Rienow Calls for Birth of Ecological Conscience
Robert M. Rienow urged Berkshire Community College listeners to develop an ecological conscience or face world destruction. He warned pollution from fuels and wastes threatens lakes and air, stressing inner environmental awareness and youth responsibility alongside social reform. A Dennis Morgan of the Massachusetts Audubon Society will close the Ecology series on December 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Rienow
Berkshire Community College
Rienow
Graduate School of Public Affairs
State University of New York At Albany
BCC
Rienen
Aldo Leopald
Adlai Stevenson
Rienan
Lake Erie
Lake Michigan
Superior
Baikal
Soviet Union
Evie
A. A. Bérle Jr
United States
Alen H. Morgan
Massachusetts Audubon Society
Gorton Challenged by Six Cabinet Members for Liberal Leader
In Sydney six members of Prime Minister John Gorton's cabinet including William McMahon and David Fairbairn moved to challenge him for the top Liberal leadership at a party meeting on Friday. The outcome would determine who forms the next government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Australia
John G. Gorton
William McMahon
David E. Fairbairn
Liberal Party
Gorton
Local YMCA Exhibits and Programs at Area Banks
Déser Mike, an excellent swimmer and former swat team member, has an exhibit in the lobby of the First Agricultural National Bank. The Y chronicles over 1,000 boys and 260 girls in activities, plus adult and family programs. Summer offerings include Porter Til Recreation Center and Camp Summer at Pantoastic Lake. Meeting inflation costs requires at least a 1 percent rise in United Fund pledges for Pittsfield, Lanesboro, and Lenox to fund YMCA and 22 Red Feather agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Déser
Mike
Thie
First Agricultural National Bank
Porter
Pantoastic Lake
United Fund
Pittsfield
Lanesboro
Lenox
YMCA
Red Feather-Red Cross
ASCE Honors Raymond Reese City Native
Raymond C. Reese of Toledo Ohio a Pittsfield native was awarded honorary ASCE membership at the society’s awards banquet in Chicago Illinois He leads Raymond C Reese Associates a Toledo firm for 35 years and is a MIT graduate who studied at MIT and Harvard He has held chief engineer posts at Building Products Co Hausman Steel Co and lectured at the University of Toledo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond C. Reese
Toledo
Ohio
Pittsfield
American Society of Civil Engineers
Chicago
Reese
The
Building Products Co
Hausman Steel Co
University of Toledo
What the UCS Is Made Of
Mike Deser, a young member of the Junior Leaders Club at the YMCA, contributes to the exhibit at the United Fund kickoff. He is the son of Patrolman and Mrs. Edward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UCS
Mike Deser
YMCA
United Fund
Patrolman
Edward
More Doubting Kennedy Story Time Poll Finds
New York AP Fifty one percent of Time poll respondents believe Senator Edward Kennedy has not told the truth about the Mary Jo Kopichne accident. The poll shows a decline in credibility versus a prior poll as the legal maneuvers continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Time Magazine
Edward Kennedy
Dmass
Mary Jo Kopéchne
Kennedy
Time
New Clerk Hired For County Engineer Office
County Commissioners create junior clerk post in engineer’s office and appoint Miss Geraldine McGinnis 23 of 16 Superior St to the job. The position pays 4877 dollars annually and begins November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine McGinnis
Superior St
Fire at YMCA reported 7:21 PM
The fire outside a litter basket at the YMCA was extinguished by firefighters upon arrival. No injuries noted and the scene was secured as of arrival. The incident was logged as a small outdoor fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Walsh Wins High Award In Chinese Photo Show
James F. Walsh of Pittsfield longtime studio photographer won the top award in the color print division at the Seventh International Salon of Photography in Paipei Taiwan. He received the Widder Cup in Pittsfield from Everett Wilson of New Haven. Walsh’s winning entry was a nude study through an embossed glass curtain. 229 color prints were entered with 6 selected for show. He had three acceptances and earned a merit certificate in addition to the cup. Walsh has long been active with the Berkshire Museum Camera Club and has represented the club in New England exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Walsh
Pittsfield
Paipei
Taiwan
Republic of China
Walsh
Everett Wilson
New Haven
Photographic Society of America
Berkshire Museum Camera Club
Clun
New England
Outdoor Advertising Firm Sues Litano and Union
Union 255 officials and Albert F Litano face a $12,000 civil suit filed in Superior Court by local outdoor advertising firm Callahan. Claim alleges wrongful removal of roof billboards and replacement with union billboards, citing a five year renewal option and revenue losses from seven ad commitments. Lease rate cited as $75 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Callahan, Inc
Albert F. Litano
Locval 255
Callahan
Woodlawn Ave
District Court handles varied cases in October session
Franklin R. Arthur Jr., 18, of 29 South Merriam S1, pleaded guilty in District Court this Oct. 18 on Dalton Avenue, fourth offense this year, fined $100 by Judge Frank W. Cimini. Joseph Ploughman, 21, of Berkshire Trailer Court, Lanesboro, pleaded guilty to operating a motorcycle with a passenger and no foot rest on First Street Oct. 15, fined $10. Two GE apprentices Christopher Healey of 66 Circular Ave. and Roland Smith of 144 Madison Ave. pleaded guilty to shooting noisy fireworks at Healey’s address. cases filed and advised to behave. Thomas Errichetto of Adams fined $10 for speeding. Peter Boyd of 21 Abbott St. fined $5 for driving without a sticker. Leona Collins of 215 Emi paid $10 for similar offense. Fred Perkins of 456 Hubbard Ave. defaulted. Albert Drake, 17, of 247 Robbing Ave. and David P. Nicola, 19, of 1270 North St., charged as minors transporting alcohol had cases dismissed. Berard Luciani of 128 Plunkett St. and Vivian Elser of 539 Crane Ave. found not guilty. He charged with operating motor vehicle without license. she with allowing improper person to drive. Previously paid fines: Robert D. Jackson, 530 Wahconah St., $25. Judith Smith, 7 Parker St.. Thomas E. Gwinnell, 161 King St., all for speeding. John J. Roche, 35 Oak Hill Rd., and Paul F. E. Valenti, 23 Tennyson Ave., $10 each. Valenti for carrying a passenger on a motorcycle and no foot rest. Roche for allowing improper person to drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin R. Arthur Jr
South Merriam S1
Dalton’ Avenue
Frank W. Cimini
Joseph Ploughman
Berkshire Trailer Court
Lanesboro
First Street
Christopher Healey
Circular Ave
Roland Smith
Madison Ave
Healey
Thomas
Errichetto
St Adams
Peter Boyd
Abbott St
Leona Collins
Emi
Fred Perkins
Hubbard Ave
Albert
Drake
Valenti
Roche
Credit Card Tells Achiurch In Vergennes Vermont
In Vergennes Congregational Church a credit card machine sits inside the front door as Rev. Richard C. Ogden its pastor, mayor, CPA and attorney, explains the church has joined the Master Charge plan through Chittenden Trust Co to highlight the reach of credit cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vergennes
Congregational Church
Richard C. Ogden
Ogden
Chittenden Trust Co
Burlington
Robber Uses Spray In Mass Restaurant Heist
In Fall River Massachusetts a man fled with about 1500 dollars after spraying a mace like chemical in the face of a restaurant night manager who had closed the business and was heading to his car with the daily receipts. The manager’s name was not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River, Mass
Pnlice
Berkshire Benevolent Association for the Blind Meeting
About 30 attended last night's Berkshire Benevolent Association for the Blind meeting. Reservations for the Christmas party on Dec 1 may still be made, with Alfred C. Newman as reservations chairman. The group voted a grant to assist an ill member in purchasing hospital equipment for home use. Entertainment was by George Morrell and St. Teresa's Folk Mass choir. Mrs. Dorothy Hinckley won the cake donated by Prentiss Bakery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire Benevolent Association For the Blind
Alfred C. Newman
George Morrell
St. Teresa's Folk Mass Choir
Dorothy Hinckley
Prentiss Bakery
Senior Citizens Program Focuses on Birds and Flowers
Mr and Mrs Edward Kapt will present a Berkshire birds and flowers program tomorrow at 3:30 at the Senior Center. Henry Champagne will introduce the speakers and slides will be shown. Mrs Neil McBride of Northampton won a $15 gift certificate in Tiny Towne's sixth anniversary drawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kapt
Henry Champagne
Neil McBride
Northampton
Tiny Towne
Jubilee dispute consultant to visit Pittsfield Monday
Gordon Hall, a Boston redevelopment consultant, will visit Pittsfield on Monday to advise the Pittsfield Housing Authority on a Jubilee urban renewal dispute between two developers. Hall’s recommendation, sought by J Alan Ornstein of Berkshire Forum, could influence Parcel 5 plans including a discount store and parking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Hall
Boston
Pittsfield
Jubilee
Robert H. Chadwick
Association of Business & Commerce
ABC
Hall
Pittsfield Housing Authority
PHA
Adams Super Markets
Union Station
J. Alan Ornstein
New York
Berkshire Forum
North Street
Ornstein
R. M. Bradley & Co., Inc
Herter Hall Dedication Set For Saturday
The University of Massachusetts will dedicate Christian A. Herter Hall, its newest academic building, Saturday at 10 30 a m The ceremony will honor former governor and U S Secretary of State Christian A Herter who died in 1966 The seven story building costs about 3 8 million with 750 000 federal grant It houses 35 classrooms 175 offices two auditoriums and language laboratories and now hosts history and Germanic Romance and Slavic languages departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Massachusetts
Christian A. Herter
Massachusetts
U.S
Christian A. Hertér
U.S. State Department
American Commission
Paris
Herbert Hoover
American Relief Administration
Hoover
Coletti Brothers of
Baston
Fontaine Brothers
Springfield
Herter
Senior Set Friendly Visitor Program Revived Meeting Called
The Senior Center reactivates the Friendly Visitor program with a meeting on November 14 at 1 pm. Volunteers or referrals are invited. Coordinator Mrs Esther E Hunt will contact present visitors. The program offers regular visits to adults over 60 with illness or disability, matching interests and backgrounds to foster companionship. Aiding organizations include Visiting Nurse Association and hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther E. Hunt
Visiting Nurse Association
Hearing resumes November on Gray Line pupil transport
A Boston hearing on Berkshire Gray Line Inc. petition to provide bus service for schoolchildren living within 114 miles resumes November 12 at noon. Gray Line offers free rides on Mercedes coaches to Pittsfield parents testifying, with shopping or sightseeing afterward, as opponents from Yellow Coach Lines contest route rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire Gray Line, Inc
Boston
Alan P. Caplan
Gray Line
Department of Public Utilities
DPU
Pittsfield
Caplah
Caplan
Banky Tupt Yellow Coach Lines, Inc
Real Estate Transfers in Pittsfield and Surroundings
Multiple transfers listed including Earl M. Schermerhorn and Bruce Contel on Kearney Avenue and Glicerina Campos. Fanny G. Clark to Walter Jacob and Dorothy Jacob on Maud Street. Association of Business and Commerce to City of Pittsfield at Downing Park Extension. Ermine Barbalunga to City on Brookside Avenue. Leslie Lawson to City on Cheshire Road. Alti Realty Corp to Meyer Tublins on Hemlock Lane Hinsdale. Bu kowski to Slate on East Street spanning Lenox and Pittsfield. Arlene Stern to Frederick Rossini on Pittsfield Road Lenox. Rossini to Virginia Cloran on Pittsfield Road Lenox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl M. Schermerhorn
Bruce W. Contel
Glicerina A. Campos
Kearney Avenue
Fanny G. Clark
Walter R
Dorothy E. Jacob
Maud Street
Association of Business and Commerce of Central Berkshire, Inc
City of
Pittsfield
Downing Park
Ermine S. Barbalunga
Brookside Avenue
Leslie F. Lawson
Cheshire Road
Frederick W. Royat
Alti Realty Corp
Meyer K. Tublins
Hemlock Lane
Hinsdale
Philip J
Sandra L. Bukowski
Gilbert M
Arlene S. Slate
East Street
Lenox
Arlene J. Stern
Frederick J. Rossini
Pittsfield Road
Virginia M. Cloran
Mrs Salzmann Named To National Board
Mrs Harold I Salzmann of 48 Revere Parkway was elected to the board of directors of the National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods at its biennial assembly in Miami Beach Florida. She is the wife of Rabbi Salzmann and a member of Temple Anshe Amunim Sisterhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold I. Salzmann
Revere Pkwy
National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods
Miami Beach
Fla
Salzmann
Rabbi Salzmann
Temple Anshe Amunim Sisterhood
Aluminum boat found near Pomeroy Avenue pumping station
Police reported an aluminum boat found near the Pomeroy Avenue pumping station. The owner may reclaim it at the Police Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy Avenue
Peck Passes Civil Service Exam for City Auditor Post
Robert G. Peck of 345 Benedict Road has passed the promotional Civil Service examination for assistant city auditor. Auditor Anthony W. Sottile said Peck will be permanently appointed once formal notice of eligibility is issued. He has served as provisional assistant auditor and is the first to hold the new post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Peck
Benedict Road
Anthony W. Sottile
Peck
Civil Service
Quit Smoking course starts at YMCA tomorrow
Interested individuals can register at the first session tomorrow night for the five week course titled Lets Quit Smoking. It will begin at 7 30 with a lecture on Understanding Your Smoking Behavior and is sponsored by the Local Heart Association and Tuberculosis Respiratory Disease Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Iecal Heart Association
Tuberculosis« Respiratory Disease Association
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ASCE
Raymond Reese
City
Sues Litano
Union
District Court Today
Herter Hall
Isabel Parker
VNA
North St., Pittsfield
National
City Post
JUMBO
Holland
Wilson’s
Pittsfield-Lenox Road
New England Furniture
Rayette
Lunear
Fin
South Street
Main Street
Dalton
Merrill Road
Bradlees
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