Governor pardons Attica hero for medical aid during riot
Walter Swift, known as the hero of Attica, was granted executive clemency by Governor Nelson Rockefeller after risking his life during the 1971 riot to treat wounded hostages and inmates. Swift, serving a life sentence for a lethal robbery, could be released in January following the parole board’s formal action.
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Rogers rejects ransom to free Vietnam War prisoners
Secretary of State William P. Rogers said the administration is anxious to secure prisoners of war returns but ruled out paying ransom. State Department officials warned against ransom, citing potential future dangers, while noting interest in entertainer Bob Hope's private effort to obtain release for 343 U.S. captives. The White House said Nixon was not informed in advance of Hope's visit.
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Morton to discuss offshore oil drilling with governors
Interior Secretary Rogers B Morton will meet January 11 with governors from 15 east coast states to discuss offshore Atlantic drilling. Tests are under way to assess potential deposits under the outer Continental Shelf, but drilling awaits environmental impact studies. Morton said public impression suggested planned eastern shoreline production, while the plan remains cautious amid a Supreme Court suit over colonial mineral rights.
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Christmas in Vietnam Brings Homesick GIs and Muddy Tanks
In Vietnam near Saigon, GIs face a grim Christmas as logs burn and a jeep of memories clash with jungle life. Soldiers like Larry Morse and William Harper describe longing for home, snow, and ordinary days while awaiting delayed meals and tough patrols.
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Father Pleads for Children to Jump From Burning Window
In Los Angeles a father, Joseph Sheperd, stood 15 feet below his second floor apartment window pleading six of his children to leap to safety as flames and smoke trapped them. Only 9-year-old Anthony jumped to a passerby. five others aged 2 to 10 perished near the window. A seventh child, 12, was absent.
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Hoffa thanks Loeb for help in his case
William Loeb publisher of the Manchester Union Leader says James Hoffa called him from federal prison and thanked Loeb and investigative reporter Arthur C. Egan for efforts to present Hoffa's case after Hoffa was freed from prison.
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Vermont housing chief Warren Scribner resigns
H Warren Scribner state commissioner of housing and community affairs resigns effective Jan 7 after a notice from new secretary Roland Loveless. Appointed to a 19000 dollar post last March by Elbert Moulton, Scribner says he will enter private housing business in Vermont. He cites housing as a very low priority.
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Vermont eyes education renewal sites in federal plan
By June 1972 federal funds could support Vermont education renewal sites shaping local needs. A five member committee led by Commissioner Joseph H. Oakey will meet January 4 at Old Champlain School Burlington to draft guidelines. Vermont submits criteria to the U S Office of Education for national guidelines due January 20.
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Pioneer Navy woman Briggs dies at 82 in Burlington
Mrs. Guy Kate Briggs 82 a pioneer enlisted woman in the U S Navy died Thursday at a local nursing home. Born in Cohasset Mass she served in the Naval Reserve after Boston University Law School graduation in 1909 until 1919 and later held posts with the American Legion and Defense Department until retirement in 1955. She will be buried Tuesday at Arlington National Cemetery.
New York: Detention Services Department Created and Director Appointed
In Rensselaer County a special session approved a Department of Detention Services with a facility and a director. Peter F. Magazu of Hoosick Falls was named director for five years at $16 000 annually. No opposition emerged at a preceding public hearing. In Albany, Betty Joy Ebert had her murder sentence commuted by Gov. Rockefeller for the 1961 Kilduff case in East Greenbush.
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Hoosick Falls
Albany
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Latham
James M. Kilduff
Mt Greylock teachers win flat 4 percent pay rise
Berkshire report states Mt Greylock High School teachers will receive a uniform 4 percent increase across the pay scale. Beginning salaries rise from $7,000 to $7,280, with $200 added per 10 credits over a BA. A 30 credit master’s level grade now yields $8,112 and the top scale reaches $14,860.
North Adams approves high school plan by Hartford architect
North Adams School Building Committee unanimously approves architect Warren Ashley of Hartford for a new high school and orders him to draft renovation plans for Drury High School into a junior high. The proposed three level building totals 140000 square feet, costs about 4900000 dollars with the state expected to cover 65 percent.
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Pittsfield A G outlines actions against major markets
The assistant attorney general for consumer affairs in this district says he has pending actions against two major food markets a discount store and several smaller merchants in the Pittsfield area. He plans cases involving allegations of misleading advertising.
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Pittsfield Doctor Named Berkshire Medical Center Chief of Staff
Dr. Christopher Mamonas a Pittsfield urologist has been elected chief of staff at Berkshire Medical Center. He arrived in Pittsfield 32 years ago as an intern at the former House of Mercy.
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