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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1969
Page
8
The item notes a daily newspaper published by Eagle Publishing Company at 33 Eagle Street in Pittsfield Massachusetts with no edition on Sundays and holidays.
The piece argues Agnew's broadcast critique has merit about concentration of media power but faults the Nixon team for bias and self interest. It cites Dean Burch backing and lobbying for transcripts, noting Republicans opposed to media bias when Democrats were in power, and warns against administration pressure on networks as a remedy.
Pittsfield residents filled a dedication open house for Taconic High on Valentine Road praising the sprawling modern campus. The emphasis on a robust vocational program, updated shop areas and improved facilities signals a shift toward valuing vocational education alongside traditional academics and aims to place tradespeople on par with college-bound students.
Congressman Conte cites a contradiction in oil company practices as they lobby against foreign imports yet distribute foreign made prizes. The piece also questions Taconic High School’s term resource center and Berkshire district name changes. Williams College agrees to keep some female exchange students as permanent coeds next year.
The Census projection shows California gaining six seats after the 1978 reapportionment, boosting its House total to 4 and overtaking New York. Florida and Arizona gain seats, while Illinois Ohio Pennsylvania and others lose. The shift widens western political influence and reshapes party bases. A Dodge City Globe note adds a stray arts gallery reflection.
Mrs John M Shea of Dalton hosts Berkshire County Trinity College Association members with Miss Ella J Casey re elected president and Miss Eleanor McCormick serving as secretary and treasurer. Miss Elizabeth McCormick reports on Queen Elizabeth of Belgiums Doctor of Letters conferment during the college visit in October. Mrs H Severance Sawyer of Dalton elected president of the Girls League Association. Ed Keegan leads Knights of Columbus bowling at FMTA alleys with 138 and 352. Barbara Ann Kellys marriage to Donald D Hover reported, with Theresa Quinlan as vocalist. State Trooper Richard J Clemens to receive Outstanding Police Service Award for 1958 59 for heroic fire response in Glendale.
A letters page argues that military spending far exceeds combined federal, state and local outlays on health care education and retirement programs. It cites Vietnam losses and urges reallocating funds to schools. Other letters condemn Birmingham burial bias, defend Father Smith, and critique cigarette policies with calls to curb teen smoking and warn of economic motives behind tobacco.
The piece analyzes Vice President Agnew's critique of television networks as a potential threat to press freedom. It notes reactions from CBS ABC and industry figures, highlights a New York foundation funded study on media bias in 1968 coverage, and credits Agnew with a balanced, strong but noncensorial speech urging public pressure on networks to address perceived bias.
Edgar Jones of Newington Conn publishes a monthly tabloid titled Yesterday offering past era articles and advertisements in modern news form. The November issue features a Civil War Monitor story by Louis N Stodder from 1900, a 1928 Auburn straight eight ad, 1909 Dickens works sale, and old price recalls including a 1899 Edison phonograph and a 1926 lawnmower. Also notes Red Cross cooking program for Vietnam veterans at Walter Reed and a Washington legislature bill labeling women at bars as sects.
Robert M. Boland, chairman of Berkshire Community College’s fine arts department, defends Shozo Nagano against Afra Bell’s critique. He argues Nagano’s originality, three dimensional color contour work, and Tachiste influence merit serious aesthetic consideration rather than subjective labels. He urges informed viewing and notes the show offers a new experience.
A sweepstakes winner learns he has won a million dollars after a frightened ticket seller delays telling him. The winner's doctor is warned the news could kill him, but the patient survives as the doctor collapses from the shock following the reveal.
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