Hayes Ads Priority Items for Elderly Tax Relief and Law Order
Vermont political notes show Lt. Gov. candidate Thomas L. Hayes prioritizing real property tax relief for the elderly, increased state aid to local and union schools, fulltime state’s attorneys, higher officer pay with community education, and expanded cultural activities to engage voters. In Burlington, UVM dormitory delays push 1,000 students to temporary housing. 475 capacity units at Restone campus await completion. 80 men housed in a local motel temporarily.
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Smuggling charge bail set for two former Franconia students
Bryant Thayer 21 of Melrose Mass and Elizabeth Offner 20 of Cambridge Mass were released on $500 bail after appearing before Newport U S commissioner Victor Tremple on a charge of smuggling marijuana into the United States. Immigration inspector Richard Clarke said a half pound of marijuana was found in Thayer's car at the Norton Border crossing station.
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UPD
Franconia, N.H
U.S
United States
Bryant Thayer
Melrose
Mass
Elizabeth Offner
Cambridge
Victor Tremple
Thayer
Miss Offner
Richard Clarke
Norton Border Crossing
Vermont firm to expand with $245000 SBA loan
Sen George D Aiken announced in Washington that the Small Business Administration has approved a 245000 loan to the White River Valley Development Corp in Randolph to aid Vermont Pacific Corp. The loan funds will acquire and construct a modern building for veneer plywood production and expansion in Bethel.
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UPD
George D. Aiken
Washington
Small Business Administration
White River Valley Development Corp
Randolph
Vermont Pacific Corp
Davis targets regressive real estate taxes in Vermont race
Burlington report notes Republican gubernatorial hopeful Deane C. Davis on Monday urged keeping down real estate property taxes calling them regressive. He said Vermont must find support for local government burdens elsewhere and expressed hope to avoid a sales tax, though he would not guarantee it.
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UPD
Deane C. Davis
Davis
Two New York murders and a fatal plane crash reported
In Cohoes, Charles and Mrs Bressette face adjournment to Sept 4 as Judge Brandt recuses over conflict of interest in the Macy murder case and the couple are held without bail. In Poughkeepsie a plane crash near the Taconic Parkway kills Donald S Pope 41 with a New Jersey woman passenger injured.
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Clarence Macy
Pleasant Court
Frank L. Brandt
Macy
Erie Canal
Vischer’s Ferry
Poughkeepsie
New York
Taconic State Parkway
Donald S. Pope
Ridgewood
N.J
Warren
Teterporo
Geraldine Kalman
New York City
Rockefeller awards 11.9 million Albany dormitory project
Governor Nelson Rockefeller announced an 11.9 million contract for a state university at Albany dormitory and dining hall complex. Edward Durell Stone designed eight dormitories around a quadrangle with a 22 story residence tower. Completion is planned for July 1970 providing housing for about 1,300 students.
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Albany
Nelson Rockefeller
The
State University At Albany
Edward Durell Stone
Bones Found In Berkshire Gravel Bank Mystery Deepens
Human bones identified as female thigh bones were found in a Berkshire gravel bank off Howland Avenue near the North Adams border by Petricca Construction Co. workers. Dr. James Macek said the bones had rested for years and the origin remains unknown amid ongoing investigations. Police and the district attorney's office were alerted.
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Howland Ave
North Adams
Petricca Construction Co
James Macek
North Berkshire Medical Examiner
Army Scans Possible Sites for Antiballistic Installations
The Army announced it is surveying U.S. communities to identify possible sites for future antiballistic installations. Officials said studies will assess location suitability, security needs, and impact on local economies as part of a broad planning process led from Washington.
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Hoff cites Viet Nam as top issue in 1968 campaign
Gov. Hoff of Vermont calls for negotiated settlement to end the Vietnam War and urges using international resources to press for peace. He flags U.S. restraint, a halt to rocket bombing of Saigon, and a military detente as signals for talks with North Vietnam, while warning against unilateral intervention.
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Boston
VPI
Philip H. Hoff
Vermont
Democratic Party
Hoff
Vietnam
America
United States
Saigon
North Vietnam
United Nations
U.S
John F. Kennedy
Bargaining Talks Resume By Telephone Negotiators
Boston report on a long strike at New England Telephone Co with 13 500 IBTW members voting down the latest wage offer. Union Local 2 President Leonard Sprague cites company stance on vacation and scheduling as key hold ups. Strike spans New England except Connecticut, the longest against a Bell System member.
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UPI
New England Telephone Co
International Brotherhood of Telephone Workers
IBTW
Leonard M. Sprague
Local 2
New England
Connecticut
Bell System
Poll Shows Nixon Leads In Popularity
New York United Press International reports an independent Sindlinger poll indicates Nixon's popularity has surged after securing the Republican nomination. A majority of Republicans support Nixon's running mate choice Spiro Agnew amid GOP criticism.
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UPI
Richard M. Nixon
Sindlinger and Co., Inc
Nixon
Maryland
Spiro T. Agnew
Hubert H. Humphrey
Eugene J. McCarthy
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Unemployment Claims Drop in Vermont States
The Vermont Department of Employment Security reports 1,754 unemployment insurance claims filed last week. The insured unemployment rate fell to 1.5 percent of the average covered work force from 1.8 percent a year earlier. New claims rose by 30 to 255 with four industries driving 58 percent of totals. notable declines occurred in Bennington Brattleboro Burlington Middlebury Newport and White River Junction while Rutland St Albans St Johnsbury and Springfield saw rises.
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UPI
Department of Employment Security
Bennington
Brattleboro
Burlington
Middlebury
Newport
White River Junction
Rutland
St. Albans
St. Johnsbury
Springfield
Bay State Issues Guidelines For Welfare Purchases
Massachusetts welfare guidelines define utility, durability, simplicity, and economy for household goods. Social workers assess each case to ensure fair help, with prices listed for refrigerators, ranges, kitchen sets, and washing machines while urging use of trusted stores and checking for sales.
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UPD
Massachusetts Department of Public Welfare
Robert F. Ott
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Two Escape From Burning Plane At Otis AFB Crash
At Otis Air Force Base Massachusetts a jet on landing crashed but both occupants escaped before flames. Captain Philip A. Hickok 26 from Silver Springs Maryland and Major Neil A. Gagen 36 from Minneapolis Minnesota were treated for minor injuries and released. The F101B Voodoo from the 60th Fighter Intercept Squadron had just returned from a routine training mission. The crash occurred at 3 05 am and a board of officers was appointed to determine the cause. The jet was foamed to suppress fire. Hickok resides in Monument Beach nearby and Gagen on base.
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Trasburg Shooting Trial Continues to August 26
Newport district court judge Louis Springer moved the breach of peace trial of Army Sgt. Larry G. Conley to Aug. 26 to allow time for an out of state witness. Conley faces charges for firing a shotgun at the home of Rev. David Johnson Sr. of Irasburg during a nighttime assault. The case follows a separate arrest of Rev. Johnson and his Seaside guest Barbara Lawrence on adultery charges. Lawrence pleaded no contest and received probation and a fine. Johnson awaits Sept. 4 trial. The warrant, issued by Newport Atty. Leonard Pearson, alleges the Irasburg incident occurred July 22. No filing party is disclosed.
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Louis Springer
Army
Larry G. Conley
Glover
Springer
Conley
Maxwell L. Eaton
David Johnson Sr
Irasburg
Korea
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Seaside
Calif
Bethel
Barbara Lawrence
Vietnam
Wilson Starts Reorganization of Development Department
Development Commissioner Robert Wilson announces a full department reorganization after a six month study. The plan creates three divisions and an Administrative Services Division to speed up community assistance and private enterprise cooperation in Vermont. New divisions include Economic Development led by Gene Clack, Information and Travel Development led by Donald Lyons, and Regional Development led by Arthur Kelts. Wendell Green becomes acting director of Administrative Services, overseeing budgeting, accounting, personnel, purchasing, and research.
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Donald Lyons
Arthur Kelts
Wendell Green
Administrative Services Division
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