New Jersey seeks court ban on Newark jet pollution
New Jersey officials asked a Superior Court to bar seven airlines from polluting Newark Airport air with jet exhausts and to require engine modifications or switches to smokeless models. The $2,500 per takeoff penalty proposal targets Eastern United Northeast Piedmont National Trans World American.
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ACLU Ready to Challenge Vermont Parochial Aid Bills
In Montpelier a Vermont ACLU representative said the group prepared to challenge proposed state aid for parochial schools. Two House bills would offer tax credits to parents or allow direct grants for secular subject teachers, seen as unconstitutional under the First Amendment.
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Decision Is Up To Legislature
In Montpelier Rep George Sloan says the legislature must decide if Vermont will provide real help to parochial and private schools He notes action is needed to prevent more Catholic schools from closing If no action is planned the study may end The proposal follows 1969 moves to fund public ed for parochial schools. Sen Richard Mallary suggests parental educational grants to allow choice similar to state programs The plan would avoid constitutional issues and align with Vermont Student Assistance Corp practices.
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Vermont Camp Swimming Hole Tainted By Sewage
Vermont health commissioner Dr. Robert Aiken tentatively ruled water contamination caused sickness at Camp Quinibeck in Fairlee. Investigators linked sewage from a septic tank to intestinal infections in several girls who fell ill 24 to 36 hours after swimming. The swim area was closed for days for water treatment.
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Blood drives in Vermont New Hampshire set weekly record
Vermont and New Hampshire residents donated 1 046 pints of blood in 10 drives last week the highest weekly total in three months. Burlington Red Cross center distributed 868 pints with 679 to regional hospitals and 189 to other centers as replacements. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard led with 186 pints followed by Dover 157 and Hanover 128. Shipyard donors have given over 25 000 pints since 1953. MONTPELIER The Tax Department named Norris Hoyt Jr 33 of Arlington Mass as new legal counsel at 12 000 a year succeeding John Karol.
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Aiken Introduces 10 Percent Social Security Increase
Senator George D. Aiken of Vermont announced a bill in the Senate proposing a 10 percent across the board rise in Social Security benefits. He cited that individuals relying solely on Social Security live below the poverty line.
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Union workers end strike at two nuclear plants in New York
In Niskayuna and West Milton, striking IUE Local 301 members return to work after GE agrees to improve footwear contamination monitoring. The dispute centered on protective rubber footwear testing for radioactivity, with a revised method aiming for more positive coverage. Meanwhile Pete Seeger performs river pollution songs at Colonie Summer Theatre as his sloop Clearwater tours the Hudson to raise awareness. The event includes a public, free ship visit at Castleton Boat Club. Rensselaer County wins $81,000 to continue a state ordered rat control program targeting rat bites and infestations statewide.
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Pittsfield Armory and water rights bills advance in General Court
Two Berkshire bills moved forward in the Massachusetts General Court on Tuesday. A Senate approved measure would grant Pittsfield legal title to the abandoned Summer Street armory, enabling a payment near 100000 dollars to the city for razing the structure for an urban renewal street plan. Another bill, passed by the House, would let Pittsfield acquire water rights in Onota Lake by eminent domain or negotiation. In North Adams, Rep. Matrango blamed derailments on GCR equipment mis sized for rails, citing 78 foot cars with 800000 pound capacity on 40000 pound rails. Adams plans a new memorial to war dead atop Mount Greylock by Leonard Baskin, plus summit roads and parking. Also Adams reports a state inspector partnering with Mohawk Stone for an asphalt plant, with potential switch to natural gas.
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