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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1970

Page

11

Union Heads OK Pact Ends Near for GE Strike

The International Union of Electrical Workers and United Electrical Workers Union approve new 40 month contracts subject to ratification by boards and locals. Union leaders in New York expect strong backing with votes by Tuesday and results by Wednesday, paving return to work by Thursday. Counts, head of the Federal Mediation Service, marks his first year in the post as talks move toward settlement.

General Electric International Union of Electrical Workers United Electrical Workers Union New York IUE J Curtis Counts Federal, Mediation and ‘Conciliation Service Counts George P. Shultz Shultz Sen Jacob Asv Cief Federal Médiation’ Service Nixon William Simkin Douglas Aircraft Douglas Federal Mediation Service Albert F. ‘Litano Pittsfield Paul J. Jennings

Nixon Moves to Expand Safeguard ABM System

The Nixon administration plans to seek about 1.5 billion dollars in the next budget to expand the Safeguard missile defense program and fund two more sites. Officials say a late review aims to weigh Soviet and Chinese reactions before finalizing a broader nationwide defense proposal.

Washington Nixon Congress Administration Defense Department Senate Whiteman Air Force Carea New England Michigan-Ohio Pentagon Russia China White House National Security Council Johnson Vienna Soviet Union Defense Melvin R. Laird

Sullivan Backs Take-Over Of Failing Private Schools

Boston AP. State education commissioner Neil V. Sullivan proposes local public school boards operate failing private and parochial schools under public hours while permitting religious instruction after hours. About 200000 parochial students could be absorbed into public schools to avoid closures and financial strain.

Sullivan Boston State Commissioner of Education Neil V. Sullivan

Raids on North Vietnam Deemed Insignificant Reported by U S

U S Command said American planes attacked antiaircraft weapons in North Vietnam not considered significant enough to publicize. The disclosure followed Friday’s leak after reports of a SAM launcher near 19 miles inside North Vietnam and the downing of a U S F105 and a rescue helicopter.

Saigon U.S North Vietnam Talkr Paris Ha Van-Lau Nixon Handi

Hayakawa Faces Militants At Northeastern Auditorium Storm

Police clashed with about 200 rock throwing militants outside Northeastern University as S I Hayakawa spoke. Demonstrators, many not students, vandalized windows while 31 were arrested and 14 officers treated for minor injuries. Hayakawa urged resilience in academia amid heckling and warned media attention boosts fame.

Boston Northeastern University S.I Hayakawa San Francisco State College Boston University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Bradford Jones Hayakawa Germany SDS Students For A Democratic Society

Five Day Forecast Temperatures Through Wednesday

A weekday forecast notes temperatures will average near the seasonal normal of 22. Warmer conditions expected Sunday through Tuesday with rain likely Monday. Cooler air arrives by Wednesday.

840 Acres in Alford Sold to D.C. Firm for Investment

Saul Miller of White Plains sold 840 acres near West and Mountain roads in Alford to Berkshire Mountain Corp of Washington, D.C. for about 200000 dollars. The firm plans an upscale development, with one acre minimum lots, and no immediate plans for leisure homes. Principal Duncan A. Ragsdale said the purchase preserves Alford’s rural character, aims to attract urban dwellers, and that no commercial buildings are planned. Wheeler & Taylor broker John LaFontana noted encouraging local reaction and discussed abutters’ input.

Alford West and Mountain Roads Saul Miller White Plains M.Y Berkshire Mountain Corp Washington Duncan A. Ragsdale Eagle West Road Ragsdale Simon Peterson John Linnehan

Nashua Public Housing Projects Draw Mixed Praise and Criticism

In Nashua New Hampshire housing authority projects draw praise for curb appeal and campuslike grounds but invite criticism over appearance layout and density. Maynard Homes near Burke Street stands out for brick design and landscaping while Ledge Street homes show wood framing and varied colors, posing upkeep and deterioration concerns amid a town used to brick constructions.

Nashua N.H Boston New England NHA Maynard Burke Street Ledge Street Lough Hyec Fagle

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