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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1963
Page
18
The Eagle Publishing Company operates a daily newspaper at 3 Eagle Street, Pittsfield Massachusetts, publishing every day except Sundays and holidays. The item notes the publication schedule and the publisher’s address for readers and notices.
The article argues for preferential treatment in employment, education, and housing to address historic exclusion of Black Americans. It contends the measure is not a quota but a correction of a century of white dominance, citing Princeton and other institutions actively seeking qualified Black candidates. It dismisses claims of reverse discrimination as unfounded and long overdue.
A Boston detective’s death prompts calls for action from capital punishment to better training. The piece argues for strict handgun limits, nationwide identification, and prohibiting private ownership except for law enforcement and proven needs to reduce gun violence and protect officers.
In brief the Immanuel Community Chapel of West Pittsfield celebrates its 50th birthday with praise for volunteers. The piece notes the church’s strong member involvement and community support boosting its mission and programs.
Richard D. Grant critiques the use and expansion of gubernatorial proclamations in Bay State politics. He notes recent proclamations such as Measure Your Mattress Month and a 40th anniversary of Calvin Coolidge’s oath, praising Coolidge while warning against vote-cadding and over-promotion by the governor’s office.
A collage of notes cites John Elwood Lamphear Jr. and John Davis Hatch II joining the Peace Corps and training in Syracuse before heading to Tanganyika. Other items mention a five cent shuttle in Washington, Pittsfield Yellow Coach service, a tribute to Gertrude Robinson Smith in the Congressional Record, a Boston model agency, Berkshire Playhouse cast changes, a Leon Bas kin sculpture show, Gardenia plant naming lore, Adenauer quote on Western aid, and a lost Atlantis theory linking Crete to Santoria Thirasta and Kameni.
Four years ago Judge Henry W. Bosworth headed the Springfield Police Court and sent in his resignation to Gov Foss. He was appointed by Gov Ames in 1839 and was a Otis native. The item notes historical context with several local names and events.
In Nelson New Hampshire a town meeting debates bringing a factory to boost taxes and growth. Critics warn against losing rural charm and predict suburban sprawl, while supporters propose a small plant and regional promotion. The piece contrasts past growth with current complacency and highlights locally held pride and skepticism toward rapid change.
Senator Leverett Saltonstall responds to NAACP civil rights petitions from Pittsfield and Southern Berkshire County. He notes House Judiciary Committee action, expected December floor debate, and possible Senate timing, expressing support for early consideration and cloture if needed while promising to watch House deliberations and seek a realistic helpful law.
A column argues that moral decay is interrelated with arms spending and political scandal. It references Profumo, Baker, and Kinsey inquiries, notes Harding and Coolidge era conduct, cites GE call girls case, Murrow broadcasts, and warns about wasteful fiscal policy under Kennedy. It names John J. Williams as a GOP answer to fiscal irresponsibility.
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