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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1959
Page
8
Editorials say East-West talk of a test ban could open doors to broader arms agreements including Khrushchev's worldwide control system. U.S. negotiators led by James J. Wadsworth weigh a possible annual quota for on-site inspections, with Britain and the Soviet Union seeking a reasonable limit without weakening the control framework.
U.S. officials weigh shifting from a percentage to an inspection quota for nuclear tremor tests. Deep drilling inspections may take two months, limiting annual checks. With 20 000 tremors yearly but only a fraction inspectable, experts stress Geneva talks must decide feasibility.
Massachusetts liquor control officials face criticism as three ABCC members run for local office. James D. O'Brien seeks Worcester City Council, Philip C. O'Donnell aims for Peabody mayor, Norman E. Moore contests Newton mayor. Critics say quasi judicial power risks bias and donations from licensees. legal but improper.
Thousands of people reported a bright object overhead on Halloween eve sparking panic from Maine to Florida. Some feared a saucer or meteor, others a burning plane, until NASA identified it as a space balloon rocket. The scare reveals growing public anxiety about unknown objects in the sky amid the nuclear age.
In Lenox the Classrooms for Lenox Committee urges placing Elementary School Building Committee recommendations on the ballot at the January town election three days before the town meeting. In Morning side GE expands pay deposits to include Indians and chiefs amid scarce local banking. Richmond notes the retirement of Town Clerk Clement R. Moore. Lenox Police cite out‑of‑town mischief, while the school’s blue ribbon win signals optimism for the future of the printed word and local media.
The Berkshire Street Railway ended roaning cars over the trestle across Cheshire reservoir and transferred passengers by bus at each trestle end. The sixday baking carnival winners included Mrs P Flynn and Mrs L Q Meddick. Marion A Bowe was elected president of the Massachusetts Association of Savings Bank Women.
Downtown Merchants Assn met to discuss issues at Breezy Knoll parking area. A volunteer program on TV volume tricks, a 24 hour launderette in Coltsville, and Mrs Mildred Rogers reacting to titles at a League of Women Voters rally are noted. A Sir George Trevelyan lecture at Williams College drew a large audience. Also mentions travel to Nassau's Royal Victoria Hotel expansion and Old Farmer's Almanac winter forecast. A Window Rock Santa Fe season includes Ximinez Vargas Ballet and other acts. A turtle incident at Mrs Rogers home and tea production facts close the item.
The writer argues for a BBC style public network in the United States to counter mass indolence in TV. He outlines how Britain’s BBC is noncommercial, funded by set fees, and managed by a royal charter board, contrasting it with US reliance on advertising. He questions whether a noncommercial American network could raise standards and broaden public culture without government ownership.
Readers from Pittsfield dispute fluoridation support and criticize newspaper editorial framing. A Dr ERNEST E REDFEARN defends public health service stance and urges Pittsfield voters to follow Nov 3 referendum. Additional letters question campaign spending, school policy, and a candidate’s openness, naming Freda Sass and Mrs Kirkpatrick.
Alexander A. Quaglietti of 38 Berkley St accuses Mayor Haugh ey of dodging issues including fluoridation and housing project kickbacks. He questions the mayor’s lack of public answers as election day nears and urges clear positions from the administration.
Public letters reveal Mrs. Mary Kirkpatrick and Mrs. Bunnell trading points over Ward 1 School Committee contest. Kirkpatrick says she prefers a public platform debate, while Bunnell notes his opponent could have debated Crane School meeting topics on Oct. 27.
The letter argues that Bunnell claims teacher credentials suit him for Ward 1 School Committee, but warns such training is inappropriate for policy making. It asserts teachers provide pedagogy to the superintendent, not to a policy body, and suggests this misfit could be a liability. The writer notes ongoing concerns of teachers before the committee.
Joseph Coakley of Adam-Bt Pittatield argues Ward 2’s old poorly drained high-crowned streets need direct rebuilding as proposed by Councilman Purell. He urges tax-rate relief and calls for ending constant patching of city streets.
A Washington commentary analyzes the 1960 South’s split over Democratic loyalty. It notes moderates fearing a bolt and possible third party, while Southern leaders push for negotiated peace, warning that extremism from both North and South risks breaking the regional balance. The piece highlights leaders like Almond and Collins urging restraint amid pressure from Faubus and rising civil rights momentum.
A newly rich woman orders the bellboy to carry 32 pieces of baggage and a boy up to her suite after claiming the trunk holds luggage and the back seat hides a boy. The bellboy, exhausted, asks if the boy can walk. the mother replies with pride that he can, but he need not.
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