Survival of Catholic Schools Hangs on Finances and Policy
Catholic schools in Massachusetts and across the state face a funding crisis, with 350 parochial schools educating 209,563 students. Administrators argue for state aid to cover rising salaries, facilities, and teacher shortages as regional public schools draw away students. Some states experiment with aid while officials study tax implications and constitutional questions, warning of potential consolidation or buyouts by towns if finances do not improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Mary
Springfield
Adams
Knights of Columbus
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Teachers Association
The
Civil Liberties Union
Andrea F. Nucifera
Pittsfield
George Rogers
New Bedford
U.S
Commission
Ford
Cadillac
St. Joseph's High School
North Adams
Boston
St. Patrick’s
Lynn
St. James’ High
Haverhill
Keith Academy
Lowell
St Mary’s High
Waltham
Germaine
Notre Dame School
St. Stanislaus
St. Joe's
North Berkshire
New England
Mr. Lipsky
Berkshire Week in Review Highlights GE Strike and Local Politics
The Berkshire Week in Review notes GE's prolonged strike with stalemated talks in New York, AFL-CIO plans for a national boycott, and Pittsfield's nonstriking employees seeking police access to picket lines. It covers local civic actions, zoning debates, redevelopment issues, school dedication, obituaries, and a flurry of community notices and new posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Afl-Clo
Butler
Boston
NRLB
Pittsfield Iue
Pittsfield
John J. Quinn
Francisco R. LaGrotteria
Robert A. Mason
GE Ordnance
George A. Wechter
Eaton Paper Corp
Becket
Roland A. Daigle
Charles L. Hayes
Berkshire Community Action Council
County Antipoverty Agency
Kenneth P. Gamache
North Adams
Frederick €. Chester
Berkshire Bank & Trust
Pittsfield National
Guy J. Krapp
Quakertown
Williamstown
LeRoy Picard
Ilinois
Lincoln A. Jones
Metropolitan Life
Frank H. Litner
Bethesda
Bruce Keith
Richmond
Lenox Library
Stephen J. Runsford
Chicopee
Edward K. Shuttleworth
Peru
Central Berkshire
Don Bosco Duquette
Dalton
St. Lawrence Novitiate
Capuchins
Milton
David N. G. Farquharson
New ‘Marlboro
Letters to the Editor on GE profits and welfare
Readers debate GE Navy contract profits and inflation, challenging government wage and aid policies. Letters question patriotism, union bargaining, and public assistance while citing Nixon era rhetoric and welfare law, with engagements from Van Deusen, Kudlate, Barber, and Rosenstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
the Eagle
Nixon
Time Magazine
Pentagon
A. E. van Deusen
New Lebanon
N.Y
Nixon's Fading Majority To Be Editor of The Eagle
Arthur Phinney argues that public opinion shows a declining belief in U.S. involvement in Vietnam and questions Richard Nixon's leadership. He contends Nixon has never opposed the war and accuses Agnew and Nixon of name-calling while urging faith in the American way and caution about media censorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Nixon
U.S
Vietnam
New York Times
Nixon
Gallup
South Vietnam
Agnew
L.B
Arthur Phinney
Sullivan Lane
Lenox
Harpoons, Anyone Berkshire’s Mail Room
Berkshire County dominates mail-order business with Jenifer House and Country Curtains leading a regional cluster. Karl Lipsky notes competition from Macy’s and Sears Roebuck while embracing New England’s aura. Stockbridge hub supports 100000-name mailing list and 30 daily mail bags for curtains, with steady expansion plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Berkshire County
Jack and
Jane Fitzpatrick
Red Lion Inn
Karl Lipsky
Jenifer House
Stockbridge Road
Great Barrington
American Home
Better Homes and Gardens
Family Circle
Yankee
Macy's
Sears- Roebuck
U.S
Leonard Scott
Pittsfield
Fitzpatricks
Whitman
Plymouth County
Stockbridge
Prospect Hill
Mr. Fitzpatrick
Country Curtains
Red Lion
Quotes on press tactics and pollution funding policy
In a two part discussion, George Christian recalls Johnson era press strategy noting a personal approach over a broad attack. Edgar B. Speer argues against treatment for its own sake, saying citizens ultimately bear pollution control costs via taxes or prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
George Christian
Edgar B. Speer
U.S. Steel Corp
Also Mentioned on This Page
Catholic School Survival
Berkshire Week In Review
Osceola Street
Taconic High
Roger W. Wellington
Building Commission
Cheshire
Cheshire Water Co
Charles J. Lashoones
West Stockbridge
John A. DeAngelus
Washington
Richard J. Borgnis
John C. McCormick
Lanesboro
Peter Foskett
Northern Berkshire Community Action
Richard F. Roberts
NBCA
California
Everett, Tilton
Savoy
Barboza
Cronim
Luke
Davison
Norman
North Adams Dmyrtrystyn
Peter
Gilbert
Emra
Pittsfield Hanna
Great Barrington Jarvis
Lillian
Clarksburg Johnson
Ass. LF
Hillsdale
Jones
Gifford A
Lee Jzyk
R._L
South Egremont Ponselle
Jean P
Leb. Springs
Rapetve
Herbert MA
Lee Smith
Bessie M
Worthington Sutton
Cornelia
Monterey Teal
Charles H
Hancock Toren
Is. Sarlooaly
Pinsfield
Yde
Richard W
Stiphentowty
EAGLE
Messrs
Stengl and
Bartels
Stengl
Stack
Selectman Bartels
GEO
Mr. Bartels
William Kudlate
South St
Sagle
Francis
Barber
Onota St
Myra Spatz
Canton, Conn
A. J. Rosenstein
Clayton Farms
New Marlboro
Berkshire
Michigan State University
Fitzpatrick
Mrs. Fitzpatrick
IMD
Vunidyu
Holland
Wilson’s
Pittsfield-Lenox Road
Eve
Rayr
Knapp Oil Corp
Deak Ag
Housatonic Street
Pattspiel
Shedd
Tyler ST
Touraine
Carr Hardware
North St. Free Parsong
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