U S Rep Bates of Salem Dies at 52
UPI reports William Henry Bates veteran Republican congressman and senior Armed Services member dies at Bethesda Naval Medical Center aged 52 after abdominal lymphoma. A requiem Mass and burial planned in Salem. Bates, Navy veteran of World War II, first elected 1950 succeeding his late father George J Bates.
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St. Johnsbury and Lamoille County Railroad to Run On
In Montpelier UPI reports St. Johnsbury and LaMoille County Railroad will continue operating indefinitely after a private meeting with Gov. Deane C. Davis and CNRs Jean Richer. A subsidy of 30,000 dollars, matched by Maine Central, was discussed though Pinsley offered no details. Davis said the move secures northern Vermont’s freight link despite past derailments and heavy upgrades.
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Legion Official Boosts ABM Plan
KEENE New Hampshire UPI The national security director of the American Legion says the anti ballistic missile system is essential to the nation's defense James R Wilson told the 50th anniversary Legion convention that the Nixon Administration proposed system is defensive He noted the Legion parade and drum corps competition marked the anniversary with about 150 units taking part and urged against neo isolationist efforts to strip vital elements of strategic deterrence.
Welfare Eligibility Checked Out
Welfare Eligibility Checked Out MONTPELIER UPI Social Welfare Commissioner John Wackerman directs social workers to focus on eligibility checks amid public suspicion that some recipients are ineligible. He warns near abandonment of rehabilitative services due to under staffing though few may be taking advantage of welfare.
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Dartmouth faculty face discipline for Parkhurst Hall seizure
Two Dartmouth College faculty members, Dona P. Strauss and Paul S. Knapp, are to appear before a college disciplinary committee for alleged roles in the seizure of Parkhurst Hall on May 6 and 7. Strauss is an assistant mathematics professor from Woodstock Vermont and Knapp is a visiting chemistry professor from Hartland Vermont.
Two Die in Weekend Vermont Mishaps
Weekend Vermont fatalities include a single car crash killing 19 year old Daniel Jenne of Taftsville on Route 4 in Hart and a boating accident where Jeffrey Reed, 22, of Essex Junction drowned after a boat struck his raft on Fairfield Pond. Vernon Rich of St. Albans operated the boat and could not avoid the collision.
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Cohoes Mayor James E. McDonald dies after surgery
Longtime Cohoes leader James E. McDonald died in Albany Medical Center after major surgery begun June 6. Acting mayor Frank D. Coaruotolo to finish McDonald's term as city officials note possible brain tumor and extended illness. Albany Thruway tolls poised to rise as costs grow and pay increases for 2000 workers are studied. State Health Guide program expands to 11,000 residents with trained women delivering health service information across multiple counties.
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Adamses robbed at home in Berkshire incident
An 80-year-old man and his 77-year-old wife John and Mrs. Adamczyk were bound gagged and beaten by a trio who robbed an upstairs safe of a sizable sum Friday at their Berkshire home. Dr William H Everett treated them with bruises and tape burns but no serious injuries.
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