GE Looks for Regular Talks Without Mediation
GE chief negotiator John R. Baldwin urged regular meetings with the International Union of Electrical Workers to end the nationwide strike now in its fifth week. He proposed a set schedule at Belmont Plaza Hotel to work out an agenda for ongoing talks, aiming to discuss wage gaps and contract language, while negotiators await union responses and mediation outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Es General Electric Co
International Union of Electrical Workers
IUE
John R. Baldwin
John Wi. Shambo
Baldwin
JUE
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Belmont Plaza Hotel
1UE
TUE
Cis Shate
Schenectady
Boulware
Jones
UAW Gives $5 Million To GE Strike Fund
UAW chief Walter Reuther plans a $3 million contribution to General Electric union strike funds in New York. He will meet with IUE President Paul Jenking and UE Secretary-treasurer James Matles to decide distribution. The coordinated strike involves 145,000 to 433,000 workers, with funds flowing from multiple unions and locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Auto Workers
Walter Reuther
UAW
General Electric Union
The
Eagle
Reuther
New York
IUE
Paul J. Jenkings
James J. Matles
TUE
Litano
Albert F. Litano
Pittsfield
Francis W. “Fritz” Burke
Albert Shanker
New York Federation of Teachers
New York City Municipal Workers Union
YUE
Births at Berkshire Medical Center and area notices
Birth announcements list a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Peter Massa Cani of Cheshire and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. George Keator of Lenox. A son is noted for Mr. and Mrs. David Greenwood of Cleveland. Grandparents named include Warren Sweeney and Arthur Greenwood. Additional local ads promote Edgewood Lounge events, seasonal party bookings, and services at Gis Adv. including ice deliveries and salon specials.
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Peter V. Massacani
Cheshire
George Keator
Lenox
David Greenwood
Cleveland
Ohio
Warren Sweeney
Morningview Drive
Arthur Greenwood
Lakeland
Fla
Bar Invited To Swearing In Of Judge Quirico Alty
Berkshire Bar Association president Santina Cornelio said Gov Sargents office sent a special invitation to attend the swearing in of Judge Francis J Quirico of Pittsfield to the Supreme Judicial Court. The oath takes place at 3 p m Tuesday in the Mahogany Room Springfield Municipal Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alty. Santina
Cornelio
Berkshire Bar Association
Cornelia
VNA Honors Public Services As Climax to National Week
A reception for Pittsfield Health and Welfare Department members marked the peak of VNA Week. Officials including Dr. Harold Stein and Mrs. Dorothea Kissam attended, stressing consumer participation in health care and viewing a film on public health nursing. VNA president Mrs. Charles Brownlee urged ongoing nurse involvement in community health and social welfare efforts.
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Swatchel
VNA
Visiting Nurse Association
North St
Harold Stein
Pittsfield
Irene Sheridan
Dorothea Kissam
Amherst
Charlee Brownlee
George Phillips
Pittsfield Health and Welfare Departments
American Nurses Association
National League For Nursing
Charles Brownlee
Donors Sought for Pittsfield Blood Drive Week
The Red Cross seeks unscheduled donors to reach a 310 pint quota for the blood drive at South Congregational Church Pittsfield. Blood center hours are Monday noon to 3 45 PM and Tuesday 10 AM to 3 45 PM. Transportation can be arranged by calling 63 Wendell Ave.
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Red Cross
Pittsfield
Christopher M. Crane
Bload
South Congregational Church
South Street
Wendell Ave
County Superintendents Buck the Long-Hair Fees
Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents lends $500 to appeal the Marlboro decision reversing a student suspension over long hair. Berkshire superintendents Dr. Thomas J. Whalen and Paul J. McDonald oppose the appeal, arguing the judge’s ruling was correct and the Mass group lacks legal basis for the move. The case proceeds to the circuit court of appeals with Marlboro School Committee and others backing the appeal.
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Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents
Mass
Marlboro
Berkshire
Thomas J. Whalen
Pittsfield
Paul J. McDonald
Berk
Wyzanski
Chicopee
Marlboro School Committee
Marlboro School Administrators
Massachusetts Secondary School Principals’ Association
Boston
Circuit Court of Appeals
McDonald
Mass Executive Board
the Eagle
Whalen
Picket Mike Ancora Plays Guitar On GE Strike Lines
Mike Ancora, 28, a Pittsfield GE worker and IUE Local 212 member, lends morale on the fifth week of a nationwide strike. A Marine veteran with family duties and a guitar, he discusses finances, welfare worries, Boulwareism, and his shift from antiwar to supporting the Moratorium stance.
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Michael Vincent Ancora
IDE
General Electric Co
Mike
Beloit Corp
Jones
Dalton
IUE
Pittsfield
West Shore Club Dance and Barbecue Night
Advert sees dancing at West Shore Club with prime rib special. Also Mayfair creme permanents $5, Rich Farm Loam sale Nov 22 at 1551 East St Pittsfield, and Secum Brook featuring Bob Knapp and Dave Chapman for listening and dancing. Local ads list multiple business promos and contact numbers.
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West Shore
East St
Pittsfield
Secum Brook
Bob Knapp
Dave Chapman
Palmer Tells Lions Club of Housing Needs
William Palmer, chairman of the Pittsfield Housing Authority, told a Lions Club luncheon that housing demands require low cost housing and apartment dwellings. He noted high single‑family prices, urged councilmen to back Osceola Street public housing and zoning for multiple housing citywide.
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William Palmer
Pittsfield
Pittsfield Center
Lion's Club
Imperial Lanes
Palter
Osceola Street
Catholic Observer Blasts Unofficial Laymen Group NAL
The Catholic Observer editorialized that the National Association of Laymen in Holyoke and diocese members aims undermine renewal. It urged NAL to disband and apologize to Bishop Welden, arguing true renewal comes from personal change, not structural edits. The piece notes the NAL formed last week with about 50 members and lists organizers.
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Catholic Observer
Springfield
NAL
National Association of Laymen
Holyoke
Neal E. Smith
St. Mary’s Church
Lee
Michael Gemignani
Northampton
Smith College
Joseph F. O'Neil
The
Observer
Welden
Father O'Neil
Joseph Pulitzer Graduate School of Journalism
Columbia University
Pittsfield Student Named to Bryant Society Board
Allen E. Silvergren, a sophomore at Bryant College of Business Administration in Providence, Rhode Island, was elected to the board of directors of the Delta Omega professional society. He also participates in the Bryant College Youth Guidance Organization and is a Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity brother. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Lifverd Lilvergren of 2 South Carolina Ave., Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
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Allen E. Silvergren
Bryant College of Business Administration
Providence
Delta Omega Professional Society
Bryant
Lifvérgren
Bryant College
Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity
H. Lifverd Lilvergren
South Carolina Ave
Pittsfield
Mass
Bowling Red Pin Special at New Jeff Lanes Adv 24
Weekly bowling ad runs Saturday and Sunday at New Jeff Lanes. Smorgasbord by Patti Trig from 5 to 8 40 with price 2.95. Includes Ann's Mahogany Room Ludau November 29. Contact 684-0975.
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Jeff Lanes
Ann's
LudAu
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Dave Sime
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Old Egremont Store
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Colonial News
Palmer's
Dalton Ave
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Simon's Food Center
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Kirk's
South St
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United Cigar Store
Liggett’s
Allendale
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Salisbury, Conn
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