Highgate Swanton voters consider 475000 bond for Union District 7 school
In Swanton Highgate and Franklin, voters will decide on a 475000 bond to fund a 3.2 million Union District 7 high school joining public and parochial systems. The vote follows a 2.9 million bond approval last year and amid plans for an ecumenical center tied to religious instruction faced by opponents over First Amendment concerns.
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UPS
Highgate
Franklin
John R. LaBrake
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Maryland
Vermont needs more than pretty farms to draw tourists
Atty. Gen. James L. Oakes, GOP candidate for governor, urged Tuesday that Vermont must finish Interstate 91 in the Northeast Kingdom and U S Routes 4 and 7 in the southwest, protect natural resources, expand tourist information centers, and keep travelers welcome. He said light manufacturing and active agriculture should anchor the economy rather than remain “pretty views” for motorists.
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UPI
James L. Oakes
Vermont
Oakes
Northeast
U.S
Johnson Birthday Gift Lets Aiken Resume FHA Bill
President Johnson marked his 60th birthday by presenting Sen. George D. Aiken with a pen used to sign into law the Aiken bill expanding Farmers Home Administration FHA credit programs and rural water and sewer aid. The measure passed Congress unanimously, removing the 450 million ceiling on FHA insured loans and authorizing larger grants while allowing farm property to be converted to recreational use under FHA rules.
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UPI
Johnson
George D. Aiken
Aiken
Farmers Home Administration
FHA
Congress
Wildcat strike vote ties Vermont Yankee pay deal
Vernon workers stage a wildcat action against the Vermont Yankee project to vote on a travel pay agreement. About 70 Carpenters Local 549 members from Greenfield walked out in a nonunion strike. An accord on travel pay was reached with retroactive pay to be decided by a state arbitrator. Eight New England power companies back the $114 million project slated for mid 1971 completion.
Vermont reports eleventh rabies case in fox attack
Vermont Health Department confirms 11th rabies case this year, a fox that attacked a dog owned by Mrs. Judith Jerger of Ferrisburg. Health Commissioner Robert B. Aiken notes eight of the cases have been in Addison County.
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UPI
State Health Department
Vermont
Robert B. Aiken
Judith Jerger
Ferrisburg
Aiken
Addison County
New York to test work incentive for welfare recipients
Albany reports a WIN work incentive program to let employable child support recipients earn money without losing all welfare aid. The plan launches next month in New York City and eight counties including Erie Monroe Nassau Niagara Oneida Onondaga Suffolk and Westchester. Eligible individuals could keep the first $30 of monthly earnings plus one third of remaining earnings without deductions from welfare grants.
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State Social Services Dept
New York City
Erie Monroe
Nassau
Niagara
Oneida
Onondaga
Suffolk
Westchester
WHAZ seeks variance for Boght Road studios and tower
WHAZ Inc., based on the RPI campus in Troy and owned by a Midwest firm, filed notice Tuesday for a land variance on Boght Road to build studios offices and a broadcasting tower. The AM station has served Troy for over 40 years. WRPI, the campus non commercial FM outlet, will stay and expand. The nearest WHAZ outlet is WPOW in New York City.
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Whaz Inc
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Midwest Corporation
Boght Road
Wheaton
Ill
New York City
WPOW
WHAZ
Dr Granville W Larimore resigns from Health Dept
Albany Dr Granville W Larimore first deputy commissioner of the state Health Dept and veteran health specialist has resigned after 21 years to lead a Florida medical program. The resignation was announced Tuesday by state health commissioner Dr Hollis S Ingraham.
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State Health Dept
Florida
Larimore
Health Dept
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Berkshire hearing on city wage case with Local 861
A three hour National Labor Relations Board hearing in Pittsfield examined charges that the city failed to bargain in good faith and committed an unfair labor practice in negotiations with Local 861 of the Federation of State, County and Municipal Employers. Elsworth Johnson, attorney for the board, said briefs may be filed within 10 days before the reporter files a final report to the commission. The union claims the city gave time and construction clerks in public works a two step wage increase along with other white collar workers.
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Pittsfield
National Labor Relations Board
Federation of State
Afl-Cio
Elsworth Johnson
Public Works Department
Ten Eighteen Curfew Considered for Local Minors
Great Barrington selectmen weigh a 9 p.m. curfew for minors who gather on Railroad Street after dusk. Resident Alice Atwood reports verbal and physical abuse as youths, described by Selectman Cecil Brooks as a group of 15 year olds led by several "curtstone lawyers." The issue will be studied further.
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Great Barrington
Bennington
Railroad Street
Alice Atwood
Cecil E. Brooks
Curtstone
Vermont firm eyeing auto crusher work in North Adams
Hodgdon Bros. of Ascutney Vermont may begin cleanup operations in October in North Adams Massachusetts. City solicitor Benjamin Apkin and Mayor James F. Cleary cited legal technicalities of permitting the Vermont firm to operate in the state. Hodgdon Bros. wants winter work here due to abundant junk cars and proximity to its Everett Massachusetts plant where crushed bodies are sold and reprocessed.
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Hodgdon Bros
Ascutney
Benjamin Apkin
Apkin
James F. Cleary
Vermont
Massachusetts
Everett
Mass
Legislative Panel Studies Proposed Regulation of Guns
The Vermont Gun Control Study Committee began work on strengthening firearms law. Leyland Wood of Randolph was elected chairman, also heading the House Fish and Game Committee. Member Robert Franzoni, a Rutland gun store owner, endorsed federal gun control actions, noting many guns bought in Vermont are used in crimes elsewhere. He cited a sale of handguns with FBI and state police approval.
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UPD
Legislative Council
Gun Control Study Committee
Vermont
Leyland Wood
Randolph
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Robert Franzoni
Rutland
FBI
David J. Allen
Bennington
Criminologist Opposes Jailing of Pot Smokers
A University of Indiana criminologist argues against jailing pot smokers and cites gun sales issues. He recalls a Rutland woman seeking a pistol for her mentally retarded son, noting no law prevented the sale. He will present a store study on gun sales for review by the committee.
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Franzoni
Rutland
TV Blamed For Spread Of Riots
A McGill sociologist argues television more than leaders spurred riots across cities including Newark and Detroit, with coverage shaping perceptions of a nationwide conspiracy. He notes Brown and Carmichael appeared in few riots, and media gave them a national audience. A Vermont gun laws review and a Pittsford fatal crash are also reported.
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Boston
UPI
McGill University
Stokely Carmichael
H. Rap Brown
Brown
Carmichael
Fire kills three children in Windsor home tragedy
Windsor officials seek cause after a Tuesday afternoon blaze at 38 Central St. trapped and killed Alan Denison 3 Emma Denison 2 and Michael Hudsco 5. Neighbor Mary Buckman reported the fire while firefighters pulled the youngsters from the upper story as Dr. William Krause attempted revival. An unknown boy attempted a rescue but was repelled by heat and smoke.
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Windsor
UPI
Mary Buckman
Wendell and
Emma Denis
Central St
Alan Henry Denison
Emma Anita
Michael Anthony Hudsco
William H. Krause
Negro Minister Seeks Dismissal of Adultery Charges
Defense for Rev. David Johnson of Irasburg asks to dismiss adultery charges and seek a change of venue at a Newport pre trial. Attorney Robert D. Rachlin cites selective enforcement unconstitutional interrogation procedures and indictment requirements. Johnson is accused of adultery with Barbara Lawrence of California who pleaded no contest. The case follows a July 19 midnight shotgun attack on his home. a serviceman from Glover was fined $500 for a related breach of peace. Johnson recently moved to Irasburg from California with his wife and family.
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NEW Ort
UPI
David Johnson
Irasburg
Newport
Robert D. Rachlin
St. Johnsbury
Leonard Parson
Orleans County
Rachlin
Johnson
Tery
Barbara Lawrence
California
Glover
Seven shot in Sedfa family feud linked to fuel fire
At Sedfa village 200 miles south of Cairo seven people were shot in a family feud and set alight with a fuel tank. the dead include three children aged 10 to 12, with some victims believed still alive.
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UPI
Sedfa
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