Army Corps eyes flood risk in Montpelier Vermont
An Army Corps official from the New England Division met Montpelier officials to discuss flood hazard areas and mitigation. Assistant Army engineer William Chesworth conferred with Deputy Civil Defense Director Richard Holmes as local personnel forwarded concerns for corps help. The 1971 program mirrors a 1969 effort that invested 20 million nationally, preventing about 165 million dollars in potential flood damage across 400 communities including Vermont.
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Montpelier
New England
Army Corps of 1S
William Chesworth
Civil Defense
Richard C. Holmes
Vermont
Agnew attacks CBS for distortion over Pentagon film
Vice President Spiro Agnew charged CBS News with distortion and misinformation, likening its critique of the Pentagon documentary to missteps he says the network itself exhibits. He cited Hunger in America and Project Nassau, condemned CBS staff affiliations, and challenged press immunity while a disturbance occurred at the Boston hotel event.
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Boston
UPI
Spiro T. Agnew
CBS News
Pentagon
Defense Department
Agnew
CBS
Court of Equity
CBS Television Network
Department of Defense
Sheraton-Boston
Middlesex Club
America
Project Nassau
U.S
House
Haiti
Frank Stanton
New York
Stanton
Nixon
Nassau
Legislature commends Highway Department balance on roads
Vermont Senate approves a resolution praising the Highway Department for keeping winter roads clear while urging cooperation with the Environmental Agency to protect roadside habitats. The debate notes the salt issue and includes a senator remark about preferring dead trees to dead men. House advances livestock tax exemption amid a 119 to 25 vote, with farmers’ tax concerns and opposition as noted.
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Montpelier
UPI
Senate
Vermont Highway Department
Vermont Environmental Agency
House
John O’brien
D-Chittenden-Grand Isle
Melvin
Theory on swallows return to Capistrano on schedule
A UPI report notes swallows arrive at San Juan Capistrano on St. Joseph's Day each March 19 and depart for Argentina on October 23. An engineer attributes the timing to sun shadow angles guiding their 3,000 mile migration, while others mock the theory.
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San Juan Capistrano
Calif
UPI
Capistrano
St. Joseph’s
California
Argentina
Joseph N. Portney
Litton Industries
Portney
Portnoy
Bill Smith
the Mission
Fire auxiliary plans food sale and may banquet
The Bennington Rural Fire Department Auxiliary held its monthly meeting at the Willow Road Firehouse. New members Anna Sauer Patricia Hebert and Vanessa Loomis were welcomed. A benefit food sale is set for March 27 at the First National Store starting at 10 a.m. The May banquet location is to be decided by the entertainment committee. The April food committee is Clara Dupee and Mildred Howe. Marie Turgeon to bring the sunshine gift. Weekly activities include Tuesday arts and crafts Wednesday puppet making bowling at 3 Thursday social afternoon and all senior citizens invited with refreshments Friday card party at 8 with prizes and refreshments. Last week’s card party winners were Bob Harrington and Genevieve Statin. At Bar-B-Q Lanes Jerry Morin won high single 154 and high triple 398 Tuesday. at Bennington Lanes Irene O Grady won high single 130 and high triple 358 and Arthur Cutler won high single 151 and high triple 358.
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Bennington
Clara Dupee
Mildred Howe
Marie Turgeon
Bob Harrington
Genevieve Statin
Bar-B-Q
Jerry Morin
Bennington Lanes
Irene O’grady
Arthur Cutler
Vermont House to debate administration agency proposal
The Vermont House resumes debate on a proposed administration agency as part of Gov. Davis's two government operations bills. Critics warn it may not save money while supporters call it a clearer public information channel, merging Tax and Administration and elevating divisions to departments.
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Emory A. Hebard R-Glover
Hebard
Vermont
Springfield board rewrites vote on Vincent case hearing
In Springfield 800 people awaited a hearing on teacher Harold G. Vincent, but the Springfield School Board shelved the hearing and reconsidered his dismissal after two hours of talks led by board chair Richard S. Shaw. Students urged the board to cut costs by ousting Principal Armand A. Guarino.
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Springfield
Springfield High School
Harold G. Vincent
Vincent
Richard S. Shaw
Shaw
Armand A. Guarino
Albany probes into South Mall project under grand juries
U S Attorney James M. Sullivan said two federal grand juries are probing alleged violations tied to the Albany South Mall project. The Albany Times Union notes the panel convened last November was dismissed without confirmation that the billion dollar project had been discussed. A Troy Auto Club delegation pressed lawmakers with 10000 protests against auto tax hikes amid reports Governor Rockefeller may drop the 50 percent registration fee increase.
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Albany
U.S
James M. Sullivan
Albany South Mall
Albany Times-Union
Rockefeller
Troy Auto Club
Pittsfield Diocesan plan to consolidate parochial schools
The Springfield diocese proposes consolidating parochial elementary schools in Pittsfield citing staffing challenges tied to religious order members. The meeting of parish delegates also discussed broader regionalization of schools at all levels, with Rev. Carl Huller noting education considerations.
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Pittsfield
Springfield
Carl Huller
Williams prepares housing for next year dormitory plan
Upperclass women at Williams will be housed in 10 locations next year. Three former faculty homes are in use along with one former fraternity house and sections of six dormitory type residences. About 115 regular undergrads plus 75 exchange students in the upper classes, and around 135 freshman women.
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Williamstown
Williams
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