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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1970
Page
20
NORTH ADAMS Mayor Bianco warned that launching a school building or renovation program will be difficult without cost cuts from the School Department. He says the department has not sacrificed like other departments, and it must tighten spending to enable new projects even if valuations rise.
Albany reports the Legislature convenes to tackle education funding welfare reform and universal health insurance with Gov. Nelson Rockefeller delivering the annual State of the State message. In Amsterdam 400 workers strike Colecko Industries over a new contract suspension of production noted. Plattsburgh crews fail to repair a damaged Lake Champlain underwater cable affecting Vermont power.
Amherst College surveyed 691 students on smoking marijuana and stronger drugs. More than a quarter admitted marijuana use, with 351 saying they smoked occasionally and 71 using it more than twice weekly.
Hartford congressman Emilio Q. Daddario moves to seek the Democratic nomination for the U S Senate seat held by Thomas J. Dodd while awaiting Gov. John N. Dempsey’s announced plans. If Dempsey does not run, Daddario could switch to governor and join Joseph Duffey, Hartford, as the only announced Senate candidate. Henry J. Connelly, former trolley operator, is named president of Connecticut Co. bus company, succeeding Charles F. Whitten. Connelly, East Haven resident, has spent 35 years with the firm rising to top posts in transportation.
The Finance Committee reviewed various departmental budget requests for 1970 but postponed final approval on individual items. Chairman Henry Greiner stated the panel would continue its review before final action.
Salary raise requests are generally for increases over 1969 levels but none were acted on. The Lee Library Association seeks 15000 to fund basement renovations to expand inventory. A 1969 325000 library addition article was defeated. The association plans to discuss the latest proposal January 15. Finance Committee meets Friday at Town Hall and Monday at Lee High School for budget work at 7 30 p.m.
Lee Massachusetts Edward F. Murray chairman of the selectmen will seek re election to a new three year term set for March 2. A Republican with ties to Volpe 1964 campaign Murray lives on Summer Street with his wife and three children. The town reports multiple weekend two car accidents including drivers from East Street Stockbridge Beartown Mountain Road and Avon Conn with no major injuries. A Lee Police cruiser was damaged and a driver charged with operating to endanger. Community notices list the Sportsmans Club meeting and School Committee session with local ads and service offers.
The Huntington Lions Club marked Frederick C. Emerson of Old Main Road on December 12 for 25 years of continuous meritorious service. Emerson is first vice president and cochaired the recent auction benefiting the Lions Ambulance Fund, which raised over $2,000. Other items note Christmas visits and returns of local residents from New Hartford Canastota and New Rochelle.
NORTH EGREMONT The Baptist Church adopted a 1970 budget of 5410 at its annual meeting Sunday. Of the total 800 was allocated to missions. Church officers elected at the meeting were Miss Mina.
Dorothy Bray named clerk treasurer and several church leaders and deacons elected for three year terms. Ronald Wheeler serves as director of Christian education and Sunday school superintendent. Deaconesses elected include Carolyn Schoonmaker and Hazel Brewer. Flower committee members are Donald Bridgham and Richard Rawling, with standing delegates Bray Per Pedersen and Helen Chase.
Local Legion Auxiliary meeting is canceled tonight due to snow. Next regular meeting planned for next month. Also notes include students returning to Framingham State College Longwood College Northeastern University and military assignments in Germany and San Diego with 82nd USA Missile Detachment. Berkshire Eagle seeks a Lanesboro correspondent via typewritten applications.
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