Vermont Budget May Cut for UVM President Rowell
University of Vermont President Ly man Rowell says the proposed fiscal 1970 budget will be cut by 500000 dollars bringing it within 400000 of the governors recommended 8300000. Rowell plans to appeal to the legislature for more funding while noting conservative estimates for federal and private support.
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Funeral services held for Rep. John A. Thorp
Funeral services were held today at Woodbury Methodist Church for Republican Rep. John A. Thorp who died Friday at age 72. Thorp, a Methodist minister and longtime South Woodbury town official, was elected to the House last November. He is the session’s second legislator death after Francis Gallagher’s heart attack death in Rutland.
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New York City Manager Gonyea Gains City Council Backing
In Troy New York, City Manager Adrian C. Gonyea appears backed by the City Council and Mayor Lawrence D. Meyer. A two day bid to oust him failed as four councilmen supported retention while two opposed. The mayor learned council members cannot become city manager by law, even if they resign, and Meyer pledged cooperation with Gonyea.
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Levitt Claims Budget Hides True State Debt Impact
Albany Comptroller Arthur Levitt criticized Gov. Rockefeller’s $6.4 billion budget as concealing debt costs. He noted the plan shows Debt Service at 81 million for 1968-69 and 115 million for 1969-70, while actual direct and indirect debt outlays will reach about 210 million in 1968-69 and 285 million in 1969-70.
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Rockefeller seeks approval for hospital modernization loans plan
Governor Rockefeller asks the legislature to approve a constitutional amendment allowing the state to provide low interest loans for modernizing outdated hospitals. He sends three health bills to the solons and urges nursing homes to offer home health care and hot meals for the elderly, with nursing home administrators to fall under state rules by July 1, 1970.
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Lightning expert Julius Gagenguth dies at 67 in Pittsfield
Julius H. E. Gagenguth, 67, an international authority on lightning and high voltage, died Friday at Berkshire Medical Center. He helped plan the GE high voltage laboratory and worked there since 1926. Survivors include his wife and daughter Astrid of New York. In North Adams, Joseph O. Ashley, retail advertising manager of the North Adams Transcript, will receive the 1969 Human Relations Award from the Northern Berkshire Chapter of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. he founded the local chapter.
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North Adams Chamber Change Fails to Rally Votes
A Friday meeting to rename the Chamber of Commerce to Northern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce drew no attendees. Despite this, 125 proxy votes were cast with 116 in favor and nine opposed. The change aimed to reflect the regional character of the organization.
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Pittsfield Reveals Record Budget And Work Release Plans
Pittsfield unveils a record $18,763,718 city budget proposed by Mayor Donald G. Butler, up $302,677 from last year and about 1.25 in tax rate. The Berkshire County House of Correction work release program includes approving free-men for selling stolen cars, while the sheriff reports the board rejected verbal requests from Edmund T. Crown James P. McCauley and Anthony J. Crea.
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Parents blamed for Sunday school decline and theatre woes
A reader argues that moral decline stems from parental neglect of Sunday School and spiritual nurture. Another letter from the theatre manager defends film choices, notes it cannot control audience behavior, and urges looking forward to a new cinema opening.
Kids Like Hairy Films Stirring Harte Theatre Letters
Howard Va ine, employee of Harte Theatre in Bennington, responds to critics of films shown at the Harte Theatre and defends the public’s taste for thrillers like Night of the Living Dead. He questions anonymous letter writers and notes parents bring children to the cinema on weekends.
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Parents Use Theatre For Baby Sitting At Harte Theatre
A two night closure at Harte Theatre due to low attendance sparked a letters page discussion on what children should see. The column critiques parents using films for babysitting, notes Night of the Living Dead controversy, and urges parental involvement and age guidance.
Revolt Against Taxes In Vermont Letter to Editor
Philip I Dorman of Bradford Pl argues against a sales tax and proposed surtax in Vermont. He warns taxes will drive residents out of state, reducing state revenue and harming Vermont’s economy, urging creation of a state taxpayers' organization to oppose such measures.
Vermont Yankee hearing to resume on financial qualifications
The Atomic Energy Commission will reconvene a three member licensing panel in Washington to hear direct testimony on Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp. financial qualifications to operate a Vernon Vermont plant. AEC staff legal counsel pleaded satisfaction with financing validity while Massachusetts municipal utilities challenge legality under antitrust laws. Testimony from both sides will be reviewed by the Justice Department to rule on antitrust issues amid a $139 million project by 10 investor owned utilities. about $35 million spent so far. Albert A. Cree of Rutland VT is expected to be cross examined as details of ownership and financing are laid out.
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Welfare Dept. Would Welcome Investigation
Deputy Social Welfare Commissioner Paul Philbrook said he welcomes an inquiry into the department. A Senate bill seeks a legislative probe into Social Welfare with a March 20 deadline. Philbrook cautioned against rushing details and noted the department is complex and needs time to compile information.
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