Three Vermont Counties Eligible for Public Works Aid
Governor Hoff announced that Essex Orleans and Caledonia counties in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom are eligible for benefits under the Public Works and Economic Development Act. A spokesman said these counties were designated last March under the Area Redevelopment Act and can now access aid including long term low interest loans for public works and development projects.
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Montpelier
UPD
Philip Hoff
Vermont
Northeast Kingdom
Essex
Orleans
Caledonia
Jeep death and manslaughter pleas in Vermont and Quebec
In Hartford a 22 year old New England Telephone employee from Montpelier was killed when his jeep skidded on ice, struck a stump, and overturned. Thomas Hennebury died, while passenger Charles Smith of North Hartland had minor injuries. In St Albans a 42 year old Montreal machinist pleaded guilty to a reduced manslaughter charge in the death of Madeleine Guindon, shot near a West Swanton cabin, earlier the previous day.
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Hartford
UPI
New England Telephone Co
Montpelier
Thomas Hennebury
Charles Smith
North Hartland
ST. Albans
UPD
Montreal
Jean Lamarche
Lamarche
Madeleine Guindon
West Swanton
Newfane group gains state charter for prison reform
Friends of Rehabilitation has secured a state charter as a nonprofit. A. Luke Crispe, local attorney who heads the group, says the organization supports small corrective camps rather than the proposed new medium security prison.
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Newfane
Friends of Rehabilitation
A. Luke Crispe
Bristol officer Horner to head Poultney police force
Poultney Smith Horner, former chief of police at Bristol, accepted the same post in Poultney. Village and town manager Earle Hubbard confirmed the hiring and said the salary would be about 100 dollars a week. Horner, who quit Bristol over a salary dispute, is expected to report shortly after December 10.
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Poultney
Smith Horner
Bristol
Poultney Village
Earle Hubbard
Horner
Bristol Bank Files Suit Against Bouchard in Disappearance Case
The National Bank of Bristol sues John and Mrs Bouchard for 20000 in Addison County Court. The couple, with John Bouchard an Addison County Democratic Senate candidate, are missing before the November 23 special election. Bank alleges he issued worthless checks totaling 17100 prior to departure. Real estate and goods in Bristol Monkton and New Haven are attached.
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Bristol
National Bank of Bristol
Addison County
John ‘Bouchard
Bouchard
Senate
Bristol-Monkton Road
Monkton
New Haven
Rutland Board backs water meter plan for city use
Rutland officials approved a public works proposal to install water meters for all city users. The plan aims to curb water waste from leaks and faulty plumbing, saving thousands of gallons annually.
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Rutland
Board of Aldermen
Public Works Committee
Eaton to resign as Troy Samaritan hospital chief July 1
Roland G. Eaton announces resignation as Troy Samaritan Hospital administrator effective July 1, ending a 30 year tenure since 1952. Bed census rose from 142 to 213 under his leadership, citing personal and family reasons for stepping down.
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Troy — Samaritan Hospital
Roland G. Eaton
Eaton
Kennedy to visit Berkshire on December 14
Sen Edward M Kennedy will tour Berkshire County on December 14 with a noontime address at a Pittsfield business group meeting and speeches in Williamstown and nearby communities. The visit underscores regional support and legislative outreach by the senator.
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North Adams
Edward M. Kennedy
Berkshire County
Association of Business and Commerce
Pittsfield
Williamstown
Suit Filed in Fatal Car Crash in North Adams
Loretta James executrix sues for 50 000 in North Adams Superior Court over a fatal two car crash on January 1. Companion suit for 40 000 filed by Sorel Andrews Paquette against Judith Kelger et al of Bennington. LEE town officials report a frustrated reply to a protest letter to Governor Volpe about a bill board advertising Green Mountain Racetrack in Pownal. James Morrissey of the Outdoor Advertising Division says he is deeply concerned.
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Pittsfield
Loretta James
Elzear Vincelette Sr
North Adams
Judith Kelger
Bennington
the Kelyers
Mary Sorel
Elsie Andrews
Arthur Paquette
Lee
John A. Volpe
Green Mountain Racetrack
Pownal
James Morrissey
Pittsfield Defector Airs Anti Viet Nam War Views
Richard Tenneson a 32 year old Pittsfield man and Korean War defector spoke on WBRK radio saying there is no legal justification for U.S. troops in Viet Nam. Outside protesters from The LBJ Concerned Citizens Committee gathered. Tenneson now argues nations must preserve self determination and questions containment policy. He returned from China after defecting and says individuals in China impressed him with sincerity and humanity.
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Pittsfield
Mass
UPI
U.S
Viet Nam
Richard Tenneson
WBRK
LBJ Concerned Citizens Committee
Tenneson
China
Southeast Asia
Reapportionment Battle Costs Vermont $2 680
Vermont faces a $2 680 bill for attorney Donald Milne who fought the 1965 Legislature against court ordered reapportionment. Milne billed 26 days plus $80 expenses, with no success as courts denied intervention. The attorney general noted no current scrutiny of the bill and Milne warned he may seek legislative payment if not settled.
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Milne
Attorney General’s Office
General Assembly
Attorney General
Barre
Distilled Spirits Tax Share Revealed as 59 Cents per Dollar
A recent study shows that on every dollar spent for distilled spirits about 59 cents go to taxes. The finding highlights the heavy tax burden on spirits and implications for consumer pricing and government revenue.
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Prison Reform Group Chartered
New Poultney
Bristol Bank
New York
Troy — Mohawk
Society of Packaging and Handling Engineers
Hudson Valley Community College
Cray Ross
S.P
H.E. Education
Saratoga St
Cohoes
N.Y
Arts Center
Saratoga
Avalon
Old Dominion
New Performing Arts Center
Harold G. Wilm
Saratoga Spa
New York City Ballet
Philadelphia Orchestra
Wilm
John D. Rockefeller III
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Laurance S. Rockefeller
Rockefeller Brothers
Down In
Berkshire
Edward Kennedy
Mallory
Hancock
Red China
Eee
Main St
Bennington, VT
Tissot
Atkins
Semas x
THE
Bennington Banner
Banner’ Publishing Corporation
United Press International
Adams Clothes Shop
KitchenAid
Knapp
Greenberg
Son Tee
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