Senate panel endorses Vermont district court bill changes
The Senate Judiciary Committee backed a district court bill by Sen. Charles Delaney with one major revision to drop transfer of commitments adoptions and matrimonial cases to district courts. It also calls for judges to reside in their districts and for full district court implementation by March 1 1968 with a statewide single district and Supreme Court power to designate districts and homes.
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Vermont Unemployment Claims Rise Slightly in Latest Week
The Vermont Department of Employment Security reports 4159 unemployment claims filed in the past week, up 67 from the prior period and 160 above the 1966 level. The insured unemployment rate climbs to 4.1 percent, with new claims reaching 493 led by electrical machinery, contract construction, and apparel sectors. Brattleboro area shows an 18 percent gain while Rutland falls 17 percent.
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Vermont Health Clinics Run on Pilot Mental Health Plan
Mental health commissioner Dr Jonath an Leopold reports nine community health services spent 218 500 in the first half of fiscal 1967 and a state share of 2 132 270 based on operating expenses. A pilot ten clinic in Lamoille County is fully funded by the Mental Health Department. October to December caseload tops 3 600 with 572 new cases as staff grows to 84 from nine in 1960.
Vermont Receives Donated Land for Campground at Jamaica State Park
Forests and Parks Commissioner Robert Williams announced a donated tract within Jamaica State Park from Anthony Cerosimo and the late Mrs. Cerosimo of Brattleboro. The land near West River at Salmon Hole will become a campground for at least 75 families, contingent on legislative funding. The site hosts the West River and New England Canoe Slalom Races each spring.
Daley appoints Crowley to Civil Defense board
Lt. Gov. John Daley named Sen. Thomas Crowley of Chittenden Grand Isle to the Board of Civil Defense for a two year term through January 4, 1969. The appointment was announced in Montpelier by UPI.
Two RPI students arrested in prank sign torn down
Brunswick state Police arrested Gary S. Goldberg and Donald R. Wans dorp both 19 after tearing down a Justice of the Peace sign near Petersburg and found hitch-hiking. They were charged with malicious mischief. COHOES rejection of federal funds ends Upward Bound program for College of Saint Rose. 15 Cohoes ninth graders lose tutoring by summer. about 50 youths in Albany area would have benefited.
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Hoosick Falls Youth Center league awards announced
In Hoosick Falls three awards were given at the season end ceremony. James Monahan received the sportsmanship award while Peter Sennett earned the Most Valuable Player trophy and the Hawks received the team trophy.
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Berkshire Dog Looser Faces Jail Time for Attacks
In Pittsfield Berkshire County a 25 year old man was given a suspended 30 day jail sentence and two years probation for failing to restrain his dog Too Much an English setter blamed for attacking mail carriers and forcing residents to pick up mail at the post office. Neighbors and officials say the dog was ordered restrained last November.
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Welfare Unification Supported in Vermont Hearing
Welfare reform gains broad backing as hospital administrators social workers and clergy back a bill to centralize welfare under the state Department of Social Welfare. The House Health and Welfare Committee held the first public hearing with projected expenditures of 475000 in 1968 and 3 million in 1969. Supporters cite standardization and rehabilitative aims while critics warn state control may harm local knowledge.
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Electric Utility Advertising Branded Hoax in New England
Vic Reinemer, author of Overcharge, told the State Consumers' Council that investor-owned electric utilities mislead customers by portraying electricity as a family budget bargain. He warned that excluding municipal and customer-owned systems from wholesale power could drive even higher electricity costs, noting New England already has some of the nation's highest power prices.
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Vermont OKs off campus housing for rising students
University of Vermont grants sophomores and juniors the option to live off campus for 1967-68. About 1500 students signed a petition and SGA endorsement backs the move. Dean Patzer cites emergency housing overcrowding and a projected enrollment 240 higher next year, unknown how many will move off campus.
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