UPI Erred on Coca Cola FTC Order Details
UPI reported the FTC told Coca Cola to pay $100 to many contestants in a promotional game. The FTC action was a tentative complaint with 10 days to sign a cease and desist order, possibly leading to litigation. Coca Cola said no ruling had been made and that details were misrepresented.
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UPI
Coca-Cola Co
Washington
United Press International
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Coca-Cola
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Atlanta
Charles W. Adams
Glendinning Companies Inc
Yee Adams
Fireworks Injure 10000 During July Fourth Weekend
NFPA reports about 10,000 people injured by fireworks over the Fourth of July weekend with children bearing the majority of injuries. Massachusetts notes a substantial rise, while incidents across South Dakota New York Minnesota reflect dangerous misuse and bootlegging. Robert Kennedy Jr. fractured his wrist after a fall from a tree while retrieving his falcon at the Kennedy home in Hyannis.
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Boston
UPI
National Fire Protection Association
Charles S. Morgan
NFPA
Hyannis
Mass
Robert Kennedy Jr
Robert
Robert F. Kennedy
Cape Cod Hospital
Barnstable
Francis McKenna
Kennedy Compound
Morgan
Massachusetts
Missouri
California
Colorado
Federal Food and Drug Administration
South Dakota
New York
Minnesota
New Career Program Opens Paths in Education
The Office of Education announced a 24.3 million career opportunities program to help low income individuals start education careers. Projects will run in 130 local districts this summer with about 10,000 participants. Participating agencies include Lewiston and Portland Public Schools in Maine, Hartford Board of Education, New Haven, Worcester Springfield consortium, Manchester in New Hampshire, Waterbury and Pawtucket districts in Rhode Island.
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Washington
UPI
Office of Education
Maine
Lewiston Public Schools
Lewiston
Portland Public Schools
Portland
Massachusetts
Worcester - Springfield Public Schools
Worcester
Springfield
State Department of Education
Boston
New Hampshire
Manchester
Vermont
Washington West
Waterbury
Rhode Island
Pawtucket
Bay State Law Lets Women Stand at Bar to Drink
A new Massachusetts law takes effect permitting women to stand at the bar and lift drinks with men. The 1970 legislature repealed the prior statute that required seating, following a recommendation from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission, deeming the old rule discriminatory.
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Boston
UPI
Massachusetts
Alchoholic Beverage Control Commission
Sen Margaret Chase Smith Undergoes Hip Surgery
Sen Margaret Chase Smith the only woman in the Senate underwent removal of her arthritic right hip and received a plastic and metal hip joint at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. In satisfactory condition, she was expected to stay about two weeks. Her congenital hip dislocation had limited her mobility at the Capitol. Surgeon Dr Frank E Stinchfield led the operation in Harkness Pavilion.
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New York
UPS
Margaret Chase Smith
Senate
Maine
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
Capitol
Smith
Harkness Pavilion
Medical Center
Frank E. Stinchfield
Sargent Urges New England Governors To Back Funds Diversion
Massachusetts Governor Francis W. Sargent asks the five New England governors at the New England Governors Conference in Waterville New Hampshire to support diverting federal highway funds to mass transit. He previews a resolution urging Congress to pass the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1970 to grant flexible allocation of interstate funds among transportation modes based on local needs.
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Waterville Valley
N.H
New England
Louis Proulx
Connecticut
Department of Public Health
Boston
Sargent
Congress
Federal Action Awaited On Champlain Pollution
Vermont officials await Interior Secretary Hickel's pollution curbs for Lake Champlain before acting. Assistant Attorney General John Hansen says Vermont may pursue legal action against New York sources after reviewing recommendations from a federal state enforcement conference. New York ordered International Paper Co. to halt pollution on the lake.
Mercury Contamination Investigated
Federal New York and Vermont officials began sampling 300 acres of sludge deposits in southern Lake Champlain to assess possible mercury contamination. The week-long survey at 13 sites, with analyses from three laboratories, targets Ticonderoga Bay. Completion set for July 21.
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Boston
UPI
Federal
New York
Vermont
Lake Champlain
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Federal Water Quality Administration
Water Pollution Control Agencies
Ticonderoga Bay
Federal Water Pollution Control Administration
Hayes declines to run as Liberty Union third party candidate
Lt. Gov. Thomas L. Hayes will not seek the governorship with the Liberty Union ticket. Hayes remains in the Republican primary against Gov. Deane C. Davis. Liberty Union leaders Diamondstone and Meyer said Hayes’ support for a two party system prevents a third party bid. The party hopes to field a full statewide slate this fall and will not endorse nonconforming candidates.
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Hayes
Montpelier
Thomas L. Hayes
Liberty Union Party
Deane C. Davis
Liberty Union
Peter Diamondstone
Brattleboro
Meyer
West Rupert
GOP
Diamondstone
The
Senate
Civic groups estimate pollution fight costs 33 to 37 billion
A joint survey by the National League of Cities and the U S Conference of Mayors estimates that fighting water pollution over six years would cost 33 to 37 billion dollars. Sen Edmund Muskie proposed a five year 2.5 billion dollar annual federal spending plan as part of a 25 billion program, and the bill has been endorsed by the two civic organizations.
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Washington
UPI
National League of Cities
U.S. Conference of Mayors
Edmund Muskie
Maine
Senate Air and Water Pollution
Muskie
Leahy seeks AG ruling on airport noise jurisdiction
Vermont official Patrick Leahy urges the attorney general to decide if the state has any authority over Burlington Airport noise. He notes 14 complaints this month from South Burlington residents about night ground maintenance crews, not overhead aircraft, and says charges depend on the AG’s ruling.
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Burlington
API
Chittenden County
Patrick Leahy
Burlington International Airport
Leahy
South Burlington
Mohawk Airlines
Stamps Likely to Stay Kept by Stores Says Legislators
In Montpelier a two member Legislative Council consumer protection study subcommittee signaled agreement to allow stores to retain trading stamps. Rep. Brian Burns and Robert Eldredge voiced cautious support as merchants praised stamps for promotion, debating cash redemption and franchise issues.
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Montpelier
TPS
Legislative Council
Brian Burns
D-Burlington
Robert Eldredge
Lake Champlain Ferry Firm Meets Antipollution Standards
Burlington based Lake Champlain Transportation Co. says it has installed more than $25,000 in holding tanks across seven ferries one excursion boat and one pair of boats to meet state and federal antipollution rules becoming among the first U S water carriers to comply fully.
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Burlington
UPI
Lake Champlain Transportation Co
New York
Vermont
United States
Senate okays funds for White River Junction VA hospital
The Senate approved a 5.9 million dollar line in a larger 9 billion VA appropriation to modernize White River Junction Veterans Hospital VI. It funds a 204 bed addition and conversion of the old building to offices, per Sen. George Aiken.
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Washington, D.C
Roofer Falls to Death at Windham College
William A. Gilbeau a 39 year old Brattleboro man self employed roofer died after falling 25 feet from a ladder while working on Aiken Hall at Windham College on WednesdayOfficials reported the Brattleboro man was working on the ladder at the time of the incident and the UPI noted the accident occurred on Windham College grounds.
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Putney
UPI
William A. Gilbeau
Brattleboro
Aiken Hall
Windham College
Firing of Albany South Mall Tower Contractor
The South Mall Tower contractor Foster is Corp. of Valley Stream was terminated for default by New York State OGS after threatening higher pay to halve delays. The $21 million contract was not completed as Gov. Rockefeller’s project faced dispute over costs and delays. Governor Rockefeller originated the South Mall idea.
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Albany
South Mall
State Office of General Services
OGS
Foster Is Corp
Valley Stream
L.I
Gen. C.V.R. Schuyler
Nelson Rockefeller
Sprague Electric to transfer Union Street operation
In North Adams Sprague Electric plans to move magnetic production lines from Union Street to Visalia California, affecting more than 100 jobs and leaving fewer than 25 production workers at the three story mill. Housing Now Inc forms to aid low and middle income housing with relocation support for urban renewal. The Federal Power Commission does not expect an extended deadline for Sheffield Falls Village plant comments. Rumors swirl over potential successors to Pittsfield state rep seat after Joel Greenberg declines reelection.
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North Adams
Sprague Electric Co
Union Street
Norton Cushman
Sprague
Visalia
Calif
Pittsfield
Federal Power Commission
Sheffield and Falls Village
Conn
FPC
Washington
Commission
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N.E
Hartford Board of Education
Hartford
New Haven
Bay State Women
Dale
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Bennington
Charles Allin
New England Economic Research Foundation
R. Frank Gregg
New England River Basins Commission
Rhode Island Superior Court
Joseph Weisberger
Champlain
Macclesfield, England
Pamela Whitehead
Pamela
Zurich
Th Purich
Toshibatown
Star Electric Inc
Monument Plaza Shopping Center
VA Hospital
Roofer
Mall
Troy
Leonard Hospital
Samaritan Hospital
Glens Falls
Down In
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Hydro
DelGallo
Joel S. Greenberg
Remo del Gallo
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