Lindenwald A Dusty Presidential Homestead Reborn
Lindenwald near Kinderhook New York the retirement home of Martin Van Buren is being opened to public tours after government purchase in 1973. The 36 room colonial house features a four column porch and a bell tower with a long history including a rumored secret room and Van Buren’s death in 1862. National Park Service historian William Jackson leads daily grounds tours from 1 to 5 p.m.
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Lindenwald
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Bennington
United States
Martin van Buren
White House
Peter van Ness
Aaron Burr
van Nesses
Alexander Hamilton
John
Jennie Jerome
Winston Churchill
Bennington Jeromes
National Park Service
William Jackson
Kinderhook
N.Y
O— Martin van Buren
Columbia County
New York
DeWitt Clinton
U.S. Senate
Albany
Andrew Jackson
Old Hickory
Jackson
John C. Calhoun
South Carolina
Mother and eight children dead in Connecticut house blaze
A mother and eight children, some bound and gagged, died in a Prospect fire police call the state s largest multiple homicide. Bodies burned extensively, authorities say as case unfolds with no suspects yet identified.
Beaudoin family deaths under investigation after early morning fire
Connecticut state police identify seven children aged 4 to 12 and a 6 year old cousin as victims in a secluded six room red clapboard home on Route 68. Firefighters battled flames for 30 minutes after neighbors reported smoke near 4 am. Police say doors and windows were locked. homicide and arson are not yet confirmed pending investigation. Father Fred Beaudoin worked at Pratt and Whitney and was notified at 5:30 am. Autopsies planned at UConn Medical Center Farmington. Neighbors recall hearing screams and smelling smoke while Beaudoin burned rubbish was suspected earlier.
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Edward P. Leonard
Cheryl Beaudoin
Fred Beaudoin
Pratt and Whitney Co
North Haven
Rte. 68
Beaudoin
Fred Jr
Sharon
Debbie
Paul
Rod
Holly
Marylou
Jenifer Santoro
Connecticut
Elliott Gross
Edward Leonard
University of
Connecticut Medical Center
Farmington
Lee
Carter presses Soviet arms limits at southern rally
President Carter urged the Soviet Union to accept controls on heavy intercontinental missiles while offering to limit U S strategic programs such as cruise missile development. Speaking to Southern legislators in 95 degree heat at Gaillard Auditorium, he stressed a balance between military strength and human rights. He sought a conciliatory stance toward Brezhnev, pledging to pursue peace while preserving security. His South tour aimed to connect the presidency with ordinary citizens and highlight energy efforts offshore Louisiana.
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Hedrick Smith
N.Y. Times
Charleston
S.C
Carter
Soviet Union
United States
Moscow
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Gaillard Municipal Auditorium
Jackson
Miss
Yazoo City
Clinton
Mass
Panama Canal
Louisiana
Zapata Yorktown
Lee Carter
Arafat Seeks to Avert Egypt Libya Border War
Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat pursued peacemaking to calm a border clash between Egypt and Libya after an eight hour battle. He met with Egyptian President Sadat and planned talks with Khadafy in Libya while Arab League officials considered urgent ministerial talks. Egypt claimed heavy losses including 2 Libyan warplanes 40 tanks and 42 captives. Libya reported no significant casualties.
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Cairo
Egypt
UPI
Yasser Arafat
Arafat
Palestine Liberation Organization
Anwar Sadat
Libya
Muammar Khadafy
Arab League
Mahmoud Riad
Alexandria
League
Riad
Khadafy
Infant Drowns in Pownal Bath Tub Tragedy
A 13 month old girl Stephanie Marie Kimball of Williamstown Mass drowned in a bathtub at the John O Bouley residence on Middle Pownal Road Pownal around 12 40 pm Thursday. Medical examiner Dr Arthur S Faris ruled accidental drowning. Rescue Squad attempts to revive failed. Body released to Putnam Memorial Hospital pending funeral plans.
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John O. Bouley
Middle Pownal Road
Pownal
Stephanie Marie Kimball
Williamstown
Mass
Arthur S. Faris
Bouley
Raymond G. Bolton
Putnam Memorial Hospite
Vandalism Hits Mt Anthony High School Glass Loss Near $1000
Mt Anthony High School suffered about $1000 in broken glass with no insurance, mainly on the library north side and a faculty science room. Police found a beer bottle inside one room. the act occurred between 9 p m and morning. Bennington police investigate.
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Mt. Anthony High School
George A. Sleeman
Sleeman
Bennington
Veterans Home land sale stirs controversy in Vermont
Trustees approved a three acre sale of Vermont Veterans Home land quickly but compensation plans spark debate. Governor aide says aim is the lowest price while legislators fear funds will cut future appropriations. Officials urge appraisals and a dedicated fund for residents, while opponents warn against harming the home’s finances.
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Vermont Veterans Home
John T. Gray
Montpelier
Lawrence F. Powers
Bennington
Powers
Thomas R. Haley
Trustees
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