Fayette nomination to Vermont Highway Board approved
The Vermont Senate voted 17 to 12 to confirm Frederick Fayette to the Highway Board after delays. Gov. Hoff named the South Burlington attorney and former Democratic state senator for Chittenden County 11 weeks earlier. Other actions included reappointments to state commissions and funding for health advisory programs.
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Vermont to train speech correctionists with federal grant
The University of Vermont received a federal grant of 5600 to train speech correctionists for one year starting September 1. Funds come from the Department of Health, Education and Welfare as reported by the Vermont congressional delegation. Gerard F. Lynch of Rockingham died of natural causes at age six weeks in his family's automobile. No autopsy planned.
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Two tragedies mark Albany area news including fatal crosswalk crash
A 64 year old Rensselaer woman Muriel Balsam was killed when a car driven by Merlin Stone lurched forward as she crossed in front of it. She died at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Also a fire on Groveside Road in West Hoosick destroyed the M and M Gun Shop building with stock including guns and fishing tackle reported lost. Pomona Grange and Melrose Grange voted to oppose Governor Rockefeller’s budget and potential state debt, sending resolutions to the governor and county legislators.
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Water sale vote fails in two-thirds margin
In Berkshire two-thirds needed to authorize selling North Adams water to Henderson Road area in Williamstown fell two votes short. North Adams water mains run through Williamstown for reservoir supply, guiding road improvements based on that water source. LENOX: high school construction contract signed for 1,129,093 dollars with alternates. groundbreaking within a week and a half per Supt. Battey. HANCOCK: Shaker Village of Hancock eyed as a potential job training center in poverty war. James King of the Commonwealth Service Corps says village could host the program.
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Burglary witness calls himself amateur in Phoenix trial
In Phoenix a defense attorney asked a state witness if he considered himself a professional burglar. The witness, who pleaded guilty as a co defendant, replied no sir, I am an amateur, which is why I got caught. The exchange occurred during testimony in a burglary trial.
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Ten Die In Two Western Mass Fires
Western Massachusetts suffered two deadly fires overnight killing ten people including seven children. In Belchertown seven siblings died as a blaze swept their wooden home while their parents escaped with injuries. In West Hawley a mother and two sons perished in a frame farm house fire. The cause is under investigation with weather likely a factor.
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16 Year Olds Could Be Best Drivers Says Pyle
Howard Pyle former Arizona governor told a Massachusetts Safety Conference that age does not determine driving skill and that with 30 hours of classroom work and six hours of behind the wheel training sixteen year olds can be top drivers. he cited their reflexes and readiness to learn.
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