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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1965
Page
18
daily newspaper published by Eagle Publishing Company at 3 Eagle Street Pittsfield Massachusetts, operating every day except Sundays and holidays according to the notice.
Editorial traces Senator Robert Kennedy in opposition to the handling of the Dominican intervention. He urges OAS concurrence before troops ashore, arguing unilateral action breaches treaty obligations and undermines Latin American governments. Kennedy, a voice for Alliance for Progress, flags risks to Good Neighbor policy credibility.
Massachusetts lawmakers approved a constitutional amendment that allows the governor to reorganize 271 agencies. Berkshire delegation backed the measure, with Senator Nuciforo and all county representatives in favor, only Senator Hammond voting no. Governor Volpe, ex-Gov Peabody, and House Speaker Davoren led the effort, with party backing from rank and file. Ratification by voters next year is expected.
This brief collage notes diverse views including Congressman Conte's rebuttal to Dickinson on Alabama civil rights protests, GOP rifts, and reactions to Juan Bosch forces. It cites Williams College faculty discussing the Dominican Republic and U S diplomacy, DDT residue concerns, pesticides, and a critique of small vs large business ethics.
Robert McAfee Brown spoke at Harvard on religious liberty and tolerance. He argued tolerance alone is insufficient without affirming liberty in religious terms, noting shifts among Protestants and Catholics toward greater concern for religious liberty amid social conditions.
Recap of a recent medical symposium at the Berkshire Museum with doctors noting recognition and the complexity of the human body. A guest cites Albert Sauer on autos and exhausts, and the Bureau of Land Management routing moon land claim inquiries to the Office of Territories. Also mentions Valley View Nursing Home open house, seaweed trivia, coffee drinker stats, and peanut butter availability outside the U.S.
In North Adams and nearby towns, several news items highlight community events. The marriage of Miss Virginia Wilson and Robert N. Hart drew the spring social spotlight at the First Congregational Church. Pittsfield police officer James Magner was elected president of the Pittsfield Aerie of Eagles. Dr Edward J Callahan received a $1000 check at Rabida Councils annual communion breakfast honoring his 50 years as financial secretary. Joseph J Barry of Pittsfield was named trust officer at National Mahane Bank Great Barrington.
Letters discuss youth atheism concerns in Berkshire area, vocations guidance for parents, and praise for a Brahms Requiem performance with named officials. Opinions critique local political delays in postmaster appointments and compare Republican efficiency, naming Pittsfield and Dalton figures.
The Boston Globe recalls a humorous exchange between President William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt. Taft’s heft is noted as nearly 300 pounds and Roosevelt quips about crossing him, in a playful clash of egos and wit.
Jack D. Phillips argues in a letter from Becket that the AFT’s tactics threaten school autonomy and professional standards. He defends NEA sanctions used in Utah, contrasts with New York City, and questions Morelli’s view of collective bargaining versus strikes. He cites Dr. Conant as preferred leadership.
Sen. Maurine Neuberger of Oregon champions a strong warning on cigarette packs and ads. The measure faces Southern and tobacco-state opposition aimed at weakening ad warnings and FTC mandates. Neuberger, a former smoker who quit after a health scare, seeks a second Senate term amid potential GOP challenge from Gov. Mark Hatfield.
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