FBI monitored 1968 plan to honor W E B Du Bois in Massachusetts
UPI reports released FBI files show Boston feared veteran opponents derailed a bronze memorial plaque for W E B Du Bois near Great Barrington. Memo cites attempts to plant a Communist background story in The Berkshire Eagle but scrapped due to liberal stance. Furor lasted about a month before fading.
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Thomson pushes nuclear power to lure industry in New England
Amherst Massachusetts Friday opened a two day conference focusing on energy needs for the region. Thomson urged expanding nuclear power to attract industry and create jobs in New England amid rising energy demand and competition. The discussion highlighted potential plants and policy considerations to support growth and regional development.
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Public works contracts awarded in Woodford Franklin and New Haven
Irving Bates announced three contracts funded by a 3.2 million U S Economic Development Administration allocation. Sewage plants at Woodford State Park and Lake Carmi Franklin and a state highway garage New Haven were funded. New Hampshire Gov Thomson urged regional nuclear power co operation while panelists debated its necessity and growth implications for New England.
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Vermont Sees Four More Legionnaires Cases In state
Vermont health officials report four additional Legionnaires disease cases in Burlington, with two deaths, bringing July through early fall totals to 32 confirmed cases and 17 fatalities, plus 24 highly probable non fatal cases. The latest cases occurred before October.
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Energy committee completes report on energy proposals
MONTPELIER Vermont. The state Senate Energy Committee finished a report outlining proposals to address the energy crisis. It calls for a Joint Legislative Energy Committee to oversee ongoing energy matters, mandatory auto tune ups, tax incentives for alternative energy, and efficiency audits of state buildings, though costs and savings are not disclosed.
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Administrator calls for UVM to boost outreach
The University of Vermont could deepen its role in Burlington through better coordination of university outreach efforts and expanded community involvement.
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Massachusetts weighs no fault ski safety bill
Massachusetts legislature considers a no fault ski proposal requiring 11 safety precautions for skiers to curb liability costs. The measure, modeled after New Hampshire Maine and Washington laws, would limit operator liability for injuries when rules are ignored and set a 60 day notice period for claims. A $100 fine is proposed for leaving a skiing accident scene.
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Snelling expands control of nuclear policy with new advisory panel
Governor Snelling creates a six member advisory panel omitting the attorney general and giving the Legislature a stake. Panel chaired by Richard Saudek includes executive branch officials while two lawmakers join from House and Senate, signaling tighter executive control of energy policy amid regional tensions and a broader Egyptian state boycott context.
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Thomson named to lead regional commission shift toward action
Governors commission that doles out millions of federal dollars leans toward action over studies. Thomson seeks more input from governors and notes the staff has influenced policy between meetings, signaling a shift in regionalism and approach under his leadership.
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New England
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Dukakis
False fire alarm at Benmont and County Streets
Bennington Briefs reports a false fire alarm sounded around 10 20 p m Friday at Benmont and County Streets. It also notes the Potter Mountain Road Band performs tonight at the Carousel Route 67 on the VI N Y line. The Hale Mountain Fish and Game Club meets Monday December 5 at 7 p m to discuss final plans for the annual game dinner December 10 at the Bennington Club.
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Oil salary hike beats 1976 in survey
Salary hikes for petroleum industry workers rose to nine percent in 1977, above eight percent in 1976, from a A S Hansen survey. The largest individual increases averaged just over 18 percent. Frances V. Eagan funeral held at St Francis de Sales Church in Bennington with burial at Park Lawn Cemetery.
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Trapp Family Suit Described as Accounting Matter
Hobson says the Vermont case is an accounting procedure not indicating fraud. The elder Maria von Trapp owes $23,168, two children $2,910. Johannes Trapp calls it a minor sum and a nuisance. The suit followed a 1973 federal tax case settled out of court. IRS questioned royalty transfers to Trapp Family Lodge, Inc. in 1964. The state suit took four years to start, which Trapp criticizes.
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Callahan Named Quality Chief At Flomatic Corp
HOOSICK N Y Callahan quality control manager to head Flomatic Corp s quality assurance program in addition to duties in the engineering department since he joined Flomatic in 1973 His aim is to establish department quality control procedures Callahan and his wife April Shaughnessy live in Hoosick Bennington based bank employee is mentioned in the release.
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