Embarrassing Editorials on Soviet Space Lead Over Us
An editorial condemns the Suovandly cood loser mocking rivals and argues the Soviet moon shot demonstrates a growing lead in rocketry and space. It warns that American complacency, rivalries, and disjointed programs threaten leadership while psychology favors communism among undecided nations. The piece calls for urgent, coordinated science funding and education.
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Rint
Russia
Kremlin
Soviets
Earth
Khrushchev
Cape Canaveral
Space
Ike
White House
Britain and U S parallels in this week's election
Britain’s election mirrors U S trends with Conservatives and Labour oriented to property and prosperity. Both nations frame campaigns around peace, prosperity, and current prosperity. The article notes similarities in party tactics, public mood, and potential implications for next year’s U S election.
In Brief Berkshire notes on religion and politics
The item surveys Temple Anshe Amozim and a Carmelite monastery as potential leaders in modern Berkshire religious architecture. It mentions Representative Conte's active local appearances, praises Littleville Fair for rural charm, and reports a $14 000 church fund drive. It notes Berkshire Woolen’s hurricane damage may spur Northeast industry ads.
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Williamstown
Berkshires
Conte
Littleville
St. Charles
New
Nevele Club elects officers and local incidents noted
The Nevele Club elected Mildred Rice as president Ruth Chapel as treasurer and Edna Foote as secretary. Burglars damaged the Farkaszh soap factory in West Pittsfield and caused a general nuisance. Frank H Williams marked his 79th birthday by presenting 100 pounds of tin foil at Jack Rose store. A squirrel stole milk from First Street doorsteps. Yale’s Walter Prichard Eaton and others discussed 1924 jury plans. Dean Acheson stopped for lunch en route from Dartmouth to Washington. Alt Fox was discharged from Sampson Pavilion after polio confinement.
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Nevele Club
Mildred Rice
Ruth Chapel
Edna Foote
Farkaszh
West Pittsfield
Frank H. Williams
Lanesboro
Jack Rose
First Street
Walter Prichard Eaton
Yale Drama Department
Sheffield
Austin Strong
Clayton Hamilton
Dean Acheson
Sheraton Hotel
Dartmouth College
Hanover
N.H
Washington
Alt Fox
Sampson Memorial
Pittsfield General Hospital
Notes and Footnotes MINIATURES and oddities in a Pittsfield page
Oldtimers recalling the Titanic film at the Capitol lead a roundup of curiosities and trivia. Items include a book buzz about Sex and Love in the Bible, notes on acoustics at South Mountain Temple of Music, a potato farm sale in Savoy, and local yearbook color portraits by Norman Rockwell for Pittsfield High School.
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Capitol
Lenon
Gary
William ¢. Cole
Williams College
South Mountain
Turnpike
Jim Guy
Eisenhower
Ffe
Omar
Pittsfield
Capitol Hill Omens Favor Massachusetts GOP Gubernatorial Prospects
Washington observers weigh GOP strength as Sen. Leverett Saltonstall and Rep. Silvio Conte map 1960 re election plans and potential gubernatorial nominees in Massachusetts. Mentions Christopher Phillips U.N. delegate and Henry Cabot Lodge, with talks of John Volpe and Elliot Richardson as rising figures shaping a Republican comeback amid prior 1958 setbacks and looming reapportionment. The piece frames party strategy, personnel, and national context including Eisenhower’s diplomacy and state department leadership under Herter.
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Silvio O. Conte
Italy
Congress
Conte
Massachusetts
Saltonstall
Christopher H. Phillips
U.S
United Nations’ Economic and Social Council
Henry Cabot Lodge
Nikita 5
Khrushchev
Laurence Curtis
Boston
George W. Schryver
Williamstown
John Volpe
Jack Kennedy
Volpe
GOP
Sen. Kennedy
Phillips
State Department
U. Civil Service
The
U.N
Elliot Lee Richardson
Sistant
Circuit Court
Ed Hand
Supreme Court
Felix Frankfurter
Chris Herter
Letters to the Editor Laws Without Teeth
Pittsfield residents critique city planning and zoning enforcement arguing laws lack bite without city government support. The writer urges stronger oversight to curb unlawful development and protect neighborhoods, naming a need for “teeth” in housing governance.
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the Eagle
Pittsfield
Pan
Duncan M. Orsham
Pittsfeld
Graham
Germs and All To the Foster or THE EAGLE
A letter from Mrs Naomi C Anolier of 49 Dutchess Ave questions advocates of pure water and urges Commissioner Daniels to remove chlorine from water supplies. She argues that pure water would include germs and contamination as a point of view.
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Daniels
Naomi C. Anolier
Dutchess Ave
Pittsfield
West Pittsfield Mothers Support Bus Supervision
A letter from 22 concerned West Pittsfield mothers led by Daniel O Phillips praises improved school bus supervision on Route 20 after a meeting with Dr Edward J Russell on September 1. They express relief and satisfaction with the assurances of adequate bus supervision.
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West Pittsfield
Daniel 0. Phillips
Edward J. Russell
Russell
Empty Classrooms Question Public Kindergarten Use
A reader questions why St Mary School kindergarten rooms are unused by the public while Onovacal NL Co. is used. The letter urges educators to seat 65 percent Catholic enrollment and asks if private use could be replaced to give children access to six hours of first grade instruction.
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Jererish C. Murphy
Onovacanl Co
St. Mary School
Paronia
Sandra S. Turnbull
Two Views on Tramway Bonds In Adams Letter to Editor
Adams residents mostly back the Greylock Tramway and defend Sen. Bob Cramer for backing a bond interest guarantee. They praise the tramway as a regional boost, trust the Greylock Commission’s stewardship, and urge support despite fears of state treasury strain, hoping it brings visitors and economic growth. James P. McAndrews, Adams.
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Adams
Greylock
Bob Cramer
Commonwealth
Berkshire’ County
Strampway
New Hampshire
Europe
Greylock Commission
William Shaw
John Treadway
Stephen Bednarz
James Smith
Tramway Authority
Sen. Cramer
Rep. St. John
Step Right Up Folks To the Relotor of the Eagle
Fragmentary reader note from Redding Connecticut mentions a tram, hot dogs, a bond to build choir or something at Berry Pond. Signatory H. M. Jalonack.
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Réltor of the
Wrand
Neo
Berry Pond
Public praise for Berkshire ensemble in Mozart concert
Mary R. G. Magner of Pittsfield thanks local readers for supporting the Berkshire Chamber Ensemble after a sparsely publicized Mozart concert on Sept 25 at the Brave. She urges attendance for future performances, praises performers Joseph Pizzonia, Thomas King and Thomas Griswald, and contrasts with Beaux Arts Trio and Juilliard Quartet publicity.
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Four
America
Stem
Stern
L's
Mozart
Berkshire
Beaux Arts Trio
Juilliard String Quartet
Brava
Louis Armstrong
Joseph Pizzonia
Thomas King
Thomas Griswald
Waller Howard
Mary R.G. Magner
Williama
Pittsfield
Amity Between U S and Britain Survives Election
Washington notes the British election will barely alter the long standing U S UK partnership. Leaders Macmillan and Gaitskell differ mainly on domestic policy while both are pro Western and favor alliances. Bevin’s anti-Communist stance is highlighted as a model of wartime toughness.
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Washington
Tweedledee
Harold Macmillan
Tweedledum
Hugh Gaitskell
Macmilan
Gaitskell
United States
Macmillan
England
Animals Tackle A School Of Running Climbing And Flight
A whimsical tale describes animals in a school where running climbing swimming and flying are taught. The duck excels in swimming but struggles at running, the eagle is disciplined for a nontraditional ascent, and others face odd setbacks and misprints as the year ends with a curious outcome.
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Rabbit
Dy Any Be Nash
Berkshire Coury “Anchera
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Itl
Hugh Gaitsxell
Labor Party
Soviet Union
Berlin
Korea
Democrats
Party of Peace
Berkshire Woolen
South Carolina
Soston Globe
Walter Or. Parry
Savoy
Capitol Hill
Edward J. Michelson
Leverett Saltonstall
Foster Furcolo
George Fingold
Christian A. Herter Jr
Edward J. McCormack
Ledge
Congr
U.S. Department of State
Herter Sr
Herter
Manila
John Foster Dulles
Bohlen
U. S
Moscow
Boston & Maine
Doris Freeson
Adi Nm
G. C. Cammit
East New Lenox Rd
Pittsf
Richard Goodno
Evelyn Colvin
Tran
Robert Smith
Bernice L. Wing
Wayne Rd
Groton, Conn
Harid
EAGLE
Herbert F. Hathaway Jr
Paice
Charles WY. Martin
West St. Pittsfield
James PF. McAndrews
Crandell St
H. M. Jalonack
Went
Redding, Conn
Pasion
U.s.-Britain
William S. White
Ernest Bevin
Laborite Bevin
Kestern
New York
James F. Byrnes
Wincheslav Molotov
Ole Ernie
Ernie
Molotov
Bevin
Hitler
Wall, Papr Walt
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