Burlington Names New Weather Chief James Vollkammer
UPI reports at Burlington Municipal Airport a new weather chief, James A. Vollkammer, age 33, formerly aviation forecaster at John F. Kennedy Airport. A New York native and St. John's University graduate, he is married with three children and began duties Wednesday.
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Vermont to mark 175th anniversary with sugar on snow
Vermont legislators plan a quiet observance at the State House steps at 4 p.m. Governor Hoff is expected to attend as Friday marks Vermont entering the Union as the 4th state in 1791. A separate Springfield dispute sees 92 of 140 teachers refuse to sign new contracts over a merit pay plan amid VEAs backing. Health officials report Type B influenza outbreaks across the state with varied severity in communities from Shelburne to Newport.
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Traveling exhibit to showcase Vermont crafts at Putney-Windham
Putney Windham College hosts a traveling exhibit sponsored by The New England Crafts Council, arranged by Peter Wendland. Eight Vermont craftsmen are featured including Clark F. Mounts and Simon Watts. The show runs two weeks at Robert Frost Hall with an opening reception at 8 p.m. Friday.
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Missing Lau ren Woodroe Found Tied at Proctor's Theater ramp
A 19 year old Lau ren Woodroe of Russell Sage College daughter of optometrist Irving M. Woodroe was found bound with silk stockings at the top balcony ramp of Proctor's Theater after 8 p m on Wednesday. She reported an elderly man attacked her and threatened to harm her 10 year old sister if she did not comply. She regained consciousness after passing out and her screams drew a theater patron's attention.
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All Signals Go for Teen Rocket Flight
Albany reports the FAA unit at Albany County Airport has granted Project GW permission to test the radar facility during a Draco staging rocket flight this summer. The craft will carry a movie camera and tape recorder, said Paul Roberts, Colonie Central High School senior and flight director.
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Williams Glee Club to join Wilson College Choir in Berkshire
In Williamstown Williams Glee Club led by Prof Robert Barrow joins Wilson College Choir for a Sunday 730 pm music service in Thompson Chapel at Williams College. Chapin Library showcases centennial birthday of humorist Gelett Burgess known for The Purple Cow with a month long exhibition. Youth Haven plans to raise 25000 to buy a teenage center building and create a maintenance fund. Crane & Co plans addition to Pioneer paper mill costing about 15 million this year pending inspector review. Bishop Weldon met hospital groups in Pittsfield to discuss site analysis for a new St Luke’s hospital with regional planning awaiting committee report.
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Strike Threat Hits Boston Five Daily Newspapers
Boston's five major dailies face a possible Sunday strike by ITU locals 13 and 1 over wage and fringe benefit demands. Publishers offered a three-year package totaling 16.30, but unions push for cash, risking halt to Globe Herald Traveler Record American and Boston papers while Christian Science Monitor would be spared.
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Richard chosen as Vermont Easter Seal Boy for 593 youngsters
Richard, diagnosed with cerebral palsy, was chosen as Vermont's Easter Seal Boy and will appear in 95,000 Vermont homes. The VAC in Rutland helped his progress from unable to stand in 1961 to walking with braces, crutches, and now hopes to walk unaided. Easter Seals support aided his therapy, surgery, and lip reading training, symbolizing ongoing work with 593 Vermont children.
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Bennington Banner Contact and Rates Information
The Bennington Banner lists contact numbers for business newsroom and advertising at 442.6300 442-2800 and 442-2684. It notes publication daily except Sunday and holidays, address 425 Main St Bennington VT 05201, and United Press International content rights. Subscription rates: Vermont 3 months 6.30 6 months 11.70 1 year 22.50. elsewhere 7.00 13.00 25.00.
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