Mayor Under Fire Over Tax, Water Funds and Leadership
Mayoral candidate Pastore attacked Mayor Haughey over real estate tax cuts, water fund use, and leadership, calling the incumbent indecisive and unable to confront long term urban issues. He criticized unavailability of officials, blamed policy for homeowners being left "high and dry," and warned the city faces another two unfruitful years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony M
Ray
L. Heughey
Pastore
Ayor
Water Department
Public Works
John F. Daniels
Haughey
Long- Tanse
Ballet Russe Soloist Joins Arts Center Faculty
Alfreda Schulz, a Ballet Russe soloist from the Baier usse Company of New York, joins the Arts Center of Pittsfield at 73 North Street as a modern dance instructor. Director Jean Dennis announced she will begin Monday evening, with 7 pm meet and greet for visitors. Schulz trained in Germany at Munich and has appeared on multiple TV programs and in the Newark City Center Opera Ballet. She will teach adult beginner modern dance and guest teach advanced Ballet pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baierusse Company
New York
Alis
Lfrieda Schulz
Arts Center
Ittsfield
North St
Jeaner Dennis
Miss Schulz
Liss
Germany
Munich
Ballet Russe
Newark City Center Opera Ballet
Sne
Chaunder
Charles Weide
Numerision
Percy Conta
Formation
Ares
Leslie Aron
Brazee Named to Post In Virginia
Frederic S. Brazee of 63 Poolack Ave has been appointed production Manager in charge of production scheduling purchasing and manufacturing control for Poly-Scientific Corp Blacksburg Virginia He is a native of this city a Pittsfield High School and Bentley College alumnus He has worked in production supervision at Brunswick Balke Collender Osborn Manufacturing and General Electric He is married with a son and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic S. Brazee
Pbir
Fred Brazee
Poollack Ave
fPoly-Scientific Corp
Blacksburg, Va
FMA
Mr. Brace
Pittsfield Rich School
Bentley “Echoal
Brunswick Balx - Collender Co
Azion
Osborn Manufacture Co
Henderson, Ky
Gerral Ele Co
Haughey Women Name Chairmen for mayor re election
The Women for Haughey Committee named ward chairmen to back Mayor Raymond L. Haughey. Appointees include Janice Horngan Ward 1 and Mrs Francis McGurn Ward 2 among others with ward 7 listed as Mrs Theod Eksuzian. A meeting at 254 North St. Tuesday evening will set plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women For Maughey
Raymond L. Haughey
Janice Horngan
Francis ©. McGurn
Joseph Hoar
John L. Phair
Mary Calnan
Chester J. Hanford
Theod Eksuzian
Haughey
North St
Training Classes For Yom Kippur
Harald J. Salzmann announces preschool training classes for Yom Kippur at Temple Anshe Amonim. Classes run Monday and Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:30 for the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yom Kippur
Temple Anshe Amonim
Rabo
Harald J. Salzmann
Funds To Match Federal Grant For City Ed Programs
Supt. of Schools Russell announced that $11,500 from the U S government will support science mathematics and language projects. He said the city must provide matching funds and plans to use funds obtained from another federal source to complete the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. of Schools
Russell
U.S
Judge Quirico To Preside At Session In Pittsfield
Judge Francis J. Quirico of Pittsfield will sit on the Superior Court bench for the October criminal session. The Grand Jury will convene to hear eight defendants as District Attorney Matthew J. Ryan Jr. and Assistant DA John A. Barry conduct the proceedings. The panel is expected to deliberate through the week with criminal trials starting the next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis J. Quirico
Pittsfield
Superior Court
Matthew J. Ryan Jr
John AL Barry
Planning Board delays Roberts Mountain Drive extension approval
The Planning Board again held up Rene Roberts request for a 1200 foot Mountain Drive extension. It asked for a cross section of the relocated Sackett Brook and details on ditch capacity and drainage plans for the entire subdevelopment including Richard Drive. Hearing continued to allow submission of the information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene Roberts
Mountain Drive
Sackett Brook
Duncan M. Graham
Richard Drive
Graham
Roberts
Sun Submits Only Bid on City Printing
The Sun Printing Corp. submitted the sole bid to reprint city zoning and building codes. Renue Avenue offered 1,000 paperbound zoning copies for 710 and AW copies of clothbound building code for 31. City Clerk John J. Fioresai and Mr. Fitzgerald noted bids likely raise prices at the clerk’s office. Zoning book price could rise from 30 cents to 73 cents and building code from $1 to $2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Printing Corp
Renue Avenue
John J. Fioressai c
Fitzgerald
Blandford Man Is Named Gulf Oil Manager Here
Charles E. Rowley of Blandford has been appointed resident manager of Gulf Oil Corp. here, succeeding C. Gene of Lowellhead Place who retires after 31 years with the company and 12 years in Pittsfield. Rowley, with Gulf 13 years, moves from field work in Vermont and Massachusetts to Pittsfield this August with his wife Alma and four children. A native of Burlington he attended the University of Vermont and served four years in the Air Force in World War II earning decorations. In Blandford he chaired the school committee and belongs to Huntington Lodge of Masons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Rowley
Blandford
Gulf O:l Corp
Rowley Suceman C.eene
1Owiehead Pl
Pitfield
Aue
Gulf
Vermont
Massachusetts
Ah. Rowley
Pittsfield
Alma Aris
Greenville
Burliner
Rowley
Unversity of
Air Force
Huntington Lodge of Masons
United Drive To Be Noted In Local Churches
Red Feather drive will be noted in Pittsfield and Lanesboro churches this weekend during regular services. Miss Charlotte Blackwell chair of church cooperation says about 50 area clergymen of all faiths are asked to participate by highlighting the 25 Red Feather services to parishioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Lanesboro
Charlotte Blackwell
Pittsfield Men Hospitalized After West Springfield Crash
Two Pittsfield men were hospitalized in Springfield after a Route 30 crash in West Springfield. The car left the road and struck a fence. both occupants, ages 43 and 34, were treated for injuries not described as serious.
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Pittsfield
Springfield
Jeski
Pene Wayman
Alexander A
Dodge Ave
Nolmes
West
Crane Confirmation Clears A Greylock Commission Hurdle
Atty George B Crane, Pittsfield Democrat, expected to be sworn in next week as Mount Greylock Commission member, clearing a vacancy controversy after Gov Furcolo’s appointment was confirmed. The panel will soon elect a chairman among Treadway Shaw and Sullivan, with focus on preserving the mountain’s beauty while a tramway project is debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atty
George B. Crane
Pittsheld
Mount Greylock
Furcolo
Crane
Western Massachusetts
Raymond F. Sullivan
Springfield
James F. Wall
North Adams
Wall
Cor. Furcolo
James A. Hardman Jr
Berkshire County
Jlardman
Treadway
The
Maple Today
Mount Greyock
Adams
Marke Aimouily
Aus
Sma al
Museums Conference At Clark Institute In Williamstown
More than 100 delegates registered by noon for the New England conference of the American Association of Museums at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute in Williamstown co hosted with Williams College Lawrence Museum. The two day program includes talks by William Suhr on Pier a Madonna and Child with Four Angels, a Degas exhibit preview, a tour of Williams geology museum and a panel on outdoor museums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamstown
New England
American Association of Amuseums
Sterling
Francine Clark Art Institute
Lawrence Art
Wiliams College
Lawrence Museum
Lane Fasison Jr
Williams Art
James P. Baxter II
Williams
William Suhr
New York
Piera Della Francesca
Clark Art Institute
Degas
Clark Institute
Williams Geology Museum
City to Get $27 000 Soon for Stearns School
The West Pittsfield School Building Commission expects about 27000 from the federal government soon as the first installment of federal aid for the new Stearns School. The commission met to authorize the mayor and others to secure funds and begin construction planning. Architect John H. Fisher said plans and specifications should be ready before November 15, with final federal approval followed by bids likely after December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward T. Wallace
West Pittsfield
New Stearns
Pps Mocery
Secu i Polition
Aldars
John H. Fisher
Commisssion
Cime Ater
Auditor General appoints Norwalk to local GE office
Norwalk designated head of auditor's office at the General Electric ordnance department. He leads a three man staff to audit Army Navy and Air Force contracts. A former resident auditor's staff member at Schenectady, he studied at Plattsburg public schools and the University of Michigan. He served in World War II, is married with a 24 year old son, and the family will reside in Dalton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Fora Auditor General’s
Re Dent
General Elect Ordnance
Wiley Jam C
Norwalk
Ins
Ordnance Department
Schenectady
Plattsburg
Univery of Michigan
Trial Stemming From Fatal Crash Under Way
In a District Court session an operating to endanger case involving a fatal Route 8 crash without final verdict progressed. Archie M. Standish 47 of Dalton faced charges after his pickup struck Stephen Gokey Hinsdale Aug 22. Gokey died at St Luke's Hospital from injuries. Proceedings included testimony from Mrs Gokey Pittsfield troopers Hinsdale and local officials. Standish represented by Peter J Genovese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale
Archie M. Standish
Library
Dalton
Stephen Gokey
Hinsdale
Gokey
St. Luke's Hospital
Mill Hill
Edward J. Naughey
Pittsfield
Housing Project For Elderly Advances
Final plans for the city’s 1,210,000 dollar elderly housing project will be ready for submission to the state Housing Board next week. Bids may be sought before Nov. 1. Ralph J. Freio, chairman of the Pittsfield Housing Authority, said foundations could allow winter work. The project will be split into two portions on Francis Avenue and Wahconah Street, with a zoning variance needed for the Wahconah Street site. the Zoning Board of Appeals will hear the petition Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Housing Board
Ralph J. Freio
Pittsfield Housing Authority
Whitts
Francis Avenue
Wah- Conah Street
Waheondh Street
GE Promotes Alanson Welch To Supervisor of Apparatus
Alanson W. Welch of 30 Dan Ave. is promoted to supervisor of apparatus transformer design in GE’s power transformer department. A Philadelphia native and Ruige University graduate, Welch joined GE in 1930, worked at Holyoke and New York plants, holds 18 patents, and has received GE’s Coffin Award. He is married to Vera Maloney of Pittsfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alanson WU. Welch
Dan Ave
General Electric Co
Mr. Welch
Philadelphia
Ruige 3
University
Holyoke
Jane York
Shield
Mrv. Welch
Coffin
Vera Maloney
Pittsfield
Dr Exford Joins National Vision Care Committee
Dr Donald S Exford, 74 North M, is named to the American Optometric Association committee on vision care of the aging. The AOA, national group for organized optometry, serves members and provides eye care information, with more than 103 million members served across the United States.
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Dr. Exford
Donald S. Exford
North M
Vision
American Optometric Assa
Flon
Dev al Morganton
V.c
AOA
American Optometric As
United States
Alaska
Hawaii
American Dental Assn
American Medical Assn
McKay Retires From GE After 22 Years Service
Maurice G. McKay of 36 Cromwell Avenue retires from General Electric Co after 22 years in the distribution transformer department. A native of Ashland Maine he is a World War I veteran, and a member of the American Legion and Preston Lodge of Masons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice G. McKay
Cromwell Ave
General Electric Co
McKay
Ashland
Maine
American Legion
Preston Lodge of Masons
Collision Involving Mrs. Faye E. Bailey And Roger Stanton
Police report a collision at Williams Street and Holmes Road yesterday involving Mrs. Faye E. Bailey of ULenox and Roger F. Stanton of New York City. Stanton’s car sustained about 1835 dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye E. Bailey
Ulenox
Roger F. Stanton
New York City
Wiliams Street
Holmes Road
Slanton
Cooper Pledges School Space Priority In Mayoral Bid
Mayoral candidate Harold AL Cooper vowed on radio to settle the school space problem promptly for junior and senior high schools. He also pledged immediate work to ease downtown traffic and parking, study government, and spur job creation through industrial development. Campaign HQ reopen planned for Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold AL
Cooper
Radio Staon Whec
Ipaign
Fenn St
Drivers Fined For Driving After Suspension
Two drivers faced penalties for driving while suspended. Joseph Carr, 18, Pinehill, was fined $15 for improper person to drive and jailed for nonpayment. Curtis Mowls, 35, Markowity PS, fined $10 for driving after suspension and was arrested by Trooper John J. White. Carl Catlin, 21, 647 Ave., pleaded guilty to endangerment and fined $35.
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Shu
Ths Marine
Geor
Gu Robert J. Behen
House of Correcwan
Joseph AL Carr
Pinehe
Underwood Buys A R Business In Dover
In Dover, Underwood announces acquisition of Richardson & Robbins Co by William W W Co of Watertown, Mass. The sale will keep both firms operating. Richardson & Robbins becomes a Underwood subsidiary. Underwood founded 1821 with plants in Maine and a broad export reach.
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Dover. del
Richardson & Robbins Co
Dover
William WW Co
Watertown
Mass
C. Seybalt
Underwood Pr F
Willam P. Richardson
Richards
R&r
Massachusetts
Richardson & Robbins
Underswan
Ataratioo
Underwood
Jonesport
Yarmouth
McKinley
Maine
Ton
Ndemwood
Central America
District Court fines and arraignments in local cases
District Court proceedings include a defendant pleading navy to a count at arraignment and a collection of speeding fines. Names such as Gillette, Dweer, Fei, and Goewey appear with penalties including 15 dollar fines for several individuals. In Juvenile Court a 16 year old received a 10 dollar speeding fine and Kendall of Dublin Road Richmond was fined five dollars for passing a stopped school bus.
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Gilette
Gillette
Atty
John J. Dweer
Sobail
Auy
Clement A. Fei
Gosney
Kenneth
Bradford
Connectoun Ave
Gerald B. Ed
Galvin Re
North Adams
Leo Skuhel
North Street
Cheshisl
George W. Andreas
Middletown
John Ft. Lloyd
Jesley St
Ehzasev
Onota St
Juvenite Court
Tractor Trailer Jackknifes on Route 20 in Becket
A tractor trailer jackknifed on Route 20 near the Quarry Road intersection in Becket around 10 40 last night. The driver James C. Martin 3 of Schane tad y was uninjured. The truck skidded into a ditch damaging the cab and trailer as state police Troopers Timothy Tapulos and Edward Jurczyk investigated
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Ler
James C. Martin
Schanertady
Quarry Road
Timothy W. Tapulos
Edward H. Jurczyk
Obituary Notices for Salinda Avery and David L. Liss
Mrs Salinda Avery wife of Henry Avery of 90T 122nd St College Point Long Island died Sunday afternoon at Parson Hospital Flushing She was a former Pittsfield resident Survived by husband son Charles Long Island daughter Mrs Shirley Deranzio Uniondale five sisters and six grandchildren Funeral held yesterday at St Fidelis Church with High Mass Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery Hawthorne NY David L Liss 66 of State Road died last night Funeral held at 2 at Stevens Funeral Home Burial in Anavath He leaves wife daughter and three sons plus 19 grandchildren and one great grandchild
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Salinda Avery
Henry Avery
College Point
L.I
Parson Hospital
Flushing
Pittsfield
Charles
Long Island
Shirley Deranzio
Uniondale
Mala Jandro
Jennie Belcher
Eva Mondenaro
Pitts
Delia Poli
David L. Liss
Great Barrin
David L. S
State Road
Slevens
Anavath
Liss Warsky
Esher Waufman
Javer of
Lee
Louis Gokberg
Longe
Milton Nevins
Harri N.Y
Jaroh Penziner
Sheffield
Miss Nellie E. Robinson Rites Planned at Dery Funeral Home
Nellie E Robinson 1 11 died after long illness at West Stanch Springside Nursing Home. Born December 29 1868 in Ballsian Spa New York she lived in Pittsfield. daughter of John and Pamela Esperance Robinson. Funeral 8 30 tomorrow at Dery Funeral Home with Solemn Mass at Notre Dame Church and burial in St Patrick Cemetery Hinsdale. Friends may call today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
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Tiss
Nellie EB. Robinson
la Cunsiess St
West Stanch
Springside
Ballsian Spa
N.Y
John
Pamela Esperance Robinson
Pittsfheld
Rec
Rita
Kennelly
Pittsfield
Dery Funeral Home
Notre Dame Chure
St. Patric Cemetery
Hinsdale
Joseph Risso
Bendvenga
Mount Carmel Church
St. Joseph’ S Cemetery
Ftudent
Funerals for Theron Hitchcock and Evalyn Petrit Held
Funeral services were announced for Theron B Hitchcock of 53 Maple St Lee with burial in Fairmount Cemetery and services led by Rev John Gilbert Gaskill. Evalyn A Petrit of West Stockbridge had a burial in Rockd tery after a Tuesday service at Birches Funeral Home with Rev Ewan Meineker officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theron
Fivalyn A. Pettit
Evalyn A. Petrit
West Stockbridge
Birches
Ewan Il Meineker
Rockdtery
Comeward
Samsell
Springfield
Roy Tucker
Archibald J. Fadding Jr
Harry Trepcynski
Stockbridge
Card of Thanks and Anniversary Masses Neath
The family of the late Napotean extends thanks to neighbors and friends for their sympathy, flowers and kindness during the family’s recent loss. Also a notice for anniversary masses and memorial acknowledgments is included.
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Berkshire
Davis Eohile
Anclen
Antm Raan
Lnte Napotean
Anaker
Theamily
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Brovrer
Central Junwr Tigh
Central
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Planning Board
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Eagle
UPI
Culf Oil Corp
Greylock Hassle
Hardman
John F. Shields
Register of Deeds
Harold
Stearns School
Alanson Welch
Becket
Mrs. Henry Avery
Nellie E. Robinson
Mary E. Bersip
Mally E
Wellington Eral
Harold T
Tiona
Creweh
F. A. Gibson
Maple Street
Einar A. Brofos
Einar A. Brotfos
South Egremont
Stevens
Brofos
International Standard Electric Co
International Telephone & Telegraph
Scandinavia
Norway
Aad
France
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