Five GE Pittsfield layoffs tied to steel shortage
GE Pittsfield plans Monday layoffs for five workers in the power former department punch press section due to a prolonged steel shortage. The cut affects about 10,260 local employees as the company warns more layoffs may follow the steel strike. Union president Litano objects to temporary bumping rights and seeks a uniform policy and emergency grievance.
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Wojtkowski Rebukes Cooper In Pittsfield Mayor Race
Rep. Thomas C. Wojtkowski criticizes Warold Cooper for proposing to replace city solicitor William Flynn with a young Italian or Polish lawyer if elected. He argues that political eligibility should be based on character and ability, not ethnic background, stressing Americans’ shared duties.
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Pittsfield
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Two Employee Groups Cited in Chest Drive Increases
Kingsley R. Fall reports two employee groups show larger gifts to the 1959 Community Chest drive with total target of 425000. ED Jones Corp industrial division totals 349 workers with a 32.3 percent rise in average gift while Sears Roebuck & Co. listed as industrial solicitor Edward S. Symanski. Commercial division sees 129 employees raising average gift by 23 percent. solicitor Martin Schechter. Fall credits payroll deduction for smoother, fairer giving and strong results.
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Kingsley R. Fall
ED. Jones Corp
Edward S. Symanski
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Martin Schechter
Fall
Births at Lake’s and Pillatlald General hospitals
Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Robert Apri chetto of 91 Burbank St and Mr and Mrs George C Jobson of 51 Bellmore Dr welcoming daughters yesterday.
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Aprichetto
Burbank St
Wilson Urges Elm St. Area Fire Station Plan
Charles W. Wilson candidate for ry Counel from Ward 4 today supported a satellite fire station for the Elm Street area. He urged dusting off a five year old plan to reduce response times noting a 25 mph city speed limit and congestion raise run times to six minutes or more. He cited safety standards from the National Board of Fire Underwriters and local officials. He argued the growing south quadrant demands a station near Chapman Corner and Williams Stone Holmes Road, and that West Housatonic Street would cost under 30 cents per thousand in taxes over 50 years while staffing would add about 100 dollars per year. He favored a Valn site for a station, proposing construction before other proposed sites.
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National Board of Fire
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Peck’s Road
GE Workers Contribute to Steel Strikers Drive
GE employees donated 704.51 to the United Steelworkers in the second local GE plant as part of the 102 day steel strike relief effort led by Leed 254. Another collection a month earlier raised 859 for Litano, president of the group, with ongoing drives continuing.
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Williamstown Car Hits Pole in Peru
A Williamstown man, Richard Myer, 35, of Adams Road, was injured when his car struck a pole in Peru. State Trooper J. Donovan said Myer was found and appeared blinded or disoriented after the collision. a sound vehicle was not identified.
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N E Lime Earnings Rise 72 Percent
Adams reports New England Lime Co and Nelco Alerals Inc earnings for the first nine months of the year up 72 percent from a year earlier. Consolidated earnings total $452,141 or $2.17 per share versus $263,944 or $1.26 for the same period in 1958. Loomis notes a strong outlook if steel strike effects stay limited.
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Land-Damage Case To Resume Monday
The land-damage case of the Mi Package Lore of The Commonwealth will be resumed Monday after yesterday's adjournment in Superior Court. Local officials report the matter involves property damage claims and pending legal action.
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Berkshire County Farm Bureau Leader Faces Dairy Debates
E D Fletcher, head of Berkshire County Farm Bureau, runs Jersey Acres with Jersey cows and a family deeply involved in 4-H. He helped oppose cheaper milk imports, lobbied on tax issues, and led a 300-member organization advocating farmer interests while balancing a young family in Lanesboro.
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Volunteer Marshals Needed for Halloween Parade
The Department of Parks and Recreation seeks marshals for the Halloween parade on North Street October 31. Chairmen of each marching unit must provide marshal lists at the citywide committee meeting at North Junior High School Monday evening. Schools compete for prizes based on participation and costumes.
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Three Arrested For Assault On Local Man
Three men identified as Francis Wile Robert Cale baugh and Ralph Gardner Jr were arrested after a fight near the Yon Building in Pittsfield. They are charged with assault and battery and disturbance of the peace in connection with injuries to James Ward who was treated at St Luke's Hospital. Bail set at $1000 each. Jino and Nal mord assisted in the investigation.
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Raymond Maree
Francis Wile
Wahoonah St
Robert Calebaugh
Robbins Ave
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Linden St
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Westminster St
St. Luke's Hospital
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Crane PTA to Hear School Candidates
Crane PTA invites Ward L residents to a Crane School meeting where School Committee candidates Charles Bunnell and Mrs Mary Kirkpatrick will speak and take questions. The open house runs at 7 30 p m on October 23 at Crane School Unitarian on Wendell Ave with refreshments.
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Oboe Stolen From Public Library, Police Investigate
A 15 year old boy named Werners of 15 De. reported his oboe valued at 250 dollars was left at the public library yesterday afternoon and stolen. Detectives and police are investigating the incident.
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City Notes Aviv Gives Speech At Springfield Law Event
Arthur Stein of Putfield is slated to attend a general law practitioners' salute in Springfield today. The ceremony is sponsored by Hamilton County Bar Association.
Auto shift tax abatement urged amid Boston tax finding
Readers with manual transmissions from 1957 to 1959 may seek abatements on auto excise taxes since valuations used to compute the tax included extra for automatic transmission. Pittsfield officials discourage abatements by requiring a full list of car extras, potentially offsetting any automatic shift relief. Applications must be filed by January 31, 1960.
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State Department of Corporations and Taxation
Sion New Car
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Antonio J. Ruserday
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Ruscetta
PHS Beatniks Cooled Of By School Authorities
Bearded beatnik students faced a dim view from officials as they were sent home to change into bourgeois attire. Authorities reported several continued their education after the disruption.
Wires Down On Holmes Road
Firefighters responded to a call near 24 Holmes Road when three sparking electric wires were down. Engine 3 remained on scene as Western Massachusetts Electric Co. trouble shooters arrived to repair the lines. Cause not immediately determined.
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