Seaborg warns of a new era asking why in science
Washington hearing on boosting humanities funding features Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg, AEC chairman, arguing that rapid scientific advances spawn a soul searching age. He cites value questions and calls for expanded federal support to arts and humanities, with Ford Foundation and Princeton witnesses stressing cost and impact.
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Washington
Glenn T. Seaborg
Atomic Energy Commission
Congress
AEC
Atomic Energy and the Environment
University of Vermont
University of California At Berkeley
House
Ford Fund
National Foundation On the Arts and Humanities
Ford
Lowry
David P. Billington
Princeton University
Nixon and Company in Midwest Crime Talks and Pollution Plan
President Nixon travels to Indianapolis with 22 cabinet members for two days of crime prevention and pollution discussions with mayors from nine cities. A Friday pollution session in Chicago with Midwest governors, plus an executive order mandating federal facilities meet air and water standards, frames a $359 million cleanup effort over three years. The Urban Affairs Council will meet with nine mayors, led by Mayor Walter Washington, to discuss crime prevention and federal support for city programs.
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Nixon
Midwest
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Chicago
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Robert H. Finch
Health, Education and Welfare
Interior
Walter J. Hickel
Urban Affairs Council
Jack Maltester
San Leandro
Calif
Frank Curran
San Diego
Donald Enoch
Wichita
Kans
Lawrence Kramer
Paterson
N.J
George Seibels
Birmingham
Ala
Chris Sonnaveldt
Grand Rapids
Mich
Antonina Ucello
Hartford
Bennington Directors Weigh Lease Proposal for St Francis Academy
Bennington School District officials review a 10‑point lease offer from St Francis de Sales Academy to rent the parochial building for 12 000 dollars yearly in 10 installments. The plan includes 10 classrooms and facilities with BSD covering janitor heat lights snow plowing rubbish removal and maintenance. The all purpose room cannot be used for pin events and BSD may enter in August to prepare.
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St. Francis de Sales Academy
Francis B. Flanagan
Msgr
Flanagan
George A. Sleeman
BSD
St. Francis
Sleeman
Catherine C. Corcoran
Miss Corcoran
Justice Dept Admits Goof In News Media Subpoenas
The Justice Department admitted a communications breakdown after subpoenas sought reporters notes and unused material from investigations of radical groups including the Black Panthers. Officials said the department did not intend the broad demands and had followed a policy of negotiating with reporters, though the first notice to news organizations came only when served.
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Washington
UPI
Justice Department
Black Panthers
Justice
John N. Mitchell
Department
New York Times
Columbia Broadcasting System
Time Inc
Newsweek
Inside Woman's Auxiliary marks 20th anniversary
The Inside Woman's Auxiliary to the Vermont Medical Society marks its 20th anniversary of service. The piece reflects on two decades of support and community health contributions. The note appears on page 3 of the edition.
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Woman’s Auxiliary
Vermont Medical Society
Dems Push Plan for Vermont Constitutional Convention
Democrats seek a limited constitutional convention to revise Vermonts 179 year old constitution. Sen Leo OBrien and five colleagues file a measure tied to Gov Deane C Daviss reform plan. If voters approve Sept 8 convention, the body would meet Nov 24 to consider four year governor terms on ticket with lieutenant governor, annual legislative sessions, and reapportionment alignment for all 246 towns. A $100000 appropriation is included.
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Vermont
House Okays Money Bill Moves to Senate in Vermont
The Vermont House approved a $1.6 million omnibus supplemental appropriations bill by voice vote to send it to the Senate for the remaining five months of fiscal 1970. The measure funds Social Welfare general assistance, disease control, and keeps Vermont Educational Television on air until June, with some budget reductions. The Pavilion Hotel reconstruction fight continues, while a separate bill adding four state holidays advances after tweaks to Memorial and Veterans Day dates.
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House
Luther Hackett
South Burlington
Social Welfare Department
Health Department
Deane C. Davis
Vermont Educational Television
Montpelier
Oreste Valsangiacomo
D-Barre
Louis Peck
House Institutions Committee
Senate
Vermont
Bennington
CATV Regulation Bill Cleared for Gov. Davis Signature
MONTPELIER UPI Proponents won a five year fight to place cable television under Public Service Board regulation. The House approved a Senate amendment establishing a licensing system based on gross receipts by a 120-21 vote, sending the bill to Gov. Davis who plans to sign. The measure finances enforcement by fees on gross operating revenue.
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Senate
Deane C. Davis
Thomas L. Hayes
Public Service Board
New York Crime Panel Seeks Legal Numbers Betting
Albany proposes statewide legalization of numbers betting to curb organized crime profits and redirect funds into communities. Sen. John Hughes notes the numbers market may total about 72 million yearly in New York City and cites lottery limits in reducing illegal gambling.
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Albany
Joint
Legislative Committee On Crime
John H. Hughes
Syracuse
Hughes
New York City
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