Governor Defends Removal of Fr. McEwen as CC Head
Gov Volpe defended removing Rev. Robert J. McEwen from the Consumers Council chair during a WBEC Sound Off, arguing council terms run with the governor and that McEwen remains on the council. He said a new chair, an economics professor from Holy Cross, was selected. He also supported a longer work week debate and signaled openness to a future legislative or executive move on pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. McEwen
Volpe
Robert J. McEwen
Boston College
State Consumers’ Council
WBEC
Lawrence A. (Bucky) Callahan
Democratic City Committee
Father McEwen
Statehouse
Consumers’ Council
Holy Cross College
Bertha Perch
Bert Perch
Committee On Public Service
Department of Commerce
Berkshires
Schulenberg Open Minded on Mt Greylock Tramway
Massachusetts Commerce Commissioner Theodore W. Schulenberg said he is open minded on the Mt Greylock tramway plan after meeting pro tramway backers in Pittsfield. He noted he was not committed and would meet anti tramway representatives if desired, amid prior endorsements by Gov. Volpe and ongoing legal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore W. Schulenberg
Massachusetts Department of Commerce
Mt. Greylock
Adams
John A. Volpe
Association of Business and Commerce
Pittsfield
Joseph R. Dragone
Springfield
the Eagle
Mt. Greylock Protective Association
Schulenberg
Massachusetts
Indiana
Indiana Department of Commerce
Volpe
Protective Association
Mr. Dragone
Frank Dubbis
The
Adams Chamber of Commerce
Donald Thurston
Arthur Kelts
Pittsfield Postmaster race narrows to two veterans
Peter G. Arlos, Pittsfield Democratic City Club chairman, says he is not seeking the post and proposes two new entries Robert B. Magner and John Quinn as contenders if Postmaster Donald R. Biko retires. Arlos praises Biron as a dedicated public servant and notes Kennedy and civil service lists will influence the final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter G. Arlos
Pittsfield
Democratic City Club
Donald R. Biko
Biron
Arles
Magner
Quinn
Robert B. Magner
West Housatonic St
John Quinn
Harvard St
the Eagle
Democratic State Committee
Democratic City Committee
Edward M
Ted) Kennedy
U.S. Civil Service
Post Office Departments
Volpe Promises To Boost Tourism In Berkshire
Gov John A Volpe visited Pittsfield for the Berkshire Hills Conference 40th anniversary dinner urging higher tourism funding and touting his sales tax plan He defended the new tax as needed revenue to relieve property taxes and fund education while praising local groups and the Balance Rock Park project He praised Berkshire leaders and urged residents to lobby legislators while balancing a busy day that included a trip to radio and a Como show booking
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Volpe
Pittsfield
Berkshire Hills
Wendell Hotel
Theodore W. Schulenberg
Volpe
Massachusetts
Gov. Volpe
Washington
John H. Chafee
Rhode Island
Post Office Building Bids Due May 6 in Pittsfield
Postmaster General John A. Gronouski announced May 6 as the bid deadline for the Pittsfield post office garage project. The winner will buy the site on Fenn Street and lease a 30 year term with options for 40 more, with building to department specs. Bid forms are available from Dayton J. Wakefield in Montpelier, and bids must be submitted to Washington by 2 p.m. May 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Gronouski
Washington
Pittsfield
Fenn Street
Willis and
Second Streets
Post Office Department
Dayton J. Wakefield
Montpelier
Fire Report Covers Water Pipe and Car Blaze
At 11 01 a.m. a broken water pipe at 60 Hamlin Street was reported and extinguished. At 3 01 p.m. a discarded cigarette started a small fire in a car parked in front of 280 New West Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamlin St
New West St
Roofing ads and local bargains headline
Local notices list roofing companies offering up to 25 year guarantees and prompt services. Advertisements highlight ski den closing sale at Wendell Building, roast dinners, curtain shop, tax preparation, and a Saturday night meat and pasta special at local clubs. The Berkshire Eagle features telephone directories and shop specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell
Marston’s
Wendell Hotel
Fewer Trout Allocated For Area Ponds and Streams
Eugene B. Moran district wildlife manager for the state Division of Fisheries and Game announced that the district will receive fewer trout this spring than last year. He stated, “We’re getting 268,450 trout,” representing 34.5 percent of the state total for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene B. Moran
State Division of Fisheries and Game
Girls Club Seeks Volunteers for Pixie Group and More
Paul A. Lauzon of the Volunteer Bureau of United Community Services announced at a recent meeting an urgent need for volunteers at the Pittsfield Girls Club. Two volunteers are sought to work with the Pixie group on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Experience in arts and crafts is helpful but not required. Additional volunteers are needed to teach cooking to 3rd through 6th graders and sewing to 4th through 6th graders. A reserve list of volunteers for office receptionists on short notice is also requested. Contact Miss June Bowman, executive director, or register with UCS at 54 Wendell Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul A. Lauzon
United Community Services
Bureau
Pittsfield Girls Club
June Bowman
Lauzon
UCS
Wendell Ave
Births in Pittsfield and nearby towns
Pittsfield General welcomes a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Matthew F. Mastalerz of 115 Ridgeway Ave. A son is reported by Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Cohen of 307 Pomeroy Ave. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Dominica Forte of 68 Wahconah St. A daughter is born to St. Luke's couple Mr. and Mrs. William Litchfield of Hinsdale. Twin sons to Dr. and Mrs. Bernard G. Auge of 1 Kittredge Road yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield General
Matthew F. Mastalerz
Ridgeway Ave
Robert H. Cohen
Pomeroy Ave
St. Luke’s
William Litchfield
Hinsdale
Bernard G. Auge
Kittredge Road
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Thomas
Morton
Florida
Arkansas
Geary
John T. Geary
Balance Rock Park
John D. Courtney
Berkshire Community College
Commonwealth
Berkshire
Berkshire County
New Haven Railroad
WMEG
Union Federal Savings
Berkshire County Teenage Republican Club
Boston
Perry Como
John T. McPhillips
Camillo L. Santini
Mount Carmel Church
Mitchell
Republican Club
Union Federal Savings & Loan Association
Daniel Ford
Linda Spencer
Becket
Ann Murphy
Richmond
Cathy Rainforth
Albert Barris
Tague
Jiminy Peak
Roland Blood
Kenneth Sickler
Lanesboro
Bruce Baumert
Dalton
Pittsfield Roofing Co., Inc
Swistak
Bob Szymanski Orch
Adv
al Gaviorno
Berkshire Roofing Co
Harry Vincent
Braun
Squire Rest
Cheshire
Berkshire Curtain Shop
North Street
Berkshire Eagle
West Shore Sports Club
Shepard
James M. Shepard
Division of Fisheries and Game
Hathaway Shirts
Perref Laike
Pat
Broderick
North St
Summer St
Hickey Freeman and
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Arrow
Florsheim Shoes
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