Four escapees from Rutland Jail to face charges
In a pursuit ending in Ballston Spa New York four men were captured after escaping Rutland County Jail and are to be returned today to Rutland to face charges. Paul Dussault 28 of Biddeford Maine was given a five to nine year term for jail escape and related offenses after surrendering in Nashua New Hampshire. District Court Judge Edward McClellan presided.
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Ripton Job Corps Center mothballed awaiting use decision
The Ripton Job Corps Center, one of 13 centers ordered closed by the Office of Economic Opportunity, has been mothballed with a 24 hour guard. Officials say efforts will push to reactivate it under Job Corps or another federal program, with surplus plans if unused after June 30, 1969.
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Rutland City postpones hearing on Lt Murphy demotion plan
Rutland officials delayed a public hearing until April 22 on police chief Jennes plan to demote Lt William Murphy. Murphy and his lawyers filed a petition seeking district court oversight. The court is expected to decide within 10 days on jurisdiction over the demotion as part of the reorganization.
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Lowell to give Abernethy Lecture at Middlebury College
Pulitzer winner Robert Lowell will deliver the 40th Abernethy Lecture at Middlebury College on Wednesday at 8:15 p.m. in Wright Memorial Theatre. The event is free and public. Lowell recently published Near the Ocean and a stage version of Prometheus Bound produced at Yale and planned for London by the Royal Shakespeare Company.
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Albany to Auction 41 Residential Lots on Van Rensselaer Site
Albany plans an April 24 auction of 41 residential lots totaling 11 acres facing Van Rensselaer Boulevard, formerly Van Rensselaer Estates. Minimum bid is $75 per foot frontage. City reclaimed the property after boulevard widening, converting hills to buildable land. parcels sold separately to the highest bidder.
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Rockefeller aims to pass urban restoration bills in MLK tribute
In a period of national mourning for Martin Luther King Jr., Albany lawmakers are set to act on Rockefeller backed urban restoration measures. The principal bill would establish a state agency empowered to initiate housing, industry, education and other public projects in slum areas.
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Albany observes MLK funeral with bank holiday
Gov Rockefeller closes all state government offices for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr funeral observance. Some state employees must report to work, but about 140,000 workers are off today as the purge of duties is announced by the governor's office yesterday.
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First white suburban district proposes city youth transport
Colonie's North Colonie Board of Education plans transportation for Albany ghetto youngsters to summer activities outside the city. Community groups coordinate efforts to bring youths to park areas for summer programs and recreation.
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Berkshire High School to seek opinion on Petricca contract vote
Pittsfield officials consider asking the city solicitor if the fourth phase site development bid from Petricca Construction can be accepted. James R. Clary cites private talks after the lone bid exceeded estimates by about 50,000, risking a bid revision challenge. State Police report about 25 breath tests since the implied consent law took effect December 20, with eight of nine drivers over 15 percent alcohol. One driver had less yet pled guilty.
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Pittsfield Scrap Access Hurdle Delays Crushing Plan
In Pittsfield a plan to move junked cars to a city owned tract behind Downing Industrial Park stalls over access. The unpaved road is impassable due to spring conditions, hindering removal for scrap. In Great Barrington, panelists note MLK Jr. death may ease opposition to a Du Bois memorial after a TV discussion.
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Administration Prepares Four Major Bills For Special Session
Montpelier officials outline four key bills for a special May 6 session called by Gov. Hoff. The package includes a $9 million capitol complex bond plan to demolish the Pavilion Hotel, build an office annex, and renovate the administration building. Also on the slate are a Vietnam veterans bonus funded by inheritance tax revision, a constitutional convention with a Nov. 5 statewide referendum, and abandonment of the Miller cost sharing formula for education. Daley will meet Mallary to push limiting the session to the capitol plan.
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Vermont GOP to host Opportunities Unlimited conference for students
Vermont Republicans plan a statewide conference at Vermont College on April 27 to engage college students in public service. Lee Moore coordinates with the National and Vermont committees for a day of seminars on government careers, a campaign case study, and a congressional bull session.
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Board Holds Hearings On Utilities Loan Requests
The Public Service Board in Montpelier will hold two hearings on loan requests from utilities. Officials will review financing plans, terms, and potential impact on customers as part of the board process. Public attendance and comment period are planned for forthcoming dates.
Subcommittee Plans Vermont Action On Kerner Report
Subcommittee will consider the Kerner Report as Civil and Military Affairs Secretary Collins announced a meeting today with state political religious educational and business leaders to discuss Vermont responses to urban crisis. Hoff discussed the effort with Negro leaders in Boston Baltimore and Harlem and with New York Mayor Lindsay. Also petitions from Vermont utilities for short term loans include Central Vermont Public Service Corp seeking 10 million in debentures and Vermont Yankee seeking 20 million revolving credit from two Boston banks. Vermont Yankee hopes to issue 20 million in stock later to retire the loan. Army Pfc Harold Smith of Winooski, 20, has been killed in Vietnam. parents confirm.
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Prouty Urges Restraint After King's Assassination
Senator Winston Prouty of Vermont urges restraint by all Americans in thought and action after rioting that followed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. assassination. He cautions whites not to indict the entire Negro race for the minority's actions while noting many Negroes are angrier than whites at looting and arson.
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PSB To Order Review In Utility Line Dispute
The Public Service Board will order a full review of a dispute filed by Endeavors Inc. Jericho against Central Vermont Public Service Corp. Rutland over underground power line installation at Foothills Jericho. The board will investigate engineering and financial factors and cost claims noting Vermont Electric Cooperative near Jericho might offer cheaper service.
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