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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1959
Page
19
Fragmented text shows a proposal for a referendum on junior high schools. Mentions Ward 3 candidate Paymond Ailo and political reactions. Details are unclear due to corrupt OCR.
A promotional stunt for a film backfired when a real panic stirred as small white cards and a public notice claimed a suspect was loose. Police halted the event after false claims inspired calls and a car windshield prank led to confused crowds and potential danger. Local authorities warned of legal action and halted further stunt distribution.
The U N FAO report notes higher global food production and prices amid continued malnutrition and poverty. It cites rising stocks in the United States and other regions, with consumers paying more while farm incomes lag. Trade slowed for agricultural commodities, and prewar price relationships shifted as world production grew.
Radio and television notes outline tonight’s schedule across Chicago area stations with program notes including sports and news shows. It lists White Sox game airings and a four-candidate mayoral forum, plus musical segments, adventure series premieres, weather and local news blocks with scheduled guests and times.
A chaotic OCR listing outlines a dense radio programming grid with times and segments across news, weather, sports, world affairs, and music. Names and programs blend, showing a daytime schedule emphasizing local updates, weather forecasts, and varied hourlong blocks.
Fragments show world and local headlines across weather reports and brief news items. Vague notes mention farm reports, sports headlines, and weather summaries with scattered figures and agency tags.
Bridgeport Brass Co suspended production today after a union strike by about 2000 workers following 15 hours of contract talks. Samuel Volpe of Local 24411 said the dispute centers on union officials’ full pay while on job duties and subcontracting, with pay boosts and pension terms under contention. The company claimed the strike targets staffing and pay for union officials and possible concessions in temporary operations.
New York Senator Winston L. Prouty of Vermont told the Senate Labor Committee that mandatory arbitration may be needed to avert long strikes in basic industries. He warned about court interpretations of labor reform laws and urged diligence and fairness to correct unintended equities.
Boston reports that state Tax Commissioner Robert Capeless said the department will mail notices to 100000 residents who filed returns last April but did not pay taxes. A list of 28000 employees who appeared in employer reports and did not pay is also being reviewed. Many may have used new married names and face penalties for unpaid small amounts while still required to file.
In Boston Averell Harriman former New York governor urges abandoning the term capitalism in a Forum speech at Board Hall. He criticizes use of the word by proponents of communism and colonialism and argues the term misleads about economic systems.
The Berksrue Independent Retail Grocers Assn plans an 8 o clock meeting at Pok Community Club with Sax 1 presenting and Edward R Choy serving refreshments. Chapter F PEO meets at 745 pm hosted by Mrs Donald G Moss with Mrs Weston J Whiting and Mrs John P Fins assisting. Trinity HOA Class and Philathea Class list meetings with hosts, services, and gift guidelines for a white elephant at members homes and church venues.
The Visiting Nurse Association offers seven classes for expectant parents beginning Friday Oct 9 from 2 to 4 pm at 34 Wendell Ave Ped Feather house. Sessions run Tuesdays and Fridays with instructors Raymond Cano and staff nurse Tye, plus an obstetrician and pediatrician. The program has served expectant families for about 30 years with more automation to come. call the WNA office at 545-94 for details.
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