After School Foreign Aid Policy Needs Clearer Aims
The piece argues that U S foreign aid under Cold War policy has become muddled and overly broad. It criticizes government to government aid, cites Egypt Indonesia Yugoslavia and Tanganyika as examples, and urges a selective approach with more loans and technical aid to anti Communist nations while limiting gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Soviet Union
Egypt
Nasser
Indonesia
Yugoslavia
Tanganyika
Lucius Clay
America
Ear Piercers Warned by Doctors Over Daring Trend
New York physicians urge teens not to self pierce ears after rumors tied to Luci Johnson. Girls coast to coast use ice and needles while amateurs risk ragged holes and infection from improper sterilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Johnson
Luci
White House
Pittsfield Mayoral Focus Hits Teen Drinking Issue
Local voters consider teen drinking and driving a valid campaign topic. Students from Wahconah Regional and St. Joseph's High weigh in on enforcement, border controls, and public safety as candidates weigh crackdowns and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Darren
New York State Line
Wahconah Regional
St. Joseph's High
New York State
Halloween Tricks At Lenox High Stir Community Reaction
Lenox High notes Halloween antics with pumpkins, pranks, and vandalism ranging from egg throwing to shoelace tricks. The piece comments on youth behavior, safety, and the urge to stay indoors amid mischievous season antics.
Cadets Get a Head Start
The Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program trains teens 13 to 18 in aircraft basics, weather, rescue, and first aid as part of aerospace education for USAF missions. Cadets meet Friday nights at Barker Road under Maj. Roy Lane USAF, learning flying, radio, and life skills while many plan future service in Air Force or Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Air Patrol
CAP
Air Force
USAF
Red Cross
Civil Defense
Army Reserve Center
Barker Road
Maj
Roy Lane
F.C
James Small
Army
Jayvee
Cadette
Wendy Truran
the van Dels
Doug Carlberg
Cap and
March 17 Protester Voices Against Vietnam War
A Mt. Greylock senior recounts leading a Berkshire County march with about 50 others from Bennington to Williamstown to protest U.S. policy in Vietnam. He recalls hostile reactions, mentions college participants, and defends his stance as a lawful protest to stop depopulation, urging U.N. involvement and noting family military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Greylock
Commie
Bennington
Williamstown
Viet Nam
Russia
Eagle
U.S. Atty
Nicholas Katzenbach
Justice Department
Berkshire
Williams and
Bennington Colleges
IBM style mating service for college couples in Connecticut Valley
An optimistic diary piece critiques a new college dating gimmick from IBM style machines. For $44 applicants complete a questionnaire, are scanned by computers, and matched by statistical profiles. It notes potential clashes in ideals of beauty, intellect, and morality, but cites possible successes and future applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.A
Connecticut Valley
IBM
Ian Fleming
Naomi Wise
Paris
Friday Lenox High Senior Dance at Gym
Friday Lenox High hosts a senior sponsored dance in the gym with an admission fee. On Thursday October 28 Lee High holds a freshman party in the gym from 8 to 11 p.m. No charge. Friday October 29 Lenox High features a junior sponsored event in the gym.
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Lenox High
Lee High
Owning Car Drops Grades at Waltrip High
Waltrip High School surveyed students to see who owned cars. Registrar Etha Hale matched car ownership with grades among 210 students with cars. No A averages. 30 B, 70 C, 92 D, 18 failed. Principal Gordon Collen cited part time jobs for autos as reducing study time.
Top Singles List Shows Major Artists
The chart features The Rolling Stones.Get Off My Cloud and Yesterday by Paul McCartney appear among top singles. Other titles listed include Hang On Sloopy by The McCoys and Everyone's Gone to the Moon by Jonathan King. The Castaways Street Fighting Man and Positively 4th Street are noted alongside Bob Dylan and Gary Lewis. Sonny and Cher. The Girl From Q Peyton Place and Dickey Lee ae ae Your round out the lineup with Barbara Lewis.
School Clubs and Student Committees Highlight October Activities
Worthy of note lists elected officers for industrial arts, sophomore class, and debating clubs, plus upcoming field trip, yearbook events, and fashion show fundraisers. Senior class chairs named. Girls' Athletic Association plans include a pizza party and basketball tickets. Sophomore and student council leaders announced. correction notes sophomore president Pat Girdler and vice president Ira Hare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Arts Club
Thomas Finnigan
Thomas Cornellier
Peter Barinski
Louis Bissell
Robert Srederick
Paul Fontana
Caroline O'Brien
Patty Porter
David Edgar
Sheila Baldiserotto
Patricia Naventi
Boston University
New England Scholastic Press Association
Bruce Bannick
Slade Person
Marty Garvey
Ernnest West
Carel Selle
Peter Vacchina
Stokes Hall
Cathy Porter
Girls’ Athletic Association
James Cunningham
Patience Haile
Nareem Teelia
Mary Broderick
Wayne Delby
David Simeneile
James Mallory
Balloween
Joan Gancl
Jean iEbits
Yo-ng School
Renate Clark
Lee Kilne
Seott J. Sentinel
Eddie McGrath
Porter
Pie Mere
Pete Stetden
Arse Rattigan
Milligan
Taat
Pat Girdler
Ira Hare
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Tim Bashara
Daniel Herting
Wehconah
Patricia Welch
Wahconah
William Collins
Christine Carmel
St. Joseph's
By Eileen Penvenne
Pat Francis
Otis Afb
Mitchell Cap
George Rowell
Jack Steele
George Chappell
Donald Johnston
Lyle Wilette
Michael Riley
Frank Mongue
Robert Ables
By Jonathan Schneer
Williams
Socrates
Plato
John Locke
Jean J. Rousseau
Green Mountai Park
United Nations
Michwel
Paul McCartney
The
McCoys
Jonathan, King
the Castaways
Bob Dylan
Gary Lewis
Sonny and Cher
the Girl From
Peyton Place
Dickey Lee
Barbara Lewis
Mt. Everett
Pittsfield High
Drury High School
North Adams
Theraz Sharky
Mary Meyer
Richard Besch
William Mendowsa
Kathleen Murphy
Mary Mahas
Williams High
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