Vermont meeting to plan Humphrey delegates strategy
Vermont National Democratic Committee member William Ryan of Montpelier will host a closed door strategy session tonight with about 20 party leaders to map tactics for the May 25 Democratic state convention. Humphrey backers compete with McCarthy and Kennedy for Vermont’s 22 national delegates. Gov Hoff and Lt Gov Daley were not invited.
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Montpelier
UPI
Vermont
Democratic
William Ryan
Hubert Humphrey
Ryan
Humphrey
Eugene McCarthy
Minnesota
Robert Kennedy
New York
Philip Hoff
Kennedy
John Daley
Missing Massachusetts couple plane search hampered by rain
A rain halted air search for Herbert A. Grace of Middleboro Massachusetts and his wife aboard a red and white Piper Cherokee. The missing private plane from Quebec was due to reach Newport Airport for customs, with search efforts limited to the Green Mountain range and U S 2 in northern Vermont. Aeronautics investigator Richard Hurd said ground search plans were not yet made due to limited information.
Lawyers for Thomas Committee Formed in Bennington
Eugene V. Clark of Bennington will head the Lawyers for Thomas Committee in Bennington County to back Richard C. Thomas for the GOP nomination as secretary of state. The county committees were announced today by former Secretary Howard E. Armstrong who leads the estate committee for Thomas.
Montpelier Woman Seeks Kennedy Delegates Seat
Mrs. Joan Drake of Montpelier announced her candidacy for Vermont’s 22 Democratic delegation to the national convention. A former Springfield town chairman and Montpelier Democratic secretary, she supports Robert F. Kennedy. Drake will join Montpelier’s 19 member delegation for the May 25 state convention in Burlington.
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UPI
Joan Drake
Vermont
Drake
Springfield
Demcratic Committee
Washington County
Democratic Committee
New York
Robert F. Kennedy
Burlington
Man Feared Drowned in Ricker Pond Search Resumes
Groton UPI reports search operations to resume for Cecil Baldwin 57 of Montpelier after dragging failed to find him. Witnesses say Baldwin did not reach shore after leaving his capsized boat to aid his wife and son who were saved by another vessel.
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UPI
Ricker Pond
Cecil Baldwin
Montpelier
Baldwin
Reid to keynote St Michael's College commencement
Representative Ogden R. Reid of New York will be the featured speaker at the June 2 commencement ceremonies at St. Michael's College. Reid, who served as ambassador to Israel from 1959 to 1961, will receive an honorary doctor of laws degree. CARE executive director Frank L. Goffio also will receive an honorary degree.
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Winooski
UPI
Ogden R. Reid
R-N.y
St. Michael’s College
Reid
Israel
Frank L. Goffio
CARE
Hudson River islands eyed for development study
Albany officials announce a Hudson River survey of about 5,300 undeveloped islands between Glens Falls and Peekskill. The effort seeks best potential use including residential, commercial, recreational, or wildlife reserves. Ownership issues complicate the plan as some islands lack tax records or are claimed by multiple localities. In separate news, Gov Rockefeller and legislative leaders reportedly agree on 124 new judgeships to be created on a nonpartisan basis with state covering part of the eight million dollar salary costs.
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State to double mobile radios on New York highways
Albany reports J Burch McMorran, head of the Department of Transportation, will double the number of mobile two way radios on vehicles traveling New York State highways by next winter. The system aims to boost efficiency and will also summon aid for motorists in distress.
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J. Burch McMorran
Department of Transportation
New York State
Berkshire crimes and school contracts headline Berkshire area
In Pittsfield district court Lt Det Milo Brown plans to bring 24 year old Robert F Gregory of Lanesboro to trial on illegal narcotics possession charges, with competency found and a separate indictment for receiving stolen goods. In Williamstown a 1 543 984 contract for Mount Greylock High additions was awarded to David J Tierney Jr, funded by a 1 9 million bond approved in December. Adams sees 4 H Club planting 500 balsam seedlings, financed by club sales and prize money. North Adams mayor Eyes federal food stamp program for residents and will seek council approval at the May 28 meeting.
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Milo Brown
District Attorney’s Office
Robert F. Gregory
Lanesboro
Berkshire Superior Court
Gregory
Williamstown
Mount Greylock Regional High School
David J. Tierney Jr
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Berkshire County
North Adams
James F. Cleary
See North
Hoff Defends Vermont Urban Youth Program
Gov. Philip Hoff defends the Vermont New York City cooperative youth program as non radical, saying its aim is to address the national urban crisis with equal Vermont and New York youth participation. He cited 600-plus Vermont children showing interest, and urged a downpayment toward racial harmony through shared summer experiences.
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UPI
Philip H. Hoff
Hoff
John V. Lindsay
National Advisory Commission On
Vermont
Burlington High
Mount St. Joseph’s
Rutland
Larsen to debate Beltline opponents in Burlington forum
Burlington beltline debate set for Thursday with Sen John OBrien and Rep Clarence LeClair opposing Lauritz Larsen. The discussion centers on the June 4 vote and whether beltline funds may be redirected if the Intervale routing is rejected.
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Burlington
UPI
Lauritz Larsen
John O’brien
D-Grand Isle Chittenden
Clarence LeClair
Dchittenden
Civic Association
Highway Board
Rutland Railroad
Court Martial Of Vermont GI Postponed
Vietnam bound Army 2nd Lt. Dennis Morrisseau of Burlington Vermont had court martial delayed to June 4 for willful disobedience. He picketed the White House March 10 with the sign 120,000 Casualties Why and refused a special Army flight. Morrisseau, represented by Edward Sherman, faced a security clearance revocation after the incident.
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Mass
White House
Army
Dennis J. Morrisseau
Burlington
Morrisseau
Fort Devens
Fort Jackson
S.C
Panama
Vietnam
South Carolina
Special Army
Carl Tranberg
University of Vermont
University of Chicago Law School
Edward Sherman
Harvard Law School
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