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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1965
Page
18
A historical line notes a daily publication by Eagle Publishing Company at Eagle Street in Pittsfield Massachusetts, excluding Sundays and holidays.
In a Senate debate Democratic leaders question Governor Volpe's tax program stance. Donahue hints Volpe wants a 1966 issue, while Democrats block amendments and risk handing Volpe a strong 1966 campaign issue. A final tax message looms as a take it or leave it test for the Legislature.
A critique of intra party conflict in the GOP noting a civil war between extreme right and moderates in Metropolitan New York. It argues Buckley loyalists undermine centrist efforts, harming Lindsay’s campaign and weakening Republican criticism of Democrats. The piece links Goldwater era tactics to current white backlash appeals and warns of harm to promising Republican officeholders.
Alfred S. Bradley earned 1 377 votes in the city primary, nearing a Ward 3 seat as the final name on the ballot suggested a deliberate showing. Donald G. Butler topped the councilman at large field with 10 248 votes, while Berkshire County Farm Bureau weighs raccoon control and a Greylock hike faces scrutiny over tramway plans.
The essay extols maples as essential to America’s landscape. It contrasts maples with oaks ashes poplars and willows, praising their spring blooms bees and sap, summer leaves and birds, and autumn color that outshines other trees. It argues the eastern half would lack dimension without maples.
Thomas Norton preserves a wedding cake from Patrick Malley and Eliza Morin who wed in 1960. James Dooley, Hinsdale native and former Pittsfield resident, named judge in Rhode Island 8th District Court. Pittsfield High seniors elect officers Edmund King president Helen Wade VP Mary Broderick secretary Leonard Volk treasurer. Stanley Scott of Bishop Parkway joins Cheshire Academy faculty and coaches JV football. Mrs Flavell named Welcome Wagon hostess for engaged couples. Kentuck Secretary of State advises Lenox leader on Kentucky colonel dress for Lenox Old Fashioned Days this weekend.
A collage of small items notes a chlorine spill at The Eagle engraving shop injuring Chester Abel, his captain father visiting the hospital, and a 23 year old son Michael. Other sightings include woodchuck counts on Taconic State Parkway, a calendar misprint at Williams College, old cafe doors against a Wendell Hotel sign, a Pittsfield nurse's aide's gift, a Ted Shawn critique, rising farm sizes per USDA, and Rhodesia’s naming link to Cecil Rhodes.
A Berkshire County jury instruction addresses jurors about the origin and purpose of trial by jury. Judge Rose of Newton outlines peremptory challenges, courtroom decorum, burden of proof, and the duty of jurors to deliberate fairly. The speech emphasizes safeguarding democracy and serving the commonwealth with integrity.
In Washington opponents label a House maneuver as Operation Gouge aimed at gutting state and federal control of wholesale electric rates. The Federal Power Commission warns the bill would end responsible regulation, exempt Yankee Atomic in Massachusetts from oversight, and shift price control to private power interests across several states.
Readers debate city management and transit past and present. William H. Greene cites streetcar era service and parking costs while criticizing current planning. Mary E. Brooks applauds courteous candidates after tense campaign speeches and notes outcomes and backers.
A Russian wolfhound visiting Paris tells a French poodle he enjoys a great life in Russia with a heated doghouse beef and rabbits to chase. The poodle asks why he came to Paris and the dog replies sometimes I like to bark. United Mine Workers Journal
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