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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1970
Page
20
In the Richmond report the President stresses water pollution and a deteriorating environment. He notes rising public concern, cites pesticides and smog, and says awareness signals progress though the war is far from won. The piece recalls Rachel Carson and Hal Borland in framing the era.
A reflective critique outlines air and water pollution harms from Chicago to the Rhine and Santa Barbara, noting toxic ocean oil spills, pesticide dangers like DDT, detergents' ecological impact, and the slow discovery of environmental risks. The piece argues for stronger action beyond calls for quality control.
In a letter to the Eagle the writer discusses D A Stewart’s view on union strength and enlightened management at GE. The piece argues unions survive only with strong leadership and collective bargaining, warning that without bargaining rights unions may resort to strikes or boycotts.
George V. Doulllet of Meadow Lane Lanesboro argues against a strike by IUE against General Electric. He warns of worker empowerment trends, factory automation, codified uniforms, and CCTV monitoring, urging collective bargaining over confrontation while critiquing Boulwareism and management’s push for efficiency.
Norman B. White proposes a GE work dividend plan to end the 13 week strike. He urges 10 percent of net profits shared quarterly with all employees and broader participation in incentive pay. He argues for better management labor cooperation and productivity linked raises, and cites a January reply from GE chairman Fred J. Borch.
The piece outlines favorable Section 296 reforms and tax incentives to spur private investment in low-cost housing. It highlights FHA mortgage insurance, 1 percent interest, government subsidies, and depreciation boosts under Section 236, plus full rehabilitation cost deductions up to 15,000 per unit over five years. It frames a profitable path for investors to leverage new housing and tax laws for gains.
About 200 witnesses testified at a public hearing before the Senate Health and Welfare Committee supporting a plan to lower Vermont drinking age from 21 to 20 for beer and wine. Sponsor Sen. West said he favored 18 but kept 20 in the bill. many testifiers backed 18 for beer wine and hard liquor.
The secretary general flew to Lagos to assess postwar relief in Nigeria but canceled a Port Harcourt visit. He later said relief was well in hand while omitting dire conditions in Biafra. Critics accuse him of ignoring refugees, looting, and chaotic aid, urging scrutiny of international aid politics.
The Massachusetts Commission on Church Unity chair says churches bear sin of Separation in mixed denomination marriages while stressing guidelines. William J. Kaufman counters that motivation relates to opportunity, noting efforts to lure workers.
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