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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1965
Page
16
The Berkamré Eagle published daily except Sundays and holidays by Eagle Publishing Company at 33 Eagle Street Pittsfield Massachusetts.
Thant argues for universal United Nations membership including Communist China, urging that full representation fosters mutual awareness and avoids a rival bloc. The piece acknowledges risks such as possible veto power and prestige decline but contends inclusion would reduce warlike rhetoric and advance global dialogue.
Louise Day Hicks swept 90 percent of the vote in the Boston preliminary for the School Committee, signaling continued anti desegregation sentiment in the North. Her strong stance against civil rights integration and repeated clashes with rivals highlight a rising white backlash that alarms observers.
A courthouse hearing on Chapter 90 highway fund allocations reflects concerns over inefficiency and inequity in the program. Councilman John H. Rice criticizes the high school funding debate, while a banker suggestion urges earlier real estate tax payments to reduce city borrowing.
New laws in California create public funding to aid innocent crime victims up to a total annual $100,000 with need as a key factor, and provide indemnities for private citizens injured while helping catch criminals or prevent crimes. The piece argues for communal responsibility in maintaining public peace.
A collection of light items from Dalton and nearby. Eloise M Davis travels during a Utah snowstorm to Provo after Elk Springs, Colorado, while others share travels and church news. Zippo anecdotes mention Crane Inn stationery and Appalachian Trail advocate Koerber. A Holyoke encounter includes John Glenn’s autograph. botanist notes explain fall foliage. Fed Reserve data cites money in circulation rising sharply.
Readers discuss liberalism, dictatorship costs, and personal freedoms. Carol Wilson argues liberalism demands sacrifice and identity loss while praising past changes under Mussolini. Charlotte Markham and W. Bleezarde comment on unfair favoritism at Lebanon Valley Speedway and on Sam Tilden’s optimistic legacy versus Roger O’Gara’s reentry column.
Jesse Buckwalter received the Overland automobile prize at the Court Kleber Order of Foresters fair. Earlier this year he won a $250 Eaton Crane & Pike prize for best window display. Charles L. Post won Willimansett Fair’s principal prize with 76 first and 25 second poultry awards. Forty years ago Judge Bart Bossidy opened his Lee law office and became District Court judge, later upholding liquor transport seizures by the Supreme Court. Dr Charles L. Bauer opens a medical office at 55 Elm St. Attorney Clement A Ferris leads John J. Dwyer’s mayoral campaign. Berkshire painter Dennis Alcott Haskins, 74 years painting native Penn scenes, moves to Arlington, VA. hosting his first public Berkshire Museum exhibit in December.
New Hampshire columnist laments the state’s sweepstakes controversy and rails against its critics while presenting Ed Powers’ figures: $2.768 million returned in six months last year and about $2.5 million projected for the current year. He notes sales held steady with 170000 tickets sold in eight days, but revenue fell by about a quarter of a million. The piece mocks opponents and cites a Berkshire Eagle editorial while warning that hostile coverage could dampen support, yet defends the program as a net school funding source amid local curiosity about outsiders and hunting restrictions.
Washington. As U.S. Marines in early August swept Cam Ne No. 4 villagers begged to spare homes from flames. CBS film shows civilians scarred by a war where censorship pressure grows. Pentagon says self policing suffices. argues secret data must be guarded to protect operations.
A businessman scolds his new secretary for ignoring calls. She replies she answers only for him, highlighting a humorous clash between authority and responsibility. The Exchange ends with a witty, self aware punchline.
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