ICC to delay Rutland line decision pending study
James Warsher of Wellesley Hills says the Interstate Commerce Commission will withhold its ruling on abandoning the Rutland Railway until a state legislative commission's study is completed. The new commission meets today as Warsher’s agency seeks control of the strikebound Rutland.
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Boston
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rutland
James Warsher
Wellesely Hills
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Warsher
Legislative Commission
Walter A. Peterson Dies at 78 Former Trap Champion
Walter A. Peterson died Friday at his farm home aged 78. A 1939 United States trap shooting champion and 28 time Massachusetts trap title holder, he formerly operated a Lynn garage. Funeral services are set for tomorrow in East Charlotte.
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East Charlotte
Walter A. Peterson
United States
Peterson
Massachusetts
Lynn
Mass
Dowsers Hold Fifth Annual Convention in Danville
The American Society of Dowsers meets October 5 to 7 in Danville led by Robert S. Plimpton of Watch Hill Rhode Island. Chartering as a Vermont corporation last year, the group plans its fifth annual event with Arthur M. Sowder of the U S Department of Agriculture as principal speaker. Dousing uses a forked stick to locate water underground.
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Danville
American Society of Dowsers, Inc
Robert S. Plimpton
Watch Hill
R.I
Vermont
Arthur M. Sowder
U.S. Department of Articulture
Funeral set for Vermont House doorkeeper Guy Butler
Fairfax AP reports Guy L. Butler, 89, longtime Vermont House doorkeeper of 30 years and former state representative, died Saturday night in a St Albans hospital. He also served 24 years as state billboard inspector. funeral services are planned for tomorrow.
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Guy L. Butler
Vermont
St. Albans
Butler
Sedan Rams Truck Near Rouses Point Bridge Fatal Crash
Daniel Durick aged 19 of Burlington died when his 1960 sedan collided with a loaded milk trailer one mile from the Rouse's Point bridge on Route 78. Police say skid marks show he braked and slid sidewise into the truck's path. the sedan rear was severed and Durick was thrown under the truck. Truck driver Douglas Kidder, 30 of Richford, escaped injury.
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Daniel Durick
Burlington
Rouse’s Point Bridge
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Durick
Vermont Teen Killed In Sheldon Car Crash
Vermont reported its 60th highway fatality of the year when Janet Machin 19 of Highgate Falls died after her convertible overturned on a town road in Sheldon. She was alone in the vehicle.
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Sheldon
Vermont
Highgate Falls
Janet Machin
Roxbury Infant Crushed Under Truck in Tragic Accident
In Roxbury, 18 month old Harry Auguier III died when he ran from a house and was struck by a truck driven by his step grandfather Rudolf Bettis. Police say the child was under the rear wheels as his parents visited Bettis and his wife.
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Harry Auguier III
Roxbury
Rudolh Bettis
Harry Auguier Jr
Bettis
Albany Democrats rally behind Morgenthalau and Farley link
Albany Democrats rally behind Morgenthau with Daniel O'Connell aligning with the Morganthau bandwagon. Stratton predicts an overwhelming defeat of Morgenthau in Sept 6 delegate primaries in Rensselaer and Herkimer. George W. Harder backs a downstate nominee, proposing James A. Farley for party leadership.
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New York
Daniel P. O'Connell
Robert Morganthau
O’connell
New York City
Bernard Botein
U.S
Samual S. Stratton
Morgenthau
Roosevelt
Albany Professor to Teach in Beirut for a Year
Dr. Matthew Elbow a 41 year old professor at the State College will leave for a year to teach in Beirut Lebanon He also serves as president of the Albany Chapter of the American Association for the United Nations.
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Matthew Elbow
State College
Beirut
Lebanon
Elbow
American Association For the United Nations
Regents Approve Office of Planning in Higher Education
New York State Board of Regents approves creation of an Office of Planning in Higher Education to handle issues from rising enrollments doubling by 1970 to a diversified curriculum and shortages of facilities and instructors as part of a Master Plan for Education in New York.
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New York State Board of Regents
Office of Planning In
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Berkshire Bank & Trust May Absorb Pittsfield National
Berkshire Bank & Trust Co. may absorb Pittsfield National Bank as letters to stockholders hint at a new surge in county banking. The move signals consolidation in Berkshire’s financial sector and potential growth for the merged entity.
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North Adams
Berkshire Bank & Trust Co
Pittsfield National Bank
Jersey cattle win big at Franklin County show in North Adams
Dr J J Malnati and family returned home with 18 ribbons from the Franklin County Jersey Parish show. A senior bull, cow and several two year olds led the awards as their stock triumphed. Meanwhile state police linked a fourth series of breaks to professional criminals with a break at the Country Club vending machine, cash stolen.
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J. J. Malnati
State Road
Jersey
Franklin County
Jersey Parish
Country Club
River Street Renewal Study Funds Sought by Mayor Florini
North Adams mayor Francis Florini asks for 2700 dollars to fund a new study of the River Street urban renewal project. The request seeks a detailed assessment to guide redevelopment plans. Public input and committee review are anticipated.
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North Adams
Francis Florini
Morrill Homestead to Be National Landmark Shrine in Strafford
Strafford Vermont sets Sept 9 for federal designation of the Morrill Homestead as a national historic landmark. The ceremony honors Justin Smith Morrill’s century‑old push for land grant colleges with leaders from universities government and religious groups attending. The two groups behind the effort plan to turn the 15‑room Gothic home into a living memorial museum.
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Justin S. Morrill
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Nuclear powered merchant ships nearing reality
Savannah report by Robert E. Wilson of the Atomic Energy Commission outlines future nuclear powered freighters and advanced craft. He cites the Savannah maiden voyage as proving reactor designs that could cut power plant weight by 50 percent and operating costs by 60 percent, with a $13 million reactor weighing 2,500 tons.
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Robert E. Wilson
Atomic Energy Commission
Wilson
Quartermaster Company Receives Excellent Ratings at Camp Drum
The 453rd Quartermaster Company (Svc) returned from a two week active duty encampment at Camp Drum New York with ratings in the 90s. Officers praised their ration breakdown, courtesy, instruction, bivouacs, transport and maintenance. Commanded by Capt Max Perrotta the unit attached to the 466th QM Group of Lodi New Jersey was lauded as one of the most outstanding units by group officers.
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Camp Drum
N.Y
U. S. Army Reserve Company
U. S. Army
Max Perrotta
Reserve Training Center
North Street
466Th
QM Group
Lodi
N.J
Perrotta
Day Nursery Opens at 104 County Street
A day nursery started by Mrs Bernard Galipeau and Mrs C Robert Blodgett will open in early September at 104 County St. Care for infants to school age will run 6 30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily with walk-ins or daily/weekly enrollment. Call 2 9137 or 2 6706 for details.
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County St
Bernard
Julie) Galipeau
C. Robert Blodgett
Banner rates and service info from The Sennington Banner
The Sennington Banner lists contact details and advertising rates. It notes publication days, circulation policies, and subscription prices for Vermont and nationwide delivery with special rates for servicemen.
Daredevil Stunt Show Warns of Fatal Risk at Rutland Fair
The Rutland Vermont State Fair showcases 27 crashing wrecking auto and motorcycle stunts by the Famous Jack Kochman International Auto Daredevils. Officials warn these maneuvers are dangerous to life and limb during Saturday afternoon and night performances.
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Vermont
Jack Kochman
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