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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1965
Page
16
Daily newspaper statement notes publication by Eagle Publishing Company at Eagle Street Pittsfield Massachusetts, excluding Sundays and holidays.
Editorial argues a 1943 Supreme Court ruling bars compulsory flag salutes and pledges in public schools. It notes Massachusetts officials later said pupils cannot be forced to pledge or salute, and criticizes lawmakers for pursuing an unconstitutional, wasteful measure. Justice Jackson’s opinion upheld freedom of belief and speech in patriotic acts.
A commentary warns on the repeated encroachment of public parks for non park use in Massachusetts towns. It argues legislative authorization is too easy and calls for stricter proof that no alternative exists before park land can be taken for schools housing or civic buildings.
Don Biron may retire this fall sparking unease over his replacement while local Democrats back Father McEwen’s Consumers Council chairmanship. Lake Mansfield could become a recreation area amid scarce public swimming facilities. Building permits show a 1964 dip in single dwellings versus the 1950s average, but commercial permits may rebound.
Frank Hercules argues in the Sunday Herald Tribune that middle class Negroes now seek social esteem beyond whiteness. Wealth or distinction, preferably both, plus college education and social conduct, determine acceptance. White mates alone no longer guarantee status. poverty among whites is seen as morally suspect.
A nostalgic column surveys a color photograph of Mt. Sugarloaf over the Connecticut River from South Deerfield. It notes cultural items from Hal Borland through Tiffany windows, a 19th century bottling firm discovery, and a Pittsfield Community Concert drive with prices and impact, plus reflections on walking for health, and a note on 200 firms selling “sucker lists” earning over $2 million last year.
Looking Back 50 Years A Sandisfield correspondent reports town schools to close in a few days with teachers away about four weeks as migratory like wild geese. Local events include 60 guests at Michelman’s home for a naming, and engagements and honors involving Marie Duffeld, Marie Madeleine More, Ralph E. Howard, and David A. Park with a Fulbright award to lecture in Colombo Sri Lanka.
Pittsfield citizens laud Bishop Weldon and St Luke's and Hillcrest trustees for health planning and a new mental health facility. The letters urge following leadership to create integrated health services and a model community.
Washington analysis notes Republicans bow out of the New York City mayoral race leaving mayor Wagner’s position vulnerable. Javits and Lindsay decline. Rockefeller’s political moves fuel a split, with Kennedy potentially gaining ground. Nixon and Rockefeller tensions color the GOP bid as Wall Street Journal sketches Rockefeller dynasty options and the party’s uphill path.
Carl J. Chiaretlo argues against issuing another Tyler Street gas station permit in Pittsfield. He questions the city council’s rationale amid 105 stations, 43 closed, urging safety, zoning, and economic impacts be considered and proposing bonds or performance conditions for new licenses.
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