Vermont jobless claims drop to five-year low
Vermont’s labor picture brightened as jobless claims fell by 202 to 4,325 last week, the lowest for the period in five years. The unemployment rate was 4.9 percent, down from 6.4 percent a year ago, with Barre Montpelier leading in reported areas ahead of Burlington, Bennington, Rutland, St Johnsbury, St Albans, Brattleboro, Springfield and Newport.
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Brattleboro Man Killed In Route 142 Crash
Owen Lord 21 of Brattleboro died when his car left Route 142, hit a tree, and overturned. He was the sole occupant and pronounced dead at the scene by regional medical examiner Dr. John Malloy of Brattleboro.
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Vermont Young Republican Club chooses between Alden and Sanderson
Former state legislator Roger MacBride endorsed John Alden of Woodstock for president of the Vermont Young GOP. Alden, described as conservative, faces James Sanderson of East Burke who calls himself a moderate. The election occurs at the annual meeting in Stowe on Saturday night.
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Springfield approves sewer bond and school tax deals
Voters authorize an 80 thousand dollar sewer and water project for Southridge Street and a 55 thousand dollar bond with four to one approval for city improvements. They also grant the school board authority to enter tax stabilization agreements in Springfield.
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McGuire Named Commander In VFW Hoosick Falls Unit
Philip D. McGuire elected commander of Hoosick Falls-VFW post to succeed Benedict A Nowik. Other officers named include Harry Landry senior vice commander William Roberts junior vice commander Harry Holton quartermaster Joseph McGrath advocate Theodore Anderson chaplain Dr Harry Harrison surgeon Benedict Nowik trustee Frank Irick trustee and Samuel Scaglione trustee. Delegates Joseph Carelli John Stewart with alternates Robert McClure John Cuddihy named. Installation set for May 27 with VE Day 20th anniversary banquet at State Line Restaurant May 8.
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Holiday Inn Motel Planned in Local Renewal Program
The city announces a four story 150 unit Holiday Inn to be built as early as July under the urban renewal program. Clarence E. Walton of Memphis is named as developer with Allen Bros. and O'Hara, Inc. as builders, matching a Saratoga Springs project by the same firm.
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Democrats push bill allowing off track betting ahead of vote
Democratic leaders met Tuesday and agreed to push a bill through the legislature. The measure would authorize a public referendum in New York City this fall and is the only off-track betting proposal gaining serious consideration.
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Worry Clinic Offers Women A Chance To Unwind
In Hays Kansas a sponsorsed women's worry clinic by the Ellis County Association for Mental Health will host discussions on budgets babies and reading writing chaos and other concerns. The event frames several topics from family budgeting to moral matters as women gather to share frustrations and seek guidance.
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Vermont duo win Merit scholarships in state program
Two Vermont high school seniors Mary E Wilson of West Woodstock and Michael A McMurphy of Richford have been named honorary Merit scholars. Mary, valedictorian and NHS president, led Woodstock Union High School to two state basketball titles and earned multiple honors. Michael, bound for the Air Force Academy, is Richford High’s NHS president and active in sports and school activities.
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Muskie warns of a thirsty America by 1980 and beyond
Senator Edmund S. Muskie warned in Washington that by 1980 the U S population would reach about 250 million with daily fresh water demand near 600 billion gallons while supply cuts to about 515 billion gallons. He projected by 2000 demand rising to 1 000 billion gallons against 650 billion gallons supply and urged continued flood control and pollution measures.
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