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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1965
Page
18
A daily newspaper published by Eagle Publishing Company at 33 Eagle Street Pittsfield Massachusetts releases news each day except Sundays and holidays detailing local events and community notices from the region.
Editorial cautions that many visiting officials in South Viet Nam travel for photo opportunities and political gain rather than genuine learning. It notes 30 senators and congressmen toured since September with more planned, and argues better use of funds and real homework on Southeast Asia is needed.
The Eagle defends its duty to report news impartially while acknowledging the rise of competing information sources. It notes calls for external or advisory audits of coverage, as suggested by figures like Schlesinger, to provide outside checks without harming editorial independence.
The piece surveys the Mt Greylock lawsuit, Allen & Company’s central role in a bonding project, and snow concerns. It notes Dr William Selkes weather outlook for the Ho usatonic River improving by 1967 or 1968 and comments on campaign spending by local council candidates. It also reflects on mayoral appointments and officeholders from the Dillon era.
Comment on Charles E. Silberman's Fortune essay argues the past year's victories shifted the Negro problem to a new, broader stage requiring new approaches. It warns that without making the Negro plight central to national concern, social peace may fail for generations. Hialeah Home News reports the note.
A wrap of miscellaneous items from a 1960s era clipping. Tra cers Co of America notes 1964 saw about a million disappearances, many from New York and coastal cities ending up in Miami. Most missing husbands are aged 40 to 50 and motive tied to money or family issues. Other items include Zemun Yugoslavia moving factories to cut smoke, and seamen dealing with barnacles increasing fuel use.
Herbert A. McCallum of Great Barrington sells raspberry and clover honey for 15 cents a pound. A Polish fair contest will honor the most popular mail carrier from Thanksgiving to Christmas, with a building jet prize. Berkshire winners in Tuesday’s elections include Allen T. Treadway, George W. Krapf, Matthew J. Capeles, Arthur W. Milne, William A. Akeroyd, Lawrence A. Haworth, Paul W. Foster, James P. McAndrews, John L. Robbins, Fred H. Purches, William B. Browne, and the Northern Berkshire register of deeds. Homer Smith, 89, voted in his 17th presidential election, having first supported Ulysses S. Grant in 1872 and most recently Wil tkie.
Ten years after, Miss Janet E Collins daughter of Harry M Collins of 801 North Street and the late Elizabeth Collins married William J Watson son of Mr and Mrs William C Watson of 31 Lincoln Street at Charles Church. Thomas H Drennan of 20 Gordon Street retired after 26 years with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.
A former committee member urges in favor of attracting top educators and opposing a move to eliminate Lincoln Lynch from the school staff. He notes the at large committee vote shows taxpayer desire for qualified minds and hopes for a future where capable professionals lead the school system.
The Massachusetts Selectmen’s Association denounces state mandated compulsory collective bargaining for municipal employees and teachers. It argues such measures threaten local control, waste time and money, and harass local government bodies. The group urges Gov Volpe to veto the bill or add a local option clause. Charles W. Davis serves as legislative counsel.
Connecticut Republican divides pitting Citizens Committee for the Party against regulars over Dirksen speaking at a constitutional reapportionment debate. Lupton leadership and Bliss pressure prompt Dirksen to back out, risking 1966 Democratic gains as factions refuse unity and fundraisers falter.
Two counterfeiters printed $18 bills and hid in the hills hoping to fool country folk. They visited a country store where a bewhiskered old man on the porch asked how he should make change for the $18 bill, replying with a puzzled quip about three sixes or two nines.
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