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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1970
Page
7
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Editorial notes the Javits Conte proposal for a three member fact finding board may not bind GE or unions but could help escape the impasse. With Nixon non intervention, the plan offers a path for both sides to study issues and make non binding recommendations. The unions seek economic pressure to force concessions.
After ten weeks of stalemate a firm policy seeks to break a strike by crossing picket lines to weaken the union coalition. The path ahead looks long and fratricidal, risking lasting bitterness and economic loss. Third party mediation gains unlikely praise from either side, while public support remains absent. Senators Javits and Congressman Conte push for the broader public interest and deserve backing.
Joseph Campbell of Pittsfield Electric Co. rescued a creature that had climbed to the top of a 50 foot tree on Orchard Street and refused to come down. He received a $5 award from the Animal Rescue League.
Berkshire residents endure snow clogged streets as Pittsfield Police urge a tougher city ordinance to keep emergency routes clear. Article cites 8000 more vehicles registered in Berkshire County and argues private car convenience must yield to public safety during winter emergencies.
City veterans groups and the Fire Department tout a successful season of collecting and burning Christmas trees. Excess trees that arrived late were trucked to landfills yesterday. Critics warn tree burning contributes to air pollution and note broader moves toward cleaner practices such as canceling greens burning at a Longmeadow church. Progress Berkshire Community College again shows leadership in student government involvement. Public Buildings Superintendent Grandshaw urges round the clock vandalism protection at schools, highlighting costs and impact on community image.
Opinion piece criticizes boxing officials and politicians who try to bar Cassius Clay from boxing while his draft case and appeal proceed. It argues these acts undermine citizenship rights and compare political actions to hymn singing in a waterfront saloon, noting a three year layoff may have weakened his standing.
Spies recall 1918 signal from Lebanon Valley as Kosegarten piano firm rooted in Nassau. Founded 1837 by Frederick Frickinger, it produced rosewood square pianos, later focusing on piano actions and components for Wurlitzer and others. Factory closed in 1929 amid radio rise. parts became apartments and an electrical firm operates there. Also notes on DDT warnings from 1950 and dry cleaners profiting from long maxi coats.
Letter from Berthamarie Clark of Lenox argues experts lack practical knowledge on living costs and housing access. She cites mortgage shortages, the high price of homes, and government inaction while veterans and families endure rent burdens. She references Rome's 20 million workers striking over housing and urges citizen pressure.
George V. Douillet decries GE policy as Boulwareism a brainwashing system controlling workers and public opinion. He argues the so called one fair firm offer is a hoax and that arbitration could end the strike if GE management agreed. Letters also critique Henry and Phinney on war, politics, and liberalism amid New Year commentary.
A New York Times letter by Yale professor Robert Dahl questions the Vietnam policy of seeking free elections. The columnist argues the aim is to help South Vietnam assert independence under SEATO, not to export democracy, noting past support and the Tonkin Gulf resolution.
A Charleston Gazette item reports a music lover entering a record store and asking for Gilbert and Sullivan albums. The clerk, young and puzzled, asks if that is a new group, highlighting light humor over a dated misunderstanding.
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