York that an anti narcotics bill allowing door busts without knocks threatens privacy and civil liberties. Critics warn of slippery slope while supporters cite prosecutors need for tangible evidence and the sting of heroin economics. The piece weighs freedom against law enforcement vigor and cites Whittaker Chambers on conservative realism.
A letter writer mocks legalization, outlining a byzantine path from licensing to taxation. He jokes a Marijuana Control Commission would oversee limited licenses, high taxes, and state stores, then envisions national legalization creating new jobs and even a stadium funded by pot revenue.
A citizen tells the mayor that property taxes rose despite limited city services. The mayor replies that taxpayers get good government, noting volunteer fire department limited police protection no sewer or water and poorly kept roads as context for the implied value of governance.
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