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50 Years Ago ■Mayor Sean M. Dunphy this morning emphatically denied published reports that city residents will face a $7 jump in their tax rates this year. “That type of tax hike is impossible,” Dunphy said. “We will in no way approach a $7 increase.”...
50 Years Ago■Julius Erving, former star basketball player at the University of Massachusetts, returned to the university Sunday night with his mother to attend ceremonies retiring his jersey number. ■A 2½-hour meeting of the Northampton Lodge of Elks...
A Look Back: From the Gazette archives Submitted photo— 50 Years Ago ■Freezing, bitter winds gusting 10 to 15 mph, blinding clouds of snow against windshields, and sidewalks resembling sheets of plate glass are all in store for area residents today. Television reception was reported by some area residents to be less than perfect. Winds played havoc with the outside wires making static predominate and visibility poor. ■Northampton High School will present a stage production of James Barrie’s classic tale “Peter Pan” in February. Fifty-three students will be featured in different...