Vermont townsman’s gift lands acre to New York lawyer
Barre police chief says he is upset that state attorney would not pursue charges after Albert Guillette died from a heart attack following snowball activity near his home. Three youths were questioned. the attorney cites no grounds for prosecution and a juvenile petition is unlikely. In Danville, town leaders gift an acre of town land to Robert E. Barnett of New York after his request via a service club, hoping private ownership would yield tax revenue.
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Guillette
Bernasconi
Chandler
Danville
Wall Street
Robert E. Barnett
New York
Burlington
Vermont
Barnett
Parole Board Delays Mrs. Mahoney Parole Request
The Vermont state parole board tabled Charlotte Mahoney of St. Albans for freedom from a 12 to 15 year sentence in the Women's Reformatory for the fatal shooting of her husband Howard. Chairman Holger Petersen said it is not the time to consider her release and noted a six month waiting period may apply before another parole request.
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Middlebury
Phyllis Armstrong
Marian High students stage anti smoking campaign at BARRE
Health conscious pupils at Marian High School in Barre organize a warning campaign. Posters detailing smoking dangers are posted around the school. Three skits will be performed for an upcoming assembly on the smoking ritual and its physical psychological and social aspects.
Legislators Eye Retention of Morgan Horse Farm
A Vermont legislative study commission led by Sen. George C. Morse recommends keeping the Morgan Horse Farm and redeveloping it. The 940 acre site with 30 buildings needs repairs, and state funding may be required. Plans aim to expand sheep and beef cattle programs and make the facility a modern animal husbandry center under the University of Vermont.
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University of Vermont
Water tank protest sparks turnout at Sycaway council meeting
In Sycaway New York residents protested a proposed four million gallon water tank at the city council meeting drawing about 150 people. Officials say the tank is safe and needed for fire pressure while residents call it dangerous and suggest renaming the area to Tankaway. Also noted is Miss Nellie F Walsh celebrating her 90th birthday while at work.
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Troy
Sycaway
Syeaway
Tankaway
Nellie F. Walsh
Smith, Pattison, Sampson & Jones
Cohoes Mayor-Elect Proposes Independent City Audit
Cohoes mayor-elect Dr. James E. McDonald announced Thursday night that a private accounting firm will audit the city’s financial records after he takes office Jan. 1. The move follows criticism from the New York State Department of Audit and Control of local accounting practices. Albany notes: The National Heart Institute will grant $106 037 to Albany Medical Center over five years, announced Thursday by the institute of the U S Public Health Service.
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Citizens Party
City Hall
James E. McDonald
New York State Department of Audit and Control
Albany
National Heart Institute
Albany Medical Center
Institute
The
U.S. Public Health Service
Ground broken for Taconic apartment project in Williamstown
In Williamstown a 1. acre Stratton Road site begins three building complex for 48 apartments by Taconic Land Co. Dr Arthur E Ellison is a principal stockholder. Two units already rented to Williams College alumni. In North Adams Roland M Leach to retire Aug 1 1964, after informing the North Berkshire School Union. The union covers Monroe Savoy Florida and Clarksburg. Condenser Workers' Contract Okayed in Sprague Electric plant with a 2 percent raise for three years.
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Williamstown
Stratton Road
The
Taconic Land Co
Arthur E. Ellison
Williams College
North Adams
Roland M. Leach
North Berkshire School Union
Union School Committee
Monroe
Savoy
Florida
Clarksburg
Condenser Workers
Condenser Workers Union of
Sprague Electric
Bishop Plans Vermont Ecumenical Commission
Burlington bishop announces a commission on church unity in Vermont joining Catholic and other faith representatives to foster harmony. The 12 to 15 members will start with laymen and clergy and may expand regionally as ecumenism grows. The interview followed the Vatican Council theme. In New York, five percent of U S medical school graduates are women with higher verbal scores but lower quantitative and science ability.
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Burlington
Vermont
Robert F
Joyce
Ecumenical Council
WJOY
New York
UPI
U. S
Canada
Great Britain
Association of American Medical Colleges
Boston and Maine Service Extended Through March
About 14,000 Boston and Maine riders can expect rail service and lower fares through March under a 90 day extension to the commuter program. The extension would add 300000 to the 2.2 million program funded by the Federal Housing and Finance Agency and run by the MTC.
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Boston
Boston and Maine Railroad
Joseph F. Maloney
State Mass Transportation Commission
MTC
Beverly City Hall
B&m
Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency
Arlington to receive Maj. Gen. Michael J. Galvin burial
Maj. Gen. Michael J. Galvin known as Iron Mike will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery after dying at 56 in Chelsea Massachusetts. He served as under secretary of labor in the Truman administration and led the 94th Command Headquarters Army Reserve and previously commanded the 94th Division. A veteran of Normandy and Bastogne he earned the Silver Star two Bronze Stars the Legion of Merit and the French Croix de Guerre. A Massachusetts state senator from Newton he left the Soldiers Home to vote on a public works reorganization bill known as the Galvin law. A Mass state funeral mass is set for St Ignatius Church Chestnut Hill before burial at Arlington. He leaves widow Eleanor and five children.
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Mass
Michael J
Iron Mike
Galvin
Normandy
Bastogne
Arlington National Cemetery
George C. Marshall
Soldiers’ Home
Truman
94Th
Army Reserve
Battle of
Bas
Boston
St. Ignatius Church
Chestnut Mill
Eleanor
New England Dig Out After Snow Storm Closes Schools
New England clears streets after a six state snow dump with 6 to 10 inches falling. Traffic snarls and numerous event cancellations followed as two highway deaths were blamed on the storm.
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Boston
New England
Rhode Island
Worcester
Eli Slotnick
Medway
David Cohen
Manchester
N.H
Derry
U.S. Weather Bureau
Greater Boston
Weather Bureau
Montpelier
New Hampshire
Vermont
Concord
Lebanon
Portland
Maine
Burlington
Augusta
Worcester, Mass
Springfield Mass
Massachusetts Deer Hunters Record Best Safety To Date
The Massachusetts division of fisheries and game reported the current deer season ended December 7 with only one accident a self inflicted hand wound. For the second year in a row there were no accidents where someone was mistaken for game or unseen in the line of fire. Deer hunters wore fluorescent red or orange gear for the second year. Incomplete reports show 2,568 deer killed, including 23 by bow and arrow.
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Boston
Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Game
Massachusetts
Johnson rates high with foreign press
The U S Information Agency released a survey showing highly favorable foreign press reaction to President Johnson in his early days in the White House. Based on material up to December 2 the world press expresses a general sense of confidence in Johnson.
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Washington
U.S. Information Agency
Johnson
White House
Bookkeeper Leaves $2 Million Estate in Spokane
F Bert Magee 79 a retired Spokane bookkeeper who lived simply while playing the stock market left an estate well over 2 million in trust. Probate papers show upon his Oct 16 death his widow E Marie a nephew and two nieces will each receive 15 percent of the income.
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Spokane
Wash
F. Bert Magee
Magee
E. Marie
Bennington Banner Telephones and delivery rates
The Bennington Banner provides contact numbers for business, newsroom, and advertising. It lists home delivery options and subscription rates by mail within Vermont and nationwide, with special serviceman rates.
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Bennington Banner
Main St. Bennington Vt
The
Banner Publishing Corporation
Associated Press
AP News
Vermont
Bishop Links Racial Injustice to Past Salem Witch Trials
Boston AP Bishop James K. Mathews of the Methodist Church urges faster local racial equality, comparing injustice to 17th century Salem witchcraft. He cites discrimination nationwide, calls ministers to seek appointments in tense areas, and stresses enacting just laws locally and nationally.
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Boston
James K. Mathews
Methodist Church In
New England
Salem
Bishop Mathews
Zions Herald
Mathews
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Fla
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Vaiu
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