Half way mark reached on voting amendment
Maine’s legislature became the 17th state to approve a proposed constitutional amendment lowering the voting age to 18 in all elections. Ratification by 21 states is needed. Maryland’s action followed Congress completing its move. The result could affect voter registration lists for federal and state contests.
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Mother kills three children in Bennington NY tragedy
In Bennington New York Lois Townsend 34 an outpatient at Rochester State Hospital shot and killed Craig 2 Julie 3 and Robin 7 then wounded herself after sending Evelyn 8 and Allen 10 away. Police say the father Roger Townsend was notified and came home as investigators described a murder suicide attempt.
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Little Woodstock bill targets large gatherings amid rock music exemption
The House Health and Welfare Committee pushes a bill to permit mail order drug sales after recommital due to removal of a provision allowing prescription drug advertising. The measure already cleared the Senate. A Bennington Rural Volunteer Fire Department crew extinguished a fire at a small woodframe building on Town Line Road, owned by Walter F. Burdick, around 7:30 p.m.
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Governor Reappoints Denning Miller to Water Resources Board
Gov. Deane Davis reappoints Denning Miller of Stowe to a second six year term on the Water Resources Board. Miller, a Democrat, may or may not be reappointed chairman amid disputes with Davis over the 1970 pay-to-pollute fee schedule. The board will reconsider the fee system, a factor in Miller’s reappointment decision.
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Keene State tests bugs over chemicals for campus pest control
Groundskeepers at Keene State College buy 200 ladybugs and 192 praying mantises to protect campus greenery. The program, led by landscaper Henry Oya, aims to cut pesticide use. Bugs were sourced from Montgomery Ward catalogue at about four dollars per half pint of ladybugs and four dollars for 100 mantis eggs. Biology professor David P. Gregory notes they prey on other insects and view this as a forward step in biological control.
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Keene, N.H
UPI
Keene State College
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David P. Gregory
Reservists complain of brutal training at Army unit
UPI reports reservists in the 353rd Psychological Operations Battalion at the Presidio allege brutal conditioning practices including electric shocks chained to logs pond immersion and rope bindings during weekend exercises aimed at preparing them for enemy questioning if captured. No injuries were reported.
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San Francisco
UPI
Presidio
Bennington ministers lead Good Friday service at St Peters Church
A three hour Good Friday Service at St Peters Episcopal Church in Bennington featured clergy from multiple area churches. Rev Edward B. Geyer Jr led the Prologue and outlined themes of what God is like what man is like and what man can be in Christ.
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Steece
Pontius Pilate
Jesus
Herod
Pilate
Barabas
God
Mr. MacDonald
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Steffen
Ogden Knapp
Father Geyer
Body Found Near Johnsons With Personal Belongings
Police in Newton secured the scene where a body was found late Friday along with letters and a suitcase containing a Newton doctor’s letterhead. Investigators sought information on Ortiz and preserved the site near the location after 4 p.m. Also, personal items including letters and other belongings were recovered.
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Bennington Newton
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Newton
Deadline for truck registration in Vermont
Motor Vehicle Commissioner James E. Malloy urged truck trailer and motorcycle owners to submit 1971 registration applications to the Department of Motor Vehicles in Montpelier at once. After April 26 applications may not be processed before May 1. Forms are available at town clerks offices police stations garages and the DMV in Montpelier.
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James E. Malloy
Department of Motor Vehicles
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