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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1970
Page
10
Representative interdealer quotations from NASD at about 2:30 p.m. indicating prices exclude retail markup markdown and commissions. The note clarifies that quoted figures do not include added trading costs.
The Most Rev Timothy Harrington auxiliary bishop of Worcester will speak at the Holy Hour Sunday at 3 pm at Holy Family Church during Family Day. He will discuss The Christian Family 1970 and has long supported unborn rights while opposing abortion bills. Fr Eugene Ozimek invited him, and a covered dish supper will follow in the parish hall after Mass.
Tex Ritter, 64, veteran screen cowboy and singer known for High Noon and Hillbilly Heaven, says he will seek the Republican nomination for the U S Senate seat held by Democrat Albert Gore of Tennessee. He highlights his country music fame and movie hits in Nashville.
The U S stock market closed a weak first week of 1970 with a moderate loss amid dull trading. The Dow fell 3.96 to 798.11 while the ASI lost .9 to 274.8 and the NYSE slipped .14 to 531.82. Trading volume slid and the day saw few broad moves as analysts awaited Nixon administration signals from upcoming state of the union and budget messages. The session featured heavy block trades, notably in Cums, and notable declines in rubber, farm, aircraft, electronics, and nonferrous metal issues. The American Exchange also declined, with volume easing to 3.59 million shares.
Pittsfield list of church services includes Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox congregations. Mass times span early morning to evening with parish schools, Bible studies, and youth programs noted for Calvary Binte Churent, Evangelistic Geckakire, First Baptist, Grace Church, and others across local streets and venues.
A reflective piece on courts as outlets for conflict, noting how the courtroom’s neutral arbiter and the right to be heard defuse anger. Quoting Judge Henry J. Friendly, it argues that despite flaws, the legal method often prevents violence and maintains order.
Will Bernard presents an American Bar Association public service feature highlighting access to justice and underscoring the role of pro bono work. The piece outlines resources, guidance for seeking help, and how lawyers can contribute to community outreach.
Washington AP The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association urges standard traffic patterns at airports lacking control towers. It notes only 322 of over 100000 U.S. airports have towers and proposes a left hand rectangular approach with 800 feet AGL for low performance aircraft and 101 feet AGL for high performance. departing aircraft should climb to 800 feet before turning.
The passage urges sustaining Christmas joy and peace beyond the holiday season. It invites worship at 7 PM Sundays and Sunday School at 9 AM, welcoming all to participate and embrace the promises of forgiveness and eternal life through the church’s mission.
Police patrols around District of Columbia schools have been doubled after a junior high student Tyrone Perry, 15, died from a chest wound and another 15-year-old was wounded in separate incidents. A youth charged with homicide says a pistol shown in a corridor was fired accidentally.
Berkshire Growth Fund ranking 28th of 376 from Lipper with 1.25 million in assets. Berkshire Management & Research Corp. notes 1969’s poor market performance as the Dow fell 14.5 percent from 1968 highs. Fund posted a 0.65 percent NAV decrease for its first full year, reinvestment assumed.
Kansas City Mayor This W. Davis sent letters to property owners urging support for a proposed sales tax and higher earnings tax. The measures were defeated on December 16. Davis showed potential tax impacts. some recipients misread the notices as new tax bills and sent checks, which were returned.
John F Mendel of 73 Donna Ave Pittsfield reports his family has a GE record of 508 years of service. The line began with his father John A Mendel who joined GE in 1908 after GE took over the Stanley Electric plant. Nine Mendel sons joined their father, totaling 19 members across generations.
In San Francisco an AP report states a newspaper deliveryman discovered a burlap bag in the street. Inside were six pythons, the longest about four feet. A note in the bag claimed the scientific name Regis Python and urged selling as many as possible while saving one for the author, leaving police puzzled.
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