Earthworm Tractor Author Donates Papers to UVM Library
William Hazlett Upson the creator of the Earthworm tractor and Alexander Botts has donated his literary papers to the University of Vermont. The Bail ey Memorial Library special collections will house papers books magazines and other materials valued at nearly 5000. Born in New Jersey and raised in Virginia Upson served in World War I and later worked for Caterpillar before writing Botts stories for four decades.
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Burlington
Bailey Memorial Library
University of Vermont
William Hazlett Upson
Middlebury
Alexander Botts
Upson
Botts
Tractor
Joe E. Brown
Glen Ridge
N.J
Leesburg
Caterpillar Tractor Co
Peoria
Vermont air travel rises in 1967 study by Knapp
Aeronautics Commissioner Edward F. Knapp reports 176000 people traveled on Vermont airlines and air taxis in 1967, with Burlington recording the highest share. The total rose 43 percent from 1966, above national 20 to 25 percent gains. Air mail express and freight dropped 30 percent to 717700 pounds, due to cargo space limits on passenger aircraft.
Bishop James A. Pike to Speak at Middlebury
The Rt. Rev. James A. Pike, former Bishop of California and noted social critic, will deliver The New Morality at 8:15 p.m. Saturday in Mead Chapel as the third Middlebury College Celebrity Series program. A lawyer lecturer and writer, he left the California episcopate to join the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions in Santa Barbara to examine key social and philosophical issues.
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Middlebury
James A. Pike
Episcopal
California
Mead Chapel
Middlebury College
Center For the Study of Democratic Institutions
Santa Barbara
Calif
Vermont personal income tax filings surge past year
Vermont tax officials report a near 50 percent rise in filings. Through Wednesday, 41,000 taxpayers submitted returns versus 23,000 a year earlier. The deadline for both state and federal tax returns remains April 15.
Police Chief Perry to resign as Essex Junction head
Essex Junction Police Chief Dewey Perry, 69, plans to retire April 1 after seven years as head of the eight member force. He cites personal and health reasons for stepping down.
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Essex Junction
UPI
Dewey Perry
Perry
Opposition grows against Niagara Mohawk plant in Easton NY
Public hearing in Chancellor's Hall drew voices from community state agricultural conservation and historical groups. Most speakers warned of ecological and aesthetic risks while several officials and residents welcomed the economic boost from the proposed nuclear installation opposite Saratoga National Historical Park.
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Albany
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp
Easton
Washington County
Chancellor’s Hall
New York State Department of Commerce
Washington County Board of Supervisors
Stillwater
Hudson River
Saratoga National Historical Park
New York lottery reform eyed weekly drawings spread of sales outlets
Albany lawmakers passed a lottery reform bill allowing weekly drawings and broad selling rights as liquor outlets restrictions apply. Tax officials could grant rights to many, with banks no longer prime sellers. Senate leaders push toward ending the lottery's constitutional protection amid strong language about final fling. In Troy, RPI Interfraternity Council plans a two day blood drive with Red Cross Bloodmobile to support local hospitals.
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New York
Troy
RPI Interfraternity Council
Red Cross Bloodmobile
IFC
Troy Area
Cadiz
van Santvoord
Legislative Council
House
Vermont
Berkshire LSD case leads Berkshire grand jury focus
In Pittsfield Robert F. Gregory 24 of Lanesboro pleads not guilty to six charges including LSD marijuana possession and receiving stolen goods. He is bound over to the grand jury for probable cause on LSD and marijuana charges. bail set at 6300 total after prior release on recognizance. In Adams two Adams Memorial High seniors reportedly face suspension over mimeographed Freedom Chimes distributing derogatory school policy remarks. two boys were reprimanded after distribution following warnings.
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Pittsfield
Robert F. Gregory
Lanesboro
Berkshires
Frank W. Cimini
Gregory
Grand Jury
House of Correction
ADAMS
Adams Memorial High School
Cheshire to get fivefold larger postoffice facility
Cheshire will build a new postoffice five times larger than the current one. The planned 2,589 square foot building includes a 400 square foot platform and more than 9,500 square feet of surrounding open area. A site selection will be made soon.
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Cheshire
City Council Approves High Rise Height Increase
Pittsfield moves to allow construction of buildings up to 180 feet tall in the city center, up from 125 feet. The measure won initial approval Tuesday and faces final endorsement at the next council session.
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Pittsfield
Sunday Racing Dilemma Splits Pownal Town Officials
Letter from Selectman Arthur E. George argues Pownal should decide on Sunday racing amid long-running disputes over track appraisal, taxes, and state approval. He warns against racetrack expansion, notes massive legal fees, and urges a local option referendum with fair compensation for the town and school district. The piece critiques state and legislative actions and warns of traffic, tourism, and economic impacts.
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Pownal
Vermont
Board of Civil Authority
State Tax Department
Board of Listers
Supreme Court
Sary
Board of Selectmen
House
Ways and Means Committee
Canada
Arizona
Racetrack City
Pownall
Arthur E, George
Selectman
English Kids Read American Stories Inspire Vermont Letters
A reader profile describes Gerald Raftery's essay on juvenile literature and U S classics from Hawthorne to Twain. The piece shifts to letters about Vermont issues including H305 on land surveying, Pownal education funding, and billboard legislation H450. Community voices argue for clear public access, education funding, and scenic preservation.
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Hawthorne
Berkshire
England
Berkshire County
Mass
Amazon
Atlantic
Mr. Raftery
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