Wisconsin vote boosts motorists view on gas tax
Vermont official Joseph W. Walsh hailed Wisconsin's April 7 referendum as a victory for motorists with a 6-1 result that tax increases are not needed. He stressed drivers already pay high fuel levies to fund road projects and warned against higher taxes. In Vermont, police issued an all points bulletin for three men accused of a $1500 theft via a confidence trick at East Poultney.
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Robert Buxton
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Vermont Politicians Eye Terms and National Roles
Edmund L Paul of Alburg announces a second term bid in the state legislature where he served on the House Banking and Corporation Committee. Oreste Valsangiacomo of Washington County seeks the Democratic National Convention delegate post and backs William Ryan for national committeeman. state convention on May 16 in Burlington. A Burlington jury awards Ralph Preston 170000 for burn injuries from a vinyl acetate tanker explosion in November 1962 in Essex Junction, the largest U S District Court award to a volunteer firefighter.
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Medford
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Braintree Randolph Senior Named Vermont Homemaker of Tomorrow
Barbara Caldwell, a senior at Braintree Randolph Union High School, wins Vermont homemaker of tomorrow and a 1500 scholarship from a food company. She ranked first among 1486 seniors in 60 state high schools and qualifies for the national title.
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Vermont Republicans urged to keep uncommitted delegation tradition
Vermont GOP leader Derick V. Webb told the Town Committee that sending an uncommitted delegation to the Republican National Convention is vital amid shifting national candidate scenarios. Webb spoke Thursday night at a GOP meeting in Ferrisburg. The cigarette tax receipts in March rose to 294000, with year to date tax income at 2643 million.
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Vermont
Derick V. Webb
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Mariaville Monster Rumored Creature Surfaces in Lake
New York state conservation officers investigate a 50 pound 44 inch fish with large red teeth pulled from Mariaville Lake. Charles Knize of Schenectady wrestled with the creature for a half hour and subdued it with a sledge hammer. The bizarre catch is nicknamed the Mariaville Monster.
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New York Barge Canal Opens Early Despite Closures
New York State's 524 mile barge canal system opens today weather permitting two days earlier than last year. A 55 mile stretch between Scotia and Little Falls remains closed until Friday due to high water.
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Fire at Colonie furniture store prompts arson probe
State police and arson squads investigate a Sunday blaze at the Thomas A. Cusak Inc. furniture store in a suburban Colonie area. It marks the sixth suspicious fire there since February 3. Three firefighters were injured, none seriously.
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North Adams students face education degree exam
In Berkshire, North Adams State College graduate students prepare for the comprehensive examination next Saturday at 9 a.m. on campus, a final step in earning the master of education degree. In Pittsfield, three teens were arrested for a vandalism spree that damaged cars, a showroom, and homes, with Bruce Carr and two 16-year-olds held. Adams honor marks Fred Dabrowski’s 23rd year as selectman, celebrated at a dinner attended by over 200 with a purse presented by Laurie J. King. Andrew J. Dilk gave the principal address.
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Kennedy Library design to be by American architect
Atty. Gen. Kennedy says an 18 member advisory panel chose unanimously that the John F. Kennedy Memorial Library be designed by an American. The architect will be announced within two months with construction of the $10 million facility on the Charles River to begin next year.
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Stock market mixed with notable ski tragedy in Chico
Indus trials moved ahead modestly and rails showed a small gain in early trading. Olympic ski champion Billy Kidd mourned the death of Buddy Werner after an avalanche in St Moritz. Chico State Nordic races were dedicated to Werner as friends recalled his character.
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California
UNH Students Plan Boycott Over Red Editor Incident
University of New Hampshire students plan to boycott classes and march on the State House in Concord over a proposed speech by Communist editor James W. Jackson. Some attend a rally for President John Mee Connell, while others protest administration restrictions they view as curbing free speech and academic freedom. Governor John W. King opposed Jackson’s platform, saying tax dollars should not fund it. The college newspaper poll showed little support for a protest, yet buses were hired for the 30 mile trip.
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New Maple Techniques Report From Vermont Farm
A Burlington progress report on the Proctor Maple Research Farm released by the Vermont Agricultural Experiment Station details results from experiments on new maple techniques. Authors include Frederick M. Laing James W. Marvin and W. J. Chamberlain. The study covers plastic pipelines taphole sanitizers and pumps with findings that pipelines reduce contamination and sap loss while raising yields.
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Vermont Agricultural Experiment Station
Frederick M. Laing
James W. Marvin
University of Vermont Department of Botany
W. J. Chamberlain
General Foods Corporation
White Plains
N.Y
Bennington Banner Contact and Subscription Rates
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