Welfare Bill Hearing Set in Montpelier
The Senate Public Welfare Committee schedules a public hearing for 7 30 p m Wednesday on the House approved social welfare package. Sen Dorothy Shea notes prompt action while a June adjournment looms. The measure would centralize welfare under state control after a 112 32 House vote. If amended it returns to the House delaying final approval possibly until next year. In a separate action the House failed to trim 100 000 from a 450 000 ETV network appropriation to cover higher construction costs and a mobile unit. An amendment to restrict funds for the mobile unit was defeated 78 69, and the bill passed on a strong voice vote.
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Norman Thomas to be best man at Windham clash wedding
Veteran socialist leader Norman Thomas will be best man at Earl Bourdon and Honorine Staffs wedding at Putney Inn on Wednesday. Bourdon, staff director of United Steelworkers for Vermont Maine and New Hampshire, lectured at Windham College on March 1 and will speak on A Foreign Policy Fit for Peace at 8 p.m. in the Windham College Fieldhouse.
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Miner appeals insanity plea in Windsor County murder case
Earl D. Miner 24 of Springfield pleaded innocent by reason of insanity to a first degree murder indictment for shooting his wife Bonnie 19 to death Jan 24 at their home. He was held on $50,000 cash bail after the Monday plea before Judge Harold C. Sylvester in Windsor County Court.
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Rensselaer Bar Seeks Legal Aid Society Approval
The Rensselaer County Bar Association plans a Legal Aid Society to serve indigent residents in non criminal matters, awaiting approval by the Appellate Division. Financed by the bar for now, the office may open before summer with advice from a special committee led by J Howard MecIsaac. James F Cleary noted. Dr John D Mackenzie named NYS professor of ceramics and glass at RPI with a two year 102000 grant from the NYS Science and Technology Foundation.
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Berkshire suits total 30 seek 1.11 million in state court
Helen Cullett of Hinsdale files a 100000 claim naming William J. McLaughlin of Albany as defendant for alleged injury after being knocked down and dragged by a car at the Brodie Mountain ski area lot in New Ashford in January. North Adams hospital raises rates by 3 to cover rising labor costs, the second change since October to align with Medicare. Sprague Electric machinists vote 46 to 12 to accept a three year contract with 4 percent annual raises retroactive to November 21, plus pension and medical improvements and limited arbitration on discipline cases.
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Viet Killing Brings Life Sentence for GI
UPI reports Marine Cpl. Stanley J. Luczko of Gardner Massachusetts, 20, was sentenced to life in prison for premeditated murder of an elderly Vietnamese woman and burning her body in a haystack during a patrol near Chu Lai. He was found innocent on two related charges. the trial followed a September 22 patrol through Tri Binh.
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Daley seeks fourth term in Chicago mayoral race
Chicago voters head to the polls as Mayor Richard J. Daley campaigns for an unprecedented fourth four year mayoral term predicting a two to one victory. Rival John L. Waner and write in candidates Dick Gregory and Lars Daley compete amid Daley era politics.
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Insurance Executive To Chair Better Libraries Conference
Deane C. Dave, prominent insurance company executive and lawyer, will serve as general chairman of Vermont's First Governor's Conference for Better Libraries. He chairs National Life Insurance Company and will help lead the May 18 event at the University of Vermont starting 10 a.m. Davis has long held senior roles at National Life and prior to that was a practicing attorney, Vermont Superior Court judge, and ABA board member. His civic and professional background underpins the conference effort.
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Democrat Tiernan Apparent Winner In Rhode Island
In Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District race Democrat Robert O. Tiernan leads after final absentee ballots, defeating Republican James Di Prete Jr. by 316 votes with 56,067 to 55,751, while Independent Albert Perry earned 3,020 votes. A recount begins Wednesday to resolve the close result. Tiernan fills the seat left vacant by the Jan. 10 death of Rep. John Fogarty.
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Peace Corps Signs Iran English Teacher Contract
The Peace Corps signed a $131,274 contract with the Experiment in International Living at Putney Vermont to train about 50 volunteers to serve in Iran as secondary school English teachers from May to August. They will depart August 12 and work with Iranian teachers to raise English instruction levels.
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General Cram appoints Col. Allison deputy adjutant general
Vermont Adjutant General Maj. Gen Reginald Cram announces Col Phillip Allison will serve as deputy adjutant general effective April 1. Allison, a Quincy Mass native, has a long Army career including World War II serving in the 96th Infantry Division and the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster. He retired from active duty in 1961 and joined Vermont State as military personnel officer in 1962, with awards including the Silver Star and two Bronze Stars with Valor.
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Vermont House Debates Controversial Vietnam Resolution
In Montpelier the House moved toward third reading of a controversial Vietnam resolution after a watered down version was rejected 75 to 58. Debate was limited to 20 minutes as amendments were considered. the revised text dropped objectionable clauses while supporters and critics clashed over wording and guts.
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