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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1964
Page
14
The record notes a daily paper released by Eagle Publishing Company at 8 Eagle Street in Pittsfield Massachusetts. It specifies publication every day except Sundays and holidays as part of standard scheduling.
The 1964 economic outlook predicts strong overall growth with the New York Times noting a potential 6 percent GDP rise to 620 billion. Yet farmers face declining net income despite higher production and prices. profits are flowing to processors and middlemen, not to producers, casting doubt on a balanced farm policy in an election year.
The governors remarks drew predictable reactions from parties. He proposed reorganizing the Department of Commerce, a Massachusetts Service Corps, and new park bonds but offered little on cutting the local real estate tax. He urged a bipartisan study commission and cautioned belt tightening for 1964.
A column surveys curbside parking plans in the 75 North Street spots with either a half hour limit or a one hour limit with a ten cent price, aiming to boost meter revenue as off street lots lag. It also lampoons a hair color ban on licenses, questions a big pay hike for a small-town judge, and notes fundraisers, bird feeding fixes, a Park Square photo spreading nationwide, a polio vaccine success, and farmland outlook from Auburn.
Mayor P J Moore begins a second term at Majestic Theater after yesterday’s inaugurals. Patrick J McMahon elected president of the Board of Aldermen and John H Langley named President of the Common Council. Michael J Kelly lists 9 Newell Street hens laying 820 eggs in December. Berkshire Eagle marks 150 years since 1789 lineage, tracing Western Star and 1892 Eagle Street moves. Joan A Rosa names attendants for January 30 wedding to Clifford T Bona. Mrs Edward W Colbert to be matron of honor with Inaids Arline O’Brien and Rosemary Monterosso as bridesmaids. Mrs Frank Duzlak Sr of 35 Copley Terrace wins $100 in Eagle New Year’s Day contest with 34 points.
Readers urge state and town lawmakers to allow ballot referendums to decide articles not approved at town meetings. The letters discuss memorial naming, a new Boston government center, and concerns over Berkshire Downs racing leadership and motives.
Cass Canfield, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, argues for a dual approach to hunger: dramatically raise global food production while expanding birth control aid and education. He cites FAO projections, the costs of agricultural aid, and the need to balance market stability with humanitarian goals, urging ecumenical council study and action.
In Washington, Humphrey reports strong California support for Johnson, predicting a Democratic edge there. California Democrats' ties to Johnson and the warring factions within the party shape a pivotal 40 electoral votes, while the Northeast remains Johnson's weaker region.
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