Veterans Face Route 7 Peace March In Vermont
Bennington veterans plan to confront a 17 mile Route 7 peace march from Bennington to Williamstown by Students for a Democratic Society chapters at Williams and Bennington College. The Veterans Council Group will read a statement to student marchers and hold a meeting tonight to decide next steps.
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Bennington
Vii
Wiliamstown
Veterans
Veterans’ Organizations
Veterans Council Group
Thomas R. Haley
Williams and Bennington College
Students For A Democratic Society
Route 7
Williamstown
Williams
Haley
Bennington Catholic High School
U.S
Viet Nam
Pigott Favors City's Having A Manager
Pittsfield voters should decide if they want a city manager form of government, said William M. Pigott, candidate for at large council seat. He argued economies and efficiency, proposing to cut mayoral duties and have the manager handle administrative tasks, while stressing no reflection on past mayors. He would push the issue if elected, noting the manager would report only to the mayor and council and could aid in city purchases.
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Pittsfield
William M. Pigott
Pigott
Secretary White To Speak in County
Secretary of State Kevin H. White will speak at a reception next Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the 18 House in Williamstown. About 175 people, all Northern Berkshire Democratic town committee members, are invited. Communities represented include Williamstown, Clarksburg, North Adams, Florida, Savoy, Windsor, Cheshire, Hinsdale, Peru, Lanesboro, Hancock, Pittsfield and Dalton. White will address Wahconah Regional High School students in Dalton at 8:30 a.m. the next day.
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Kevin H. White
Williamstown
Berkshire
Democratic
Clarksburg
North Adams
Florida
Savoy
Windsor
Cheshire
Hinsdale
Peru
Lanesboro
Hancock
Pittsfield
Dalton
Secretary White
Wahconah Regional High School
Midnight Deadline For Auto Inspections In The Area
The Registry of Motor Vehicles warns that by midnight tonight the semiannual inspection period ends. Inspectors will patrol for violations and motorists driving uninspected vehicles will be summoned to court. Local inspection stations have been flooded with last minute inspections.
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Registry of Motor Vehicles Office
Births Reported for Kovacs Giovanetti Jacquot Families
Birth notices list Mr and Mrs John Kovacs of 14 Wallace Place with a son born yesterday. Mr and Mrs Louis Giovanetti of 191 Elberon Ave with two daughters born today. Mr and Mrs David M Jacquot of 29 Judith Terrace New Haven Conn welcomed a son yesterday at Yale New Haven Hospital. Mrs Jacquot is the former Arline Gromatski, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward H Gromatski of 146 Doreen Street. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Francis Jacquot of 4 McKinley Terrace.
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John Kovacs
Wallace Place
Louis Giovanetti
Elberon Ave
David M. Jacquot
Judith Ter
New Haven
Conn
Yale New Haven Hospital
Macquot
Arline Gromatski
Edward H. Gromatski
Doreen Sl
Francis @acquot
McKinley Ter
Officials Fight Teachers Bargaining Bill In Mass
Pittsfield School Committee opposes House Bill 4245 allowing teachers to elect a bargaining agent under state labor laws. The measure, approved by House and Senate, would cover municipal employees including teachers. Gov Volpe at desk set to sign Monday unless lawmakers amend.
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Pittsfield
House
Senate
Gov. Volpe
Massachusetts Council
Aflcio
Massachusetts Federation of Municipal Employes
Volpe
William E. Harris
Pittsfield Schoo Committee
Massachusetts Association of School Committees
Harris
Two Missing Rutos Found in Lanesboro
Two cars stolen from the General Electric Co parking lot on Plastics Avenue were recovered early today on Route 8 in Lanesboro. The Curley car, after a left front tire blowout, struck guard rails and halted in the highway center. the Chilton car was found about 100 yards north. Police troopers Richard Celli and Ronald J. Baran investigate.
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General Electric Co
Plastics Avenue
Lanesboro
Pittsfield
William J. Curley
Lenox
James E. Chilton
Norman Ave
Curley
Route S
Chilton
Richard Celli
Ronald J. Baran
Funds Voted For City Head Start Program Expands
Congress authorized funds for a local Head Start program with an estimated 400000 for anti poverty efforts in Berkshire County. Local officials expect 76400 for the program, with use possible in 30 to 60 days after filing an application. About 40 children are tentatively admitted for fall and winter, with outreach to bring numbers toward 100.
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Action For
Congress
New York
Margaret Kurshan
Berkshire County
Pittsfield
AFO
Lynch
Custodians Still Required at PTA Meetings
The School Committee voted 4-2 to keep a custodian present at every PTA meeting in the district. Dissenters Harris and Scullary argued waivers could apply at junior high sites where a custodian already works at night. Scullary, on the subcommittee, filed a minority report and noted PTA inaction on the issue.
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PTA
Ptas
William E. Harris
S. Rocco Scullary
Scullary
GE Increases UF Pledge in Pittsfield Campaign
General Electric raises its United Fund pledge by an eighth to 45 000 dollars for Pittsfield Lenox and Lanesboro and 500 dollars to Dalton Community Chest. GE cites growing need for United Fund services and notes this is part of over a million dollars GE donates nationwide this year to United Fund agencies in operating communities.
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Librizgt
Cornelius E. Geary
James J. Smith
United Fund
General Electric
General Electric Today
Pittsfield
Lenox
Lanesboro
Ices
Geary
Good Neighbor
United Community Service
Barn Destroyed In Fire Blamed On Children
Fire destroyed a two story barn and its contents and damaged a nearby two car garage at 184 Second St. Children playing with matches were blamed. The state fire marshal investigates. Firefighters from Morningside and Central Station fought the blaze from 4:43 to near 8. The roofed garage was destroyed and the fire spread despite hydrants on Pleasant Street and Second Street. Property owner Francis Depew reported chairs clothing and odds and ends inside the barn.
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Second St
Morningside
Central Station
Pleasant Street
Second Street
Francis Depew
Hancock Road
Hospital Rate Question Goes to Highest State Court
The legality of higher hospital rates for welfare patients, set Oct. 1 by state official John J. McCarthy, faces the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court after Attorney General Edward W. Brooke filed a bill. Pittsfield officials, including welfare commissioner Charles H. Hodecker, faced rising costs and delayed appropriations while Brooke argued rates must be promulgated only once yearly.
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Pittsfield
Supreme Judicial Court
Edward W. Brooke
State Commissioner of Administration and Finance
John J. McCarthy
Atty. Gen. Brooke
Brooke
Charles H. Hodecker
McCarthy
St. Luke’s Hospital
Hillcrest
Hodecker
State Department of Public Welfare
Remo del Gallo
Berkshire Roofing and Insulation Ad Offer
Berkshire Roofing and Insulation Company advertises 40 years of experience by Harry Vincent. The radio or print ad cautions against taking “other” chances and provides a contact phone number 433-3100, urging homeowners to call for roofing services.
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Harry Vincent
Berkshire Roofing and Insulation Company
Dial
Ady
Country music and club nights in Cheshire areas
An ad page lists country style music at Secum Brook Club on Friday and Sunday evenings with dancing from 9 to 12. It notes a Saturday night special at County Squire featuring veal cutlet and spaghetti, plus other ads for window draperies, laundering services at Launderaid, the Margaret Magnin Christmas Shop opening, a Smorgasbord at Luigi's in Hinsdale, and a Moby Dick Lounge promotion with happy hour daily.
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Secum Brook Club
County Squire
Cheshire
Margaret Magnin
Luigi's
Hinsdale
Morwine
Local Ads Highlight Orchards and Quick-Stop Services
Saturday night listings include Swistak Adams with Pete Anop Orchestra and variety of produce such as apples sweet cider pumpkins and winter squash. Glad don Orchards D H Traver Route 41 Richmond promotes seasonal fruit and farm goods. Also Better Roofs for Less since 1922 by Al Gaviorio and Connor Pharmacy advertise mid century services with phone numbers.
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Gladdon Orchards
D. H. Traver
Richmond
Richmond Students Face Higher Pittsfield Tuition Hike
Pittsfield School Committee votes a 75 increase to tuition rates for Richmond students attending Pittsfield schools in 1966. High school 523.45, junior high 621.10, elementary 376.96, with capital outlay costs included in secondary charges. Richmond officials oppose, citing state guidance and burden on Pittsfield taxpayers.
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Richmond
Pittsfield
State Department of Education
Wiliam
Harris
Cande
William E. Morris
Flu vaccine offer to 190 teachers sparks city debate
Health Commissioner Dr. Harold Stein proposes 190 flu shots for public schoolteachers after a request from the Pittsfield Teachers Association. Superintendent James P. Reynolds cites limited supply as the School Committee votes to seek vaccine for up to 600 faculty members, pending city funding and a contracting doctor.
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Iealth
Harold Stein
James P. Reynolds
Stein
Pittsfield Teachers’ Association
Reynolds
Health Department
Teachers Association
North Street Cleanup Campaign Aims to Spruce Up Area
The city and Pittsfied Downtown Association plan a joint effort to tidy North Street. Mayor Del Gallo will pursue stricter enforcement of the litter into gutters ordinance with a $20 fine. Edward Eds says merchants will be informed of the rule. Sydney Kanter forms a committee to urge landlords, including absentees, to improve storefronts and property fronts.
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Pittsfied Downtown Association
North Street
del Gallo
John J. Killeen
Edward Edis
Downtown Association
Sydney R. Kanter
Kanter
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White
St. Luke's
Jay C. Rosenfeld
Anti-Poverty Unit
Lincoln D. Lynch
Office of Economic Opportunity
Wahconah Street
Frank
Newell Street
Pittshe
Field Lenox Road
Commonwealth
Berk
Suker's
Tyler St
The
Fenaway Cleaners
West Shore Sports Club
Moby Dick Lounge
Happy Hour
Springside Nursing Homes
Adv
Swistak’s
Adams
Pete Anop Orch
al Gaviorio
Connor Pharmacy
West Housatonic St
Piltsfield High
Crosby
Donald P. Cande
Richmond-West Stockbridge Union
Hs&m
North Schiemes
North St
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