Augsbury Named Rutland Railway President After Ginsburg's Death
Ogdensburg NY executive Frank A. Augsbury Jr. was named president of Rutland Railway Corp at a directors meeting, succeeding the late William I. Ginsburg who died Saturday. The board pledged to pursue opportunities for acquisitions as the long-idled line remains partly operated by successor ventures and the company continues disposing of track and real estate in Vermont.
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Ogdensburg
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Rutland Railway Corp
William I. Ginsburg
Vermont
Vermont Railway Corp
Green Mountain Railway Corp
State Health Department signs Civil Rights Act pledge
Burlington reports the state Health Department has signed the federally required Civil Rights Act of 1964 statements to assure no discrimination based on race color or national origin in public health services. The measure mirrors a federal ruling that all states with federally aided programs must sign.
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Burlington
UPI
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Burlington Names New Fighter Group Commander
Lt. Col. John W. McHugo of Burlington becomes commander of the 158th Vermont Air National Guard Fighter Group at Burlington Municipal Airport, succeeding the late Col. Robert P. Goyette. Goyette and radar observer Jeff Pollack died March 4 in the F89 jet crash near Williston. Air Force findings were sent to Washington. McHugo, a World War II veteran with 6000 hours, is married with three children.
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158Th
Vermont Air National Guard
Burlington Municipal
John W. McHugo
Robert P. Goyette
Goyette
Jeff Pollack
Williston Field
Air Force
Washington
McHugo
Vermont’s Kearns predicts decade of economic boom
Vermont State Administration Commissioner William F. Kearns forecasts a reapportioned legislature will better reflect the people’s wishes and spur spectacular economic growth over the next ten years. He says more Vermonters will earn more money as state government seizes opportunities and the state moves swiftly toward better times.
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Kearns
Vermont
Belvidere Junction man killed by collapsing car jack
A 49-year-old Belvidere Junction man, Roger P Coburn, died when a scissors jack collapsed as he worked under a car in his front yard. State police said he was removing a spring when the jack gave way. his mother in law Florence Berry could not raise the car. Help arrived ten minutes later, but he was dead.
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UPI
Roger P. Coburn
Florence Berry
Uman
Fleur De Lys plastics plant names new general manager
John Boucher, former manager of Modern Plastics Co of St Hyacinthe Quebec, has been named general manager of the new Fleur De Lys plastics plant under construction in Burlington.
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UPI
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Modern Plastics Co
St. Hyacinthe, Que
Fleur de Lys Plastics
Rockefeller Cigarette Tax Hike Approved For New York
Governor Rockefeller wins approval to double the state’s 5 cent cigarette tax, effective April 1, as part of a tax package aimed at raising about $530 million to bolster the $3.48 billion budget. The measure is seen as nearing the end of the Democratic majority’s chances to advance Rockefeller’s budget plan.
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Rockefeller
New York Bills Back Off Track Betting in City Referendum
Albany reports Sen. Mackell introduced a Democratic program bill to legalize off-track betting only in New York City with a November referendum. Tracks would receive 1 percent of gross handle, the state and city 7 percent of net handle, and a New York City Racing Authority would oversee parlors with civil service staff and run mutual pools on out-of-state races.
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Thomas J. Mackell
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Racing
Clergyman Rev. Francis Lanoue Dies in Loreauville La
In Berkshire North Adams Rev. Francis Xavier Lanoue M S 55 died unexpectedly Tuesday in Loreauville Louisiana while engaged in parish work. He was a brother of Miss Margaret M Lanoue associate professor at North Adams State College.
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Volpe to attend Williams town reception at The Spruces
Gov John A Volpe will visit Williams town on Sunday for a testimonial reception at The Spruces hosted by owner Albert Bachand to honor those who helped fund the state road mobile home park. Pickets protest GE policy in Pittsfield SDS staged actions target General Electric investments in South Africa with morning and afternoon lines and literature distribution.
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Hefty Exiled Farouk Dies in Rome Restaurant
Former Egyptian king Farouk, exiled in Rome for 12 years, collapsed and died after a lavish dinner at Ile de France. He was 45, weighed over 250 pounds, and carried about $155 in his pockets. Officials could not determine the exact cause of death.
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Bennington Banner details and subscription rates data
The Bennington Banner publishes daily except Sundays and holidays from 425 Main St Bennington Vermont. Rates are listed for mail subscriptions within Vermont and nationwide with various 3 month 6 month and 1 year options and special rates for servicemen.
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United Press International
UPI
Vermont
U.S
Restrictions Mar McNamara Armory Tour Anger Newsmen
Newsmen from New England faced a news blackout and a six minute briefing during Defense Secretary Robert McNamara’s tour of the Springfield Armory. Photographers filmed covertly as the tour proceeded. protests are planned. McNamara left for Westover AFB after the briefing.
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Defense Department
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Washington
Edward M. Kennedy
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