Vermont names George Cook U.S. attorney for Vermont
Republican former Senate leader George Cook of Rutland has been named to succeed Democrat Joseph Radigan as U.S. attorney for Vermont. The interim appointment was made by U.S. District Court Judges Ernest Gibson and Bernard Leddy of Vermont. Radigan will step down Feb 8 and plans to return to private practice and may run for the state Legislature in 1970. President Nixon will nominate a successor in July. Senate confirmation required.
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Vermont Governor Opposes Moose River Dam Plan
Gov. Deane C. Davis opposes a flood control dam on the Moose River at Victory citing loss of a valuable natural area. He says the state must honor an interstate compact yet has consulted the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to explore alternatives.
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UPI
Deane C. Davis
Moose River
Victory
Davis
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Vermont Senate session ends after 36 seconds
In Montpelier the Senate met for 36 seconds with Lt. Gov. Thomas Hayes calling the body to order at 2 p.m. and Senate President Pro Tem Edward Janeway moving to adjournment. Only one bill had been acted on in the morning. In St Johnsbury the school board and teachers association planned to sign a contract raising minimum salaries to 6000 from 5600.
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St, Johnsbury
UPS
St. Johnsbury Teachers’ Association
Troy City Lawyer Resigns amid Gambling Probe
Lawrence E. Conners, counsel to Troy, resigned effective January 31 in a move released by City Manager Adrian Gonyea. A successor is expected by week’s end with Deputy Carl Engstrom as a top candidate. A Riviera Lounge gambling raid last July led to 12 arrests. 11 defendants challenge alleged selective enforcement as a trial set for February 7 before Judge Timothy Fogarty. Colonie police veteran Patrolman John Sarkis, 49, was arrested on second degree grand larceny charges for allegedly sharing in proceeds of a $3,250 fraudulent insurance claim with George Roberts amid a burglary claim.
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Troy Corporation
Lawrence E. Conners
Adrian Gonyea
Carl Engstrom
Conners
Riviera
River Street
Timothy Fogarty
Colonie
John Sarkis
Watervliet-Shaker Road
Latham
George Shortsleeve
Shortsleeve
Albany
Salkis
George Roberts
Rose Avenue
Watervliet
Roberts
Berkshire plans Brattle Brook Farm as city park project
The Brattle Brook Farm site in Berkshire is proposed as a community park and recreation area. If approved by state and federal agencies, the city would gain about 150000 for development at a cost of 37000, to fund theaters indoor recreation hall playgrounds sports facilities a pool and equestrian trails over several years. Adams teachers contract settled on a two year dispute over Step 11. Teachers with 11 years experience and a master's degree move to Step 11 boosting pay from 8610 to 9960 under the amended 1967 contract.
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Brattlebrook
State Department of Natural Resources
Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
ADAMS
Adams Teachers Association
Berkshire Gas and Rosasco's Travel to Move This Weekend
Berkshire Gas Co. will occupy its new North Adams location beside Mohawk Gift Store starting Monday. Rosasco's Travel Agency plans to move into a Holden Street Center Street store after the weekend. The North Adams Board of Health backs fluoridation but will hold a public referendum first.
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Center Streets
Salmon Urges House Democrats To Rally Around His Leadership
Salmon urges unity among 49 House Democrats in Montpelier to back his leadership and focus on responsible tax programs. He warns against premature criticism of Gov. Davis tax plans and signals a wait‑and‑see stance on a 4 percent sales tax until the governor files his package. He also pledges to challenge proposed joint rules on Friday and urges Speaker Burgess to push committee chairmen, while expressing concerns about a potential constitutional issue in a timing rule.
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House Democrats
Leo J. O’brien
D-Chittenden-Grand Isle
Deane C. Davis
Senate
House Rules Committee
House
John Burgess
Brattleboro
Priest Objects To Use Of Chapel For Lovemaking
At Logan International Airport a Catholic chapel will close at 5 p.m. after students were found making love in confessional and other areas. Msgr. Joseph E. Havey condemned the acts calling them obnoxious and said garbage and misuse of the sanctuary prompted the earlier closing. He reported catching couples in the act on multiple weeknights.
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UPI
Logan International Airport
Joseph E. Havey
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Havey
Public Safety Chief Alexander to Undergo Minor Surgery
Burlington dispatch reports Public Safety Commissioner Er win A. Alexander, 64, to undergo minor surgery at the Mary Fletcher Unit of the Medical Center of Vermont after checking in for a routine checkup. A hospital spokesman declined to specify the ailment and did not have comment from Dr. Albert Mackey. Alexander has faced heavy criticism over his handling of the nighttime shotgun attack last summer on the home of Negro minister David L. H. Johnson Sr. of Irasburg.
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UPS
Erwin A. Alexander
Mary Fletcher
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Albert Mackey
David L. H. Johnson Sr
Irasburg
Udall Action Benefits Maine Trade Zone
Gov Curtis says a late Interior Department move by Stewart Udall to allow crude oil imports into an established foreign trade zone in Hawaii and permit low sulfur residual fuel oil production strengthens the case for Maine Machiasport project. Maine seeks a foreign trade zone with a Machinsport sub zone for a $145 million refinery.
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Maine
UPI
Kenneth M. Curtis
Interior
Stewart L. Udall
Machiasport
Udall
Hawaii
Portland
Machinsport
Curtis
Aiken Seeks To Amend Rural Water Act To Expand Credit
UPI reports Senators George D. Aiken and Joseph M. Montoya introduced a bill to expand credit facilities under the Aiken Rural Water Act. The measure would let the Farmers Home Administration buy tax exempt bonds from small towns and public districts at interest not exceeding 5 percent and would include technical assistance training and equipment for rural fire departments.
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Washington
UPI
George D. Aiken
R-Vt
Joseph M. Montoya
Dn.m
Aiken Rural Water Act
Aiken
GOP
Senate Agriculture Committee
Montoya
Farmers Home Administration
Dartmouth Considers Going Coed
The Dartmouth College Board of Trustees was asked to authorize a study on admitting women at the all male Ivy League school. A Campus Conference recommended naming a special committee to study the issue and act on study outcomes. Weekend meetings involved students faculty administrators and trustees.
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N.H
Gala dinners aid RFK campaign deficit relief
About 2,800 guests paid at least 100 dollars each to a Wednesday dinner honoring the late Robert F. Kennedy and help defray his 1968 presidential campaign costs. Approximately 200 attendees paid 500 dollars a plate and were invited to a post event reception at the McLean Virginia home of Edward M. Kennedy, who spoke briefly to the group.
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UPI
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Mclean, Va
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D-Mass
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Kennedy
Robert Kennedy
Washington Hilton
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Boston
San Francisco
Los Angeles
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World Bank
Robert S. McNamara
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Vermont Unit Complains of Inactivity in Vietnam
CAMP JOHNSON UPD Adj Gen Reginald Cram reports receipt of a letter from the 131st Engineer Co. in Vietnam claiming inactivity and low morale. He plans an inspection trip to Vietnam to assess conditions. excerpts show 134 of 189 men lament lack of missions and waste of taxpayers money while awaiting guidance.
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UPD Adj
Reginald Cram
131St Engineer Co
Vietnam
Cram
Vermont
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