Westerberg named assistant judge in Orleans County Court
Gov. Hoff announced Ernest T. Westerberg of North Troy as assistant judge of the Orleans County Court succeeding the late Henry F. Clapp. Westerberg, a ski lodge operator and former town manager, was endorsed by the Orleans County Democratic Committee.
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Montpelier
Hoff
Ernest T. Westerberg
North Troy
Orleans
Westerberg
Henry F. Clapp
Orleans County
Democratic Committee
Vermont House Study Seeks $10,000 Review of Family Farms
A resolution introduced in the Vermont House requests a $10,000 study on the survival of the family farm, described as the economic backbone of Vermont. Rep. Cornelius O. Granai proposes the study commission report to the 1965 session.
Legislators Wear Presidential Campaign Buttons in Vermont Session
In Montpelier lawmakers returning for the special session donned buttons for Rockefeller for President. Some wore Goldwater pins while Rep. Edward J. Conlin of Windsor, known for bold debate flair, displayed a Willkie button.
Albany man charged with taking bribe over chiropractors bill
James O Hoyle, 63, was arrested in Albany after being accused of accepting 2000 dollars to back a controversial chiropractors licensing bill. He’s suspended from a 10000 dollar yearly legislative consultant post to Senate Majority Leader Walter J Mahoney. Albany ministers at the Capital Area Council of Churches urged Gov Rockefeller to appoint a special prosecutor and grand jury to probe Albany County purchasing practices, criticizing wasteful schemes hindering the Investigating Commission.
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New York
Albany
James O. Hoyle
Senate
Walter J. Mahoney
Capital Area Council of Churches
Rockefeller
Albany County
New York State Investigating Commission
Squires Gives 1000 to McAvoy Fund for Police Widow
Colonie firm William H. Squires, Inc. donates 1000 to support the widow and children of Police Sgt. Thomas P. McAvoy, killed Tuesday by a gunman at large. The gift ranks among the largest to the local appeal. Police say all search leads have been fruitless.
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Colonie
William H. Squires, Inc
McAvoy
Thomas P. McAvoy
Squires
Berkshire license granted to Bernardy's Restaurant
Williamstown news reports Bernardy's Restaurant on Water Street received a full year wine and malt beverage license with final state approval pending. College Restaurant previously held the license, now closed. Cornish Wire Co. was the sole objector at the hearing.
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Williamstown
Bernardy’s
Water Street
J. Maynard Austin
College
Spring Street
Cornish Wire Co
State Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
King Recommended for Nobel Peace Prize by Swedish MPs
In Stockholm eight Swedish Parliament members urged the Nobel Peace Prize committee to honor Dr. Martin Luther King for guiding followers to nonviolence. In Washington President Johnson praised Franklin D Roosevelt on his forthcoming 82nd birthday at an anniversary ceremony.
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Stockholm
Martin Luther King
King
Washington
President Johnson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Johnson
Fuel Oil Import Increases Asked By Congress
East Coast lawmakers press for higher fuel oil imports amid Interior Department resistance. Keating and Pastore urge easing quotas, citing obsolete restrictions. Cleveland argues add imports aid New England while Passamaquoddy Project is offered as a broader fix.
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Washington
Congress
Interior Department
Board of Import Appeals
Kenneth B. Keating
R N.Y
Cleveland
Passamaquoddy
New England
Northeast
Two Radio Pioneers Die in Same Day
In New England two early radio operators died within 24 hours. Irving Vermilya, 73, holder of the No. 1 amateur radio license, died at his Mattapoisett home from a self-inflicted gunshot. Shortly after, Irving Ellingham of Pittsford Vermont, long a radio operator since 1911, died at Rutland Hospital, Vermont.
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Mattapoisett
Mass
New England
Irving Vermilya
Irving Ellingham
Pittsford
Rutland
Ellingham
Marconi Radio Co
David Sarnoff
Radio Corporation of America
Vermilya
Guglielmo Marconi
Poldhu
Cornwall
England
Goat Hill
Newfoundland
Marconi
Mt. Vernon
N.Y
Marconi Co
Sarnoff
Lee DeForest
New Bedford
WNBH
United States
No Word From Missing Trawler Off Cape Cod
The Coast Guard reports no word from the New Bedford 60 foot trawler Lynn missing since it radioed for help in heavy seas near Monomoy Point off Cape Cod. Three men were aboard when it became disabled, triggering an intensified air and sea search east of Nantucket Sound.
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Chatham
Mass
Coast Guard
New Bedford
Lynn
Monomoy Point
Cape Cod
Minkett
Nantucket Sound
Air Buses Seen For N E Routes
Senator McIntyre reports excellent prospects for a short haul air bus to serve local routes similar to New England. He cites FAA and CAB discussions with Najeeb Halaby and local airlines as a design competition target. The FAA expects proposals by May 15 for a 14 to 30 passenger plane with 500 pounds cargo capacity.
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Washington
Tom McIntyre
D-N.h
New England
FAA
Radio Station Drops Cigarette Ads
Lowell Massachusetts AP reports WCAP will stop cigarette advertising after a Federal Commission finding that smoking is injurious to health. WCRB Boston also bans cigarette ads in a parallel move.
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Lowell
Mass
WCAP
Massachusetts
WCRB
Boston
Reed opposes public ownership of railroads aids
Gov. John Reed supports limited financial aid to railroads for essential service but rejects public ownership. He noted railroads’ low earnings and public need, and will raise the issue at the Feb 10 New England Governors Conference, focusing on Boston & Maine service cuts.
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Sheldon Junction
Augusta
Maine
John Reed
Reed
John Willey
Portland
Attor
Hartford
Conn
Boston & Maine
Boston
Reward Offered For Stolen Nike Earring
The Boston Museum of Fine Arts offers a five thousand dollar reward for the return of a 4th century Greek earring stolen last September. The fragile gold work has high artistic value, and the piece has hung on display since 1898, depicting Nike driving a two horse chariot.
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Boston
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Nike
Brooke Seeks Balance in Civil Rights and Attorney General Role
Edward W. Brooke, Massachusetts attorney general, says he wants to be judged by his office and program, not being labeled the first Negro AG. In his first year he notes progress in civil rights, with Lee Kozol leading a vigorous division. Brooke stresses lawful demonstrations and winning allies, while noting he remains the lone Republican in statewide office.
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Boston
Edward W. Brooke
Massachusetts
Associated Press
Brooke
Civil Rights Division
Lee Kozol
Edward Brooke
Bennington Banner Details Contact and Rates
The Bennington Banner lists Tek Business 442-6300 Newsroom 442-2800 Advertising 442-2684. It publishes daily except Sunday and holidays at 425 Main St, Bennington Vermont. Rates: 8 months 4.25, 6 months 8, 1 year 15 within Vermont. elsewhere 4.75, 6 months 9, 1 year 17.50. Special rates for servicemen.
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Tek
Bennington Banner
Main St
Bennington
The
Banner Publishing Corporation
Associated Press
AP News
Carrier Motor Delivery
Vermont
U.S
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Arthur Bratton
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Lee Terrace
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Pastore
James C. Cleveland
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Halaby
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