New England Fourth of July Observances Amid Protests
Thousands of New Englanders head to resorts while communities plan traditional parades and fireworks. Harvard group to protest Indochina war aboard USS Constitution. Kennedy to march in multiple parades. Bell ringing ordered across Boston archdiocese. Coolidge grave wreaths in Vermont. traffic warnings statewide. Massachusetts Blood Program notes critical blood type shortages.
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Vermont panel proposes environmental rights in constitution
The Constitutional Revision Study Commission in Montpelier proposes an environmental bill of rights for the Vermont Constitution, granting citizens the right to clean air and water, preserving scenery and natural and historic qualities, and duties to protect wildlife and public lands. It also backs reapportionment every 10 years and a revised amendment process allowing either chamber or public petition to propose changes.
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I89 Northbound Reopens Between Waterbury and Richmond
Montpelier highway commissioner John T. Gray announced normal traffic will resume on I89 northbound between Waterbury and Richmond at 4 p.m. July 2. He thanked travelers for their patience during resurfacing since May 4. Repaving on southbound lanes Bolton to Waterbury and northbound Montpelier to Middlesex will start after the Fourth of July weekend.
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Hayes presses GOP to rescind Davis endorsement
Lt. Gov. Thomas L. Hayes demands the Republican State Committee release a statewide poll used by Gov. Deane C. Davis and rescind preprimary endorsement. He asks for all minutes and raises questions about spending limits on an $8,000 poll. Elbert G. Moulton calls the move desperate.
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Hoff Protests Policy Favoring Incumbents
US senatorial candidate Philip Hoff objected to a Derby Line policy that barred campaigning on plant grounds at Butterfield Division of Union Twist Drill Mill. He confronted general manager Ronald Quigley, calling the rule un-American, and noted friendly but outraged reaction from about 30 workers.
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Hodges Crossroads
Walter Kisluk
Electric Assembly Products
Williamstown
Bus stolen from Springfield terminal park drives north
A Greyhound bus left parked at the rear loading dock of Springfield's new Main Street bus terminal was stolen Thursday night. Police report the empty vehicle was last seen heading north toward Interstate 91.
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Family Planning Clinics Open in Northern Counties
The Vermont Department of Health and Planned Parenthood of Vermont fund a two county family planning project for Washington and Caledonia counties to start this summer. A $53,350 federal HEW grant plus $18,200 state funds support birth control centers in Barre and St. Johnsbury, with clinics offering education, interviews, exams, and method guidance on a sliding fee scale.
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Vermont House incumbents seek reelection in Chester and Castleton
Two Vermont lawmakers announce runs for re election Rep William M Orcutt R 44 of Chester seeks another term representing Chester Andover first elected in 1968 on Government Operations favors a 10 tax on ski lift tickets and a single statewide school property tax Rep Harry Boutwell R 47 of Castleton runs again on state aid education lease payments to towns opposes unjust real estate appraisals faces challengers John Quinlan independent and John Mulligan Democrat
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Orcutt
Harry Boutwell
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John Quinlan
John Mulligan
Local 218 urged to justify picket line limits
Springfield UE Local 218 was summoned to Windsor County Court to show cause why its picket lines at the Jones and Lamson Co. plant should be limited. The firm seeks a court order to control picketing as 700 union members have been on strike since June 8 over a wage dispute. Union president Robert Farnsworth defended picket conduct as excellent.
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SUNY Damage Report cites 1969 70 losses to student unrest
The Albany report assigns 518500 in damages to 18 of SUNY s 26 colleges for 1969 70 with most blame on student radicals. It notes most damage after May 4 as nationwide protests followed Kent State and Jackson State deaths and U S Cambodia actions.
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Former Mayor Del Gallo Burned In Backyard Accident
Former Pittsfield mayor Remo Del Gallo was severely burned Tuesday night when a brush pile doused with gasoline exploded after a match. He was treated at St Luke's Berkshire Medical Center and has returned home but will miss work for several days.
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