President Johnson a strong favorite for re election
Editorial lauds President Johnson after a TV conference as an outstanding leader. It highlights his calm confidence and positive stance on poverty civil rights and foreign policy, arguing Republicans face sobering odds to beat him. The piece praises his direct clarity on the civil rights bill and commitment to finish reforms.
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Johnson
Eisenhower
White House
Washington
Mr. Johnson
Senate
House
Bobby Baker
Senator Goldwater
Harsh verdict in the Ruby case shocks Dallas readers
The Dallas jury sentenced Jack Ruby to death for killing Lee Harvey Oswald, a ruling that raises questions about mental state, police laxity, and the fairness of the trial. Legal appeals loom as the chapter closes on the city’s controversial handling of the case and its public consequences.
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Dallas
Jack Ruby
Big D
Ruby
Oswald
Jesus
Notable local figures and licensing concerns mix notes
Notes and Footnotes recount William Aldrich's death at 57 and his service as Lee official. It covers Pittsfield licensing decisions and proposed nurse bargaining, plus local real estate and industrial development, with a page of assorted items from town life and press clippings.
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William
Buzz) Aldrich
Lee
Board of Selectmen
Democratic Town Committee
Pittsfield
Erin flag theft at Pittsfield High by nine seniors
Nine senior students dressed as workers gained roof access at Pittsfield High School, hoisted the green Erin flag, and made a quick getaway. The incident recalls a 30 year old local prank as authorities investigate the break in.
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Erin
Pittsfield High School
Harriet Barstow
Lee
Mount Holyoke College
Phi Beta Kappa
Barbara C. Hoag
Pittsfield
Patricia Loach
Richmond
Sammy Vincent
Leland W. Peck
Great Barrington
Cincinnati Symphony
Conte Focuses on Oil Imports and Nuclear Rowe Visit
Capfitol Hill Conte speaks on residual oil imports and nuclear inspectors at Rowe Massachusetts. He criticizes coal and domestic oil lobbies, cites Venezuela’s election, and calls for renewed Appalachian energy plans to power Northeast cities.
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Savio Conte
Drerfield River
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Vermont
U.S
Yankee Atomic Power Co
Rowe
Conte
Adams
North Adams
Deerfield
Pittsfield
Charlemont
Heath
Florida
Clarksburg
Leyden
Colrain
Shelburne Falls
Deer
Caribbean
House
Thomas E. Morgan
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Pennsylvania
Morgan
Latin America
Venezuela
Coal Lobby
Office of Emergency Planning
Appalachia
Consolidated Edison
New York City
Canada
Maryland
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee Valley Authority
Louisville
Cincinnati
Chicago
Indianapolis
Congress
House Commerce Committee
Mass
George D. Aiken
R-Vt
Capitol Hill
New England
Letters to the Editor on Goldwater and race issues
The writer commends New Hampshire Republican primary results and cautions about future Western candidate challenges. A reader rebukes The Eagle for editorial bias on civil rights protests, arguing demonstrations risk bloodshed and distrust, and stresses treating all people as individuals as the lasting solution. Mrs. Robert E. Bixler, 52 Bishop Privy., Pittsfield.
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New Hampshire
South Africa
Germany
Deep South
Goldwater
THE
EAGLE
Walldone
CORE
Triborough Bridge
Robert E. Bixler
Bishop
Pittsfield
Assault on Greylock prompts public letter to editor
In Williams College biology professor Donald R. Whitehead and others press the state to consider conservationist views on Greylock development. They criticize Tramway Authority chief Dragone for misrepresenting plans and urge transparency, public discussion, and regard for natural heritage.
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Mount Greylock
Joseph R. Dragone
Tramway Authority
Gov. Peabody
Greylock
Dragone
Mr. Dragone
Donald R. Whitehead
Ansistant
Williams College
Williamstown
Aton Celli Peace Prosperity Theme For L B J Campaign
Advance look at President Johnson campaign strategy shows his talent for reading voter mood. New Hampshire primary confirms his appraisal amid shocks from Laos, Bay of Pigs, Cuban missile crisis, and Kennedy assassination. The plan is understated, focusing on rising prosperity and shared gains, avoiding crises while sharpening political moves. Bill Vaughan, North American News Piper Alliance.
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Delmont Tulfis
St. Petersburg
Fla
St. Pete
Florida
American Medical Association
U.S
Eagle
Cynthia Seton
Northampton
Redbook Magazine
Good Housekeeping
City Hall
Ruby Ashley
Daytona Beach
Pittsfield
Bob Peas- Tee
Dalton Ave
Stevens & Bond
Academy of Music
North Street
Miller Building
Bob
Jack O'Laughlin
Bridge Funch
Johnson
New Hampshire
White House
Laos
Bay of Pigs
Kennedy
Barry Goldwater
Johnson-Kennedy
F.D.R
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