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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1965
Page
18
Publication details state daily issues except Sundays and holidays by Eagle Publishing Company located on Eagle Street in Pittsfield Massachusetts.
Governor Volpe proposes giving the state Board of Education power to withhold state and federal school aid from districts not addressing racial imbalance. The plan follows the Kiernan report condemning imbalance as unsound and incompatible with equal opportunity. Supporters hail courage, while some allies fear political cost amid white backlash and Democratic shifts. The governor cautions aid withholding and pupil busing as last resorts.
The Boston School Board under Louise Day Hicks refuses to admit de facto segregation exists amid a larger North South pattern of housing and school imbalance. Advocates argue educational remedies are essential though not sufficient. Gov Volpe supports taking necessary steps to repair past errors.
The Gemini 4 mission ends in a dramatic success with Major White’s 20 minute space walk and the use of a space gun as a private jet engine. Delays and failed rendezvous highlight limits and costs of the space race amid Soviet advances.
Berkshire brief notes Pittsfield faces a $10 20 tax rate increase tied to state revisions. Volpe tax plan supporters see larger reimbursements as key. Lenox Planning Board rejects Holiday Inn coffee house on main highway citing impact and sign, while IUE merger talks stall amid leadership shifts. Lee Board of Health backs a long proposed sewer treatment plant after 35 years. Williams College treasurer argues education tax exemptions drain local economy in a reformist letter.
Notes on flagstone walk replacements by Berkshire Garden Club with city help, a local girl’s church hymn moment, and a satirical ad tone about a 43-foot sailboat for 299.50. Also mentions Dr Dwight Simpson’s Istanbul presidency, a Pittsfield college club scholarship history, AMA sun guidance, narcotic sleep for psychosomatic relief, prairie chicken decline, Buick Golf Tour branding tweak, cigarette tax impact in New York City, tooth decay as top U.S. health issue, and a closing thought about a square bathtub.
A Park Hotel dinner last evening honored Catherine McColgan on her birthday with Clarence Bila deau as toastmaster and remarks by Sidney MacInnes John Qua and Richard Shea. McColgan received two gold bracelets.
The Eagle prints a college reply correcting misstatements about Williams College taxes. It notes the college paid $126,700 in 1964 plus $58,400 by faculty and administration, totaling $185,100 or 16 percent of town taxes, and that the college contributes to Fire District expenses. It clarifies tax-exempt property totals and argues tax relief for nonprofit institutions is state policy, minimizing town burden.
Williams College outlines its financial and civic contributions to Williams Town, arguing the college's presence lowers town costs and boosts the economy. It notes employment, payroll, tax base growth, and spending by students and visitors, while urging caution on purchasing a town property and stressing long term financial impact.
Elaine D Soldato of Pittsfield urges continued opposition to the north south urban highway route. She cites biased reports, questions benefits for downtown merchants, and notes relocation challenges for 400 plus families. She asks residents to send letters to John D Warner of the state DPW voicing objections.
Mrs Marie Flood laments a campout ordeal at Burbank Park last Friday May 28 when unknown arsonists burned a tent while two boys slept inside. The youths escaped barefoot, fought the blaze with jackets, and fear remains amid talk of a near murder and unsafe campsites.
Washington pressure mounts over Cuba policy with talk of a blockade or full invasion. GOP leaders urge firmer action, warning Moscow could react, while exiles split between internal revolt and external military options amid Latin American unrest.
An alien landing near an All ing station in Indianapolis drew a humorous scene as he asked to be taken to a leader. After repeating his demand five times, he shouted at a gas pump to remove its finger from its ear, prompting local amusement.
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