Susan B Anthony birthplace sought as national shrine
Berkshires notes congressional efforts by Conte to designate Adams birthplace of Susan B Anthony as a national shrine have failed. The piece reflects on Anthony’s influence, Feb 15 birthday reverence, and the Stanton Anthony Brigade. It traces Anthony family arrival in Adams then East Hoosac and the 1788 Quaker meeting house still standing amid old gravestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Conte
Susan B. Anthony
Adams
Berkshire
Stanton-Anthony Brigade
Stanton
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Susan Anthony
Anthony
East Hoosac
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Providence
H. Wickliffe Rose
America
Berkshire County
Daniel
Judge McLean
Battenville
Anthonys
Susan
White House
George Wallace
Sen
John Stennis
Mississippi
Scott
Tower
Stennis
Parcel Post
Susan B. Anthony and the long road to equality
A historical profile traces Susan B. Anthony from Quaker roots and factory life to her pivotal role in the women’s suffrage movement. It notes her early encounters with slavery and married women’s subjection, and outlines postwar activism, the 1920 amendment, and the complex modern reaction reflected in today’s politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan
Rochester
Amelia Bloomer
Lucretia Mott
Lucy Stone
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Washington
Senate
Wyoming
Susan B. Anthony
Hall of Fame
Women's Rights Movement
Washington insight on rising right wing tide and Dem leadership
The piece notes Stennis amendment strength and Mondale’s rise while Kennedy battles illness. It argues that Sen. Ribicoff and leaders show weak Democratic control and a broader national shift against blacks. It contends the public mood will persist until the United States addresses its core social issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stennis
Sen. Ribicoff
Sen
Walter Mondale
Minnesota
Edward Kennedy
Senate
United States
American Tragedy and Drug Policy Lessons for Europe
A 1970 New York Times News Service piece argues American drug policy, anchored in criminal law, worsens crime and corruption. It warns Europe to avoid draconian tactics, warns against equating marijuana with heroin, and cites Packer’s critique of enforcement failures and police misconduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
Packer
Stanford Law School
New York
Britain
Justice Department
Operation Intercept
New York Times News Service
Letter to the Editor targets Menard and town garage plan
A local correspondent defends a proposed town garage across from a fire station and six well-kept houses, arguing it will enhance the street’s beauty. The writer claims beavers left two years ago, critiques Pete Menard’s tenure, and supports Carlo Fusini for road upgrades and a new cemetery project amid election season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Menard
Beavers
Pete
Garage Committee
Berkshire County
Carlo Fusini
Lenox and Dalton Dog Dispute Spurs Town Debate
Readers respond to town meetings and dog restraint issues, urging action on taxes and public safety. Letters from Windsor and Lenox praise police work, criticize dog damage and urge community cooperation to curb costs, with calls for more active citizen involvement and local fundraising.
Museum versus contemporary art sparks debate at centennial
Perry Rathbone of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts warns funds should not be spent on contemporary works while priceless Greek vases deserve consideration. Gen Geoffrey Baker cautions against complacency in Western defense. Dr Donald Louria predicts heroin will flood schools. Harry Uuberth laments Fifth Avenue crowding by banks and ticket offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Rathbone
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Geoffrey Baker
Donald Wl. Louria
The
New York State Council On Drug Addiction
Harry G. Uuberth
Fifth Avenue Association
Fifth Avenue
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Berkshires
Sheffield
Daniel Anthony
Philadelphia
By Joseph Kraft
Kennedy
Johnson
South
Abraham Ribicoff
Thomas Dodd
Washington Insight
Europe
By Anthony Lewis
London
Atlantic
Windsor
the Eagle
EAGLE
Dalton
Chief Powell
Jean Till
Joseph F. Mattis
Helen “Honey” Powell
Pease Ave
Lenox
Dogs
Barbara
High St
Hancock
Civil Defense
Mary P. Levesque
Pine St
Joseph R. deGrace
Berler Moro
Mr. deGrace
Mr. Moro
Great Barrington
Alford
Claire Romeo
Summer St
Lee
Lafayette
Westport Road
Troublemaker
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