Hoff enters Vermont Senate race as Democrats look for momentum
Former Gov. Philip Hoff, 45, Burlington lawyer, announced he will seek the Democratic nomination for U.S. senator from Vermont, challenging Republican Winston L. Prouty. Hoff cited inflation, unemployment, crime, environment and education as core issues, urging a shift in federal priorities and signaling caution on Vietnam.
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Native of North Bennington Named To Head State Police
Col Edward J Corcoran a 53 year old retiring army colonel and North Bennington native was named Vermont public safety commissioner by Gov Deane C Davis He succeeds Erwin A Alexander after an eight month search Corcoran a Norwich University graduate has 28 years in military police with service in Korea Vietnam West Point and Eisenhower era security duties He is married with four children and will head a force previously led by Merritt Edson William Baumann and Alexander amid past controversy
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Probation Officer Advises Jaycees on Half Way House Plan
A New Jersey probation officer urged the Bennington Jaycees to pursue a half way house for juvenile delinquents. Cornelius D. Hogan said such centers prove more effective than reformatories and can be largely self sufficient, saving state funds. He spoke at a Jaycee dinner honoring bosses at Heritage House Restaurant, endorsing a rehabilitative milieu for youths 16 to 18 and arguing size affects rehabilitation success.
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Town Eyes HUD Funds For New Water Lines
Bennington selectmen approved a HUD grant application seeking 711000 of 1535000 needed for water line extensions to areas including the airport and Park Street. The meeting reviewed Willow Park development and zoning variances as officials discussed costs, maintenance plans, and potential cost savings though first phase must precede further outdoor recreation funds.
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New York Overhauls Assessment Procedures
Albany reports the Assembly approved the first overhaul of real property tax assessment procedures in state history. The bills require a single appointed assessor per locality, six-year terms, an independent board of assessment review, county tax maps within nine years, and a $600000 training appropriation. The changes create the first uniform local property tax assessment system for roughly $4 billion in annual revenue.
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Inside School Bus Drivers Letter to the Editor
Editorial page notes population growth in the United States and plans for a new Arlington sewage system. A new Feedbag restaurant opens on Route 7 in Manchester Center in June.
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Blackmun Named To Supreme Court
President Nixon named U.S. Circuit Judge Harry A. Blackmun of Minnesota for the Supreme Court seat. A civil rights moderate and law and order advocate, Blackmun is a close associate of Chief Justice Warren Burger. Senators offered tentative praise as White House confirmed the choice after weeks of speculation following the Carswell rejection. Blackmun, 61, born in Nashville and raised in St Paul, has argued as both liberal and conservative and has served 11 years on the 8th Circuit Court.
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Apollo 13 Near Earth Splashdown Friday
Apollo 13 drifted toward Earth with most systems idle to conserve life support for two days as astronauts Lovell Swigert and Haise guided the craft. A 1 04 p m splashdown was planned about 600 miles southeast of Pago Pago with a Houston return anticipated Saturday.
Prayer Barrage Launched To Aid Apollo 13 Mission
In Manchester Vermont Mrs. Harold Porter urged a statewide barrage of prayer for the Apollo 13 astronauts until they return safely. Churches rang bells and citizens sought updates as Flight Director Kranz praised the craft's reliability. The crew prepared for reentry with jettison of the damaged module and lunar module as forecasts tracked conditions for splashdown Friday.
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