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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1969
Page
19
A Berkshire brief notes children collecting pennies for UNICEF during Halloween as a lesson in empathy. It recalls UNICEF’s origins in 1941 with the UN to aid homeless and needy children worldwide, now supporting 500 projects in 120 countries with local contributions.
The Our Greatest Resource board oversees aid requests from 30 nations and funds distribution, with UNICEF and Red Cross efforts in Nigeria reducing starvation. Voluntary support funds education, vaccines, and medical aid. Halifax cards support UNICEF, now endorsed by leaders and organizations. The Rochester area details card sales at Pittsfield locations from Nov 12 to Dec 6. The piece notes Rachel Carson’s Maine refuge name change to Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge by the Interior Secretary.
An opinion piece warns unemployment could rise to 4.4 percent or more, hitting the least educated and minority workers hardest while white collar and skilled workers feel less impact. It cites a Federal Reserve Atlanta study on past recession groups and argues for education, training, and proactive government jobs to shield vulnerable workers from rising unemployment.
The 1969 New York Times News Service analysis argues the Senate Finance Committee plan could force private foundations to cease after 40 years, hindering social policy, cancer research, anti pollution efforts, and the arts while increasing federal dependence. It notes flaws in tax provisions on appreciated stock gifts and family-control foundations and contrasts with Britain’s reliance on government funding.
Clive Bates in the New York Times argues that rapid shifts in Western civilization outpace the current generation. He notes Shakespeare’s provocation remains strong for him but may mean less to his children as the world changes, with some artists already recognizing the new reality.
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