Norwich University Boys Summer Camp Achieves ACA Accreditation
The Norwich University Summer Camp for Boys earned accreditation from the American Camping Association after a site visit last summer. Open in two four week sessions beginning June 25 and July 23 1967 the on campus program blends outdoor activity with approved indoor facilities and serves campers under ACA guidelines.
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Northfield
Norwich University
American Camping Association
Norwich
ACA
Aiken Announces Grant for Caledonia County Land Reserve
Senator George Aiken says an $8,585 grant from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation will fund buying 496 additional acres in Caledonia County near Barnet for an 836 acre recreation reserve. The state previously acquired 340 acres including Roy Mountain and Jewett Pond, with the grant to be matched by state funds for boating hiking nature study picnicking horseback riding and hunting.
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Washington
API
George Aiken
R-V5
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
State Fish and Game Department
Aiken
Caledonia County
Barnet
Roy Mountain
Jewett Pond
Salmon Denies Deal In Speakership Bid
Representative Thomas Salmon says his bid for House speaker is not part of a plan to defeat incumbent Richard Mallary. He admits Mallary is the man to beat in a three way race, and his candidacy could help topple Mallary on the first ballot. Francis Peisch also opposes Mallary.
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Burlington
UPI
Thomas Salmon
Rockingham
Richard Mallary
Salmon
Mallary
Francis Peisch
Vermont map and guide highlights ski areas and highways
The Greater Vermont Association announces the winter edition of the Vermont map and guide to ski areas attractions lodging and restaurants is available. The road map marks ski areas lakes ponds mountain regions and points of interest and shows completed interstate highways and state highways open to the public.
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Montpelier
API
Greater Vermont Association
Vermont
Green Mountain
U.S
Springfield workers reject union at Fellows Gear shaper plants
In a special election 552 workers voted against a union bargaining agent while 363 supported. Company officials reported 941 voters eligible to participate across four Fellows Gear shaper Co. plants in Springfield.
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Springfield
UPS
Four Fellows Gearshaper Co
Albany Medical Center School of Nursing Receives $50000 Gift
An anonymous donor gives Albany Medical Center School of Nursing $50000. Forty thousand goes to the scholarship fund for student aid, with the remaining for instruction costs. The school currently enrolls 331 students. A separate $78000 addition to St Peter's Hospital is under construction on New Scotland Avenue to house chaplains quarters.
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Albany
Albany Medical Center School of Nursing
St. Peter’s Hospital
New Scotland Avenue
School of Nursing
Mercy Pavilion
New York Central Plans New Albany Station at Karner Road
The New York Central Railroad will replace the downtown Albany terminal with a new passenger station at Karner Road Colonie, with completion expected in 15 months, officials said. The project marks a major shift in Albany rail infrastructure and ends the use of the old terminal after the sale to the state.
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Albany
New York Central Railroad
Karner Road
Colonie
Cohoes Savings Bank Gifts Boost Center Fund Drive
The Cohoes Savings Bank pledged 20000 dollars toward the Community Center fund, pushing the drive past 100000 dollars toward a 333000 dollar goal. The bank’s subscription will dedicate two memorial units at the center.
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Cohoes
Cohoes Savings Bank
Pittsfield School Board Reinstates Elementary Dental Health Program
Dr. Michael J. Shelly reports about 20 percent of Pittsfield public school children never saw a toothbrush. The Berkshire District Dental Society chair and Health Director Massimiano urged the program, and the School Committee reversed a two year ad policy to restore a dental health initiative in elementary schools.
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Pittsfield
Michael J. Shelly
Berkshire District Dental Society
Shelly
John A. Massimiano
Flaherty Named Relocation Director in North Adams Renewal
John F. Flaherty former North Adams police chief and Sprague Electric security chief is appointed relocation director for the Main Street urban renewal project earning $6,000 annually. The position starts February 1 and was approved by the North Adams Redevelopment Authority at its Wednesday night meeting.
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North Adams
John F. Flaherty
Sprague Electric Co
Main Street
Flaherty
Housing code violations in Zylonite area revealed
Building inspector Nelson H. Bond reported three houses with five dwelling units violate the newly adopted housing code. He inspected 78 dwellings in 46 structures during 1966 in the Zylonite section. Owners were instructed to bring the structures into compliance.
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ADAMS
Nelson H. Bond
Bond
Zylonite
New Hampshire to Keep White Mountain Highway Open This Winter
North Woodstock, N H plans to keep Kancamagus Highway open by Dec 20 with radio equipped trucks to maintain daylight passage. Alpine winter conditions will limit hours and two patrol units named Blue Angels will check gates to prevent strandings on the 34 mile route between North Woodstock and Conway.
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New Hampshire
White Mountain
North
Woodstock
N.H
Conway
Livermore
Lincoln
Kancamagus Pass
Highway Department
Highlands
Eight Mile Summit
John O. Morton
Blue Angels
Publisher Offers Reward For Proof of Wiretapping
Manchester Union Leader publisher William Loeb offers a 100000 dollar reward for proof that the government used wiretapping to obtain a Hoffa jury tampering conviction. The move raises the total to 200000 with a prior offer from Friends of Hoffa. Loeb accuses a political frame up linked to Robert Kennedy and J Edgar Hoover comments surface on Kennedy’s knowledge of FBI listening devices.
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Manchester, N.H
UPI
William Loeb
Teamsters Union
James R. Hoffa
Loeb
Manchester Union
St. Albans
Messenger
Hoffa
Bufalino
International Union
Detroit
U.S. Supreme Court
Chattanooga
Robert Kennedy
J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover
FBI
Kennedy
Gifts Sought For Josephine Baird Center Children
Burlington center appeals for Christmas gifts for local orphans ages 6 to 12. Sleds, warm clothing, and shoes are in demand as staff help children cope with holiday absence of family support. Gifts may be left at 1110 Pine Street information office.
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Josephine B. Baird
Burlington
Santa Claus
Yuletide
John H. Tourville
Tourville
Johnny
Betsy
Santa
Billy
Craig
Sue
Willard Street
Children’s Center Information Office
Pine Street
Degree Privileges Denied for Middlesex College
Vermont Education Board rejects degree granting privileges for Middlesex College run by Georges De Nagy after an fall evaluation cites administrative weaknesses inadequate program standards lax admission policies and lack of full disclosure. College says evaluation premature and will use report to improve quality.
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Middlesex
Four Winds Lodge
Stowe
Numerous Cattle Brands Filed in Texas HQ Records
Fort Worth Texas UPI reports the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association maintains a complete file of cattle brands in Texas numbering over 240000, stored at its headquarters.
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Fort Worth, Tex
UPI
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Texas
State's ETV Encounters First Financial Problem
Vermont's Educational Television System faces its first financial snag as interior construction bids for the Fort Ethan Allen studio reach about 397,870 dollars. The apparent low bidder is Wright and Morrissey of Burlington with a base bid of 244,900 dollars plus shell and architectural costs. Administration Commissioner William Kearns notes the total exceeds January estimates by about 100,000 dollars and outlines two options: reduce floor plans to cut costs or seek additional legislative funding.
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Kearns
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