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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1959
Page
22
Textron Inc reports a sharp gain in earnings for the first nine months ending Oct 3. Net earnings totaled 14.54 million dollars or 3.23 dollars per share, up from 4.91 million dollars or 1.11 dollars per share a year earlier. The firm warned fourth quarter earnings would lag due to steel strike material shortages.
Rep. Sidney Q Curtiss of Sheffeld says if a special legislative session is called next month he will push repeal of the Mt Greylock tramway amendment. Gov Furcolo hints at Nov 13 session to authorize renewing an option on the Old Colony Railroad. Four-fifths of both houses must approve to permit consideration of the repeal in a special session.
A 67 year old driver is due in District Court Saturday on an operating to endanger charge following a two car crash yesterday at the North Street East Acres Road intersection. Frederick Witham of 20 Upland Rd was not injured. Rufus W Dewkett, 18, of Minsdale was treated at Pittsfield General Hospital for cuts, bruises and a sore knee. Both vehicles were heavily damaged. Police also noted a second two car collision this morning at North and Linden Streets with no injuries. An additional driver was identified as Francis D Barry of Troy New York and a second car registered to John A Ruscetta of 266 Linderj Street.
Two new junior clerks have been hired for city roles, per Robert A. Johnson, director of administrative services. Selections came from state Civil Service Board lists after competitive exams. One appointee is Mrs. Mary E. Crisp of 272 West St in the Inspection Department.
Providence College announced tuition next September will rise from 700 to 758 a year for room and board also increasing from 700 to 800 a year. Mrs. Catherine A. McGill of 26 Lowden Street becomes junior clerk in the Assessors Department and will start November 16. Starting salaries on both jobs will be 2444 dollars.
New York AP reports Eastern Air Lines opened a 20 million dollar jet terminal at Idlewild Airport touted as the largest for a single airline. The inaugural departures used parallel runways with planes bound for Montreal and Washington and St. Louis. The first rival lined up from San Antonio.
A fragment lists reduced prices on a wide range of items from England's Infants and Girls Shop. handbags and velvet purses, hosiery, jewelry, fabric gloves, bulk jackets, and baby wear show discounts from 69 cents to 12.98, with sizes and multiple garment types included.
A fragmented 1950s retail listing details discounts on men’s wear and household goods. It notes short sleeve sport shirts, various records, lawn and garden gear, and kitchenware with prices like 2.98 to 3.98 for shirts, 89c to 12 for records, and mowers and cookware ranging from under 2 dollars to about 116.77 for a wheelbarrow. Stores include England's Boys Shop, England's Sporting Goods, England's China, England's Stationery, and England's Upholstery, spread over multiple floors.
Furniture and bedding sale at England's Furniture and Bedding on the sixth floor. Tax applied. Prices and items not listed in readable text. Stationery and decor not included in the sale.
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