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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1959
Page
10
Editorial views the federal use of the Taft-Hartley 80 day injunction in the steel dispute as a last resort. It notes union leaders condemn the move as strike breaking while acknowledging possible effects on production. The piece questions the weapon’s effectiveness once the cooling off period ends in December.
The piece argues for stronger government tools in labor disputes to protect public welfare. It critiques non intervention and urges compulsory arbitration fact finding and firm government recommendations to prevent a paralyzing stalemate between labor and industry. It warns that losing control could threaten democratic economy and reference Khrushchev.
A House Special Subcommittee report argues no law bans rigging quiz shows and FCC and FTC lack jurisdiction over producers and networks. Doerfer defends free speech while suggesting an independent investigation and potential congressional legislation to curb deceptive broadcasts. If regulators are powerless, the piece calls for a new law.
A Pittsfield turnout appeal follows a municipal race with two candidates per office. GE urges reconsideration of Greylock tramway bill to address fiscal risk. Lenox assessors praised for tackling a flawed property tax system. The Greylock Regional School proposal is noted for strong look and practical design. A joke about thieves and a quip on stair or pill measures are also mentioned.
A collage of humorous vignettes and brief items cites Emily Benson of Altadena asking about the Pittsfield Serenaders, a janitor Charlie Logan who will answer, fire safety quips, a Florida ad pun, the George Washington Bridge adding a second deck, moon labor contracts, river foaming with detergents, a wedding bouquet anecdote, and fanciful moon region names noting no water on the moon.
The column notes women wearing velvet dog collars with tiny embroidered buds, a Stanley Electric plan to build a garage and emergency hospital on Woodlawn Avenue, and a sober masquerade arrest in which a woman wore her husband's clothes. It also mentions Yugoslavia’s civil war forecast for the child king Peter the Second, a cottage fire on Pantoosue Lake, a stag dinner for Dr. Charles Fasce, two Paterson women injured in a Stinson plane crash near Dalton Airport, Brice Burnham recovering from surgery, and Roswell Pullano finding a five pound mushroom.
Washington circles debate Stevenson Kennedy prospects for 1960 while space race tensions rise as Lyndon Johnson and Truman era echoes surface. A White House dinner marks Eisenhower’s milestone with Mexicos Lopaz Mateos amid GOP chatter on Halleck Rockefeller and Nixon.
Massachusetts taxpayers from the Berkshires urge Gov Furcolo to oppose using state credit for the Greylock tramway bond issue. They call the plan a poor investment, question state underwriting of private business, and compare it to past subsidies for failing transit ventures, naming Peter's Choo Choo and Berkshire Street Railway as examples. The letter is signed by David Donald, Pamela Donald, and Camillo Jacobs Sr. of Richmond.
A letter questions fluoridating Pittsfield water citing lack of consensus among health officials and research teams. It argues the proposed program is an experimental step with uncertain benefits, uncertain proper proportion, and potential health hazards, urging caution before installation.
A reader argues against fluoridating the town water, calling fluorides potentially toxic and posing health risks. The letter questions scientific consensus and asserts fluoridation violates personal rights, signed by Ella V. Dicenzo of Pittsfield.
The letter to the editor cites John W. Knutson's 1953 case for water fluoridation asserting rumors are unfounded and that major public health bodies endorse the program. It notes 18,000 U.S. communities fluoridate and that millions enjoy better health and teeth, per Mrs. George Frenkfil of Pittsfield.
A letter requests help finding a wool supplier. The author notes several friends knit well and currently buy wool retail, seeking a factory outlet or store to purchase material more cheaply. The inquiry emphasizes quality knitting.
Washington dispatch notes Secretary Christian Archibald Herter displays a tougher stance toward China and Khrushchev, signaling a shift from Dulles era. Six months in office, Herter reshapes policy planning, delegates more to subordinates, and earns broader respect and affections. He supports the President’s broader foreign policy while requiring China to curb its aggression.
Nat Chadwick quotes Sam about boxing shaping his identity and duty to fight crime. He says the criminal element must be weeded out and claims both the underworld and politicians are involved in the take. Jack Dempsey noted as a former world heavyweight champion. Fall is the season to decide between maths or mothballs.
A letter from a totally blind West Springfield resident and a totally blind Ware resident asks for advice. One woman is also totally deaf. They request any suggestions or help from readers, directing responses to 12 Arch St., Earl A. Horton.
A Manchester Guardian Weekly note muses on cheerful travel pamphlets from Siena and Costa Blanca offerings. It recalls a Mexico City Mexico Tourist Bureau handout describing a fiesta with vivid imagery and a dramatic oriental backdrop.
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