Howard Johnson dies at 75 in Manhattan
Howard Dearing Johnson founder of the 28 Flavors ice cream chain died at his Manhattan home at age 75. He retired in 1959, with his son Howard B Johnson Jr. taking over. Johnson started in 1925 in Wollaston Mass, built 28 Flavors, expanded to 200 restaurants by 1950, franchising then diversifying into motor lodges. company went public in May 1961 with 660,000 shares sold.
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Manhattan
New York
UPI
Howard Dearing Johnson
B. Johnson
Wollaston
Mass
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Motor Lodge
Howard Johnson’s
Washington, D.C
Howard Johnson
Lowell officers approve contract with city for raises
The Lowell branch of the International Brotherhood of Police Officers voted 66 to 43 to accept a new city contract. It includes a minimum raise for patrolmen of 11250 by January 1574. The article also references Howard Johnsons history and expansion details.
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Lowell
Mass
UPL
International Brotherhood of Police Officers
Inmates Split Over Indochina War and Prison Reforms
Concord New Hampshire inmates at New State Prison show broad opposition to a strike, with about 20 staying in cells as 44 of 238 defied work actions. The younger, long haired group pressed for education, personal rules changes, and freedoms like jeans, radios, and beards while older inmates urged patience and reform through established channels.
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Concord
N.H
Gurl
Newee
Indochina
Martin Groes
Tye
Better way urged to protect New England coast resources
The New England Council voted to urge all six states to strengthen protection of coastal resources including oil and gas deposits. A similar proposal for a 20 mile fishing limit was rejected, shifting focus from the federal government to state legislatures. The council also backed creating a six state International trade office in West Europe and promoting bicentennial tourism and urban mass transit research funds. Two resolutions were rejected: requiring environmental impact statements and a 12 month school year. The school-year measure failed due to tourist industry opposition.
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Kennebunkport
Maine
New England
U.S
West Europe
Council
Connecticut youth innocent claim in 25 year confinement
In Bridgeport Connecticut John B. Rice 19 once accused of murdering four family members in December 1970 was ordered confined to Fairfield Hills Hospital in Newtown for up to 25 years Rice formerly of New Canaan appeared under UPI report as mental hospital confinement proceeded until a suitable time for release or further orders is determined
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Bridgeport, Conn
UPI
John BR. Rice
Rice
New Canaan
Fairfield Hills
Newtown
Jury flees court as mouse disrupts high profile murder trial
A 12 member male jury fled the London high court when a mouse ran into the jury box. The creature bolted back to its hole and a court official plugged the opening with a walking stick. Rice was found innocent by reason of mental disorder but recommended confinement. The four victims were Rice's mother, sister, brother and grandmother, killed on December 8, 1970.
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London
UPI
Boston fire widows to receive $29000 each
Boston Mayor Kevin H. White announced widows of nine Hotel Vendome firemen will receive accidental death benefits totaling $29000 per widow to help ease financial burdens after the disaster.
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Boston
UPI
Kevin H. White
Vermonters to attend funeral for nine Boston firemen
Burlington firemen and officials will attend the funeral for the nine Boston Hotel Vendome firemen who died in Saturday’s collapse. A $100 fund for widows was raised, with each widow receiving at least $20,000. Survivors get $4,000 basic insurance and full pay for widows per salary, while an investigation probes the building collapse that caused the blaze.
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Burlington
Upi
Boston
Fremen
Holy Cross Cathedral
White
Vermont education board grants waiver for West Rutland High School
The Vermont State Education Board granted West Rutland High School a one year waiver to meet minimum standards for secondary schools. A building program for an industrial arts facility and 10 classrooms was proposed to voters, with the risk of possible closure next year if not approved. The board also approved extensions for Rochester High School and 14 other high schools, citing improved drop out rates and stronger programs in arts sciences and libraries.
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Donn McCafferty
State Education Department
McCafferty
Industris Arts, Sciences
Vermont forecasts surplus from inheritance tax gains
Crisman told a Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee that Vermont will end the year with a surplus due to higher inheritance tax receipts, nearly 2.8 million versus 2.7 million projected. The extra funds will help reduce bonded debt. Funeral services are set for Arthur Messler in Hardwick, former Vermont House member, who died Monday at 66.
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Montpelier
UPI
Vermont
Ald Crisman
Crisman
Stannard
Hardwick
Arthur Messler
R-Starmari
Ermint House
New Guilderland center planned on Route 20 grid
A million stop center is planned for a 11 acre site on Route 20 in Guilderland. Construction may start in late fall with completion tentatively in August 197%. The complex will feature a major discount store a large food store a drug store and various local shops about a half mile west of Route 155. Albany Supreme Court dismissed four Hudson police officers chief William Egan alleged test refusals in a misconduct inquiry. May unemployment in the Capitol area fell to 4.6 percent while statewide rate stayed at 6.1 percent.
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Guilderland
Hudson
Albany Supreme Court
William Egan
Berkshire Pittsfield Noise Probe Prompts Public Debate
Nalsa Centre Commission Tuesday night debated methods to curb health hazardous noises from trailers minibikes snowmobiles and motorbikes. Public concern pales beside local irritation over GE lighting tower noise. In Great Barrington search for a missing Piper Arrow 200 with two Berkshire area planes extended to 280 hours with little success. North Adams serial photography firm Becker Belding at Hachinap Airport plans uncertain as mayor discusses administration building and hangar.
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Nalsa Centre
General Electric
Helpe
Great Barrington
Berkshire
At & P.m
North Adams — ColBeai
Hachinap Airpot
Ager
Joseph
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