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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1970
Page
18
The piece notes a shift in focus from past events to future predictions for the 1970s. It highlights concerns over pollution and lifestyle warnings while praising Life magazine on trend curiosities such as guitar driving, wigs, skydiving, and foreign herbs. It ponders a threefold mystery: widespread dieting, weight loss efforts, and the appeal of novel foods amid rising sophistication.
The piece surveys shifts in eating habits from calorie counting to low carb and high protein plans, notes the rise of convenient dried foods, and highlights a wave of international cookbooks with many ingredients. It questions whether gourmets chase novelty or face future lean years.
Providence Rhode Island Senate proposes a measure to require news media to provide equal coverage for acquittals as for accusations. Senator Walter J. Miska of Portsmouth argues the bill is fair and not censorship, noting that initial charges gain prominence while innocence determinations often receive less space.
In a 1970 column, Herbert Mitgang argues military journalism blends press freedom with security. He notes Stars and Stripes struggles between truth and morale in Vietnam, contrasting wartime publishing policies in Europe and the Pacific. The piece critiques official control and confirms the paper’s ambiguous authorized unofficial masthead.
Washington columnist argues Nixon can present a favorable public image as he plans a cautious 1976 agenda. Foreign policy shows signs of stability in Vietnam and progress in arms talks with the Soviet Union, while domestic policy highlights environmental rhetoric, the Philadelphia plan, and cautious fiscal maneuvers amid inflationary risks.
Quotes from South Vietnam president Nguyen Van Thieu decrying a coalition as a path to a Communist regime. Massachusetts education commissioner Neil L. Sullivan laments uneven school funding across communities. Dick Cavett comments on balancing show business by avoiding overbooking and prioritizing brains over stars.
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