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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1963
Page
19
The Massachusetts woodlands closed at midnight October 16 and reopened October 29 causing hunting suspensions and season extensions. Hunting began October 10 for ruffed grouse and woodcock, with duck seasons delayed except on coastal waters, and pheasant quail and rabbit seasons affected by the closure.
Massachusetts and New England hunters gain extensions and adjustments to duck and upland game seasons. Inland waters extend to Nov 14. second duck season runs Nov 29 to Dec 27. pheasants quail and other species have staggered reopenings. Official praise for state and federal actions. nonresident licenses available in Manchester Vermont. Vermont deer archery season rescheduled. local notes on wildlife shows and safety measures.
Washington notes mention Gov. Rockefeller's candidacy may reshape GOP dynamics. Goldwater's hard line civil rights stance faces a challenge from Rockefeller's push for a strong civil rights plank. California and New York delegates split with Kuchel and Knowland roles, while Sen. Ruchel weighs a late bid, altering the party's balance as primary results unfold.
A note quotes former President Harry S. Truman saying a fellow cannot be right all the time or he would have wings, reflecting on humility and perspective.
New York reports a striking reversal in the era long trend of rising work life. A newborn boy now faces 43.4 years of work life and 25.2 years out of the labor force, signaling complex economic and social implications. Experts cite longer schooling, earlier retirement, and modest gains in life expectancy as key factors. The piece warns of growing unemployment among older workers and the need to train both young and old for modern job markets.
Jackie Robinson is elected president of United Church Men, a National Council of Churches department, serving three years beginning January 1 in an unpaid position. A member of United Church of Christ, he was honored for Christian commitment and social justice efforts after breaking major league baseball's color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
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