Marine held for breach of the peace in Barre
A 20 year old Marine Edward Martin was ordered held at Waterbury State Hospital for examination after he allegedly fired three shots and barricaded himself in his attic. No bail was set. Police used tear gas to end the standoff. Washington District Court Judge John Connarn ordered commitment pending an insanity plea. Connarn said he anticipated an innocent by reason of insanity plea. State’s Attorney Joseph Pamisano said military officials were notified as Martin is reportedly absent without leave.
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API
State Mental Hospital
Waterbury
Edward Martin
Washington District Court
John Connarn
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Martin
Joseph Pamisano
Vermont ETV seeks 530000 supplemental budget
The Vermont Educational Television network asks the Legislature for a 530000 supplemental appropriation to expand in school programming. Dr Raymond Phillips of the University of Vermont told the House Appropriations Committee that adding 48000 beyond the governors recommendation would allow more broadcasting, while a 482000 allocation would only maintain current staff and programming.
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UPD
Vermont Educational Television
ETV
Raymond Phillips
University of Vermont
House
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Phillips
Vermont House panel backs license fee hike for fish and game
The House Fish and Game Committee endorsed bills to raise fishing and hunting licenses, expected to raise about 162000 for the Fish and Game Department. Funds would hire 125 wardens, boost hunter safety training, and staff a youth conservation camp. Resident fees would be 2.50 for fishing, 3.50 for hunting, and 5 for combination licenses.
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Montpelier
UPD
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Fish and Game Department
Vermont
Doner sisters fight for lives after fatal Vermont blaze
In Burlington, two remaining Doner girls Laurie seven and Lisa six remained in very critical condition at Vermont Medical Center. The fire at the St. Albans home killed three of their sisters, all daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Doner, in a pre dawn blaze Friday.
Brownington Woman Dies in Home Fire
Mrs. Bessie Rounds, 64, of Brownington, died Tuesday in a fire at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Glodgett. The blaze disrupted the residence prompting investigation by local authorities.
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Brownington
UPI
Bessie Rounds
Ernest Glodgett
Albany faces grim odds for rifles and shotguns registry bill
Albany lawmakers show limited momentum for a proposed state gun registration plan. The measure would require registration of all rifles and shotguns, but opposition remains strong among upstate legislators and groups.
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Albany
New York State
Upstate New York
Berkshire County picks Winant to replace Dydoicz on IDCom
Berkshire County Commissioners elected John Winant of Williamstown to the Berkshire County Industrial Development Commission to succeed Theodore Dydoicz of North Adams who resigned. Winant serves as vice president of Sprague Electric Co in North Adams and oversees industrial relations.
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John Winant
Williamstown
Berkshire County Industrial Development Commission
Theodore Dydowicz
North Adams
Winant
Sprague Electric Co
Mrs. Dempsey Nominated for VP of Berkshire Hills Conference
Mrs. Mary L. Dempsey of Williamstown, a real estate agent and antique shop owner, is nominated as the conference's first woman vice president. She has served as a director of the local tourist organization. Nominations are typically equivalent to election.
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Williamstown
Mary L. Dempsey
Berkshire Hills Conference
Dempsey
Williams Record backs Rockefeller for President endorsement
Williams College newspaper The Williams Record ends the current editorial board term with an endorsement of New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller for President. The vote appears in the final issue of the paper.
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Williams Record
Williams College
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
GE Ordnance Unit Wins Poseidon Training Contract
General Electric Co ordnance division receives a 7 204 616 dollar Navy contract to design develop and install training facilities for the Poseidon weapon system.
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Ordnance
Pittsfield
General Electric Co
Ordnance Department
Navy
Rockefeller Tops GOP Moderates in Ripon Poll
Cambridge based Ripon Society report shows Gov Nelson Rockefeller leading among 10 GOP presidential prospects in moderates on administrative ability and influence to aid ticket re election. Nixon weak on domestic issues trailing by large margins behind Rockefeller Lindsay Romney and others.
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Mass
UPI
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Ripon Society
Rockefeller
Richard M. Nixon
John Lindsay
Gov
George Romney
Michigan
Sen
Pros and Cons of a Con Con Heard in Montpelier
Supporters and opponents clashed at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing over a proposed unlimited constitutional convention versus a limited convention focused on amending the process. Sen. Jeffords backs a limited approach, while the Vermont League of Women Voters favors an unlimited convention.
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Edward Eurich
R-Waitsfield
Vermont
Eurich
Jeffords
Senate
Philip H. Hoff
UVM President Supports 885000 Supplemental Budget
University of Vermont President Lyman S. Rowell testifies before the House Appropriations Committee in favor of an 885000 supplemental budget request for the state university. He warns belt tightening to match Gov Hoff’s recommended figure, notes programs and equipment cuts, and mentions exploring additional fundraising.
89th Birthday For North Pownal Resident Blanche Peckham Thomson
Mrs Blanche Peckham Thomson of North Pownal celebrated her 89th birthday on January 23. A longtime postmistress of the North Pownal Post Office from 1915 to 1947 she remains active in community affairs, reading and travel with daughter Anita Thompson. They live on Main Street in a home built by her father Joseph Peckham about 150 years ago. She has three other children Levain Camerson Joseph Thompson and Karina Goss plus 11 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
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Arlington shower of materials for annual bazaar aids sewing
The Enterprise Society of East Arlington Federated Church hosts a material drive for its annual bazaar. Chairman Ruth Grout invites donations from all, with a production day meeting set for February 7 at 10 a.m. at Bailey Hall.
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Helene Thompson
Enterprise Society of East Arlington Federated Church
Ruth Grout
Balley Hall
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