Vermont Receives 60400 in Federal Technical Grants
Vermont's Office of Technical Services announced two federal grants from the U S Department of Commerce totaling 60379. The 15000 grant funds planning for future services at state and regional levels, while 45379 will back the 1968 program, to be matched by state funds. The shortfall of about 34000 in federal aid may curb planned service expansion, possibly maintaining current activity levels.
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Montpelier
Vermont
U.S. Department of Commerce
David C. Emery
State Technical Services Office
Washington
Emery
Federal Office
of State Technical Services
Department of Commerce
Another Shop Opens Today In Manchester
A new floor covering shop opens in Manchester Center today located in the renovated barn beside South wick's on US 7. Owner Paul Turin, a Copenhagen educated interior designer, will offer carpeting, installation services, Mohawk carpets, table decor and giftware. An open house is scheduled today.
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Manchester
Manchester Center
Southwick’s, Ltd
Paul Turin
Copenhagen
Denmark
Albany
Schenectady
Turin
Tanning Industry Wage Survey In New England
A January February wage survey by the U S Bureau of Labor Statistics will sample about 50 leather tanning firms in New England to publish hourly earnings across occupations and benefits policies. The outcome will cover Maine New Hampshire and the Boston area with centers including Peabody Salem and Lynn. Union Carbide declares a 50 cent quarterly dividend payable March 1 to holders of record February 2.
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Boston
New England
U.S. Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Wendell D. Macdonald
Bureau
Maine
New Hampshire
Peabody
Salem
Lynn
New York
Union Carbide Corporation
Vermont Retail Association Elects Officers
The Vermont Retail Association held its organizational meeting at the Brown Derby in Montpelier to elect officers and adopt by laws. George Young was named president with William Abraham, Murray Dauchman, Parnell Kirby, Donald Bigglestone and Berkley V. Bennett filling the other top roles as the group plans to act as a clearing house for retailer information and to promote the image of retailing in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Frank J. Sparks Jr
New England Mobilehome Association
Board of Governors
Robert Burns
East Hartford
Conn
Howard Johnson
Shelburne
Vermont Retail Association plans statewide member outreach
Hoosick Falls public and government groups hear of Vermont Retail Association efforts to develop statewide membership. The association will host county meetings to explain projects, offer clinics, workshops, bulletins, and group insurance. Absentee ballot rules loosened for village elections with medical need.
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Vermont
VRA
Vermont Retail Association
Box F. Stowe
Mother Courage auditions at Adams Memorial Theatre
Adams Memorial Theatre in Williamstown Massachusetts will hold auditions Monday and Tuesday for Bertolt Brecht’s Mother Courage and Her Children. The 7:30 p.m. auditions seek 25+ actors. Mother Courage role is filled by Carmalita Scott. No experience needed. scripts available on loan at the box office.
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Williamstown
Mass
Adams Memorial Theatre
Bertolt Brecht
Mother Courage
Anna Fierling
Europe
Carmalita Scott
Stockbridge
Construction Contracts Rise 25 Percent in December
The F W Dodge Co reports December 1967 total construction contract values at 3.996 billion dollars, up 25 percent from December 1966 and a year of overall gains. Nonbuilding, residential, and nonresidential sectors all rise, with concerns about credit and public funding cuts tempering the outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
F.W. Dodge Co
McGraw-Hill, Inc
Dodge
George A. Christie
Christie
Pennsylvania
Dodge Economist
Harold McCart Returns Home From Visit to Troy Family
Harold McCart has returned to his home after spending time with his daughter and family, the Edward Witherells, in Troy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold McCart
Edward Witherells
Troy
Cab firm to pay drivers crime reporting bonus
Memphis based Bilbo Turner announces a plan to pay $25 to each driver who reports a crime they witness to police. He says the move mobilizes civilians to curb crime and improve the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis, Tenn
UPI
Bilbo Turner
Builders urged to plan for rising young families
A Federal Home Loan Bank Board member told California homebuilders that by 1975 over 10 million new households will form, with 1.7 million under 25 and 4.9 million aged 25 to 34. He urged apartment-first design for young couples, cost-cutting for affordable homes, and land-use ideas like clustering to keep prices within reach amid rising costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Robert L. Rand
Rand
California
Las Vegas
Flying High Hopkinton Flag Raiser Gets Big Raise
Francis Lockhart, town employee in Hopkinton Massachusetts, who raises and lowers the town common memorial flag, receives a wage boost of 166 percent. Last year he earned 15 cents daily. after negotiations he will be paid 40 cents a day, about 180 dollars yearly, though he had sought 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinton
Mass
UPI
Francis Lockhart
Lockhart
Funds Available for Loans To Rural Families
Vermont Farmers Home Administration offers Economic Opportunity loans to low income rural families for farming improvements and small business expansion. Loans up to 15 years at 4.5 percent or 30 years at 1.8 percent assist cooperative servicing and market services. Office in Rutland provides details in 10 Merchants Row. Max Perotta attends NE heating course at Framingham MA with Agway peers to learn hot water and warm air systems.
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Rutland
Farmers Home Administration
Robert J. Pratt
Vermont
Merchants Row
Bennington
Max Perotta
Agway Petroleum
Holiday Inn of America
Framingham
Mass
Agway
New England
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Tanning Industry Wage Survey
Carbide
Vt. Retail Assn
Hoosick Falls
Edith Beaumont
James Baker
Jeffrey Loomis
Michael Monahan
William Frazier
Richard Severson
Scout News
BSA
Hoosick Junction
Peter Sennett
Thomas Lewandowski
Robert Brett
Cambridge
AMT
Fricke
Fritz Fricke
Monument Motors, Inc
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Volkswagen
Volkswagen Northeastern Distributor, Inc
Waltham, Mass
Americana
Lake Placid
Lake Placid Pioneer Fish and Game Club
Hoosick Falls Central School
New York State Council On the Arts
Metropolitan
Lewis H. Senecal
Willow
Metropolitan Life
Pratt ST
Virgin
Main St
Pittsfield Neon
Masters of Design
Dalton Ave
Pittsfield
Vt. 67A
Globe Union
Eleanor Niles
Service
Artery Arcade
North Adams
Your Family Discount Department Store
Bennington, VT
Perrotta
Grand Union Empire
John M. Moore
Arlington
Hodgson
Bedroom
Morse & Butler, Inc
General Contracting
Mutschler and
Angel Custom Kitchen
Armstrong
North ST
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