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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1969
Page
8
Daily newspaper published by Eagle Publishing Company at 33 Eagle Street Pittsfield Massachusetts except Sundays and holidays for readers and advertisers seeking local news and notices.
The piece cites Canon 4 of the ABA Code and says Justice Abe Fortas acted improperly by accepting a $20,000 fee from the Wolfson Family Foundation after joining the Court, then returning it after the foundation’s securities case. It argues the ethics breach is self evident and calls for Fortas to resign to lift the Court from political burden.
Mrs Bell, elementary art supervisor, argues for a unified over all art education program under one supervisor and warns that neglecting the arts fuels violence by stifling creation. She challenges school authorities who seek censure and urges community art groups to engage in refashioning curriculum from kindergarten through high school.
Observers weigh the potential benefits and risks of a countywide tax payers association. Pros include steady pressure for tax reform and greater leverage with county government. Dangers center on repeating block on needed programs and projects and possible loss of local initiative.
Opinion piece imagines Huck Finn as a modern lawbreaker and argues he would face multiple modern restrictions from coast guard to camping permits. It recalls he would need life jackets, a fire extinguisher, a sleep location consent, and schooling, ending with a note that only his conscience would be clear.
Lt William A Weaphy a Harvard Law alumnus ordered to duty as assistant judge advocate at Base Section 2 in France. Mrs Warren Albert announces sister Doreen Cooper to Donald G Butler of Clinton Ave. George E Rastow named plant manager at Buxton Inc Springfield. W G B Du Bois and Nikita Khrushchev among Lenin Peace Prize honorees for 1959. Rattle Abby ridden by Russell Stewart wins four hunter classes at Lenox Kiwanis Horse Show.
Read about N M Baker and a steam car journey in Berkshire towns in 1904 The Doctor owner fixes a wind whistle by turning a valve then a burner torch defect causes flames The car sheltered in a barnyard as rain fell while farmers protected livestock with revolvers The trip ends uneventfully at Pittsfield hotel and automobile station Photos show a buggy like car on dirt roads The Automobilist reports Ford LNG cross country trip for reduced pollution The Louisiana Purchase of 1803 and statehood notes close with ZIP code reminder at Franklin post office
Elizabeth M. Robie of Medfield argues against political sales pitches and urges a considered third option beyond peace or violence while warning against changes pressed on the public. Henry J. Champagne of Pittsfield questions the appeal of communism and defends American democracy amid agitators and censorship concerns.
June C. Kimball of Richmond lauds Pittsfield art teacher Mrs. Winifred Bell for highlighting art's value and calls for broader, better art programs in Berkshire County schools. Janet Debreczeny of Glendale questions admin neglect and advocates art as core learning across districts.
An editorial examines Sen. Gore and Sen. Fulbright’s push for more open national security talks amid ABM controversy. It cites a 1960s exchange on intercepting Soviet radar and questions whether Nixon and aides leak secret info for polemics. It calls for hearing scientists like Teller and Dyson before Gore’s committee to avoid biased conclusions.
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