Derailment Delays Traffic on Eastbound NY Central Line
A derailment on the New York Central Railway eastbound line through Pittsfield halted traffic for two hours. Four cars from a 75 car freight train derailed at 12:50 am near Depot Street, with two heavily damaged cars pushed off the rails. A 250 ton crane assisted repair crews as the line reopened. no injuries were reported.
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New York Central Railroad
Pittsfield
Leroy ‘I’ Garling
Union Station
Garling
Mr. Garling
Depot Street
England Brothers
Boston
de Witt
Chicago
New York Central
City Schools Best in State In Safety
The Safety Council of Western Massachusetts honored Pittsfield School Department with the state’s top safety certificate for its school traffic safety program. Director Victor J. Mann urged expansion of driver education to all students in on‑the‑road training, noting only 70 percent receive behind‑the‑wheel instruction.
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the Safety Council of
Western Massachusetts
Pittsfield
Victor J. Mann
Massachusetts
National Safety Council
John Massimiano
Marn
James P. Reynolds
City to Receive 56541 in Aid for Special Education
State Treasurer Robert Crane announced Pittsfield will get 56541 from state income tax receipts for special education and recreation programs for the physically handicapped. The funds, part of the cherry sheet allocations, will help pay part of the Pittsfield School Department's special education expenses. Mayor Remo DeGallo presented an order to accept 49.45 acres of land from Wild Acres Sanctuary Inc south of South Mountain Road adjacent to the Pittsfield Airport for future expansion and conservation. Wild Acres was the estate of the late C Dudley Holman, tied to the Izaak Walton League until 1933. Twenty eight Berkshire County women have applied to the U S Job Corps through WICS with processing not yet complete. The program, for ages 16 to 21, will place accepted applicants in centers for training as typists, bookkeepers, cashiers, beauticians, nurses aides, and sales clerks.
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Robert @. Crane
Pittsfield
Massachusetts
Remo DeGallo
Wild Acres Walton Sanctuary, Inc
South Mountain Road
Wild Acres
C. Dudley Holman
Izaak Walton League of America
Wild Acres Sanctuary, Inc
Walton League
Berkshire County
U.S
Eric Cizek
Women In Community Service
WICS
Red Feather
Wendell Ave
Fides
Births at Pittsfield General Honor Parents and Newborns
Mr and Mrs Lawrence C Disco Dallot welcomed a son yesterday. Mr and Mrs John M Ficking 31 Kenilworth Street welcomed a daughter today.
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Pittsfield
Lawrence C. Disco
Dallot
John M. Ficking
Kenilworth St
GE Plans $90,000 Modernization Of Buildings
General Electric Co's distribution transformer department headquarters and several plants will undergo a $90,000 facelift. Key work includes front renovations to Building 34 at the foundry gate near Last Street and Silver Lake Boulevard, with new canopy and infrared snow melting, plus siding, windows, locker room updates, and landscaping across Buildings 33, 26 A, 33-3, and related conveyors.
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General Electric Co
Frank R. Ward
Foundry Gate
Last Street
Silver Lake Boulevard
Prentice Bradley
South Gate
East Street
PHS Yearbook Wins First Place Honors
Pittsfield High School’s 1965 Dome yearbook won first place in the 31st annual yearbook critique at Columbia University. Joseph W. Murphy announced the award, with judging based on layout content and photography. Editor Wendy Linscott of Richmond led the yearbook. Stephen Rosenbaum was business manager.
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Pittsfield High School
Columbia University
Columbia Scholastic Press Association
Foc
Alist Wendy Linscott
Richmond
Stephen Rosenbaum
Ana Drive
United Fund Surpasses 502000 With Extra Needs Cited
United Fund drive total reached 502444 or 100.7 percent of goal. Campaign chair James J. Smith said there is no extra money this year as emergencies arise for Boys' Club staff, USO Viet Nam services, and Red Cross relief for Hurricane Betty, costing UCS about 6000. Hospital workers at Pittsfield General increased gifts 24 percent.
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United Fund
James J. Smith
United Community Services
USO
Viet Nam
U.S
National Red Cross
UCS
Smith
Red Feather
Red Cross
Pittsfield General Hospital
Battle Over Pittsfield Teacher Bargaining Agent Moves Forward
An impending vote to determine the bargaining agent for Pittsfield public school teachers emerges as a likelihood. Edwin R. Grady Jr. of the Pittsfield Teachers Association backs an election while Donald F. Morelli of the Pittsfield Federation of Teachers AFL CIO supports one with secret ballots. Both unions seek guidance from state and national affiliates as Massachusetts law now allows teacher representation in bargaining with schools. The bill, to become law in 90 days, bans teacher strikes and is driven by the Massachusetts Teachers Association.
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Pittsfield
Edwin R. Grady Jr
Pittsfield Teachers Association
Donald F. Morelli
Pittsfield Federation of Teachers
Afl-Cio
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Teachers Association
MTA
National Education Association
Nounce
American Federation of Teachers
Boston
Commonwealth
Sixth Walkout Shapes GE Walkout Future on Nov 28 Vote
The sixth walkout by IUE Local 255 at General Electric Pittsfield plants involved about 450 workers from maintenance and chemical operations as part of ongoing protests over grievances. The Nov 28 membership meeting will decide whether to halt or continue demonstrations, with officers reporting to the executive board on Nov 26.
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IUE
General Electric Co
Pittsfield
George V. DiPalazzo
Pittsfield GE
Chemical Materials Department
Local 235
Bers
Arthur G. Melikan
DiPalazzo
Local 255
Anti Tramway Case Filed in Supreme Court
Mt Greylock Tramway project faces a Supreme Judicial Court appeal by Mt Greylock Protective Association. Atty Walter E Reilly says hearing unlikely before next year. Challenge contends tramway plan exceeds legislative authority and prioritizes skiing over the tramway.
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Mt. Greylock
State
Supreme Judicial Court
Atty
Walter E. Reilly
Reilly
Local ads showcase Eddie Piel and Berkshire Roofing promos
Saturday night at Swistak's features Eddie Piel's Orchestra and a stream of ads for Better Roofs for Less since 1922 by Al Gaviorno. Conn or Pharmacy delivers prescriptions from 141 West Housatonic Street. Harry Vincent Roofing promotes 40 years in Berkshire Roofing and Insulation with contact 443-3100.
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al Gaviorno
Harry Vincent
Berkshire Roofing and Insulation Company
Dial
Location of City's Artery Is Debated
Pittsfield debates whether the Route 7 artery should take a central urban route or an eastern path. Civic groups back urban routing citing economic benefits. residents fear displacement. State officials warn on time, costs, and federal approval influence.
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Pittsfield
D. Warner
State
Public Works
Association of Business and Commerce
General Electric Co
Berkshire Life Insurance Co
Berkshire Community College
City Airport Commission
Joseph S. Scelsi
Gardner L. Brown
Scelsi
Brown
Wendell Hotel
Warner
Holmes Road
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PHS
By Richard K. Weil
Supreme Court
Swistak
Adams
Eddie Piel
Orch
Adv
Connor Pharmacy
West Housatonic Street
Congregational Church
Ruth Ride
Clinton Avenue
Lee
Frank
Newell Street
Holly K
East Lee Steak House
Lee, Mass
Cheshire
Berk
By Grier Horner
North Street
Lanesboro
Gerald F. McNeil
Francesca R. McClusky
Yokun St
ABC
Berkshire Life
Eugene L. Amber
General Electric
Airport Commission
Thomas E. O'Connell
West Street
William A. Bunt
George A. Purnell Jr
George B. Crane
Elaine Soldato
Barker Road
Soldata
Robert J. Jones
Larry Goyette
Ibs
Moby Dick
Sun
Jung’s Glass
South Street
Lakewood Sportsmen’s Club
Birch Grove Drive
World Book Encyclopedia
By Hart Schaffner
Marx
Sharkeye
Hs&m
HS & MN
Pat” Broderick
WBEC
E Arrow
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