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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1959

Page

7

Sinful Bias Warned Against Excluding Catholics

Boston UPI Bishop John Wesley Lord of the Methodist Church says it would be sinful to bar Catholics from U.S. government roles based on religion. He warned it would be dangerous for Protestants to claim a Catholic cannot be president and urged avoiding lines of exclusion in national life.

Boston UPI John Wesley Lord Lord Isue National Methodist Monthly Betrer

Soviet plan to dam Bering Strait for climate control

A Soviet engineer proposes a 55 mile dam across the Bering Strait to pump Pacific warmth into the Arctic with atomic power. The idea, reported by Komsomolto AL and circulated by US offices, suggests climate alteration may be possible in principle but requires vast research before practical use.

Washington UPI Bering Strait Soviet Union Alaska Pacific Arctic Komsomol Shumiin Commerce Department Office of Pedistical Services

Benson Denies Political Plans for Public Office

Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson stated he is not a candidate for public office upon returning from a goodwill and trade trip to Europe. He rejected speculation that the trip was intended to promote a vice presidential possibility.

Washington Ezra Taft Berson Europe Liii Benson

Pastore targets four Haughey appointees in mayoral bid

In a primary campaign salvo mayoral hopeful Anthony M. Pastore listed four Haughey administration appointees he would fire if elected. He cited Robert L. Johnson and three others, criticizing city administration and budget policies as wasteful and inefficient.

Anthony M. Pastore Saughey Pastore Haughey Robert L. Johnson Lenox Antonio J. Ruscetta Board of Assessors Duncan M. Graham John F. Daniels

Clemens Honored At Stag Party

About 250 guests honored State Trooper Richard J. Clemens at a stag party Thursday at Eastover. He will wed Miss Joan Fahey of Dalton at St Agnes Church in Dalton on December 2. Toastmaster was Haughey with remarks by Judge Raymond Coakney and Boys Club Superintendent Fred Fahey. The East Was chairman led the planning committee with Norman Spafford John Arigoni William Rondon Walt Carlton and Mr Haughey assisting.

Richard J. ‘Clemens Eastover Clemens Joan Fahey Dalton St. Agnes’ 'Church Det jHaughey Feow 7Er Clemens Ane W East Norman Spafford John Arigoni Wiliam Rondon Walt Carlo Mr. Haughey

Steel Strike Moves Through Mediation and Ballot

The National Mediation and Conciliation Service guides a continued steel strike with a board of inquiry report. Within 15 days a secret ballot on the latest management offer will be held by the National Labor Relations Board, then five more days until the attorney general asks the court for action. If accepted, production continues under a new contract. if rejected, the strike may resume. The President will report to Congress on the full proceedings and board results.

National Mediation and Conciliation Service Board of Inquiry National Labor Relations Sa

Eric Rosenfeld Passes Bar Sixam of New York State

Albany New York Eric Rosenfeld of 294 Third Ave New York son of Mr and Mrs Day C Rosenfeld of 173 South Mountain Rd Pittsfeld is among 998 who have passed the examination for admission to the Bar of New York A total of 1938 took the test He is a physician socis a work 2 doctor of law degree last June from the university A graduate of Jenny he earned a bachelor of arts degree in 195% from Ivard University where he played amateur football After serving in the Army for two years most of that time in Germany he ta sen ou and is entering law school in New York before

Albany, N.Y Eric Rosenfeld Third Ave New York Day C. Rosenfeld South Mountain Hd Pittsfeld State of Ana Socis & Weark Theniversity Jenny Ivard University Germany Emering

State President of Dental Society To Speak Here

Dr Edwin A Sturgis of Marblehead Massachusetts president of the Massachusetts Dental Society will be honored by the Western District Dental Society at a dinner at the Wendell-Shemwood Motel Monday night Oct 19 at 6 30 Plans for the annual visitation of the state president were announced by Dr Melvin R Brisin chairman of the district society and Dr Michael J Shelly chairman Dr Sturgis reports on present activities of the state organization and on the recent business session of the House of Delegates of the American Dental Association in New York The Massachusetts Dental Society with more than 3000 members sponsors a three day mid winter educational course at the Staller Hilton Hotel in Boston where more than 300 members attend to learn up to the minute procedures in the field of dentistry

Edwin A. Sturgis Marblehead Massachusetts Dental Society Western District Dental Society Wendell-Shemwood Melvin R. Brisiin District Seciety Michael J. Shelly Sturgis House of Delegates American Dental Association New York Staller Hilton Boston Oercome Hield Dentistry

Driver Arrested On Three Charges After Crash

Police arrest Jean Yves Moreau 26 of 42 Adam Street on three charges following a two year crime report on Waheasah Street at Dover Square. He faces operating in danger and operating under the influence plus drunkenness in district court. Police say Moreau sideswiped a vehicle driven by Frederick W. Russeck 21 and his passenger Edna Rathbun 53. Both drivers and passenger were shaken but unharmed. Significant property damage reported.

Waheasah Street Dover Square Poice Jean Yves Moreau Adam St Lon Endanger Tistrict Court Roan Frederick WL Russeck Palmer Fdna Rathbun Hichmond Ave

Openings Remain In Adult Classes for Enrollments

There are openings for additional enrollments in adult education sponsored by the public schools. William L. Dehey of the Vocational Education Department said interested persons may join woodworking classes at South Junior High School on Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 7 and 9. Also openings in blueprint and basic electronics will be at Pittsfeld High on Monday and Wednesday nights. Registrations should be made at the school between 7 and 8:30 p.m. No evening classes Monday due to Columbus Day holiday.

Wiliam L. Dehey Vocational Education Department Jerday South Junior High Schvec Pittsfeldhon

Herman Fink to Be Honored at Community Center Dinner

Herman Fink, longtime Jewish communal reader and former two term president, will be honored at a testimonial dinner Sunday evening November 15 at the Jewish Community Center. The toast will accompany the installation and discharge of center board members and officers with Howard Braun delivering the testimonial speech.

Herman Fink Jewist? Community Center Center Howard Braun

Obituary John F. Coakley 57 at Pittsfield Central

John F. Coakley, 57, of 16 Taconic Street, died tonight at Pittsfield Central Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Pittsfield, son of Rose Quirk Coakley and the late Timothy Coakley, a Pittsfield High School graduate and former meat cutter at Boy’s Market. A St Teresa’s Church parishioner and Holy Name Society member, he leaves his mother, Mrs. Jasper E. Coakley, and two brothers, Da Coakley and Capt. Raymond Coakley of the Pittsfield Police Department. Funeral from Kelly Funeral Home Monday morning to St. Teresa’s for Mass of Requiem. burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Friends may visit Saturday 7–9, Sunday 2–4 and 7–9 p.m.

John F. Coakley Taconic St Pittsfield Central Hospital Mr. Coakley Pinsfold Rose Quirk Coakley Timothy Coakley Pittsfield High School Boy's Market South Street Coakley St. Teresa's Church Holy Name Society Ptittsfield Lodge of Elks Jasper E Cow Pittsfield da Coakley Raymond ¥. Coakley Kelly

Local Youth Improving After Cheshire Crash

John Reilly 19 of 124 Buend Ave suffered a head injury in a Cheshire crash on Whis Road. Passenger in a Volkswagen driven by Catherine Trembley 81 Mast Street a student at North Adams State Teachers College, Trembley and three other students were shaken with minor injuries. Police Chief Paul Berti said the car skidded on a curve and struck a guard rail. Reilly has a possible skull fracture of a minor nature and is in St. Luke's Hospital in cood rerdition.

John Reilly Buend Ave Cheshire Whis Road

Drinks of 1700s Revived for Fete in Wallingford

In Wallingford Cann the dinner Tuesday features Paul Revere toddies Purtan pick sailor grog and Qid Ironsides with mulled rum drinks. Colonial fare will be served at Yes Olde New England Harvest, organized by the Associated Restaurants of Connecticut.

Wallingford Cann New England Associated Restsaurams of Connecticut Jo O

Motor Vehicle Tax Up 2.83 Per Thousand In Mass

Boston report states the motor vehicle excise tax for 1960 was set at 66.95 per 1000 valuation, up 2.83 from this year. State Tax Commissioner Robert T. Capeless announced the rate based on three year average vehicle valuations across the state. 1959 rate was 64.13.

Boston LPI Massachuus Robert T. Capeless

Rathbun dies at 74 in Stockbridge after long service

Henry Y. Rathbun 74 of Church Street Stockbridge died yesterday at Icrest Hospital Pittsfield after a long illness. Born September 29, 1885 in Stockbridge son of Emerson and Eva Rathbun he served as cemetery superintendent for many years. He held offices in First Congregational Church Occidental Lodge AF and AM Kiwanis Club and Royal Arcanum. Surviving wife Lillian Claraens. Courtland V Albuquerque NM. two brothers Glendale and George Barrington and grandson James H W Rathbun Albuquerque. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. at First Congregational Church Stockbridge with Rev Nehert Boynton. Burial in Id en Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 today. Kiwanis meet at home tomorrow 2 p.m. and 2045 at church. Occidental Lodge to meet tomorrow 8 p.m. for Masonic service.

Stockbridge Henry Y. Rathbun Church Street Icrest Pittsheid Mr. Rathbun Stoaridge Emerson Eva Collins Rathbun First Congregational Church Occidental Lodge Af&am Occidental Ladue

3000 Attend Central Open House

About 3000 people attended the reopening of the renovated Central Junior High School. Built in 1897 and closed since 1933, the building was reopened last month to house seventh grade students and alleviate overcrowding at nearby schools.

Merit Central Junior High

Funerals for Local Residents Held or Planned

Funeral notices list services for John H. Burns Baden P. McLean Helen Pearson Carrie B. Leggett and related callers. Services scheduled across Reed Mercer St Mack’s North Adams Pittsfield Central Cemetery South View Cemetery Wellington Funeral Home. Burial details and visiting hours noted.

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