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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1969
Page
7
The Eagle is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Eagle Publishing Company located on Eagle Street in Pittsfield Massachusetts.
Editorial argues Ted Kennedy uses his leadership role to criticize Vietnam, shifting political responsibility from Democrats to Republicans. It notes Senator Dirksen’s floor remarks and Mansfield’s defense, suggesting Nixon’s war strategy exposes both parties and that Kennedy accelerates Republicans inheriting the Vietnam burden.
Research groups reveal low calorie cream substitutes such as Coffee-Mate Cool Whip and Cremora carry high saturated fat content from 10 to 35 percent. Though labeled low calorie, these products may worsen heart conditions by providing more unhealthy fats than dairy creams.
Lenox Massachusetts Shire Town by David H. Wood, Lenox School assistant headmaster and teacher, appears after the celebration. The volume, though delayed, is well worth the wait with a chapter plus photographs from the town’s bicentennial two years earlier.
In Brief the GE complex in Pittsfield adds a sixth department boosting diversification as a hedge against economic swings. The piece notes GE as a major multi department operation and highlights local progress and long term stability in the industry.
A collection of witty vignettes and political quips spoofing everyday annoyances. It recalls Queen Elizabeth, Nixon, and a misrouted White House invitation, ending with a note that “Little man, you are not alone.”
Mrs. Cecelia E Wolfe donated a $10,000 grand organ to South Congregational Church in memory of her husband John S Wolfe. Edward V Dillon of GE Pittsfield will join the War Production Board in Washington after 34 years in the local GE office. Mildred Nigrelli led Pittsfield High School band in concert under F Carl Gorman. Dr Grover C Bowman, 7 year old president emeritus of North Adams State Teacher's College, died in Stamford VI last week. he urged stronger mental discipline in schools. Mrs George F Ernst elected president of the League of Women Voters succeeding Mrs Bernard H Flood.
Local antique car fans recall the Berkshire Automobile Co that built 1903 four cylinder engines from Herschell Spillman parts. About 150 cars were made before 1912 failures led to closure. Encyclopedia notes add details on factory site Renne Avenue and later parts salvage by Belcher Engineering.
Lincoln S. Cain argues before the editor that the June 13 referendum on a new Pittsfield library should proceed to maximize public access to cost figures. He details the $2,112,000 project, Athenaeum contributions, expected HEW and HUD funding, and the net cost to taxpayers, stressing the value of federal credits if the project proceeds near an urban renewal site.
Willard C. French of Sheffield cites federal funding cuts to oppose a library bond in Pittsfield. Arthur H. Gregory argues building the library stimulates cultural growth and school funding, quoting Wright on prioritizing essentials to guarantee long term growth.
A letter argues Latin Americans resent foreign control of their economy and urge governments to seize mines factories and plantations from foreign companies. It calls for ending economic imperialism and adopting policies of economic freedom and justice.
The writer urges Pittsfield to build a new library better suited to community needs. She argues the current structure limits growth and spurs spiritual and cultural viability, calling for careful consideration and action to construct a more appropriate facility.
Clarence Dohoney of 7 Burbank St. asks THE EAGLE readers whether the moon landing should feature an American flag, no flag, or a United Nations flag, framing this as a political and scientific issue about national pride versus global collaboration.
United Nations secretary-general U Thant, speaking at the Second United Nations Development Decade conference, warned that members may have a decade to subdue old feuds and push a world partnership for curbing the arms race improving the environment addressing population growth and accelerating development.
Journalists recount a tense exchange at San Francisco State from a chaotic meeting with Black Students Union and Black Panther leadership. The group hurled accusations at major outlets while press figures faced ultimatums, price talks, and threats, ending with a plan to proceed to Los Angeles for interviews.
An editor reports a humorous overheard exchange about a man who, six months after divorce, reveals he has remarried. He smiles and confirms he did not marry another windbag, only the same one again, highlighting a playful misunderstanding.
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