Superior Court Jockey's Slan der Case Ties to Ex- Agent
The former agent of jockey Russell A Oliver testified in a Massachusetts Superior Court session Friday, supporting Oliver's claim that a WBRK radio broadcast on Oct 5 1962 damaged his earnings. William Hunt, once Oliver's agent, described how Oliver lost work after the broadcast and noted Oliver's racing marks and post broadcast travels between Berkshire Downs and Green Mountain Park.
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Pittsfield
Superior Court
William ‘T
Red) Hunt
Costa Mesa
Calif
Jast Providence
R.I
Russell A
Rusty) Oliver
Savage
WBRK
Oliver
Greylock Broadcast Co., Inc
Hunt
Green Mountain Park
Pownal
Berkshire Downs
Hancock
Narragansett Park
Rhode Island
Lincoln
Cain
David A. Rose
John F. Finnerty
Boston
Finnerty
New York State
Rose
Massachusetts
Oliver’s
Radio Corporation
Mrs Wiltsie Promoted at Conservatory
Mrs David Wiltsie former Pittsfield civic leader named honorary dean of women at the Boston Conservatory of Music. She has been housemother there since September and played key roles with the Berkshire County Association for Retarded Children, including scholarships and organizational work. Also notes local American Legion plan to support anti Viet Nam demonstrators with Show Your Colors campaign cards and pins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wiltsie
Pittsfield
Boston Conservatory of Music
Wiltsie
West Street
Berkshire County Association For
MARC
Edward Touhey
Dalton
Wahconah
Alexander Whitcher
Chester
Chester High School
Westfield Business College
Hinsdale Country Club
Dave Wiltsie
Wendy
Walter E. Fernald State School
Bonni Perrott
American Legion
George F. Stitt
National American Legion
Stitt
Georgia Inmates Trained by GE As Programmers
Twenty three Georgia prisoners at the Feder al penitentiary are being trained by General Electric to program computers. GE trainer George Smith visits twice weekly for a four week course aimed at developing programming skills and efficiency. Each pupil will earn a diploma and GE certification letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Federal Penitentiary
General Electric Co
George Smith
Rocco Alberto to address ABC seminar in Lenox
State labor and industries commissioner Rocco Alberto will meet Central Berkshire County employers on November 9 at the Holiday Inn Lenox. Associate commissioner Teresa Gainey, Andrew Sinclair, Hubert Connor, and others will join in a working session ending with lunch. Reservations requested by November.
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Rocco Alberto
Labor and Industries
Berkshire County
Association of Business and Commerce
Holiday Inn
Lenox
Alberto
Teresa Gainey
Andrew Sinclair
Division of Industrial Safety
Hubert Connor
Frederick N. Myers
ABC
Local Police Briefs Report Minor Two Car Collision
Police report a two car collision on North Street in front of Liggett's involving William G. Eckart age 72 of 14 Kent Ave and Donna M. Carson age ? of 124 Broadview Ter. Eckart complained of neck pain and planned to see his doctor while John Burke age 63 of 48 South Onota St was transported to Hillcrest Hospital for treatment.
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William G. Eckart
Kent Ave
Donna M. Carson
Broadview Ter
North Street
Liggett
Mr. Eckart
John Burke
South Onota St
Hillcrest Hospital
Three Forums Announced For Farm Bureau Sessions
Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation schedules a two day meeting in Lenox on Nov 16 and 17 at the Holiday Inn Berkshire County. Forums on water pollution and open spaces will be open to the public with panels including Robert Plunder Roger Rondeau Henry Renouf and F R Raymaley Benjamin Nason and Marshall Knowlton. A milk pricing forum will explain base rating with John Datt moderating and debates between Christopher Sykes and Car Proctor.
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Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation
Lenox
Holiday Inn
Berkshire County
George C. Cross
State Farm Bureau
Robert Plunder
Westfield
Roger Rondeau
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Henry Renouf
Farm Bureau
Natural Resources Committee
Renouf
F. R. Raymaley
New Jersey Department of Agriculture
Benjamin Nason
Massachusetts Forest and Park Association
Marshall Knowlton
Raymaley
New Jersey
Connecticut
John Datt
American Farm Bureau Federation
Washington
Christopher Sykes
Ashburnham
Massachusetts Cooperative Milk Producers Federation
Car Proctor
Lunenberg
New Opportunities Beckon Handymen
Do it yourself home improvement remains a major market with about 3 billion dollars in spending nationwide. Aluminum patio covers and carports present growing DIY potential, while professional installation is advised for custom covers. A portable booklet from Portika Booklet offers more details, and a new dial-like lock promises keyless entry with touch access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Laine
Alcan Aluminum Corp
Laine
Flexalum
Portika
Lit West 50Th St
New York
Free Plan Shows Approaches To Economical Improvements
Home improvement consultant Robert Huff promotes a free basement plan that demonstrates economical upgrades. The design includes a double-bowl lavatory, a refreshment bar, and storage niches, using plastic finished hardboard for damp rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Huff
Handyman Plans
P.O. Box
Dover
Ohio
Huff
Improvements Add To Value Or Remodel Considerations
Homeowners weigh whether improvements raise value beyond neighborhood levels. Experts say choose projects that add buyer appeal and practical needs, such as modern kitchens, covered patios, or an extra bathroom. The least costly major upgrade is often a patio cover, matching leisure trends. For details, request Alcan Aluminum Corp.’s free Patio Cover Booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laine
Alcan Aluminum Corp
West 50H St
New York
Modernize Wall with Plastic Paneling at Focus Lumber Dealers
A roughly 8 foot by 12 foot wall can be updated using plastic finished paneling for about 50 dollars. The durable panels come in many colors woodgrains and decorator patterns from focal lumber dealers.
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Focal Lumber
Housing Market To Grow Stronger In 1968 Outlook
BAL HARBOUR, Fla. National Association of Home Builders president Ry Willits says housing activity will strengthen and enter a new growth period late in this decade. He cites population shifts, a rising 20 to 29 age cohort, and policy boosts from the 1965 Housing Act and Cabinet-level housing department, forecasting a durable demand for single family homes and rental housing as youth-driven markets expand.
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Bal Harbour
Fla
Perry E. Willits
National Association of Home Builders
Miami
North
South Carolina
American Gas Association
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Willits
Location and Floor Plan Influence Women Buyers
Location dominates choices for home buyers in a University of Massachusetts survey of more than 50 home economics graduates. Floor plan ranks second with size, extra baths, traffic flow, and living areas shaping preferences. 88 percent favor a separate dining room while 60 percent prefer new houses.
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Amherst
University of Massachusetts
Edward K. Knapp
University Cooperative Extension Service
Ing
Bath
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