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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1965
Page
16
The Berivsiviré Eagle is issued every day excluding Sundays and holidays by Eagle Publishing Company located at 33 Eagle Street in Pittsfield Massachusetts.
The piece argues that white politicians once wary of civil rights now offer cautious counsel, but studies show unrest has liberalized white views. Louis Harris’s poll comparison finds a drop in white hostility to Negro equality since five years earlier, despite rhetoric about potential backlash.
A Harris survey shows 37 percent of whites object to a Negro family next door down from 47 percent two years earlier in the South 38 percent now object to sitting next to a Negro on a bus room for social contacts with Negroes remains unchanged. Overall the findings suggest growing tolerance despite some backlash noting the civil rights agitation has increased public understanding more than hostility.
President Johnson signed an automobile exhaust control bill on the same day an air pollution alert was issued for the Northeast. The measure sets standards for exhaust emissions to curb auto pollution, with 1968 model cars to include controls by fall 1967. Federal controls aim to reduce nationwide motor-vehicle emissions and protect public health.
In Berkshire County a state Education Department official urged towns to hire someone to monitor federal aid programs for education. The piece questions whether the department should handle more guidance to local schools and notes Kevin White’s gubernatorial bid with a tour that included gifting historical mementos. It also covers a claim about Berkshire teaching options and a political clash in Holyoke between party leaders over municipal election coverage.
The United States Jaycees with about 250000 members plan to hunt down leftists among peace demonstrators. President Skidmore promises cooperation with police and the FBI, while the piece questions how to separate pacifists from activists and cautions against suppressing rights. It suggests Bill of Rights discussions led by experts for Jaycees.
Dr and Mrs Daniel J Collins of Lenox seek the identity of two young men who helped their daughter Carole after a serious auto crash on Burbank Street near Tyler Street. They rushed her to the hospital, likely saving her from fatal facial injuries, and left without leaving names. The mother notes the interior of the car was blood stained. Carole, 17, is recovering with expert surgery post accident.
Col. and Mrs. George W. Van Deusen announce the marriage of their twin daughters Gladys and Helen in San Antonio Texas on October 25. The brides are known in Great Barrington and Housatonic and their father is a West Point graduate with a long Army career.
Two readers weigh Viet Nam demonstrations. Robert E R Sewell criticizes student dress and views while urging patriotism and service. Ralph A Perkins argues for free discourse, minority rights, and open forum despite war debates, urging respect for conscience in a republic.
Frances Parnell and Joann Feuerstein defend Brown and Cook and question Haughey campaign tactics. Letter writers challenge ethical standards, campaign funds use, and doctor lobbying influence in state politics. Dalton of Pittsfield signs the piece.
Michael J. Morris of 48 King Street urges immediate legislation to outlaw the Communist party in the United States after denunciations by David J. Miller and Richard Rothstein. He warns these ultra leftists aim to influence high school students and hurt patriotic Americans amid Vietnam policy protests.
A piece reflecting on Michael Deuel a Marine officer turned refugee adviser killed in Laos and the wider generation known for choosing action over apathy. It contrasts the committed volunteers in Southeast Asia and civil rights work with beatniks, arguing the era demands bold global and domestic service.
Comedian Jimmy Durante dismisses Yale scholars who argued Vikings reached America first. He quips he never met Columbus, but jokes that Columbus played for nobody but the Indians, noting no Norwegians in the audience. The remark appears in the Boston Globe.
A reader requests help locating a khaki Campbell duck fancier or hatchery in Peru or Hinsdale. mentions CHET L. SWITELL of 5274 Sunset Blvd Hollywood 2 Calif seeking farm addresses or contacts for ducklings and breed history. Any reader with usable leads should contact the writer.
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