Defeat of UVM-VSC merger blamed on sectional fear
Vermont House blocked Gov Davis plan to merge the University of Vermont with the Vermont State Colleges amid fears of loss of identity for small colleges. The 104 to 36 vote reflected concerns about centralizing higher education under a single system. Leaders expected future unification, while trustees discussed better coordination.
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Norwich
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Rutland
Harry Lawrence
Lyndonville
Lyndon College
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John Grenier
Waterbury
Arthur Mooney
Newport
Officials discount conspiracy in Manchester bombing case
State and federal charges loom over Jaan Laaman and Kathryn Holt tied to a series of bombings that damaged Manchester police and fire headquarters. Authorities say a letter claimed PLA links, but officials discount the conspiracy theory and note a fourth device detonated near the chief's office. No injuries were reported.
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Salem
Boston
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Front Street
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Ft. Devens
Mass
Laaman
Elm Street
Holt
Sacred Heart Hospital
John Stips
People’s Liberation Army
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