Vermont Bishop Sentenced for Manslaughter
Jere Wayne Bishop, 25, of Essex Junction, was sentenced to 10 to 12 years at Maine State Prison for the manslaughter death of Windsor State Prison guard George Lee Dee, 8. The judge ordered the term Thursday in Windsor County Court. Bishop, held on an attempted rape case, allegedly beat the guard on a third floor catwalk in the safe keeping section. Lee died December 9 in a Hanover hospital. The charge was reduced from second degree murder after a plea of guilty. State’s Attorney recommended transfer to Maine State Prison to avoid hostile reactions from Vermont inmates. Bishop is a Lincoln, Maine native.
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Jeffords Seeks GOP Nomination for Attorney General
State Senator James Merrill Jeffords will announce his bid for the Republican nomination as attorney general. A first term legislator and attorney, Jeffords is the son of the late Vermont chief justice Olin M. Jeffords, educated at Rutland schools, Yale and Harvard Law, and a Navy veteran. He lives in Shrewsbury with wife Elizabeth Daley and two young children.
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Vermonter in Israel Walks Palm Sunday in Jerusalem
A Vermonter in Jerusalem describes a Palm Sunday procession from the Mt. of Olives to St. Stephen's gate with about 2,000 participants, ecumenical ties, and views of tank tracks from last June. He notes local projects and a passionate priest aiding youth vocational training, planning four classroom rooms and curriculum adjustments.
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Davis Proposes Progressive Yet Responsible Vermont Future
Vermont gubernatorial hopeful Deane C. Davis urged Barre supporters to prepare the state for the 21st century with a plan to move progressively but responsibly. The 67 year old Life Insurance Co. executive spoke at a Barre organizational meeting, outlining his approach ahead of the campaign.
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Support Grows For Cooperative Youth Program
Three more state education institutions join Vermont New York City youth exchange launched to promote racial understanding among youths. John Stewart said Norwich University opens its boys summer program to the project, with 860 youths planned and a $357,000 funding target from private sources and potentially federal support.
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Wallflowers in Manchester Gallery Spark Mixed Art Review
The Manchester Village gallery hosts a flower show through May 1 with over 40 works by Southern Vermont Artists organized by Arthur Jones. The critic lauds select pieces by Bess Moore Stephen York Nancy Nation Mildred Rippon Gail Koch Stuart Eldredge Claire Weinz James Montague Betty Anderson Vera Bolton Elsa Bley Phyllis Hammond Lea Ehrich Virginia Webb and others, praising color, light, and abstraction while noting the challenge of one theme.
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Vermont Agriculture Dept: incomes rise as farmers dwindle
The Vermont Agriculture Department says despite a shrinking farming population, gross income from agricultural products increases annually. In 1967 about 13 million dollars was invested in the agricultural economy, including 10 million on farm labor, with potential to grow further if leaders keep opportunities from being lost.
Newborn found in box. autopsy inconclusive in Vermont
In Burlington Dr Richard Woodruff reported an autopsy on a newborn girl found in a box near West Fairlee could not determine cause of death due to advanced decomposition. The infant likely died at least a month earlier according to authorities. In Stowe 80 male students at Stowe Preparatory planned a Patriot's Day protest by cutting classes to clean grounds, led by Mike Thomas of Bloomfield Hills Michigan.
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Vermont's population rises to 412,700
Vermont's Health Department reports an estimated 412,700 residents, up six percent from the 1960 census and 4,700 above the 1967 estimates, according to Commissioner Dr. Robert Aiken.
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Vermont Mother of the Year 1968 named for Phyllis Dudley
Mrs Phyllis Dudley an East Montpelier music teacher and mother of two is Vermont s Mother of the Year for 1968 Acting Gov John J Daley presented the award Thursday in Montpelier UPI report
Albany Speaker Denies School Aid Tax Motive
Assembly Speaker Anthony J. Travia charged Gov. Rockefeller with using education aid as a tax wedge. He denied responsibility for the state’s delay in distributing $250 million in school aid, now borrowed with $677,000 in interest after a bill to split payments over three months stalled as the legislature recessed.
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Albany medical students plan civil disaster drill
Albany Medical College students organized by the MEND chapter will stage a civil disaster drill at noon on Saturday April 27 at the State Health Department building on Holland Avenue Albany. The simulation includes a 200 bed improvised hospital and treatment of mock casualties.
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Berkshire mill demolition eyed for federal aid sought
In Berkshire Edward M Kennedy writes selectmen requesting federal assistance to raze the old No 3 Berkshire Mill after bricks toppled onto Depot Street and closed the road. Albert Ostrowski cooperates with officials to pursue funding for demolition. In North Adams Rosalie Lauzon 29 treated after a rifle accident while target practicing injured herself but was released from hospital. In Pittsfield Assistant Superintendent Joseph Cana van plans July 31 retirement after 41 years with no written notice. Hinsdale Conservation Commission stocks Plunkett Lake with 500 brown trout to push state to add the lake to its stocking list despite DNR objections.
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Britain's first colored officer plans quit over salary
Coventry England Husuf Daar 25 a Kenya Asian who became Britain's first colored policeman announced Monday he planned to quit the force. He said he had been very happy but was not earning enough money to get married.
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Royalton College Report: State Moves Quietly Toward Decision
Assistant Attorney General Kimberley Cheney declined to discuss the higher education council report on Royalton College in South Royalton. The document, circulated to council members and Royalton officials, will be submitted to the Education Board on April 24 but not on the board’s agenda due to counsel’s absence. it evaluates the private four year school after a year of provisional degree granting rights.
Eastbourne traffic summons bears quirky slogan
Eastbourne England traffic violators who receive court summons are greeted with a stamped message reading You'll come to love Eastbourne, a local slogan noted by UPI reporters.
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