GE Earns Freedoms Award for Employee Publication
GE receives Freedoms Foundation recognition for the outstanding employee economic education program in industry. GE News from Pittsfield and local department newsletters were cited as examples of strong internal communications linking profits, competition, and job security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric Co
Freedoms Foundation
Donald K. Niver
U.S
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Valley Forge
Miss Daniels Stalled On Unpaid Post
The Governor's Council postponed confirming Amy Julie Daniels of Ludlow for an unpaid seat on the Advisory Committee of the Division of Hospital Costs and Finances. Daniels, noted for sharp critiques in a prior hospital rate report, remains a controversial figure amid leakage and ongoing follow up of committee findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs Daniels
Raymond J. Sullivan
Springfield
Miss Daniels
TV Station Seeks Pittsfield Translator After Site Rejection
Albany WAST plans a low power translator to rebroadcast Channel 13 from Albany into Pittsfield. The city blocked Crosby Junior High as a site, forcing WAST to pursue another location and FCC approval, with possible delays and a planned hospital translator in Rutland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
WAST
Pittsfield
Elmer Snow
Snow
Crosby Junior High School
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Crosby Junior High
Rutland
West Side
Leaders Named For Methodist Building Drive
Richard Clement announces committee chairs for the First Methodist Church Program of Progress building fund. Key posts include E Whitney Manning publicity William A l Parbell hospitality Walter W Syrett banquet Mrs John H Fisher reservations Mrs Robert E Koch pilot service Joseph H Cadorette follow up Carl E Mesnig financial secretary and Ralph G Scheufler treasurer. The drive funds the sanctuary and parish house renovation with a four year pledge period and a $320 000 goal directed by Chase Associates. A April 13 fellowship supper at North Junior High marks the kickoff as members consider using extra take home pay from tax relief to boost pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Richard Clement
E. Whitney Manining
William A. l'Parbell
Wayne M. Powell
Walter W. Syrett
John H. Fisher
Robert E. Koch
Joseph H. Cadorette
Carl E.mesnig
Ralph G. Scheufler
North Junior High School
Chase Associates
Pittsfield Fire Chief Reports 1963 Fatalities Reach Six
Chief Raymond W Killackey details Pittsfield fires for 1963 with six civilian deaths and property losses of 274659, down from 422252 in 1962 despite more alarms. He urges public cooperation, notes proposed relocation of Engine 2 and Ladder 2, and recalls five firefighters who died or retired in recent years.
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Raymond W. Killackey
Killackey
Pittsfield
Coltsville
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Morningside
Dalton
Allengate Avenues
John WH. Sturgeon
Milo S. Brown
State Fire Marshal’s Office
Joseph Lawlor
Fire Prevention and Fire Inspection Bureau
Teenage driver fined after brief chase and crash
Charles G. S. Lewis Jr., 18, of 136 Pomeroy Ave, was fined 150 dollars in District Court after a short pursuit ended in a collision. He received 100 dollars for driving to endanger and 50 dollars for operating a vehicle with alcohol while underage. Officer Malcolm J. Danford reported a parked car on Onota Lake Boulevard, chased for about two tenths of a mile, then struck a parked auto. Two other youths, 16 and 19, were in the vehicle and admitted beer purchases. Special Justice Clement A. Ferris imposed the fines after guilty pleas. This marked the second local case under the new alcoholic beverage law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. S. Lewis Jr
Pomeroy Ave
Malcolm J. Danford
Onota Lake Boulevard
Lewis
Danford
Lewis’ Tat
Clement A. Ferris
Births at St Luke's and area families mark new arrivals
Birth notices from St Luke's and area hospitals report several newborns this week. Mr. and Mrs. John Higgins welcomed a son at 4% Howard St. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stanford of Tinsdale announced a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Schoepf of Pittsfield welcomed a son. Mr. and Mrs. F Francis X Kushi of Daytona Beach welcomed Michael Joseph born March 18. Paternal grandparents named for several families.
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St. Luke's
John Higgins
Howard St
Pittsfield General
Donald B. Schoepf
George St
F Francis X. Kushi
Clearwater Road
Daytona Beach
Fla
Michael Joseph
Kushi
Rosemary E. Garley
Maria J. Garley
Stoddard Ave
Mr. Garley
Joseph Kushi
Oak Hill Road
Heart Seminar Set for April 9 At St. Luke's
An all day Massachusetts Heart Association seminar will be held April 9 at Madonna Hall St Luke's Hospital for graduate hospital nurses public health nurses nursing home directors hospital administrators and physical therapists Registration begins at a.m Coffee hour Greetings will be given by Dr Vincent Barnaba and Sister Marie Reparatrice Speakers include Dr Edward Detayi Dr Edward landoli Mrs Giles van der Bogart Miss Norma Fisher and Mrs Elaine Katz Registrations must be made through the Heart Association Office P O Box 50 Pittsfield by April 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Heart Association
Madonna Hall
St. Luke’s Hospital
Joseph Budnitz
Berkshire County
State Heart Association
Vincent Barnaba
Berkshire Rehabilitation Center
Sister Marie Reparatrice
Edward F. Detayi
Albert Finstein College of Medicine
New York City
Edward Landoli
Albany Medical College
Giles ¥. van der Bogart
Albany Medical Center
Norma Fisher
Elaine Katz
Plunkett Memorial Hospital
Adams
Heart Association
P.O. Box
Pittsfield
Robinson Retires From GE After 21 Years Service
Thaddeus F. Robinson of County Road Becket retires from General Electric power transformer department after more than 21 years. A Burlington, Vermont native, he attended the University of Vermont for two years and serves as Beckets Finance Committee chair, St Stephen's Church Pittsfield member, and Crescent Lodge Mason. He and former Margaret K. Parnel have one child and two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaddeus F. Robinson
County Road
Becket
General Electric
Robinson
Burllington
University of Vermont
St. Stephen's Church
Pittsfield
Crescent Lodge of Masons
Margaret K. Parnel
Blandford Fire Destroys Home. Boy 8 Dead
Fire officials in Blandford doubt a determination of the blaze’s cause. Eight year old Mark Cloutier perished as the house and attached barn burned. father Ernest Cloutier was injured while rescuing others. The family is staying with a neighbor as Red Cross aid is organized for clothing and shelter.
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Blandford
Mark Cloutier
Kenneth JL. Palmer
Ernest J. Cloutier
Palmer
Cloutier
Mark
Fairview Hospital
Great Barrington
Otis
George Barton
Old Colony Envelope Co
Westfield
Westfield Red Cross
Turner Loses Fight To Curb Auto Registrar
Berkshire County lawmakers report a bill to stop the state registrar from suspending a driver’s license after acquittal failed in the House after Senate approval. Rep. Turner argued courts judge guilt better than officials, while opponents say the license suspension is a tool for highway safety. All Berkshire lawmakers backed Turner except Rep. Sala.
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Turner
State Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Warren A.furner
Lee
Senate
House
Rep
Berkshire County
Roger A. Sala
North Adams
Civil Service Exam Set for City Post
The Department of Public Works will hire a male time and construction clerk or laboratory technician on a permanent basis. Applicants may take a Civil Service examination on April 25. The last date for filing applications is April 6.
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Department of Public Works
Laboratory Technican
Deborah Little Among Essay Contest Winners at Pittsfield
Four South Junior High School students won the Pittsfield Teachers Association essay contest. Deborah Little of Grade 8 was omitted from yesterday’s published winners list and is recognized here as a winner.
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Mitchell Pittsfield High
Deborah Little
Pittsfield Teachers Association
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Freedoms
Methodist
Marcella Ave
Richard C. Latrow
Madison Cafe
Kelly Lumber Co
Crane Avenue
Windsor Apartments
Bradford St
Orchard St
New
John J. Connors
Mario J. Garley
William FE. Wiggins
Patrick J. McKeever
Michael J. McMahon
Goodrich Woodworking
Merrill Road
Dairy Center
Dalton Ave
First Congregational Church
James Cough
Sherwood Drive
Marston’s
Wendell
Paul Stanford
I Tinsdale
Bob Sullivan
Secum Brook Club
Lanesboro
Orhrough
Village House
David Norton
Essex St
John J.’ Gauchione
DeLogan Dance Studio
Adv
Berkshire Roofing & Insulation Co
South St
Raymond Risley
Risley
Pittsfield Bicycle Shop
Linden Street
YMCA
Knowlton
Hashim’s
Ady
St. Luke’s
Thaddeus
Besse-Clarke's
Huskys
Spring Jackets
Farah Chinos
Arrow
McGregor and
Donmoor
Nea
New City
I Hickey Freeman
Hart
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