New Vermont Mental Health Commissioner Post Unfilled
Dr. Hans R. Huessy, chair of the state mental health advisory board, said no applicants have emerged for the commissioner post. A July 1 start for the new department is planned, with a salary slated at 15 000 to 20 000 dollars or more, depending on experience. The board has sent about 20 letters to leaders in the field.
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Burlington
Hans R. Huessy
State Advisory Board On Mental Health
Waterbury State Hospital
Brandon
Huessy
Waterbury
Public Health Department
Public Health and Social Welfare
Mental Health Department
Union Official Flags GE Layoffs in Transformer Dept
In Pittsfield Massachusetts an Electrical Workers Union spokesman warned GE may plan wide layoffs in the distribution transformer unit after a source suggested production could move to a Hickory plant. He requested a meeting with GE officials for comment. John Doe, Local 255 business agent, noted about 2,500 workers may be affected.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Electrical Workers Union
General Electric
Arthur LeBlue
Electrical Workers
Hickory
Vermont and New York Rule on School Pageants
Vermont Education Commissioner A John Holden Jr says classroom Christmas observances can occur if no religious connotations exist. New York State Education Department agrees such activities do not violate the Supreme Court ban when presented as historical exercises. Both states emphasize intent and history over religion in school observances.
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Holden
State Board of Education
Albany, N.Y
State Education Department
Supreme Court
Questions unanswered in Sinatra kidnap case
FBI released serial numbers of ransom bills prompting questions about the Sinatra Jr kidnapping. The probe, centered in Washington, left many details unresolved as investigators consider who carried out the ransom and how the money moved.
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Hollywood
Frank Sinatra Jr
FBI
FSI
Canoga Park
San Fernando Valley
Los Angeles
Sinatra
Sinatra Jr
Lake Tahoe
John Foss
U.N. Approves Broad Space Cooperation Plan
The United Nations General Assembly unanimously approved a space cooperation program for 1964 aimed at peaceful exploration of the solar system. The resolutions call for international satellite use for communications and weather data while urging North Korea to accept U.N. terms for Korean unification.
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United Nations
Johnson
U.N. General Assembly
1Lil-Nation Forum
North Korea
U.N
South Viet Nam
John F. Kennedy
Adlai E. Stevenson
U.S
Johnson seeks industrialist aid to curb price wage rise
President Johnson told the Consumer Advisory Council that he expects business and labor leaders to halt wage and price spirals. He pledged U S efforts for peace, stronger ties with Italy, and highlighted a Harvard library fund drive in Kennedy's memory. He urged candor and cooperation with diplomats and noted strong profits and unused capacity as factors to hold prices.
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Washington
Johnson
United Staes
Italy
Harvard University
John F. Kennedy
Consumer Advisory Council
Kennedy
Guillermo Sevilla-Sacasa
Nicaragua
Diplomatic Corps
Harry S. Truman
Egypt Plans Guarded Welcome for Chou En-lai Visit
In Cairo secretive preparations and restrained public display mark Premier Chou En-lai’s upcoming Africa tour. Officials promise full red carpet treatment, but signs outside are minimal as security is tightened and advance itinerary details are kept undisclosed.
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Cairo
Egypt
Chou En-lai
China
Chou
U.A.R
Gamal Ab
del Nasser
Tunisia
Aly Sabry
Senate approves $1.56 billion education aid for vocational programs
The Senate passed a $1.56 billion aid bill for expanded vocational training as part of a three act education package. The House earlier approved 300 to 65. Opponents included Curtis, Tower, Eastland, and Thurmond. Kennedy's program anchors broader education spending plans.
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Washington
John F. Kennedy
Congress
Senate
Johnson
House
Carl T. Curtis
Nebraska
John G. Tower
Texas
James O. Eastland
Mississippi
Storm Thurmond
South Carolina
Convict Alcorta Survives Death Row and Wins Parole
Alvaro Alcorta recalls 11 death‑watch moments in Huntsville after being sentenced for his wife’s 1955 knife killing. The Supreme Court reversed, he pleaded guilty again, received a 30 year term, and was paroled to start life anew in San Antonio.
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San Antonio
Tex
Alvaro Alcorta
Alcorta
Supreme Court
Huntsville
Alcortas
FBI Nabs Cosa Nostra Leader Bruno in Boston Stop
Bespectacled Angelo Bruno 53 head of Philadelphia Cosa Nostra was arrested by five FBI agents after disembarking a Pan-American flight in Boston. Bail set at 75000 with surety. hearing rescheduled for December 20. Bruno, a longtime fugitive, was identified by underworld sources as the ring leader in extortion plots.
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Boston
Angelo Bruno
Philadelphia
Cosa Nostra Crime Syndicate
FBI
Bruno
Italy
Pan-American
Paris
Thomas J. Jenkins
U.S
Francis H. Farrell
Farrell
Peter Maggio
Albert Schwartz
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Philadelphia Cosa Nostra
Joseph Valachi
U.S. Senate
Civil rights survey sparks debate in Williamstown
Inside columnist Sumner Kean discusses a civil rights survey in Williamstown on page four. James Marlow analyzes the new President’s challenges on page ten.
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Sumner Kean
Williamstown
James Marlow
Planning Group Seeks Bennington Residents’ Input on Plan
The Bennington Planning Commission plans a two year study and asks about 50 local organizations schools agencies and businesses for ideas to shape a master plan. Letters note 13 000 residents and invite groups to bring lists to upcoming meetings to address water resources congested streets and growth opportunities. A separate UK note reports a power shovel theft worth 4000 pounds from a building site.
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Commission
Bennington
Deptford
England
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