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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1969
Page
9
It states the newspaper is published every day except Sunday and holidays by Eagle Publishing Company at 43 Eagle Street in Pittsfield Massachusetts.
The Rockefeller Latin America tour provokes reform by exposing flaws in US aid. Chile’s trade complaints prompt a Nixon push to end unit purchase restrictions, curbing tied aid and reducing costs for recipients. Congressional resistance remains strong, but anti American sentiment may spur overdue reforms.
The United States scales down its base agreement with Franco in Spain to run only until 1970 after Senate pressure. Washington will sell France 850 million in military equipment, a move seen as aiding Franco’s dictatorship, while arguing the alliance fuels anti-American sentiment and should not be extended beyond 1970.
Rose Manor is now open after years of disputes and court actions, providing public housing for 114 elderly residents and easing demand for limited resources. The Colebrook River dam dedication marks a major regional engineering achievement, while Pittsfield High School begins with a mass production crowd and the town anticipates two high schools next year. A 114 cubic yard boulder at Hoosac Valley High School site draws note with an estimated 18 foot diameter if spherical.
The Nordic countries Denmark Finland Iceland Norway and Sweden want one of their ambassadors to hold the UN General Assembly presidency. They note Nordic leaders have run the UN system and argue their steady approach would bring balance during international tensions. The piece urges support for a Nordic candidate while including satirical ad lines.
Capt Norris Wood former Salvation Army head Asa Stanley Goodrich YMCA founder of Troop 1 Pittsfield and George F E Halford of Pittsfield Coal Gas met in Paris. Frank C Butcher to direct community chorus July 4 at Bagg Playground. W Wendell Budrow new mercantile committee chairman of Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce. Jesse J Currier named faithful navigator Knights of Columbus. Eagle All Berkshire Baseball picks list Soloc Soldato Schmeyer Consolati Garivaltis MacFadyen Sherman Chalifoux Costanza Costanza McBride Marlow Norbis. Norbis elected Town Players president succeeding Lambert.
Readers learn Eric Sloane explains why his Cracker Barrel column vanished since May 24 due to museum work and book projects. He narrates Kent Connecticut museum progress, a new book Double Barrel, and Remember America, with Reader's Digest publishing details. Also marked June 13 1944 buzz bombs, Woolworth 90th anniversary, and a closing remark on opportunity disguises as hard work.
Five conductors at Pablo Casals festival in San Juan challenge crisis claims facing orchestras. Steinberg Menuhin Barbirolli Schneider and Barenboim defend vitality, urging new financing and varied programs to engage youth, while noting television and records affect audiences but not doom. They stress living, personal performances and education to sustain interest.
Letters discuss the SDS open to all left factions after 1965 convention removing the Communist exclusion clause. Mention Progressive Labor, Du Bois Clubs, and tensions with the Communist party as factions contend for influence within SDS and the wider New Left. Also critiques warn of Cold War era dangers and political corruption.
Buckley argues Nixon should make combat duty in Vietnam voluntary, citing Churchill and the demographic reality of troops. He estimates true combat soldiers may number around 150,000, with widespread potential effects on protest and morale, and suggests consulting advisers before issuing a voluntary combat decree.
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