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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1963
Page
16
Published every day except Sundays and holidays by the Eagle Publishing Company on Eagle Street in Pittsfield Massachusetts.
Editorial argues Kennedy's pledge to notify the world before proposing experiments that could affect the human environment reflects a rare humility and global responsibility. It stresses seas, atmosphere, and space belong to all mankind and urges nations to allow protests rather than pursue unilateral, dangerous programs.
The article notes atmospheric nuclear tests by Russia the United States Britain and France show a global disregard for radioactive fallout. It cites US copper wire space experiments amid protests and urges world bodies to guide experiments affecting the environment. It adds President Kennedy informs the international scientific community about nondefense tests before proceeding.
The piece critiques lingering anti Russian sentiment while noting cultural exchanges and a shift toward cautious openness. It references officials like V. M. Molotov, George Ball, Dobrynin, and Hodges, and contrasts old hostile stereotypes with a view that Russians may resemble Americans more than presumed. It also touches on local governance, transit plans, and public oversight in Berkshire County.
Washington column reports Bo livian ambassador Enrique Sanchez de Jozada, a former Williamstown resident and Williams College faculty member, tied to Inter-American Affairs under Rockefeller. A Savoy trail tree anecdote, book reviews by Cynthia Seton, and local business notes about Friendly Ice Cream, fur fashion shifts, and a quirky mink collection are mentioned.
A Vermont New Hampshire wardens view argues logs and lumber firms caused major fires and decry hunting bans. He cites two large fires, notes economic losses to guides and inns, and urges a hunter registration plan to fund patrols and curb fires. He recounts incidents with loggers and a Rhode Island recruit to illustrate lax attitudes toward fire safety.
The Michoud operation of NASA drives the manned lunar effort with vast wiring, valves and timing critical to Saturn I and V. Congress debates NASA funding while officials warn a Soviet unmanned moon landing could hasten demand for speed. The work, housed in a repurposed Higgins building, inflates Louisiana's economy as Michoud prepares to employ up to 10,000 people by 1964, tying Huntsville and Houston via water routes.
The GE plant in Pittsfield employs about 6,000. R J Prentice, son of Mrs James Prentice, is first tenor with the Orpheus Club of Cincinnati. Mortimer W Thomas becomes Berkshire County Teachers Association president. Other officers include C H Tucker and KH Betts. Coughlin for Sheriff backer Albert E Hayes leads local club. Miss Mildred Thompson, dean at Vassar, visits Great Barrington. Mr and Mrs Charles Acly celebrate 50th wedding anniversary at Congregational Church. Acly formerly ran Benjamin’s Pharmacy and partnered in Rainey Acly firm.
A batch of letters and opinions discuss political partisanship and nonpartisanship in local groups. Contributors critique campaigns, accuse alleged misinformation, defend the League of Women Voters policy, and urge public support for nonpartisan practice and the attorney general’s stance on law and fairness.
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