Davis Sees Profit-Loss Key to Resolve Vermont Track Conflict
Governor Deane Davis urged a close look at the track profit loss at Green Mountain Park in Pownal to settle the dispute with the state. He warned against bluffing and said the state can absorb losses if needed while seeking a mutual agreement. The issue involves tax splits, racing days, and possible continued operation amid legislative actions and potential closing.
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Davis
Vermont Racing Commission
Cision
Montpelier
Vermont
Pownal
Mittee
Martin de Matteo Jr
Vermont Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Donald Arnold
Windsor County
Nixon orders aid for urban renewal after riot damage
President Nixon announced a full-scale drive to rebuild riot-scarred neighborhoods in 20 major cities. He authorized $9 million in federal funds immediately and directed HUD to fast-track about $200 million more for urban renewal programs nationwide.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
Patrick D. Moynihan
Housing and Urban Development Department
HUD
Withdrawal Start Soon Fails to Stall Paris Talks
The United States may begin unilateral withdrawal of some Vietnam troops within 60 days if Paris talks show progress and enemy activity remains steady. Officials refrain from naming numbers or dates, citing sensitivity to public mood and a need for early demonstrable disengagement. President Nixon also pressed HUD to survey 20 hot cities, aiming to speed federal action and cut red tape to aid recovery.
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Washington
UPS
United States
Vietnam
Nixon
U.S
Paris
William P
White House
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Israel Warns Jordan of Possible Blockade
United Press International reports tense clashes along the Jordan River cease fire line with artillery and mortars for 25 minutes. Israel threatens to blockade Aqaba if relations worsen while Jordan denies breaking the truce. Also notes Elath raid, casualties, and UN Security Council considerations alongside a separate Albany update on Arthur J. Goldberg weighing a Senate run.
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Jordan River
Israel
Aqaba
Jordan
Amman
Abu El-sas Ford
Sheikh Hussein
Allenby) Bridge
Jordan Valley
Sea of Galilee
al Fatah
Cairo
Suez Canal
Jerusalem
Haim Herzog
Gulf of Aqaba
Middle East
Flath
UPI
Elath
al Fatah Arab
United Nations
Security Council
cross-Suez
Williams college standoff ends with clarified aims and housing changes
Williams College faced a five day clash between the Afro-American Society and administration over a cultural center and housing. Forty black students occupied Hopkins Hall before leaving after statements outlining agreed steps. Julian Bond did not attend the planned talk, citing concerns over mediation.
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Williamstown
Mass
Williams College
Julian Bond
Georgia
Bond
Kins Hall
Preston Washington
Williams
Stephen R. Lewis
Lewis
Washington
Mears House
Inside State Jaycees launch program on drug abuse
A brief item notes the Inside State Jaycees have launched a program aimed at drug abuse prevention. The piece highlights the youth group’s community outreach and goals for awareness and education within the state's communities.
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Jaycees
Two Bennington Students Die in New York Crash
AUSTERLITZ N Y Two Bennington College students Elinor Siegel a senior in music and Katherine Houskeeper a sophomore died after a head on collision on Route 22 near Austerlitz at 6 05 P M Monday Gerhard Drygalla and his wife were injured as their car and a second vehicle collided all three in the southbound lane became engulfed in flames Siegel died instantly Drygalla died at the scene while Mrs Drygalla and Houskeeper were hospitalized Funeral plans and memorial services were announced by Bennington College with concerts dedicated to the two students including a Community Orchestra performance and a memorial service at the Carriage Barn
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Austerlitz
N.Y
Bennington College
Elinor Siegel
Queens
Katherine Houskeeper
Newton
N.J
Danbury
Conn
New Lebanon
Miss Siegel
Drygalla
Elizabeth
Miss Houskeeper
Pittsfield General Hospital
Edward L. Rubin
Edward Bloustein
Armory
Isadore and
Florence Siegel
Jamaica Estates
Jaffer Funeral Home
New York City
Pine Lawn
Interim zoning eyed as East View Heights plan prompts talk
Town officials weigh interim zoning for a 98 unit East View Heights apartment project off Convent Avenue as Bennington awaits a permanent ordinance. Board members debate public vote, hearings, and the scope of zoning authority with planners and local lawyers listening.
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Norton Barber
Bennington
East View Drive
Convent Avenue
East View Heights
Barber
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Albany
Arthur J. Goldberg
U.S. Supreme Court
U.N
Senate
Robert F. Kennedy
Secretary of Transportation
John A. Volpe
Back Bay
Boston
New York
Penn Central Story
Thompson Memorial Chapel
John E. Sawyer
Hopkins Hall
House - Senate
Arthur B. Houskeeper
Carl E. Capella
John Gygax
Ellenville, N.Y
Herbert, Alvin and
Irving Weinsoff
Joseph E. Higgins
Higgins
Lawrence Moore
Thomas H. Foster
Town and Regional Planning Commissions
Moore
Vermont Planning and Development Act
Selectmen
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