Connecticut Lottery Tickets Go On Sale Today In Statewide Draw
Connecticut begins selling tickets for a weekly lottery offering up to 75000 in prizes. Tickets will be sold in supermarkets, restaurants, banks, and other outlets displaying a money tree emblem amid a March drawing schedule. Governor Meskill supports legalized gambling and bets on substantial returns next year. The first drawing is Feb 24 at the Bushnell Memorial.
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Texas
Friend of Mao Edgar Snow dies at 66 in Switzerland
American author Edgar P. Snow China expert and friend of Chairman Mao Tse-tung died in his sleep at his home above Lake Geneva age 66 after a December spleen operation. Mao and Chou En-lai sent doctors to his bedside and his family was with him. Snow, born July 19 1905 in Kansas City, reported for multiple outlets and helped shape American views of China.
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Switzerland
Mardi Gras Ends Today With A Bang In New Orleans
New Orleans hosts Fat Tuesday as more than one million revelers fill the streets. King Zulu and Rex parades headline a night of balls and festivities ending at midnight as health officials warn of crowded conditions and police run a tight but professional operation. In Providence Brown University faces a 2.4 million deficit with tuition up 200 to 3050, room 50, board 10, total 1400 per year.
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Pete Fountain
Providence, R.I
Brown University
Donald Hornig
Bank Portraits Highlight Different Roles of Finance
A brief note explores how banks vary in character and function. It contrasts institutions that prioritize customer service with those focused on capital markets and risk management, suggesting the industry cannot be reduced to a single model.
Dredging Probe Into Quechee Lakes Land Project
Federal officials probe dredging of federally owned land by Quechee Lakes Corp in Windsor County. No corps license or permit found. firm seeks state OK to convert wetlands near Ottauquechee River into a man made lake for recreation. Also, Green Up Day head Joseph Newlin resigns April 1 amid reports Gov Davis may curb the program.
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Thomas Bracken
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Quechee Lakes
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Ottauquechee River
Vermont salt use rises as icy roads grow
The Vermont Highway Department reports over 53,000 tons of road salt used this winter, a 60 percent rise from 35,000 tons last year due to unusual weather causing slick roads. Conservationists challenge salt harms ecology while officials defend safety needs. Barре's ex constable Enzo Ferrari jailed for embezzling 10,884 dollars, with six months kept after suspension.
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Mount Pleasant High School Closes Amid Racial Tensions
In Schenectady Mt Pleasant High School shut down Monday to cool tensions after a fight between white and black students last Wednesday. Three blacks and one white were suspended. a Friday basketball game also sparked trouble. Cafeteria damage followed an earlier morning clash and reports said an ax wielding youth participated. Albany Court of Appeals heard arguments over New York blue laws with no ruling given.
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Mt. Pleasant High School
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North Adams considers college buy of Noel Field site
In North Adams the proposed athletic complex for the new high school opens the possibility that North Adams State College may acquire Noel Field, potentially including City Yard as parking and a footbridge over the Hoosac River to connect field and parking.
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North Adams State College
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Joseph R. Bianco
Hoosac
Petition to revaluation contract ruled out of order
Town Counsel James A. Bowes ruled a $40,000 J M Cleminshaw Co contract for revaluation of Williamstown real estate and personal property out of order. He said the contract falls under town manager and assessors jurisdiction and should not be presented to voters at the March town meeting.
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