Two men dead after shrimper hijacking in fog
In Port Isabel Texas the shrimper Mr. Tucker arrived escorted by a Coast Guard cutter and FBI agents bearing two dead hijackers. The bandits fought crewmen who wrestled shotguns, one boatman claimed he fired. three hijacker children were taken into custody by immigration authorities. autopsy ordered.
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Brownsville
Corpus Christi
National DC10 sets new world speed record for jets
National Airlines DC10 Trijet flew Los Angeles to Miami in 3 hours 38 minutes 32 seconds at an average 650 mph with a 725 mph top speed aided by tail winds. No passengers aboard. crew included M C Wedge pilot, L J Royal co pilot, Roy Strong flight engineer. Official award submission planned to the NAA.
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Maine Central Eyes Purchase of Boston & Maine Lines
Maine Central Railroad says it may buy all or part of the bankrupt Boston & Maine if the B&M cannot become profitable on its own. The possible purchase covers about 144 miles from Portland to Worcester and would hinge on the reorganized B&M’ viability. Other buyers include Bangor and Aroostook Railroad. no firm offer yet. If B&M improves, Maine Central may discuss a merger.
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Vermont ACLU sues Middlebury to widen student voting access
The Vermont Civil Liberties Union filed a federal suit on behalf of Middlebury students challenging the town Board of Civil Authority for limiting voter registrations. Only 30 of 116 applicants appeared on the checklist for last November’s special primary, with critics alleging no clear standards and discrimination. The case comes amid nationwide 26th Amendment effects.
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Vermont unemployment boosts to 6 percent in week
The Vermont Department of Employment Security said last week the insured unemployment rate rose to 6 percent the highest since May 8 with 7,399 people on benefits. St Albans posted the highest rate at 14 percent Brattleboro registered the lowest at 3 percent.
Teen from Queensbury Dies After Route 4 Crash Near Vermont
Mark Olmstead, 17, of Queensbury New York, was killed after a Saturday auto crash on Route 4 in Hampton near the Vermont line. He died Tuesday at Rutland Hospital.
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Subpoenas voided by Sunday law in Latham Albany case
A New York Supreme Court Justice ruled a Sunday subpoena to Weston Shopping Complex workers and shoppers in Latham void under the Blue Law. Proskin's Albany County DA issued nearly 100 subpoenas. only this one is struck, but he may appeal. Gov Rockefeller lists no fault auto insurance as a 1972 priority with broad impacts and opposition from the Trial Lawyers Association.
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Supreme Court
Weston
Latham
Albany County
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Proskin
Rockefeller
New York Trial Lawyers Association
Berkshire Land Trust eyes 1900 acre conservation pact
Berkshire County Land Trust and Conservation Fund weigh a permanent conservation restriction on Frederick G Crane Sr property in Berkshire County. If approved the 1900 acre parcel would be the largest protected area in the state. Crane family reserves rights to forest harvest. Selectmen approve unanimously. In North Adams police hunt a tall long haired mustached robber who held up O Connell s Tavern with a shotgun netting over 400 dollars and escaped in a taxi. A new 190 unit middle income housing project may begin next spring at Mohawk Trail with a federal subsidy of about 200000 dollars a year on a 4100000 mortgage for developer Leon E Brock of Boston.
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Department of Taxes
Vermont
IRS
Edward H. Bartlett
Dalton
Berkshire County Land Trust and Conservation Fund
Frederick G. Crane Sr
Crane
North Adams
O’connell
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Mohawk Trail
Leon E. Brock
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