UVM and CEO Join In Biracial Project
The University of Vermont and the state Office of Economic Opportunity will expand a biracial work study program for urban and rural youths. A $45,000 federal CEO grant funds six weeks at the university with 40 youths working at two industrial plants and engaging in academic development. The project, a offshoot of the Vermont New York Youth Project, aims to involve low income kids but faces funding instability.
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Burlington
UPI
University of Vermont
State Office of Economic Opportunity
Vermont-New York
Jack Little
University
General Electric
IBM
Little
Vermont
Francis McFaun
McFaun
Jeffords Seeks Drug Control Priority in Vermont
Vermont Attorney General James Jeffords says drugs will be the number one priority for the state. He notes he serves on the Drug Abuse Control Commission with leaders from public safety health education and mental health to analyze the drug problem and develop education and mental health programs.
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Montpelier
UPI
Vermont
James Jeffords
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Drug Abuse Control Commission
Commissioners of Public Safety
Robert C. Houle
Bloodmobile volunteers rally for Bennington drive
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit Bennington on Wednesday April 22 at Colgate Hall 601 Main St from 1145 a.m. to 530 p.m. Volunteers coordinate doctors nurses aides technicians and a canteen crew to support donor needs and transport while publicizing the drive.
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Red Cross
Bennington
First Baptist Church
Colgate Hall
Main St
Sawyer’s
Gibney
Bennington County
The
Eugene V. Clark
Richard B. Leake III
John Mook
Reginald Buzzell
N.Y. DuHamel
Bass Resigns From Broadcasting Committee In New York
Milton R. Bass entertainment editor of The Berkshire Eagle resigns Tuesday from the National Citizens Committee for Broadcasting along with Marya Mannes Brendon Gill Shana Alexander June Wayne and Mrs June Degnan The move follows a reported shift toward including prominent figures to gain prestige and funds Thomas P F Hoving remains chair of the board The resignations recall Robert Montgomery who resigned months ago and was reportedly asked to return as vice chairman The Bloodmobile drive details and local obituaries are also noted in the page.
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New York
Milton R. Bass
Berkshire Eagle
Pittsfield
Mass
Lively World
Banner
National Citizens Committee For Broadcasting
Bass
Marya Mannes
Brendon Gill
Shana Alexander
June Wayne
June Degnan
Thomas P. F. Hoving
Robert Montgomery
Springfield seeks state payment for protest overtime bill
Springfield Police Department sent a 1100 bill to the state to cover overtime during a six day protest by Social Welfare recipients. Police Chief Sherman Martin cited assurances from Attorney General James Jeffords that the state would cover extra police protection costs. Jeffords confirmed he told Windsor County State's Attorney Frank Mahady the state would assist and said he would support paying the bill, though he did not have final say. He pledged to move to have the state look favorably on the payment.
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Springfield
UPI
Sherman Martin
James Jeffords
Jeffords
Windsor County
Frank Mahady
Montpelier Man Named Assistant Director at Vermont Rehab
Earl H. Anderson of Montpelier has been named assistant director of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in the Vermont Department of Education. The vacancy was created when Richard W. Hill became director in January. Anderson joined the division in 1966 as a vocational rehabilitation specialist after earning BA at Williams College and a bachelor of divinity from Yale. He previously served in Vermont pastorates before joining the department.
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Department of Education
Pittsford
Chittenden
First Methodist
Shelburne
Daley backs Hoff as Vermont Senate bid gains traction
Former Lt Gov John J. Daley urged supporters to back former Gov Philip Hoff for the U S Senate. He credited Hoff with Democratic gains in the 1960s and urged leadership to be used again in the 1970s. The endorsement signals party reconciliation after tensions from the 1968 gubernatorial race.
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Rutland
UPI
John J. Daley
U.S
Philip Hoff
Daley
Hoff
Democratic Party
Vermont
Vermont Unemployment Benefits Decline Amid Growth
Vermonters collected nearly 4.4 million dollars in unemployment benefits last year, down 77 thousand from the year before. Commissioner Stella Hackel cites economy growth and notes insured unemployment at 2.3 percent, the lowest since 1953. more than 6,000 employers paid 635 million in wages to 102,000 workers at an average 119 dollars a week.
Amidon Resigns as A G Staffer to Join Firm
Edwin AmidonAssistant Attorney General Shelburne resigns after a year on the staff to join a Burlington law firm Clayton Klevana of New York City will replace him May 1 and assume the post in Burlington UPI reports the staff change in Vermont authorities announced Wednesday
Hickel to keynote Vermont Governor's Conference on Resources
Interior Secretary Walter Hickel will visit Montpelier on June 4 to deliver the keynote at the Governor's Conference on Natural Resources. The event brings together state leaders to discuss conservation, land use, and resource management in Vermont.
Schenectady Reviews 25-Year City Plan Presentation
In Schenectady the City Council received a long range comprehensive plan for the next 25 years prepared by the County Planning Council led by Joseph Mastrianni at a cost of 35000 dollars. The document calls for public hearings and council approval before adoption. In Albany, 800 to 1,000 Catholic high school students staged a read in at the Capitol to press for the Spenc Lerner bill aiding families with private school tuition. The Senate backed an Assembly measure to repeal the constitutional ban on state aid to parochial schools and to allow court tests on future funding for such schools.
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Schenectady
County Planning Council
Joseph Mastrianni
Albany
Brooklyn
Queens
Capitol
Senate
Area officials seek burn ban extension after first summit in years
Adams Williamstown Florida Clarksburg Cheshire and Pittsfield officials met in Berkshire for a four year summit and agreed to petition Gov. Sargent for an extension of the July 1 outdoor burning ban. NORTH ADAMS Public housing for the elderly remains viable says Mayor Bianco after meetings with HUD in New York and adjustments to an 11 story 105 unit tower to meet guidelines.
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ADAMS
Williamstown
Florida
Clarksburg
Cheshire
Pittsfield
Francis W. Sargent
North Adams
Joseph R. Bianco
New York
Housing and Urban Development Department
HUD
Town approves 1970 tax rate rise to 54 per thousand
Williamstown adopts a 1970 tax rate of 54 dollars per 1 000 assessed valuation, up 7 from last year, approved by the state commissioner of corporations and taxation on Wednesday. The fire district rate climbs 40 cents to 2 40.
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Williamstown
Harry B. Smith
State Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation
Murphy bail reduced in April 7 shooting case in District Court
North Adams George A Murphy 20 of Pownal faced assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and illegal possession of a firearm charges after a April 7 shooting of Richard Benoit. His bail was cut to 1000 with a trial set to resume April 22 in District Court.
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George A. Murphy
Pownal
Richard Benoit
Murphy
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