Women rally for equal rights at Montpelier hearing
In Montpelier Vermont a UPI report notes women filled most seats at a public hearing on the Equal Rights Amendment in the House chamber. Testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee lasted about three hours with a majority of speakers favoring ratification despite concerns over possible implications.
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Bruce Talbot Montpelier
UPI
Vermont House of Representatives
Senate Judiciary Committee
League of Women Voters of Vermont
Kathryn Wendling
Vermont House
Sen
Newsmen sue ban on taping public meetings challenged
A group of newsmen filed in Plymouth County Superior Court to strike down a Lakeville ban on tape recorders at municipal meetings. The suit cites violations of freedom of the press under Massachusetts and U S constitutions, naming Selectmen John W Leonard Harry G Norris Frank Jenkins and Chief John Erwin as defendants. The plaintiffs include Southeastern Publishing Co Barry French editor Wayne Bornar Taunton Daily Gazette reporter.
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Plymouth
Mass
UPI
Lakeville
Flymouth County
Massachusetts
United States
John W. Leonard
Harry G. Norris
Frank Jenkins
John Erwin
Orlando de Abreau
The
Southeastern Publishing Co
Villager
Barry French
Wayne Bornar
Taunton Daily Gazette
Leonard
No U.S. Ambassador In Moscow As Speculation Grows
UPI report notes the United States lacks a current ambassador in Moscow. Diplomats question who could fill the post after Jacob Beam retires, amid White House control and limited high level access. Front runners include Jonathan Bingham and Emory Swank as possible successors.
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Moscow
UPI
White House
Jacob DB. Beam
Foreign Service
Nixon
U.S
Henry A. Kissinger
Kremlin
Matty
Beam
Washington
Dess
Anatoly F. Dobrynin
New York
Jonathan Bingham
Emory C. Swank
Cambodia
Adolph Puhs
Chicago teachers strike reaches tentative settlement
Negotiators announced a ten tative settlement in the Chicago teachers strike that shut city schools for 56,000 students since January 10. The agreement must gain school board approval before a union ratification vote, with CTU President Robert Healey optimistic about classes resuming Friday.
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Chicago
Chicago Teachers Union
CTU
Robert Healey
Healey
St. Lois
Philadelphia
Superior
Wis
St. Louis
Clyde €. Miller
Vermont PSB weighs mass transit bill and railroad takeovers
In Montpelier, PSB Chairman Gilbert says a Senate bill to create a state transportation authority could tackle future mass transit problems and enable eminent domain to improve freight routes including the St. Johnsbury and Lamoille County Railroad. Officials note ongoing negotiations with buyers for the railroad. Gilbert also taps Thomas Hayes to study power rate proposal by utilities to cut future rate hikes. Washington Electric Cooperative faces a 19.9 percent rate request with hearings. New 1973 DMV patrol cars will display 12 inch decals identifying inspectors aiding enforcement.
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St. Johnsbury
Lamoille County
Swanton
Gilberd
Senate
Vermont
Montpaligr
UPI
Washington Electric Cooperative
State Public Service Board
Aaity
Public Service Board
Washington Miechele
Coop
Sailey Ennis
Montpelier
ZU Department of Motor Vehicles
Highway Patrol
J.E. Maloy
Adirondacks land use plan sparks Assembly split in Albany
The New York Assembly debates a future Adirondacks land-use plan with minority Democrats opposing delay. Governor Rockefeller opposes a yearlong wait despite public hearings criticism. Meanwhile, Rensselaer hosts a regional school festival with multiple districts participating. Donald C. Sturges of RPI dies at Niagara Falls at age 71.
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Albany
State Assembly
Uammerade
Te Assembly Standing Committee On Environmental Conservation
Gov
Rockefeller
Troy
Donald C. Sturges
Hensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Niagara Falls
Altamont
RPI
Berkshire News Briefs on Contract Hearings and Local Actions
Negotiators for Pittsfield School Committee and Asfield Teachers Association reach a two year contract offering a 3.3 percent base raise this year and 5 percent the next. Masters-credited teachers see 4.2 percent this Sept and 5.8 percent in 1974. Minimum salaries rise to 7000 this Sept and 8200 by Sept 1 1974. Elementary day shortened to five hours six minutes. Separately real estate dealer John E. O Neill files a bill for 60 extra days of harness racing across four counties with a March 13 hearing. VFW Post 448 placed on probation by Licensing Board after camera complaints. club pledges improved policing. North Adams City Hall contract award delayed as Dilego gets another week to review low bids.
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Pittsfield
Asfield Teachers Association
PTA
John E. O'Neill
Berkshire
Hampden
Hampshire
Franklin
O'Neill
Rooney Brothers
Green Mountain Park
Pownal
Berkshire Downs
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Linden Street
VFW
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Trinity College
Burlington
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Audubon Society
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Selective Service
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Lyndon B. Johnson
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Judiciary Committee
Wendling
Robert Bloomer
Rutland County
Louise Swainbank
Dorothy Shea
Washington County
John McClaughry
Paul Graves
South Burlington
Woolworth
Bennington
Drysdale
Drysdales
United Press International
Miller
United Auto Workers
Donald Jamieson
Frank L. Rizza
Philadelphia Federation of Teachers
Ronald Keberle
Superior School Board
Pacini
FBI
Konekalon
Fonda
Paradise Motel
Torpm
Main Street Monument Plaza
Bennington Danner, ‘Chorsday
Gilbert Favors
PSB
Tom Hayes
Rensselaer
Rensselaer County
Rensselaer Junior-stenlar High School
Housi Valley
Schaghticoke
Averill Park
Berlin
Brittenkill
Bast Greenbush
Lansingburgh
Schodack
RPI Board
Down In
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North Adams
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