Abolish Vermont County Jails Proposed as Short Term Centers
The House Institutions Committee plans fall hearings on a bill to end the county jail system and create state run short term detention and rehabilitation centers. The measure, filed near adjournment after a year long study, would shift profits and cost to the state and focus on rehabilitation over punishment. Rep. Edward Conlin said amendments are minor in substance but updates in wording.
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Edward Conlin
R-Windsor
Department of Corrections
Vermont employment hits new March high amid Expo 67
The Vermont Department of Employment Security reports 165 400 people employed in March, 6 500 above the prior high, with expectations of continued growth boosted by Expo 67. Some electronics layoffs noted. summer and fall construction projects expected, labor shortages already widespread.
Oakes Calls GOP HQ Open Full Time in Montpelier
Attorney General James Oakes urges the Vermont Republican state headquarters stay open daily to maintain effective party communication. GOP Chairman Derick Webb had ordered the office to operate one day per week as an economy measure, with plans to return to full time when a deficit is erased.
Vermont Psychological Association Holds Annual Meeting
The 18th annual Vermont Psychological Association meeting convenes today and Saturday at Bolton Valley Ski Area, with sessions planned across psychology topics and professional discussions.
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Bolton
UPI
Vermont Psychological Association
Bolton Valley
Child Killed by School Bus in New York
A five year old boy riding a tricycle was struck and killed by a school bus in North Greenbush. Police and coroner officials identified the child as Lutz Mehner, son of Otto and Mrs. Mehner, who had recently arrived from Germany. The incident occurred on the highway in front of the family home.
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North Greenbush
Rensselaer County
Anthony E. Matera
Lutz Mehner
Otto Mehner
Germany
Sprague Electric cuts 40 hour week at Berkshire plant
In North Adams Sprague Electric Co reduces its workers’ week from 40 to 32 hours for about two weeks due to a drop in demand for certain capacitors. Many other Sprague product lines are at record sales. If needed, further curtailment could last up to four weeks before layoffs. Temporary scheduling changes are under discussion by management and the union. The Smoke Shop Roach Bros. Cigar Store will close May 15, sending Lulu the 19th century cigar store Indian to a new home. The 62 year old shop was forced to relocate by urban renewal in 1963. In Dalton, officials consider whether to acquire or abandon the Lower Sackett Brook Reservoir as part of Pittsfield’s water system. The reservoir may be turned over to Dalton if accepted.
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North Adams
Sprague Electric Co
Sprague
Roach Bros. Cigar Store
Lulu
United States
Dalton
Sackett Brook
Pittsfield
John Burbank
Vermont Aims for Air Routes With Vermont Stops
Vermont petitions the Civil Aeronautics Board urging the east west route linking northern New England with Cleveland Detroit and Chicago to include Vermont stops. The state warns against expanding the case to Northeast’s Boston to Pacific Northwest plan affecting northern New England. In a Coast Guard report Nantucket and Atlantic City area rescue cases are noted with two fishing vessels in distress and crews rescued or being aided offshore New Jersey.
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Mohawk Airlines
Detroit
Chicago
Pacific Northwest
Knapp
Northeast
Boston
Hartford
Conn
Springfield
Mass
Vermont
New England
CAB
Campus Bar Report Denied at Holy Cross College
Worcester Catholic college officials deny a campus bar permit after The Crusader reported approval. Rev. James Barry S J says trustees have not met to consider the request. Rev. Charles Dunn S J says the bar would likely serve beer only and aims to teach moderation.
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Worcester
Mass
UPI
Holy Cross College
James Barry
S.J
The
Crusader
Charles Dunn
Dunn
Aiken applauds resolution backing railroad review
UPI reports Senator George D. Aiken of Vermont applauds a Senate resolution demanding a full-scale review of United States railroad passenger service and mail transportation.
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Aiken
Washington
UPI
George D. Aiken
Vermont Legislature Passes 200 Bills in 1967 Session
The 1967 Vermont legislature enacted 200 bills into law during a 15 week session that adjourned April 15. Details show 14 bills rejected, six withdrawn, 45 joint resolutions adopted, including a condemnation of illegal antiwar protest methods. Highlights cover social welfare, tax reform, wage raises, labor acts, and expanded worker compensation. Senator Aiken urges new funding for rural passenger service, seeking to restore trains after Boston & Maine line cuts.
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Montpelier
Aiken
Vermont
Gordon Allott
R-Cole
Montreal
New York City
Boston & Maine Railroad
Springfield
Mass
White River Junction
Interstate Commerce Commission
Winooski seeks HUD planning grant for model cities program
Winooski Vermont, population 7,420, applied to HUD for a model cities planning grant amid a nationwide funding draw. Mayor Edmund Dupont presented the bid as the city, once an industrial mill town, seeks new growth paths while Burlington peers influence the regional economy.
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Washington
UPI
Winooski
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
New York City
Chicago
Los Angeles
Cleveland
Lion
Edmund Dupont
Ralph Taylor
Vermont
Vergennes
Burlington
Winooski River
Lake Champlain
Hitching Post Racism Controversy Sparks New Channel
In Laconia New Hampshire a three foot bronze hitching post depicting a Negro slave holding a horse’s reigns was painted white after racial controversy. Rev Jack Clark accused the statue of symbolizing racism while officials dismissed the claim as agitation. Local neighbors noted the post had stood by the Goss Reading Room since 1903 and that few Black residents live in the city.
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Laconia
N.H
UPI
Goss
Lakeport
Jack Clark
Laconia State School
Ossian Goss
Clark
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Webb
Psycological Association Meets
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Edward Brooks
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Jewelers
Main ST
Bennington
General Electric Co
St. Michael’s College
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