A Heroic Image Reappears Editorials
Critics of President Eisenhower praise his European tour with near universal approval. Observers cite his confident demeanor, brisk greetings, and adept public relations as proof of a revived leadership image. Some minor qualms surface in Paris and press secretary Hagerty’s responsiveness.
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Eisenhower
Walter Lippmann
Hagerty
London
Paris
West Germany
England
de Gaulle
America
Europe
Nixon
Mather Faces Harsh Rebuke Over Faculty Pay Bill
President Mather of the University of Massachusetts faced a sharp rebuke before the Joint Committee on Education as the revived bill for faculty pay raises was discussed. The committee approved the measure after lengthy censure of Mather, highlighting the legislature's power to fund raises without direct cost to taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hind
Mather
University of Massachusetts
Joint Committee On Education
Senate
Furcolo
State House
Committee On Education
Mary L. Fonseca
Fail River
Massachusetts
Berkshire Briefs Touch On Valuation, Music, and Civic Shuffle
In Brief notes lawmakers balk at updating the schedule of equalized valuations to avoid kicking Berkshire towns above the five million dollar assessment for Chapter 81 highway aid. Louis Speyer joins the Community Music School faculty, seen as a boon for local woodwinds. Great Barrington laments the Cummington Fair’s missing Carroll weather while Berkshire highways draw tourist comments. Regional commuters on Routes 7 and 20 spark talk as retirees vie for the Fish and Game Board seat, with Berkshire names indicating a sturdy pool of candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire
Louis Speyer
Community Music School
Great Barrington
Cummington Fair
Barney Oldfield
Pittsfield
Fred Retallick
Fish and Game Board
Sally Brown debuts as Peanuts sibling and chaos follows
The Albany Knickerbocker News notes Sally Brown arrives amid Charlie Brown’s absence as manager of the Peanuts baseball group. The piece jokes about Sally’s supposed feelings of friendship and the team’s struggles without Charlie, while a Montana quake delegation asks what Congress will do about earthquakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cognoscenti
Sally
Charlie Brown
Schute
Charlie
Congress
Montana
Albany Knickerbocker News
The Boy Friend on Stage and in Stockbridge
A review contrasts the London and Berkshire Stockbridge productions of The Boy Friend. Direction by William Francisco sharpens lines and timing, with stock costumes and a French maid joke variety. notes on cast, jokes, and regional reactions end with a hint of a possible American reimport. Also includes local items about Peter Cannici becoming Pas saic High principal and a London School of Economics graduate’s observation on court decisions. A Coitsville store showcases brass beds reviving a bygone trend.
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London
Berkshire Playhouse
William Francisco
Stockbridge Charines
Madame Dubonnet
Stockbridge
Lord
Lady Brockhurst
Berkshire
Paris
New York
Looking Back in Pittsfield Headlines and Local Notes
Barneys Oldfield visited Pittsfield en route to Lowell races with his name marked racer. DeMichael Bros of Stockbridge quote stone contract for England Brothers building. Miss Cuella H Pease earned a two month scholarship at East Harlem Nursing Service. Tower Mountain sold to Massachusetts for about 1200 to augment Pittsfield State Forest. Eugene O Sullivan, 90 Exeter Street, seeks at large council seat after 1945 snow removal referendum. Tax Collector bond surety refunds city for third straight year due to clerk’s work. Carl Van Bramer Jr treated after finger gunshot while handling a quartec for West Springfield man to shoot at.
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Barney Oldfield
Pittsfield
Lowell
John DeMichael & Bros
Stockbridge
England Brothers
Cuella H. Pease
Great Barrington
East Harlem
Nursing and Health Service
New York
Tower Mountain
Taconic Range
Massachusetts
Union Cooperative Bank
Pittsfield State Forest
Eugene 0. Sullivan
Exeter Sr
Lemuel G. Lioyd
Carl van Bramer Jr
John St
St. Luke‘s Hospital
Albert J. Newhouse
West Springfield
Letters to the Editor on lessons from wars and local governance
A collection of letters critique postwar America, local school policy, and public service. One writer argues the US repeats lessons after wars and notes discontent with disarmament and Cold War origins. Cheshire residents question meeting notice rules and transparency. Pittsfield letters defend Vincent J. Hebert of the Babe Ruth League and Park Department work, praising his energy and the value of volunteers.
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Charles K. Parker
Mum
Parker
America
United States
Japan
Albert M. Jackson
Vincent J. Hebert
Babe Ruth League
Fagle
Hebert
Park Department
Springside House
Park Commission
Mrr. Hebert
Pittsfield
Cheshire Secrecy to the Editor of The Eagle
In Cheshire Massachusetts a law bans secret meetings of town boards and the Cheshire School Committee led by Dr Joseph Addison Wilk is accused of defying it The letter questions whether Cheshire has returned to anarchy and criticizes the board for alleged secrecy and disregard of duties.
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Cheshire Central School
Cheshire
Town Hall
Wilk
THE
EAGLE
Massachusetts
Cheshire School Committee
Joseph Addison Wilk
Postmaster Title Usage Question in The Eagle
A reader from New Lebanon Center, NY argues against the term postmistress and urges newspapers to use postmaster for all. The letter notes guidance from Empire State Postmaster and asks editors to inform writers to avoid gendered titles.
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Empire State
Harold J. Laplante
New Lebanon Center
N.Y
Two Washington Exhibits To the Editor of THE FAGLE
A reader provides two letters for readers to compare and judge Landrum Griffin bill arguments. The note endorses labor reform talk and notes Congressman Conte distributing letters and replies. A resident, F C Hollmann of 36 Hopewell Dr, expresses approval of a worthy congressional candidate.
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James B. Carey
Landrum-Griffin
Conte
F. C. Hollmann
Hopewell Dr
Pittsfield
Conserving Our Water To the Editor of THE EAGLE
Mrs Bernard Flood of Lenox writes on water conservation and cites a Hugle article about Interior Geological Survey findings. She notes the Senate Select Committee on National Water Resources Development and urges scrutiny of future water needs and sources.
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THE
EAGLE
Hugle
Department of the Interior Geological Survey
Senate Select Committee On National Water Resources Development
Senate
Bernard H. Flood
Lenox
City Council on Trial
Letter writer Martha Todd questions Pittsfield councilors as they confront contentious issues and potential political change. She urges a strong showing to avoid being replaced, echoing critique of leadership and accountability.
Chicken or Egg Debate Over Labor Bosses
A letter to The Eagle argues Congress must discuss whether bosses or labor bosses caused rising crime by youths. The writer, John McManama, notes youth crime reports show mounting brutality and urges stern measures, citing J Edgar Hoover.
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Congress
John McManama
New Hampshire Ave
Pittsfield
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
Public call for maturity over Khrushchev visit
A citizen voices that private figures should not direct U S foreign policy by engaging Khrushchev in private talks. He condemns attempts to hinder the president and congressional adjournment as childish, urges open discussion, and praises the American Legion for backing the invitation while noting AFL-CIO hesitation.
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Communications Workers of America
Afl-Cio
Khrushchev
Stalin
Congress
Khrusichev
Berlin
Free World
Nixon
Russia
Harry Truman
United States
Senate
Khruenchey
American Legion
Harp Learns Sustainability of Heaven in Farce
A humorous exchange from Together Magazine shows two ministers probing a parishioner about church attendance. He explains his daughter’s harp practice makes him less eager for heaven, lightening the mood with a wry twist on faith and family.
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Parson
Together Magazine
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Dr. Mather
Sally Brown
New York World Telegram and Sun
Peter Cannici
Passaic
N.J
Cannici
Caroline A. Tamburello
Atty
Paul A. Tamburetta
Tucker School
Crane Junior High
Bernie Mullins
the Eagle
London School of Economics
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Britain
Coitsville
Becket
James J. Frank
Paul E, Brindle Jr
Washington
the Fagle
International Union OF Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers
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Ubb Wa
Ocetig
LiZh
Tmgtone,de
Landroe-Griffin
Commerce
National Association of Manufacturers
Crea
Mes
Aed
Trtet
Firat
Freamann
Mittee Investigatiog
Duton
Edivides
Wien
Evi Ree
Ths
Roneebeee
Meine
Tandr
City Council
Harold B. Gordon
Jine
Martha Todd
J. A. Beirne
Adams Mill Rd
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Washington, D.C
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