Berkshire Life to Host Speech by Economic Adviser to President
Dr Raymond J Lavimer head of the Council of Economic Advisers to President Heisenhower will speak at Berkshire Life Insurance Co on Tuesday at 11 a.m in the new building cafeteria. The event will draw over 200 top executives from life insurers and financial firms. Dr Saulnier, noted economist and adviser to federal agencies including the Federal Reserve, has long served in economic research and policy, with ties to Columbia University and Barnard College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond J Lavimer
Council of Economic Advisers
Hisenhower
Berkshire Life Insurance Co
Saulnier
Bulding
Moe
United States
Berkshire Life
D Saulnier
Board of Governors
Federal Reserve System
Ment
Saulmer
National Bureau of Economic Research
Riddlebury College
Tulis Colege
Medford
George W. Fiks
Columbia University
Columbia College
Columba University
Barnard College
Ex Tive Offeer
Ife
Damon to Leave Berkshire Scout Council for Philadelphia Post
Irving M Withan president of Berkshire Council announces Farnham W Damon resigns as district executive after six years. Damon starts new post in Philadelphia December 35. He joined Berkshire staff November 22 1954 served in south then north district. He led Camp Saple growth and Camp Eagle barbecues and canoe trips. He is an Eagle Scout and Bowdoin graduate with WWII service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving M Withan
Berkshire Council
Boy Scouts of America
Farnham W. Damon
Damon
Philadelphia
Great Barrington
North Adams
Daman
Sachem Council
Lewington
Pine Tree Councy Orono
Maine
Tie
Mendham
N.J
Camp Saple
Camp Eagle
Council
Concord
Concord High School
Bowdoin College
Armed Forces
North Adams Community Chest
Cemetery Association Gifts Acre and a Quarter for Armory Site
The Pitsfield Cemetery Association will donate one acre and three quarters of land on Onola Lake Boulevard to enlarge the Navona Guard armory and service center site. The city will abate a $148.50 sewer assessment. The land adds to a five acre state site, easing encroachment on Burbank Park.
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Pitsfield Cemetery Assn
Onola Lake Boulevard
Navona Guard
Naval Reserve Training Center
Armory
Burbank Park
Haughey
Cemetery Association
Maurice B. Rosenfield
Canadian Board Files Damage Claim Against City
The Quebec Hydroelectric Commission notified the city it will file a claim for damage to one of its cars, damaged by a tree while parked opposite 42 South St. The car, driven by employee Lionel Canil, was en route from Quebec to Schenectady, N.Y., via Pittsfield.
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Quebec Hydroelectric Commission
South St
Commission
Lionel [Canil
Quebec
Schenectady
N.Y
Pittsfield
Purnell Claims Credit for Better Lighting Improvements
Ward 2 City Council candidate George A. Purnell Jr. credits improved street lighting near the General Electric Co north gate off Woodlawn Avenue to his perseverance. He says GF is funding enhanced lighting on Kellogg Street at its expense.
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George A. Purnell Jr
General Electric Co
North Gate
Woodlawn Avenue
Kellogg Street
Busy Week Ahead for City School Board
The School Board faces a busy week with a visitation to private and parochial schools, four applications for the head of social studies at the High School, and a potential new board of interview for teacher hiring. Plans include monthly meetings, a Boys Club Cavaliers request to use the high school gym, and Krause’s proposal to form a 4% member interviewing board led by the assistant superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence J. Murphy
Central Annex
Boys
Cavaliers
Philip H. Krause Iniich
Lnterview
Krause
Thisask
Temple To Consecrate New Property
Temple marks consecration of Wendell Avenue and Broad Street property given to Anshe Amonim by Simon England and Alan Stau family. Ceremonies Sunday at 1 pm with Rabbi Alex Schindler as speaker and Miss Isabelle Kelm officiating. Attending include William Pomerantz, Samuel Boar, Jay Rosenfeld, Alan Blau, Rabbi Salzmann, and Cantor Morydecar Bauman. Sisterhood hosts champagne hour. chairs are Mrs Boxer and Mrs Mary Flerman.
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Wendell Avenue
Broad Strreet
Simon England
Alan Stau
Alex Schindler
New England
The
Union of Hebrew Congregations
Isabelle Kelm
William Pomerantz
Samuel Boaer
Jay C Rosenfeld
Alan J. Blau
Varold J. Salzmann
Canto Morydecar Bauman
Sisterhood
Boxer
Marry Flermian
George F. Ames Honored for SSA Service
George F. Ames district manager for the Local Security Administration was honored in a brief ceremony at the local SSA office 184 North St. He received a check award for outstanding leadership and contributions beyond the call of duty presented by Thomas J. McCarthy on behalf of L. J. Bresnahan the regional director of HEW based in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Ames
Local Security Administration
North St
Thomas J. McCarthy
L. J. Bresnahan
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Baston
Nesbit Spends 37.40 in Primary Campaign
Nesbit reported to City Clerk John J. Fitzgerald that he spent 37.40 on his campaign during the primary period in Ward 1, though he was not in a primary contest. He reported no contributions.
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Nesbit
John J. Fitzgerald
GE President Cites Inflation and Steel Strike Impacts
GE President Robert Paxton notes inflation driven by defense spending and wage hikes exceeding productivity. He cites steel industry strikes as a factor and urges inflation reduction to avert deeper U.S. economic strain. Paxton discusses imports, competitiveness, and the need to balance military costs with civilian economy impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Paxton
General Electric Co
New York
United States
Pittsfied GE
United Steelworkers
Paxton
Pittsfield
Williamstown Theater Group Drops Berkshire Playhouse
Williamstown Theater Foundation will not run the Berkshire Playhouse in Stockbridge next summer. Nikos F Psacharopoulos announced the change, citing a drop in quality due to expanded operation. Three-Arts Society president Robert K Wheeler said trustees are choosing between two independent applicants to direct the theater for its 35th season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamstown Theater Foundation
Berkshire Playhouse
Stockbridge
Playhouse
Nikos F Psacharopoulos
Wilamstown Group
Willemstowh
Board of ‘Trade
Mohawk Trai Assn
Williamstown
Psacharopoulos
Wiliamstown
Tanglewood
Great Barrington
Robert K Wheeler
Three-Arts Society
Mr. Wheeler
King Cobra at Berkshire Museum Nature Hour
A nature hour at Berkshire Museum features a large king cobra film shown to fourth through ninth graders. The program includes a second color film Tree Blossoms with time lapse growth, an audience quiz, a short talk, and a demonstration. admission excludes younger children and adults.
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Berkshire Museum
Serpenta
Mian
William Haas
Haas
Natural Sciemce
Mito
Nature Hour
Births in Pittsfield and Surrounding Areas
Birth announcements from Pittsfield General St Luke's and Other Hoatate report the following: a son born to Mr and Mrs Wallace E Carnell of Stephentown New York today. A daughter born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Albert G Petitionory of 256 Elm Street. A son born yesterday to Mr and Mrs John D Sondrini of 34 Fagce Place. A daughter Jennifer born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Perry N Tibbetts of Keego Harbor Michigan at Pontiac Hospital. Grandparents are Walter Mohr of Keego Harbor and John R White of Lanesboro, with great grandparents Tyler Nash of Lanesboro and Bert Brundage of Lanesboro.
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Pittsfield General
Wallace E. Carnell
Stephentown
N.Y
St. Luke's
Albert G. Petithory
Elm St
Perry N. Tibbetts
Keego Harbor
Mich
Jennifer
Pontiac Hospital
Walter Mohr
Keego Trarbor
John R. White
Lanesboro
and Mix
Tyler T. Nash
Bert A. Brundage
Judges Named For Pumpkin Competition
Judges were announced today for the annual pumpkin carving contest to be held afternoon at the Girls Club. Rich Wilhan Brownlow chairs the event funded by the Department of Parks and Recreation and Jay Cares. Enterants must register by 2 20 pm. prizes include multiple categories and a destin show prize with entertainment by local Mrs Welliam Alger and others.
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Aflerngan
Gurls
Will Nickum
June Bowne Oreef
Rich Wilhan Brownlow
Department of Parks and Recreation
Jay Cares
Welliam Alger
Charles Looker
Albert Rhinehart Jr
Paul Sanford
John Hubbard
BSR and Union Reach Accord on Three of Four Disputes
Berkshire Street Railway Co and Local 196 of the Union reached a partial agreement resolving three of four labor disputes from the 78 day strike that ended Sept 14. Talks covered seniority based scheduling, vacation wages due by Dec 31, and pay for overtime work. Remaining issue concerns mechanics who act as drivers and their status under the contract.
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Steet Raiway
Berkshire Street Roadway Co
Jimree
Atty George B Crane
Jerane
John BF. Marshall
Uneen
Farkure
Crane
Dee
Harold
Gordon
BSA
Marshalle
Mechanica
Isaac
GE Employment Up 25 in Pittsfield Four Weeks
General Electric reported a 25 rise in employment in Pittsfield over the past four weeks, bringing total legal employment to 10,262. The power transformer and ordnance departments saw gains while the distribution transformer unit posted losses and the chemical materials department remained unchanged.
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General Electi E Co
Pinsfeld
Pittsfield
Substitute Speaker Named for First Church Harvest Supper
A substitute speaker is secured for the First Church harvest supper following the death yesterday in Evanston Illinois of the mother of Miss Lavinia Scott. Dewar, director of nursing at Sarah Murd Scott Memorial Hospital in Mond Angola Abba, will speak in place of Miss Scott. Dewar previously served as a missionary nurse and teacher in North China.
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Becrease
Evanston
Lavinia Scott
Ch . Coneregadional
Scott
Speak Dewar
Sarah Murd
Correction of political ad for George A. Purnell errors
A Thursday Eagle correction notes the final sentence should read I will not deviate in my position in any way Pol Adv. 74 lists rummage sale by Chapters F and L at PEQ Christian Center on Saturday October 24 from 9 to 12. It mentions Fresh killed turkey capons 7 to 10 lbs at 59 a lb, Blue Heaven Farm contact, two year bonded gravel roots Al Gaviorno, Dial IT 2 8680, and additional ads for a rummage sale tomorrow 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Women’s Club 42 Wendell Ave Linoleum Remnants Sale by Childs & Bishop 596 North 1 and a Saturday M C A dance 9 to 12.
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Politcal
George A. Purnell
Eagle
Pol. Adv
F and L
PEQ
Christian Center
Blue Heaven
Farm
Ring
Richmond
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Raymond J. Saulnter
Scout Council
Philadelphia Post
Farnham
W. Damon
Purnell
Broad Street
SSA
Panton
General Electric
D.steeard
Paxon
Williamstown Theater Group
Stockbridge Playhouse
King Cobra
John D. Sondrini
Marshall
Drners
Joseph
Fahey
Boston
Wey
Besse-Clarre
Hs&m
Stupborn
al Gaviorno
Wendell Ave
Sale
Childs & Bishop
North
IVY League
Stetson
Atorr
Freeman and Hart, Schatiner & Marx
Arrow
Fior
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