Dinner Seen As Kick-Off For Hoff Race
Washington based fundraiser signals plans by former Vermont governor Phil Hoff to run for U S Senate against incumbent Winston Prouty. A February 19 reception at the Federal City Club, hosted by Myer Feldman with Muskie Peabody Rauh Nathan, solicits at least 100 dollars per donor. Hoff, 45, aims to announce by May 1 with backing from liberal groups and the National Committee for an Effective Congress, while Prouty tours Vermont. Dr H Austin Peck, 48, president of State University College at Potsdam, hanged himself in his home basement in Potsdam New York.
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Castleton faculty dismissals spark call for probe
At Castleton State College Provost Dr. Robert Babcock will decide later this month whether to investigate the dismissal of seven faculty members after a campus forum passed a no confidence resolution criticizing administration. A heated faculty meeting followed as students challenged why rehiring questions remained unanswered amid budget-fueled staff cuts.
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Albany Votes to Repeal Blaine Amendment in New York
The New York Senate approved a repeal of the Blaine Amendment by 41 to 15 to allow state aid to church related schools with a new constitutional amendment. The Assembly action was pending, and ultimate ratification would require voter approval possibly in 1971. Also, DA Arnold Proskin said he would continue probing charges that ex Assemblyman Stockmeister was appointed to the State Civil Service Commission as a sales tax payoff.
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Berkshire bargaining stalls amid Sprague talks
In North Adams Sprague Electric and the International Union of Electrical Workers Local 200 remain deadlocked after unions proposed 27 or 39 month contracts. Sprague reportedly liberalized pension and incentive earnings terms while talks continue.
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