Pete Seeger Plans Cruise to Clean Hudson River
Pete Seeger leads a concert tour to raise funds for the Hudson River Sloop Restoration Corp. and the replica sloop Clearwater. The project, based in Beacon New York, aims to educate the public on river history and pollution while sailing stops from Portland Maine to New York City and along the Hudson. The 76 foot sloop is under construction in Maine and slated for launch May 17 with a cost near 130000 dollars remaining funds 55000 dollars.
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N H Within Its Rights In Yankee Appeal Davis
Gov. Deane C. Davis says New Hampshire is fully within its rights to seek Supreme Court review of a circuit court ruling on Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp. The decision upheld the AEC's stance on thermal pollution affecting the Connecticut River. Davis noted New Hampshire aims to prevent potential river damage while Vermont moves to cool the river with towers. Legal questions may arise over Vermont's expanded Public Service Board powers and scenic pollution issues.
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Governor backs public support for parochial schools
Governor Deane C. Davis voiced support for public aid to sectarian schools as a means to provide universal education, while noting 100 letters opposing direct aid. He warned closures of two St. Albans parochial schools could presage statewide action and urged gradual integration into public schools under a new aid formula. Davis warned a sudden collapse could trigger a special session to reexamine finances, estimating potential local costs of $5 million and a $2 million rise in state aid if all parochials closed.
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Davis Backs Con Con Call July Referendum
Gov Deane C Davis urged a constitutional convention for October 6 and urged a large turnout for the June 3 referendum though he would not campaign statewide. He avoided running as a delegate and offered views on agenda items including judicial revision, top state offices, lowering the voting age, and changes to the amendment process. He proposed legislative authority to set the voting age and possible four year terms for governor and lieutenant governor.
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Maple syrup crop may beat 1967 68 but fall short of good years
Vermont officials report the 1969 maple syrup harvest may exceed the poor 1967 and 1968 crops but likely not match earlier strong seasons. Fewer producers and a snowbound season limited output while new tools such as snowmobiles large gas fired evaporators and sap testing improved techniques. A final report is due May 10.
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Vermont Governor backs student dissent on ROTC studies
Gov. Deane C. Davis said students may express dissent but must avoid violence. He linked rising student action against ROTC to the Vietnam War and kept a neutral stance on abolishing ROTC, leaving decisions to colleges like the University of Vermont where a recent peaceful demonstration occurred.
Vermont Gets Federal Grant For Technical Services Program
The Vermont Development Department received a 66 523 federal grant to continue the Vermont Technical Services program aiding businesses with information counseling and education. State will match funds to top 133 000, announced by Sen. Winston Prouty. In Rutland a six year old boy, Jeffrey Calvin, died after being struck near a school when he stepped from a car driven by his father into a second oncoming vehicle.
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Albany Assembly approves bill to bar school sex education
In Albany the Assembly gave final approval to a bill to prohibit sex education in schools, undoing a section of the 1967 Health Law critics said would force school officials to include sex education next year. The measure had passed the Senate last week but failed in the Assembly on its initial try.
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Superior Court case over Berkshire horse nuisance filed
In Berkshire Superior Court Pittsfield Raymond Babeu filed against building inspector John Gatuso after a permit allowed William Whitney to stable horses on his property. Babeu claims the nuisance includes stable sewage flowing onto his land while Whitney moves the horses to Green Mountain stables as flat racing starts Friday.
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Eagle Mill dam removal plan eyed by county officials
LEE The Schweitzer division of Kimberly Clark Corp. told county commissioners it plans to remove the Eagle Mill dam after a breakfast week flood threatened life and property. The 64 year old dam recently suffered top damage from an extremely heavy river flow though it is not presently a threat. WILLIAMSTOWN The Country Restaurant is reportedly being sold to Stuart J. Steele of Williamstown and Raymond Canales of New Ashford from Bratton Inc with Robert Lewis of Williamstown as principal stockholder.
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Tenants Approved for Rose Manor in Pittsfield Housing
The Pittsfield Housing Authority approved a list of more than 100 prospective tenants for the Rose Manor elderly housing facility after a detailed eligibility presentation prepared by PHA staff.
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Downtown receives new combination sweeper vacuum unit
Pittsfield officials accept a sweeper vacuum machine from the Association of Business and Commerce in a ceremony marking the start of downtown cleanup month. The device aims to improve sidewalk cleanliness and curb appeal for the city.
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