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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1970
Page
9
The Berkshire Eagle is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Eagle Publishing Company at 34 Eagle Street Pittsfield Massachusetts.
The article notes a rise in college president turnover during the 1960s as campuses face new pressures. It cites Harvard's Pusey planning retirement, Wesleyan’s Etherington running for office, and Brandeis’s Abram seeking the U.S. Senate nomination, reflecting broader upheaval in academia and politics.
The piece argues highway engineers pushed broad superhighways in the 1960s while sidelining locals. It cites New York Times reports on Interstate 95 delays and London inner-city road projects facing financial trouble. It notes widespread demolitions, blocked historic streets, and urban traffic, urging more rail transport development to reduce car dominance.
In Brief notes the city budget rise is 14 percent rather than 12. The School Department climbs about 11 percent, while the rest of the budget swells by 1644 percent to 1.63 million. Berkshire Development Commission, GE wages, and Stockbridge meeting topics are touched on, with criticism of a new state law restricting firefighters from city school committee candidacy.
The editorial argues that public welfare workers often appear cold or impatient, fueling belief among the poor that officials lack sympathy. It acknowledges a small number of abuse cases but notes many beneficiaries are trapped in cycles of poverty and deterred from seeking aid.
A look back chronicles a Valentine party at the Berkshire County Home for Aged Women with music by Mrs A Ny Chapir and Frank Larkin. a 25 year old rifle prize event at Dawes Farm in Great Burlington. a snakes demonstration by Berkshire Museum instructor Aliss Dorothy E Snyder before 100 youngsters. and a 1 year ago note on Irene Botsford Hoffmann as founder of Berkshire Garden Center with obituary in Santa Barbara.
A World War II Air Force crash training tale shows how a relaxed instructor nap led to mistaken assumptions and a broken shoulder after a student piloted away unseen. The piece uses a cautionary note on quick conclusions and contrasts tense flight drills with carefree classroom moments.
Letters to the Editor urge action on House No. 2396 which would bar Massachusetts citizens from serving outside the United States combat zones unless Congress declares war. The Judiciary Committee reviews the measure as readers push elected representatives to support it.
The author rebukes Tom Wicker and argues the omnibus anticrime bill threatens civil liberties and echoes past fights over police oversight. He recalls the 1966 repeal of New York’s Civilian Review Board, warns of limits on Fourth Amendment rights, and contrasts government assurances with perceived dangers to victims and communities. The piece laments legal fragility and urges caution against expanding bill of rights protections.
A playful note describes women’s affinity for arithmetic by halfing ages doubling dress prices tripling husbands salaries and adding five years to friends ages, ending with a lighthearted smile.
In a February letter a town spokesman for usurers defends unsolicited bank credit cards. Banks claim to help customers while charging high interest and invading privacy. The writer accuses banks of inflationary, deceptive practices and calls the industry usury. Jay Rosenfeld voices the critique from 173 South Mountain Road.
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