Vermont Health Dept mails venereal disease manuals to schools
The Vermont Department of Health has mailed 322 venereal disease education manuals to eight junior and senior high schools. Each set includes a teacher guide and is available free to public and parochial schools for Grades 8 through 12 upon request. The program, led by William F. Schwartz, is part of a World Health Organization backed approach now used in 38 states. Gov Hoff to visit Honduras on a fact finding mission in April to explore aid for Vermont's sister nation, continuing since 1965 in the Partners of the Alliance program.
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Burlington
Vermont Department of Health
Health Department
William F. Schwartz
U.S. Public Health Service
National
World Health Organization
Vermont
Honduras
Rutland hosts forum on Vietnam War experts clash
The Vermont Council of Churches begins a statewide forum series in Rutland with two Asia experts presenting opposing views on U S policy in Southeast Asia Jonathan Mirsky assistant professor at Dartmouth travels in Asia and helped form Chinese study groups at Cambridge London and Oxford Girvan Griffith of the State Department defends the administration stance VCC trustees say the forums aim to inform not promote an official position
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Rutland
VPI
Vermont Council of Churches
VCC
Asia
Jonathan Mirsky
Dartmouth College
Cambridge
London
Oxford
U.S
Southeast Asia
Girvan Griffith
State Department
Hoff shifts to Kennedy camp gains 10 to 1 support
Gov. Hoff reports support for his defection from Johnson to Kennedy running ten to one via letters. One letter included a $25 check and another follower verbally pledged $100. He said several Republican lawmakers visited Friday to offer encouragement after his formal announcement.
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Montpelier
UPS
Philip Hoff
Johnson
New York
Robert Kennedy
Hoff
Goddard College students given suspended terms in marijuana case
Washington Orange District Court Judge John Connarn fined two Goddard College students 300 dollars each for possession of marijuana. Jack Neuworth of New York City and Horace Godwin of Baltimore were initially charged in Plainfield after being arrested last October and pleaded not guilty before changing to guilty in December. The judge suspended the sentences for both but ordered Neuworth and Godwin to serve five days in county jail.
Albany Water Hits Capacity as Alcove Reservoir Spills Over
In Albany the Alcove reservoir spilled over the brim for the first time in four years, signaling a total water supply of 13 billion gallons. Daily usage runs 20 to 22 million gallons, with drought history shaping past capacity levels and recent preservation measures. TheAssembly also passed an anti hate bill to criminalize incitement to violence against racial or ethnic groups, carrying up to one year in prison and a $1,000 fine amid broad party support.
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Albany
Assembly
Albany Hit Run Probe Links Car to Fatal Crash
Detectives search for a black or partially black GM car used on 1959 to 1962 models after a hit run killed Miss Marion Scherer and injured Mrs. Samuel Cenci. Paint analysis on clothing points to the same paint. reward now $5,500. Albany budget talks cut Rockefeller plan by 141 million before a later request for 93 million.
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Albany
Marion Scherer
Samuel Cenci
General Motors
Rockefeller
Assembly
Anthony J. Travia
Berkshire panel approves zone changes for ski center plan
In Berkshire Adams Town meeting voters unanimously approved two zoning changes to enable development beside Mount Greylock Reservation for a major ski center. The project by Springfield industrialist Joseph J. Deliso would allow ski lifts, buildings, parking and related facilities as Deliso seeks state lease of 1500 more acres for ski trails.
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Adams
Mount Greylock
Springfield
Joseph J. Deliso
Deliso
Fire Levels Two Story Home on State Road
GREAT BARRINGTON Fire destroyed the two story home of Mr and Mrs Timothy Killiard on State Road Monday afternoon. The fire began in a utility room off the kitchen and firefighters fought for two hours to control it. Much of the furnishings were saved.
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Great Barrington
Timothy Killiard
State Road
Firemen Accept Two 6 Percent Pay Hikes in North Adams
North Adams fire fighters union approved Mayor James F. Cleary's plan for two consecutive 6 percent wage increases. The first takes effect March 31 and the second January 1. The package costs about 77 cents per thousand on the city tax rate this year. Three city employee groups have signed, leaving only the Police Benevolent Association not yet on board.
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North Adams
North Adams Fire Fighters Association
James F. Cleary
Police Benevolent Association
Negotiators Work To Avert Nationwide Telephone Strike
Washington negotiators faced an April 12 deadline for the first nationwide telephone strike in 21 years. CWA president Joseph A. Beirne said about 165,000 workers could be affected, but automation would keep most phones working though service would slow. He doubted reaching a deal with Bell System firms, including Western Electric, to avert the walkout.
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Washington
UPID
Joseph A. Beirne
Communications Workers of American
CWA
Beirne
Bell System
Western Electric Co
Western Electric
Justice Dept Opposes Dismissal of Spock Indictment
The Justice Department argues the Vietnam War illegal claim does not dismiss the conspiracy indictments against pediatrician Benjamin Spock and co defendants. It asserts U.S. forces fight in Vietnam at a foreign government request and that counseling criminal acts is not protected by the First Amendment. The government will share films and FBI reports with the defense, opposes separate trials, and expects arguments in April with trial possible May or June.
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Justice Dept
Spock
Boston
UPI
Justice Department
U.S
Vietnam
Benjamin Spock
Paul F. Markham
U.S. District Court
Sloane Coffin Jr
Yale University
Michael Ferber
Buffalo
N.Y
Mitchell Goodman
New York
Marcus Raskin
Institute For Policy Studies
Washington
Lan. 5
United States
Republic of Vietnam
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
United Nations
Congress
Francis J. W. Ford
FBI
Goodman
Coffin
Raskin
Wall
UNH students rescued from Mt Washington cliff face
Three University of New Hampshire students faced deadly winter on Mt Washington as 100 mph winds and subzero cold trapped them after snowslides. Rescue teams lowered Davis and Damp to safety while Stallman escaped. Damp suffered leg injuries and frostbite, Davis exposure, with aid from rescuers including Nestor Godden Smith Porter Sideman as wind battered the ravine.
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Pinkham Notch
N.H
UPI
University of New Hampshire
Mt. Washington
Jeffrey Camp
North Conway
Philip T. Davis
Durham
Donald Stallman
Milroy
Camp
Davis
Stallman
Huntington Ravine
O’dell
Edward Nestor
Princeton
N.J
Nestor
Jack Godden
White Mountain National Forest
George Smith
Augusta
Maine
Charles Porter
David Sideman
Smith
Porter
Sideman
Godden
Vermont pavilion to Poland sublet at Expo 67
Former state development chief Elbert G Moulton expresses surprise that Montreal would sublet Vermont's Expo 67 pavilion to Communist Poland this summer. Gov Hoff says Poland can use it for cultural purposes only, amid concerns over propaganda. The pavilion, leased to Montreal for $1 annually, will be used in Man and His World shows.
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Moulton
Vermont
Philip H. Hoff
Poland
Hoff
Lake Champlain to attain Class B water quality status
Vermont Water Resources Board set Class B condition for Lake Champlain's 271 square miles and about 65 miles of tributaries feeding the interstate lake jointly controlled with New York. The board also delayed Alburg's waste plant date to 1971 while requiring adequate treatment and holding tanks on watercraft by January 1970. Additionally, pollution abatement was ordered for over 10 towns and industries along the lower Connecticut River, with facilities due by September 1, 1970, changing nearly 100 miles of river from Class C to cleaner Class B. Hartford Putney and Brattleboro on river locations were required to build treatment facilities.
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Montpelier
UPI
Vermont Water Resources Board
Vermont
Lake Champlain
Grand Isle
Franklin
Chittenden
Rutland
Addison
New York
Alberg
Connecticut River
Lower
Connecticut
Wilder
Hartford
Putney
Brattleboro
Hoff to veto Vietnam Veterans Bonus bill in May session
Gov. Philip H. Hoff announced he will veto the Vietnam Veterans Bonus Bill and reintroduce it at the special legislative session planned for early May. He cited risk to the state mapping program and outlined proposed funding shifts and potential broadening of veteran eligibility. The governor also said he will sign the obscene literature control bill despite personal opposition, expecting court challenges to test its constitutionality.
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Hoff
Tax Department
Gulf of Tonkin
Governor Urges Restraint in Vermont NFO Drive
Governor Philip H. Hoff expressed serious concern over rumors of potential violence tied to the National Farmers Organization in Vermont. He stated he does not intend to interfere with lawful organizing and urged all sides to avoid disruption and restraint during the ongoing efforts.
Water tap accident injures Briton and top denture
Building worker Frank Pope, 57, drank from a water tap when it burst back, forcing out his top denture as he swallowed the piece. Doctors will operate to recover the denture. The incident comes amid reports of a growing NFO dairy union drive in Vermont and national milk price protests. Governor Hoff urged restraint in the union drive while Vermont dairymen consider actions planned for April 1.
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Tiverton
England
UPI
Frank Pope
Robert Branon
Vermont
Hoff
Police Criticized for Inaction By Montpelier Officials
Montpelier school officials condemned state and local police for inaction after an anonymous bomb threat to Montpelier High School around 2 30 PM Monday. School leaders cited immediate responses and postponed activities while questioning why fire and police did not respond despite a nearby state police substation. Principal Bruce Stewart halted a student assembly eight minutes after the call as Governor Hoff welcomed Canadian students.
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Montpelier
UPI
Montpelier High School
Donald Gross
Alan Weiss
Arthur McLellan
Weiss
Philip H. Hoff
Bruce Stewart
Barret To Speak On Antiques At Castleton
Richard Carter Barret director curator of Bennington Museum will address the Castleton Woman's Club in the Castleton Federated Church Wednesday at 1 30 p m Barret will speak on Lost Treasures What is This Antique He studied Sandwich glass at the Toledo Ohio Museum of Art and is author of several books He will identify any antique glass pottery or porcelain the audience submits for examination A business meeting will follow the program Delegates will be appointed to the Vermont Federation Convention April 23 25 Colonial Day plans will be discussed and committee chairs will report Tea will be served by hostesses listed.
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Castleton
Richard Carter Barret
Bennington Museum
Floyd Altorfer
Vermont Federation
Hotel Vermont
Burlington
Time saving order method promotes convenience
An advertisement urges readers to check family needs using a convenient ordering system to avoid crowds and waits. It promises savings with orders filled promptly as stock remains available.
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