New England legislatures open amid tightened security
Five Northeastern states begin their 1971 legislatures with heightened security as Rhode Island inaugurates Gov. Licht for a second term and state houses across Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont prepare for inaugurations. Police details backed by National Guard aim to manage crowds and traffic. Connecticut plans moderate security for Gov elect Meskill's inauguration.
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Knauer Defends Nixon Consumer Protection Push
Virginia Knauer, Nixon’s consumer affairs adviser, hosted about 100 reporters for a 38 minute news conference in Washington to defend the administration’s consumer protection program. She claimed strong achievements, while critics in Congress labeled the effort a fraud and pressed for legislative action.
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Union leader urges workers to take a 10% salary slash
Union president Ralph Frey led Hamilton Watch Co. workers to approve a voluntary 10 percent pay cut to avert bankruptcy. About 1,200 union and 1,200 management staff will be affected, with some moving to lower classifications. The measure follows a certified account's recommendation amid projected 1970 losses of around 15 million dollars.
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Hoover reports 1970 crime trends and police attacks
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover culls 1970 annual report noting ongoing racial disorders and police attacks, with declines in school incidents but rising violence by Black Panthers. FBI says organized crime convictions reach 468 with 1 200 cases pending while top gang bosses are arrested.
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Dole Named GOP Chairman By Nixon After Deliberations
Senator Robert J. Dole of Kansas was chosen by President Nixon to lead the Republican National Committee. Reports cite discussions with Senate GOP leaders Hugh Scott and Robert Griffin as clearing remaining concerns. Morton’s move to Interior was announced the day before Thanksgiving, with Dole campaigning for the national post amid some Republican reservations.
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New Hampshire reviews white only club liquor licenses
In Concord New Hampshire Governor Walter Peterson instructed Attorney General Warren Rudman to probe state and federal statutes on racially restrictive club charters. Rudman said license revocation could be considered as New England states Maine and Massachusetts also scrutinize Elks and private clubs with white only membership policies.
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Vermont Eyes Federal Grant for Consumer Protection Bureau
Vermont Attorney General James Jeffords seeks a 55000 federal grant via the Governor's Crime Control Commission to expand the Consumer Protection Bureau from Burlington to two other areas in 1972 and 1973. If approved, two assistant AGs three investigators and a secretary would handle consumer complaints. The commission will review the request at its next meeting, likely next month. White River Jct Windsor District Court charged Pomfret with unsanitary dump violations and Bridgewater Woolen Co with eight counts of pollution for dumping into the Ottauquechee River. both pleaded innocent and await jury trial.
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Pages Named for 1971 General Assembly in Montpelier
Ten teenage pages were named from 100 applications. Julie Davis Barre daughter of War on Poverty Director Thomas Davis and Gov. Davis, Anne Mallary Fairlee daughter of Richard M. Mallary and former House Speaker, and Robert Picher Winooski son of House Clerk Robert L. Picher are among the chosen youths. Also reported, Assistant Attorney General John D. Hansen Rutland improved after chest pains seen at Central Vermont Hospital. William J. Cody Jr. Burlington Savings and Loan chief was named associate trustee of St Michael's College.
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Rutland
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Albany Session Faces Tax Hikes or Spending Cuts
New York lawmakers return to Albany for the 194th session amid a grim budget outlook. State Comptroller Levitt and Gov Rockefeller warn of deficits, while Rockefeller remains hopeful federal revenue sharing will arrive.
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Berkshire colleges seek funds for county environmental education plan
Berkshire County Higher Education Consortium of Williams College North Adams State Berkshire Community College Simons Rock and Berkshire Christian College will apply for at least 200000 in federal funds to design an environmental curriculum for county schools. The preliminary proposal is due by Feb 3. Sun Printing closes after 180 years in Pittsfield and will be sold. A Phoenx building fire in North Adams killed Alfred Johnson 54 with six others injured.
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