Javits Fact Finding Proposal Wins Broad Union Support
United Electrical Workers and IUE AFL CIO endorsed Sen Javits plan to use a fact finding panel to settle the GE strike. The move follows GE opposition to binding arbitration while unions seek a nonbinding but influential settlement mechanism. Mayors of GE plant cities plan Philadelphia meeting to urge end to the walkout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric Co
Jacob K. Javits
United Electrical Workers Union
International Union of Electrical Workers
IUE
Afl-Cio
Pittsfield
New York
Albert J. Fitgerald
Javits
Fitzgerald
Washington
Union
George B. Crane
Butler
Joseph S. Scelsi
Scelsi
E. Michael Dobbins
Roy. F. Brown
AITE
Richard W. Paul
William A. Bunt
Crane
North Adams
Joseph Bianco
Philadelphia
James J. Tate
Tate
Elmira
Schenectady
Auburn
Utica
N.Y
TUE
Berkshire Gray Line Runs Stir School Committee Clash
Berkshire Gray Line challenged a DPU order by continuing three hazardous route pickups for 175 children, arguing safety and awaiting a legal resolution. DPU officials label the moves illegal. talks with attorney Sacco and Capeless proceed as the city seeks a solicitor’s opinion while weather boosts calls for new short routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Public Utilities
DPU
Berkshire Gray Line, Inc
Gray Line
Dufour Bros, Inc
Yellow Coach Lines
Rudolph A. Sacco
Pittsfield
Dufour
Sacco
Berkshire Gray Line
Boston
Alan P. Caplan
Atty
Robert T. Capeless
Berkshire Gray Lire
South Street
West Housatonic Street
Hungerford Avenue
Mrs Cornellier Joins Berkshire Red Cross Staff
Mrs Helen Cornellier of Lenox has been named to the Berkshire County Red Cross Staff as a caseworker in the services to military families department, announced by chapter chairman William M. Furey. She previously spent 17 years at Pittsfield Social Service Index and four years at Family and Children Service of Berkshire County. She is married with no sons and attends St Stephen's Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Cornellier
Lenox
Berkshire County Red Cross
William M. Furey
Cornellier
Pittsfield
Fire Guts Two Rooms In House On Park Street
A fire damaged a den and adjoining living room in a wooden frame residence at 11 Park Street owned by Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Mangiardi. Deputy Chief Richard Harrison Jr said a 4 year old boy playing with matches started the blaze around 8 this morning. The family escaped, smoke filled the upstairs, and the kitchen was scorched as authorities used hoses through first floor windows and a door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Mangiardi
Park St
Richard Harrison Jr
School Budget Sessions Open Behind Closed Doors
The School Committee opened last night with a closed session to discuss the 1989 70 school budget. Sup t Whalen cited building rentals and other topics that could jeopardize the city’s finances if disclosed, prompting the full session closure despite prior protests. The panel plans some future meetings in open session and expects the 1970 budget to top $10 million, about half the city total. future sessions will decide on remaining details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Whalen
Richard St. Clement
Butler
James R. Clary
Anne Ewojtkowski
Basilio Henriques Jr
Rocco Scullary
James W. Collins
Recco Scullary
Snowy sidewalks force children onto roads in city
Mayor Butler and School Sipt leader Thomas J. Whalen urged motorists to drive slowly as heavy December snow leaves sidewalks unusable for weeks. The city held an emergency meeting with school, public works, and police officials to launch an intensive safety program and reassess bus service areas. Streets named as risky include Springside Avenue and West Street as crews struggle with plow piles and full snow disposal sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Department For Transportation
Williams Street
Mer‘Till’ Road
Pontoosuc Lake
Thomas J. Whalen
Daniel F
Della Giustina
Butler
School
Public Works
Supt
Whalen
Aea PR
Gerald S. Doyle
Springside Avenue
Elberon Avenue
Highland Avenue
Peck’s Road
Hancock Road
Wahconsh Street
West Street
Onota Street
Lakeway Drive
North Street
Hancock
Pontoosue
Island
Berk
Census Set for End of March in Berkshire County
The 1970 population and housing census forms will be mailed to Berkshire County residents March 28 with a return by April 1. Arthur Dukakis of the Census Bureau in Boston says a Springfield office will handle Western Massachusetts work. local workers will be appointed by Rep. Silvio Conte. Forms will be mailed to urban households and left by mail carriers in rural areas, with follow up by census workers if incomplete or not returned. The form carries about 500 questions on residents, living conditions, marital status, occupations, earnings, housing, appliances, and utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Berkshire County
Arthur Dukakis
Census Bureau
Boston
Springsfield
Massachusetts
Silvio O. Conte
Dukakis
Springfield
Mexico Archaeology Tour Led by Dr Paddock for Smithsonian
Dr Franklin K Paddock will fly to Mexico on Friday to lead a two week Smithsonian Institution archaeology tour. The group will study Mayan pyramids in the Yucatan and sites near Mexico City with 39 associate members. The itinerary includes La Venta Olmec ruins and the Cholula pyramid as the hemisphere’s largest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LENOX
Franklin K. Paddock
Mexico
Smithsonian Institution of
Washington, D.C
Paddock
Yucatan Peninsula
Highlands
Mexico City
South America
Colombia
Ecuador
Peru
Amd
Bolivia
Smithsonian
Richard H. Howland
The
Smithsonian Institution
la Venta
Western
Peruvian Andes
Oaxaca
Ignacio Bernat
National Institute of Archaeology and History
Births at Berkshire Medical Center and beyond
Birth notices from Berkshire Medical Center list several newborns: a son to Mr. and Mrs. Salzaru at 385 Columbus Ave. a son to Mr. and Mrs. Maselli at 8 Marshall Ave. a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Beals at 164 West Housatonic St. a son to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas at New Lebanon, NY. a son to Mr. and Mrs. Meyer at New Lebanon, NY. a son to Mr. and Mrs. Robert French at Richmond yesterday. a son to Mr. and Mrs. Gerhoff at 36 Lucia Drive. a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Mondmond Redmond at Canaan, NY. a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Winters Jr. at 203 Woodlamm Ave. and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Cooperman of South Daytona, FL, with Giselle named January 3. Grandparents are Han nah Cooperman, Brooklyhn, NY and Albert and Mrs. Klotz of Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Beals
West Housatonic St
Robert Thomas
New Lebanon, NY
Yesday
Bernhard Meyer
New Lebanon
N.Y
Robert French
Ichmond
Stephen Gerhoff
Lucia Drive
Yeserday
Michael Redmond
Canaan, N.Y
Nelson Winters Jr
Woodlamm Ave
Stephen Cooperman
Daytona
Fla
Giselle
Hannah Cooperman
Pittsfield
Albert Klotz
Brooklyn
School Committee to Meet Wednesday for Interviews and Budget
The School Committee will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the School Department offices 33 Pearl St Pittsfield to interview candidates for summer school principal and assistant principal and to discuss weekend protection at Taconic High School The item also covers assigning weekend guard duties and the 1970 budget The meeting will address Fidelity Protection Service contract on a trial basis and custodians proposal to take over the weekend guarding duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taconic High School
Fidelity Protection Service
Pittsfield
Pearl St
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Thomas C. Morton
Tyler Street
East Street
Woodlawn Avenue
Foley Jane
the Onion
Foley
Mrs. Cornellier
Red Cross
Joel Liberzzi
Ais Tossa
Hungerford Street
Thoyle
Doyle
DPW
Wahconah Park
Silver Lake
Dr. Paddock
Ralph Conroy
Berkshire Museum
John Paddock
California
Cochairman
Department of Anthropology
University of the Américas
Museo Frissell de Arte Zapoteca
Mitla
Jean
Greenland
Charles Francis Hall
North Pole
Chauncey Loomis Jr
Dartmouth College
Hall
Life
Newsweek
Berkshire Medical Center
Thomas Salzaru
Columbus Ave
Unday
Bruno Maselli
Marshall Ave
Berkshire
Berkshire Gas Company
South St
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