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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1969
Page
19
A reflective piece surveys stone markers from Lanesboro Road to Savoy in Cheshire, detailing names, ages, and family plots. It traces eras of hardship, burial customs, and the evolving art of gravestone sculpture, pondering cemeteries as cultural capsules and future art fodder.
Mayor Butler won a second term with 11 513 votes to 8 585 for Remo Del Gallo, carrying 24 of 26 precincts. Councilman John H. Rice finished last among six at large candidates. GE strike benefits began, locals paid, and a request for a federal court order against mass picketing was filed. Town of Williamstown owes 39 710 after a court ruling. Joseph Bianco won North Adams mayoral contest by 1 413, with school issue mixed. Patenaude and Carol Hess affected local race outcomes.
Charles J. Graham presents UCS Pittsfield response to Times criticism of United Funds. He cites 1968 24 000 helped 1969 outreach to low income youth camperships and park transfers, and notes UCS board includes three neighborhood center reps. He urges continued private funding and an 8 percent campaign rise to meet needs.
A letter from Charles A. Higgenbotham references the November discussion of the March Against Death in Washington on November 13 to 15. New York Times ads describe placards bearing dead GI names and towns, with coffins to the White House. The program notes a rally, concert, and participants including Dellinger, Spock, and Wald as context for questions raised by readers.
Congressman Conte and Gov Sargent headlined ceremonies at Adullam Lodge honoring service to all people. Dr Benjamin H Genn and Mrs Ruth Daniels cited for long lodge involvement and community work. James F Walsh won top award in photography in Taiwan. El Alamein veteran Lt Col Peter McGoldrick honored with photo and plaque at Lee YMCA. Raymond Reese and George Beebe also recognized for professional and journalistic contributions. Various local appointments, business changes, and civic notes listed alongside a citizen naturalization batch.
A group of five schools and community groups sponsor a tutorial program in Southern Berkshire to help children overcome learning difficulties. Starting in 1968 with 25 enrollees, participation has grown to 75, using high school student tutors under professional supervision.
Cambridge, Mass. AP Apollo 12 will dump excess liquid oxygen fuel 50,000 miles in space to create a cloud when the lunar command module separates from its booster. The cloud, about 144 times the full moon, should be visible at sunset to twilight over the south or southeast horizon. A total solar eclipse will follow on March 7, 1970, visible in a 100 mile band from Florida to Virginia before moving offshore to Nantucket and Newfoundland.
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