Vermont TV repair licensing sparks consumer safeguards debate
In Vermont a split emerged over licensing television repairmen as a consumer protection measure. The Vermont Electronic Technicians Association supports licensing with safeguards for current workers, while opposing courts and spot checks as burdensome. A government official proposed court relief, AG countermeasures, and written estimates to curb abusive practices.
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Vermont track takes in over one million for spring season
Vermont Racing Commission reports Green Mountain Park at Pownal generated more than 1 million in state revenue from spring thoroughbred and harness racing. Officials forecast total season revenue above 2.5 million as 105 racing days produced 311,000 bets totaling nearly 22 million dollars. The state's share reached 1.2 million, with harness and thoroughbred meets contributing 440,944 and 755,920 respectively. A regional economic survey was announced to study racing rules and taxation impacts. Unemployment stood at 2.9 percent, higher than last year’s 1.5 percent.
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Radar interrupts architects meeting at Boston convention
An onstage interruption by a performer named Radar unsettled about 300 attendees at the American Institute of Architects annual convention in Boston. Dr. S P R Charter walked off the stage criticizing the stunt as irrelevant while the incident prompted a heated exchange and questions about the program. Meanwhile Rep Robert Stafford backed a Citizens Crusade for Clean Water funding push, and awards were announced including R Buckminster Fuller receiving the ADA Gold Medal. In Vermont, Mount Mansfield Union School District voters consider a $3 million bond for new middle schools in Richmond Underhill and other towns.
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House Passes $5.2 Billion Energy and Water Bill
The U S House approved a 5 2 billion fiscal 1971 appropriation to fund electrical generating projects waste treatment plants and water supply developments nationwide The report stresses growing demand for electricity and potential brownouts or blackouts The package includes 1 billion for waste treatment and faced opposition including a vote to boost funding and a failed effort to restore 807 000 for the Dickey Lincoln hydroelectric project in Maine
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William Hathaway
Dmaine
New England
Fellows Gear Shaper to Lay Off 132 Workers
Springfield based Fellows Gear Shaper Co says 132 hourly workers will be laid off at end of next week with some staff facing 32 hour weeks due to continued weak activity. Company cites economic slump as cause while noting total workforce exceeds 600. Opposition in Congress argues public power raises costs. several New England representatives push back claiming private power cheaper.
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UPI
Fellows Gear Shaper Co
Vermont
New
Rabies Cases in Vermont Hit 37 for 1970
Vermont Health Department reports 37 confirmed rabies cases this year, one short of the 38 record. Most cases cluster in four northern counties: Franklin 15, LaMoille 11, Orleans 8, Caledonia 2 and Washington 1.
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UPI
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Vermont
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LaMoille
Orleans
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Washington
Jones Lamson Strike Talks Press On At Plant
Four week old strike at Jones and Lamson machine tool plant continues with Local 218 and company negotiators set to meet with Federal Mediator John O Reilly of Concord New Hampshire. A Wednesday bargaining session failed to resolve differences over benefits salary and pay incentives. Violence flared briefly Tuesday as police and pickets clashed when strikers blocked a truck from leaving the plant. order was restored with no arrests.
Aiken Intensifies Fight For Lower Fuel Prices
Senator George D. Aiken accuses the Nixon administration of not cutting inflation or pricing fuels fairly as a presidential quota increase fails to dent the oil problem. He cites a Vermont oil company raising prices and calls for about 150,000 barrels daily to ease New England shortages.
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UPI
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R-Vt
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New England
Vermont panel expands probe into credit cards and promos
In Montpelier the two member Legislative Council sub committee studying banks and consumer credit broadened its inquiry to include credit cards, trading stamps and promotional games. Rep. Brian Burns and Robert Eldredge heard small finance firms charge the legal maximum of 24 percent annually with no competition. The panel plans to call State Treasurer Frank Davis to testify on a policy change freeing housing money by using extra reserve funds. Meanwhile, Gary LaFoe, 30, a disabled Wilder veteran, drowned Tuesday night after slipping into the Connecticut River near Wilder Dam. his body was recovered Wednesday.
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Wilder
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Vermont Dormitory Loan Subsidy Approved in HUD Grant
The Housing and Urban Development Department approved a 99000 debt service grant to the University of Vermont to help pay interest on a 3 million loan for dormitory construction in Washington.
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UPI
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University of Vermont
South Burlington approves 100000 recreation bond at Lake Champlain
Voters by a 10 to 1 margin approve a $100000 bond to acquire a potential recreation area at Red Rocks Park on Lake Champlain. Federal funds are anticipated to help finance the project.
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Rutland Housing Authority Wins $3.45 Million HUD Grant
Rutland housing officials announce a $3.45 million grant from the Housing and Urban Development Department to fund low income and elderly housing projects. The approval enables development and supports local housing programs in Rutland.
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Vermont professor named chairman of women’s commission
MONTPELIER Vermont College professor Mrs Leonore McNeer was named Tuesday as the new chairman of the Governor's Commission on the Status of Women. RUTLAND Rutland County State's Attorney Robert Tepper 31 a Republican said Tuesday he will run for another two year term.
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Ridgewood
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Deane C. Davis
Montpelier
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Vermont
Governor’s Commission On the Status of Women
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Rutland County
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Murder suicide tied to restaurant dispute in Albany area
Albany police report a waitress Eva Ilona Szeman and kitchen worker Louis Berecz were killed in a restaurant dispute, with Berecz shooting Szeman and then taking his own life using the same rifle. Szeman was 21 and worked at Devil's Kitchen Restaurant in Hunter. The motive appears linked to the argument and Berecz’s sporadic work attendance.
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Help Line volunteers form 24 hour aid service at Williams College
Down in Berkshire Williamstown residents organize Help Line a free around the clock counseling and information service for people with problems. Adams Weinstein says the group of 10 aims to start functioning in early July with emergency counseling and referrals to local agencies. The project has received orientation from psychologists at Austen Riggs Center and Williams College. Norman Rockwell's 52nd Boy Scout calendar painting delivered to BSA New Brunswick officials praise the work with Stockbridge model Henricus Bergmans Jr. stockbridge serves as seen in a humorous painting slated for late fall 1971 release. Pontoosuc Lake to close for herbicide treatment June 29 to July 3. Stockbridge Bowl also closed today and Friday for similar work.
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Williams College
Adams Weinstein
New York
Weinstein
Austen Riggs
Stockbridge
Norman Rockwell
BSA
New Brunswick
N.J
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Henricus G.A. Bergmans Jr
Pittsfield
State Department of Health
Pontoosuc Lake
Stockbridge Bowl
Williams College coach seeks state House seat nomination
Williams College varsity soccer coach Jonathan Healy announced his bid for the Republican nomination to fill the state House seat held by his retiring father, William Healy of Charlemont. Healy also coaches the freshman basketball team at Williams.
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William Healy
Charlemont
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Hillcrest Hospital Seeks 800000 for New 144-Bed Facility
Pittsfield reports a campaign to raise 800000 for Hillcrest Hospital’s 144-bed addition. Kickoff dinner at Holiday Inn Lenox set for next Wednesday as officials target completion by year end.
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