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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1963
Page
18
The Berkelié Eagle is issued daily excluding Sundays and public holidays by Eagle Publishing Company located at 39 Eagle Street in Pittsfield Massachusetts for local readers and advertisers.
Editorial notes Dillon won Pittsfield mayoral race by about 1800 votes amid criticism of Haughhey’s term. Dillon ran a orderly, harmony focused campaign to win former Haughhey supporters. Also: John H Rice’s 15,400 plurality for City Council at large. Ward 3 school board victory by Rocco Scullary signals revival for the School Committee.
The piece argues that a bloc of Southern legislators stalls key reforms, delaying civil rights and tax-cut bills while accusing Congress of dysfunction. It notes Senate filibusters and Byrd’s hearings as examples, concluding that Congress must be overhauled to meet major economic shifts.
In Brief notes praise for Pittsfield Republican Club promoters aiming to recruit 2000 dues paying members while suggesting smaller contributions from many members. Also mentions NAACP critic Frank Walker on segregation in fraternal groups and West Stockbridge exploring a regional school committee with Stockbridge. Urgent Red Cross transport appeal merits local support.
A compact collection of reminiscences and tidbits from a 1900s Berkshire press page. It recalls hospital anniversaries, early plastics, theater memories, silent-film stars, clash of eras, a pending French ship visit, San Francisco bridges, Boston traffic pools, and medieval alarm clocks, all in brief, quirky notes.
Dr. Lizzie E. Osgood resumes osteopathy practice after a year studying at Los Angeles College of Osteopathy. Lenox Hose Company fair banners a fine banquet by village matrons and maids. Stockbridge Tuesday Club invited to Bowker’s log cabin for a South America talk. William F. Leonard active in Democratic campaigns since voting for Gov. Russell 50 years ago. first presidential vote for Grover Cleveland. Rabbi Perry E. Nussbaum to lecture on the Old Testament at First Church adult class. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent W. Cancilla celebrate five years in their century-old High Street home. a designer at E. D. Jones, Cancilla pursues mechanical history and clocks.
Washington column argues Khrushchev's moon remarks are used to attack the Apollo program. It defends continued space spending, notes $2-3 billion for moon landing phase, and cites benefits in military and education, population, and racial harmony through cosmic exploration. It criticizes anti-spender rhetoric while urging steady leadership.
A Washington columnist warns that political passions will heat up as the 1964 presidential campaign unfolds with foreign policy debates shadowing every move. Khrushchev and Berlin tensions, Cuba, Viet Nam, and tariff talks in Geneva threaten détente, while Rusk argues for cautious diplomacy amid campaign noise. The piece notes a potential risk to Western unity and German agricultural support as Erhard and Kennedy meet, foreshadowing a fragile international balance.
A reader cites Buckley on liberal hatred and accuses Washington of knowing the Diem coup. Nath an George Hor witt argues Stockbridge zoning supported orderly motel development and invites copies of reports. Stephen Galak criticizes Hinsdale trailer ordinance stance. Howard Huntington urges more U N and peace editorials from The Eagle.
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