Vermont to survey natural gas transmission in state
Consultants from Commonwealth Services of New York will start a $16,000 statewide survey in Burlington next week. Vermont and Maine are the only New England states not importing natural gas. The study, under the Public Service Board, will involve private consumers and industry.
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Lights on For Safety drive urged by Vermont leader
Governor Keyser appeals to Vermonters to join the Lights on For Safety campaign during Labor Day weekend. Motorists will keep headlights on from 4 p.m. Friday to early Tuesday morning as Public Safety Commissioner Baumann says state police will patrol highways.
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Vermonters Eligible for New Vocational Retraining
Employment Security Milne estimates up to 1000 Vermonters may join a new retraining program under the Manpower Redevelopment Act. The Board of Education supports state participation. federal funding awaits approval. First class likely in Rutland for maintenance mechanics with government covering two years of cost.
Vermont NEC meeting set for Sept. 20 at Basin Harbor
Verdmont officials announce the New England Council state gathering to be held September 20 at the Basin Harbor Club Ver mont with NEC Washington council Charles W. Colson as principal speaker. U.S. Senators Prouty and Aiken Rep Stafford and Gov Keyser are listed as expected guests.
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Vermont proposes boosts to unemployment reserve fund
Three proposals by the Vermont Employment Security Department advisory council seek to strengthen the unemployment reserve for 1963. They include raising the maximum taxable wage to 4,200, increasing employer contributions to 4.5 percent, and adding a 0.5 percent employer tax. Last year the fund fell about 2 million dollars below the adequate reserve of 13 million. implemented, the fund would have exceeded it by 1 million.
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Albany drops bid to appeal South Mall redevelopment dispute
On the eve of a legal deadline Albany announces it will drop its planned court fight over the 98 acre South Mall redevelopment. Mayor Erastus Corning II said Gov Rockefeller’s agreement to meet objections gives hope for state and city interests to be served.
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Schaghticoke Fair Opens With Record Entries
Schaghticoke hosts the 42nd annual fair drawing 5969 visitors on opening day. A record 11000 entries were shown, about 1000 more than last year, as Carmel Quinn headlines the end of tonight’s events and appears again over the weekend.
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Berkshire notices and staff moves in Western Massachusetts
Down in Berkshire the Boston and Maine Railroad faces a stop order until a state public utilities hearing is held. In Williamstown ten Mt Hope Farm houses have been bought by employees from Lenox Hill Hospital to occupy during Rockefeller show place work, with more houses to be sold or offered. Prof Thomas Griswold, longtime Berkshire Community Symphony conductor, resigns from Williams College and heads to Los Angeles for a year of study and a new project.
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Vermont Retail Grocers Plan Sept Convention at Basin Harbor
The 28th annual Vermont Retail Grocers Association meeting will run September 15 16 at Basin Harbor Club Vergennes. President J Paul Bushnell Brattleboro says about 300 attendees will view Vermont agricultural product displays with a cheese exhibit by the American Dairy Association and an apple display from the Vermont Extension Service. The agenda includes a business session and a first Vermont Grocers Golf Tournament. Dartmouth’s Prof Allen R Foley will speak at the president’s banquet on Vermont Humor.
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Hiltz elected president of Delaware & Hudson Corp
John P. Hiltz Jr. of Schenectady elected to succeed William White as president of the Delaware & Hudson Corp. He is a former vice president with Albany headquarters and was chosen at a board meeting. The rail line serves New York State Pennsylvania and Vermont.
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Tri-State Motorcycle Club donates $600 to Berlin disaster fund
Hoosick New York residents report the Tri-State Motorcycle Club of Hoosick donated $600 to Berlin disaster relief. The funds, from an Aug. 19 scramble at Smitty’s Gulf Station, were presented by club secretary Mrs. Roderick Owens Jr. to Berlin Town Supervisor W. Robert Bentley, remarking the donation would push the relief fund past $18,000 and stay with the relief committee.
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Lt Carleton Allen Completes AF Tour
2nd Lt. Carleton R. Allen of Bennington has been released from one year of extended active duty with the United States Air Force at Schenectady AFB New York. Recalled during the Berlin crisis, Allen trained as a nurse with the 109th Air Transport Group part of the New York Air National Guard. The unit aided the Military Air Transport Service in cargo airlifts to western Europe and troop lifts for training exercises.
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Vermont Soldier Home Chief Reports National Meeting
Col Edward H. Giles of Bennington attended the 10th annual meeting of the National Association of State Veterans Homes in Chelsea Massachusetts. Officers were elected: Lawrence Eaton of Nebraska president Chester Williams of Rhode Island vice president John Harrington of Holyoke secretary treasurer Wendell Crowell of New Hampshire eastern regional vice president. Discussions highlighted rising need for dormitory and hospital care as veterans leave VA facilities and require ongoing services. Giles noted cerebr ospinal injuries causing ambulatory loss and increased demand for long term care at state homes.
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Nebraska
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Holyoke
Soldiers’ Home
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Limited Response to Cuban Embargo
U S sources report appeals to NATO allies to curb shipments to Cuba met with limited but satisfactory response. The Cuban issue was raised at NATO Council meetings in Paris and will be discussed again amid a rise in Russian cargoes to Cuba. President Kennedy urged steps at a Wednesday gathering.
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State Primaries Slow Congress and Delays Adjournment
Washington AP reports lawmakers face delays as primary campaigns keep the House in session beyond September. The House will vote sparingly on only noncontroversial bills with few roll calls, meeting only on select days due to primary obligations. Foreign aid measures are postponed until September 19 to avoid campaign troubles.
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