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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1959
Page
26
Panama City Fila UPI reports photographer Ted Faux was ignited by radar beams at the Air Force world wide weapons meet. His pockets exploded from flashed bulbs. flames were quickly extinguished and he suffered no burns.
Fire crews responded yesterday at 9 30 a m to a short circuit in the control box of a television rotor antenna at 27 Francis Avenue. Later at 5 48 p m a dump fire broke out opposite 370 Cloverdale Street.
Washington observers note scientists believe fluoridation of public water prevents tooth decay by about 65 percent and is completely safe, yet opposition from a vocal minority and rumor campaigns have slowed adoption since 1952. About 42 million people live in areas with adequate fluoride levels.
Providence AP reports Rhode Island Democrats received a harsh confidential review from Albert J. Lamarre, state Board of Elections chairman, citing zero morale in two cities and local organizations sabotaged by leaders. The critique notes patronage, deals with the opposition, and fragility of the party with French and Portuguese ancestry communities. A separate note lists speeding and parking fines in District Court.
Thomas J. Pytko of 118 Crorm Well Ave received a General Electric quality workmanship citation from the power transformer department for maintaining product quality. Ellsworth J. Schles presented the plaque and cash prize. Pytko, a regulator coil winder with 18 years at GE, is Cheshire native, WWII veteran, Berkshire Hills Country Club board member and golf chairman.
In Birkenhead England four witnesses including William Woodward failed to rise as the judge entered the courtroom. Their clothes stuck to the newly varnished benches causing the delay and prompting comments about intent and restraint.
Probate records list John W. Turner of Great Barrington with an estate exceeding 58 thousand dollars. Real estate valued at 11 thousand with a house on State Road and three acres. personal property around 47,701 including deposits over 45 thousand across several banks. Einar Andrew Brufus estate filed with value over 100 thousand. wife Irene Louise Brufus inherits personal property and One Oak in South Egremont plus a life income from a trust.
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