Prouty predicts bid in Democratic Senate primary
Sen. Winston Prouty forecast a hard Democratic primary for his Senate seat in Vermont. He named Fiore Bove as a strong challenger to former Gov. Philip Hoff, saying Bove is colorful and capable. Hoff is expected to announce April 14, while Prouty expressed no retirement plans and indicated no decision on Carswell or Safeguard expansion.
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Burlington
UPI
Winston Prouty
U.S. Senate
Wcax-Tv
Prouty
Fiore Bove
D-Chittenden-Grand Isle
Philip Hoff
Hoff
Bove
Nixon Cuts Short His Easter Vacation
President Nixon cut short his Easter vacation in Key Biscayne to return to Washington for postal workers pay talks and a potential strike crackdown. He aims to press Postmaster General Blount for a quick update and to manage budget concerns while monitoring Southeast Asian upheavals and possible Cambodia border actions. The First Family kept Easter traditions with church, lunch, and a yacht dinner cruise. Tricia Nixon Cox accompanied by Edward Finch Cox drew attention.
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Key Biscayne, Fla
Upi
Nixon
Washington
White
U.S
Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church
Julie
Biscayne Bay
Tricia
Edward Finch Cox
New York
Harvard Law
U.S. Mediators Enter Teamster Trucker Talks
Federal mediators join talks between the Teamsters and the trucking industry as a nationwide contract nears expiry. No immediate strike risk is seen, with 450,000 drivers affected. The union seeks wage hikes of 70 cents first year and 50 cents in years two and three for local drivers, and 2 cents more per mile for over‑the‑road drivers.
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Washington
UPI
Teamster
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Teamsters
Pontiac Firebird lineup highlights endurance and performance
The article details the Firebird range with Wide-Track handling, front disc brakes, and stabilizer bars. It describes engines from a 250 cubic inch six to a 400 cubic inch Ram Air V-8, Endura bumpers, and durable instrument panels. It invites readers to visit a Pontiac dealer to experience the cars firsthand.
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Esprit
Trans Am
Pontiac
Bomb victim charged with felony counts in East Village blast
Bernard A. Godwin, 23, a CUNY senior, was jailed on five felonies including homicide after a bomb that he and roommate Ishmael Brown allegedly assembled exploded in a $50-a-month East Village apartment. Brown died. Godwin suffered critical injuries. Police found bombs, weapons, and materials at the scene and linked the incident to a broader wave of bomb activity in Manhattan.
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UPI
Bernard A. Godwin
City University of New York
Bellevue Hospital
Ishmael Brown
Brown
CUNY
Godwin
East Village
St. Thomas
V.I
Antigua
Electric Circus
Manhattan
Revolutionary Force 9
Greenwich Village
Weatherman
Students For A Democratic Society
Panel To Hear Opponents Of District Attorney Bill
A public hearing will be held today to air opposition to a Senate approved district attorneys bill. House Judiciary Chairman Thomas Salmon cited concerns that smaller counties would lose their prosecutor posts and voices in key legislation. The hearing will also discuss a plan to upgrade prosecutor quality and salaries drawn up by Attorney General James Jeffords.
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Thomas Salmon
Rockingham
Lamoille
Theodore Barnett
Salmon
Senate
Judiciary Committee
James Jeffords
Pope Paul VI warns world of destruction if values ignored
Pope Paul VI delivered an Easter message from St. Peter's, warning that mankind faces destruction unless spiritual values are prioritized. He addressed about 100,000 worshipers and urged peace where wars rage, cautioning against using progress as a weapon. The pontiff spoke after a Mass on Holy Week’s end.
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Vatican City
UPI
Paul VI
St. Peter’s Basilica
Paul
Vermont and New York air district proposed by governor
Gov. Davis urged creation of a federal air pollution control district for upstate New York and western Vermont covering five Vermont counties and two New York counties Clinton and Essex. The region would curb pollution drifting from New York under the 1967 Clean Air Act. Davis faces political risks over re election and a TV show appearance. A 15 year old Rutland High student remains in critical condition after a party incident involving a dangerous substance. Three people were arrested in St Johnsbury and at Lyndon State College on drug charges, all released on bail.
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Burlington
UPI
Davis
New York
Vermont
Clinton
Essex
Addison
Chittenden
Franklin
Grand Isle
Rutland
Rutland City
Reginald Lafley
Medical Center
Lafley
ST. Johnsbury
Lyndon State College
Robert Newhall
Barre
Joan Owens
Patricia Devost
Lincoln
N.H
Albany bill would fund alcoholism service company pilot programs
A bill cleared by the Assembly Ways and Means Committee would create an Alcoholism Service Company to run regional pilots in Albany Rensselaer Schenectady and Saratoga counties. It would have a $100000 budget and authorize facilities from day care to halfway houses to help the alcoholic in their home area.
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Albany
Rensselaer
Schenectady
Saratoga
Assembly
Ways and Means
Talks resume in Berkshire Sprague strike talks with IUE Local 200
In Berkshire County talks between Sprague Electric Co and IUE Local 200 resume Tuesday over wages with no change in wage demands. Sprague offers 4 percent while IUE seeks 8 percent. Also noted: VISTA volunteers will assist antipoverty agencies starting September, not July, per Rep. Conte. Berkshire Bank and Trust lowers prime rate to 8 percent following First Agricultural National Bank and Pittsfield National Bank.
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North Adams
Sprague Electric Co
IUE Local 200
Sprague
IUE
Pittsfield
Berkshire County
VISTA
Silvio O. Conte
Donald Rumsfeld
Federal Office of Economic Opportunity
Pittsfield — Berkshire Bank and Trust Co
First Agricultural National Bank
Pittsfield National Bank
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