Police Capt Marcel declines police chief exam
Police Captain Camille L Marcel head of the traffic bureau says he will not take the Civil Service exam for police chief. Chief Calnan is due to retire soon, and Marcel cites inadequate pay and other reasons. The exam then opens to next rank, sergeants, if few eligibles apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camille Marcel
Camille L. Marcel
Police Traffic Bureau
The
Eagle
Thomas H. Calnan
Marcel
John J. Killeen
Raymond F. Coakley
Michael P. Barry
James F. Magner
Mieczyskaw $. Wojtkowski
Donald F. Kelly
Raymond D. Marcel
William E. Tuohy
Civil Service
Calnan
James Fallon
FBI
Washington
FBI National Academy
Northeastern University
George E. Fingold
Mayor Plans To Spruce Up City Hall
Mayor Dillon announced a spring face lift for City Hall aiming to improve appearance at little or no expense to the city. He declined to specify funding sources but said quick negotiations with civic groups were possible to cover the painting and exterior improvements. The building's shabby look has sparked longstanding controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
City Hall
Births in Pittsfield Area Reported for Week
Numerous births recorded with parents and addresses across Pittsfield and surrounding towns. Notable entries include sons born to Parson, Overbaugh, Brazill, and Kiernan families, with daughters born to Carl son and Godfrey, plus a Richard John birth at Andrews Air Force Base Hospital. Grandparents listed for several cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger G. Lawson
USN
Lawson
Richard John
Andrews Air Force Base Hospital
Washington, D.C
John Charon
Highland Ave
Gilbert R. Lawson
Adams
Cavaliers Win Three Prizes In Rochester
The Cavaliers drum and bugle corps of 80 local boys won three prizes at Rochester Emerald Cadets contest. They took first with 89.95 in marching, earning a $100 prize, plus best color guard, led by Michael Cahill and Richard Powell, and second in standstill with 83.90, six points behind Starfighters of Frankfort. Their program, arranged by Vinny Ratford, drew about 6,000 fans before returning home Sunday. They next appear March 14 in Pittsfield for Winter Showtime exhibitions with five junior groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavaliers
Rochester
N.Y
Rochester Emerald Cadets
Michael Cahill
Richard Powell
Starfighters
Frankfort
Marion Cadets
Marion
Ohio
Northeast
Canada
Vinny Ratford
Pittsfield
Boys’ Club
Leap Year Babies Born Saturday in Pittsfield Hospitals
Three leap year babies arrived in Pittsfield area hospitals on Saturday. Pittsfield General Hospital welcomed a 9 pound 3-ounce girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert C. Galusha of Dalton at 2:27 a.m. St. Luke's Hospital reported a 6 pound 10 4 ounce girl to Mr. and Mrs. William Palmer of 17 Longview Terrace at 3:48 a.m. and a 7 pound 14 ounce boy to Mr. and Mrs. James Allan of Lanesboro at 4:00 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Pittsfield General Hospital
Gilbert C. Galusha
Dalton
St. Luke's Hospital
William Palmer
Longview Ter
James Allan
Lanesboro
Youth Trapped In Theater Seat Locks Knee at Palace Theater
Glen Linko, 16, of New York City, attending a Saturday showing at the Palace Theater, became trapped when one knee joint locked. Police and an ambulance took him to Pittsfield General Hospital, where he was treated and released Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Linko
New York City
Palace Theater
Linko
Lee Academy
Pittsfield General Hospital
Local Schools Chosen for UNESCO Math Project
Pittsfield public schools will join an international UNESCO sponsored math achievement project run with Teachers College Columbia University. The study tests Grades 8, 10 and 12 across countries including Belgium England Finland Germany France Israel Japan Scotland and Sweden. Theodore Herberg will select Pittsfield participants for testing next month with a four hour total instrument, divided into one hour units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Teachers College of Columbia University
James P. “Reynolds
Reynolds
Unesco Institute of Education
Hamburg
Germany
U.S. Office of Education
United States
Belgium
England
Finland
France
Israel
Japan
Scotland
Sweden
Columbia University
Bondi Strong Soutier Retire From GE Jobs
Humbert Bondi, John Strong and Elmer Soutier retire from General Electric Ordnance with a combined 83 years of service. Bondi, of 46 Marion Ave., served 36 years. Strong, of 14 Alexander Terrace, 30 years. Soutier, of Balance Rock Road, 15 years. They are Pittsfield natives with families and long GE careers in ordnance maintenance and gun director programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric Co. Ordnance Department
Humbert J. Bondi
Marion Ave
John R. Strong
Alexander Ter
Elmer R. Soutier
Balance Rock Road
Mr. Bondi
Pittsfield
Plastic Department
Ordnance Department
Mary M. Alberti
Mr. Strong
Pitts’ Field
University of Massachusetts
Eastman College
Hancock
Strong
Barbara Dean
Soutier
Merrill Road
Ora Bouchard
Vassar Girl Chosen Queen At Williams Carnival
Williams College hosts a winter carnival with Georgie Carkener of Vassar named queen amid a snowy weekend. Jane Gibney, Salve Regina senior, serves as princess-in-waiting. Saint Anthony fraternity wins snow sculpture. other notable pieces include Delta Upsilon and Psi Upsilon works and a two-mask Alpha Delta Phi display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams College
Georgie Carkener
Vassar College
Delta Upsilon
Jane Gibney
Williamstown
Shakespeare
Shawnee Mission
Kan
Salve Regina College
Newport
R.L
Savoy State Forest
Berlin
Saint Anthony Fraternity
Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity
Hugh Hercules
Zeta Psi Fraternity
Ringo Starr
Delta Psi
Psi Upsilon
Puff
Taxpayers Seek Free IRS Advice Ahead of April 15 Deadline
A steady stream of taxpayers visited the Pittsfield IRS office for help completing federal tax returns before the April 15 deadline. IRS manager Henry G. Filteau said three internal revenue agents will assist, with hours Mondays and Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Taxpayers were urged to call HI 3-2132 before visiting for specific questions to ensure accurate returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Service
Henry G. Filteau
Pittsfield
IRS
Internal Revenue
NAACP Berkshire Branch Launches Education Program
The Berkshire County NAACP unveils a three phase plan aligned with 1964 goals of integration through education. Phase one tutors at Berkshire Community College, phase two offers local scholarships, and phase three plans civil service prep classes. The open house at 467 North St attracted about 100 attendees, with Mayor Dillon, Sheriff Courtney, and Berkshire Community College director OConnell receiving memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire County
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Floyd. J. Walker
Pittsfield
North St
Berkshire Community College
Walker
NAACP
PTA
Dillon
John D. Courtney
Thomas E. O'Connell
Delegates Oppose Dues Hike At IUE GE Locals
IUE delegates from GE plants nationwide voiced strong opposition to James B Carey backed dues hike. Local 255 at Pittsfield said the plan to charge a flat 1.5 percent of weekly income with a $2 max would shift funds to the Washington HQ, threaten local autonomy, and delay meeting financial obligations. The proposal was presented by William Geary and discussed at a New York conference board meeting with endorsement possible from the IUE executive board in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Union of Electrical Workers
General Electric Co
James B. Carey
Arthur J. LaBlue
IUE
Pittsfield
LaBlue
New York
Saide
John Sham
Schenectady
Hugh Mee
Mannus
TUE
Lynn
Carey
International Union
Washington
Conference
William Geary
New England Regional Council
Bridgeport
Conn
General Executive Board For Action
James Dohoney Restored as Civil Deputy Sheriff
Sheriff John D. Courtney Jr. announced James R. Dohoney of Great Barrington is restored as a civil deputy sheriff along with three other Southern Berkshire men. Civil deputies handle subpoenas and civil papers for a fee, while criminal deputies may arrest. Also restored were two former civil deputies, with Gibbons remaining a day worker in Pittsfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Courtney Jr
James R. Dohoney
Great Barrington
Berkshire
Courtney
Dohoney
Charles &. Perenick
Pew
Bernard J. Gibbons
Doheney
Gibbons
General Electric
Pittsfield
Herman G. Morelli
Leap Year Babies Awarded Silver Dollars at Big N
About 50 locals with Feb 29 birthdays gathered at the Big N in West Housatonic Street weekend for a leap-year celebration. Gilbert C. Galusha and Marion A. Scott each earned 29 silver dollars as the first registered leap-year baby and the oldest participant born on Feb 29 1888 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big N
West Housatonic St
Gilbert C. Galusha
Dalton
Marion A. Scott
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John L. Sullivan
Robert L. Parsons
Claremont St
James B. Overbaugh
Curtis Ter
John W. Brazill
Theodore Carlson
Robert Dunne
Interlaken
St. Luke’s
David Godfrey
Plymouth St
Heath Thompson
Melbourne Road
John A. Culpo
Fairmont Circle
Joseph Kiernan Jr
Francis
Fields
James Allen
Melvin Seelig
Hassmar Road
Hazardville
Curtis Rivers Seelig
Wesson Memorial Hospital
Springfield
Seelig
Earlene Rivers
William Gian
Cheshire Road
Henrietta Camp“hell
Boys’ Club Corps
Bondi
Vassar
Williams
IRS Office
Naacp Branch
New England Conservatory
Roger Hall
Bernice Beauty Salon
North Street
Sarah Rocca
Adv
James Dohoney
A. A. Michelson
Perenick
Besse-Clarke's Boys' Shop
Coats
Huskys
Trom
Tom
Farah Chinos
Arrow
Rase
Pat” Broderick
WBEC
Hart Schaffeer
Marz Clothea
Arrow Shirts
Florsheim
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