Russians promise no more harassment of lobstermen
The UPI report details a Coast Guard sighting of Russian trawlers near Nantucket that disrupted gear aboard the Pat San Marie, despite a at-sea talks yielding promises of restraint. American lobstermen led by Prelude Corp.’s Joseph Gaziano pressed officials for accountability, with warnings of escalation if incidents recur.
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Joseph Gaziano
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National Marine Fisheries Service
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RPI Names New President Richard Grosh to Lead University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute announced the election of its 14th president, Dr. Richard J. Grosh, 43, currently dean of Purdue University’s Schools of Engineering. Grosh will succeed Dr. Richard G. Folsom, 64, who retires July 1 after 13 years as RPI president. Grosh heads a vast program with over 7,200 engineering students and 320 faculty at Purdue’s main campus and four regional campuses in Indiana. RPI, founded in 1824, is one of America’s oldest engineering schools with multiple schools and departments.
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Vermont colleges face deficits across majority of institutions
A Burlington Free Press survey finds twelve of Vermont's 21 colleges and universities expect end of year deficits ranging from 666000 at the University of Vermont to about 3000 at Antioch Putney Castleton and Johnson State. Private colleges face losses including Norwich St Joseph Goddard and others with deficits from 35000 to 200000. Decreased enrollment and rising costs noted.
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Enosburg tractor-trailer crash claims elderly couple
A tractor-trailer loaded with cattle struck the Bennet couple's car on Vermont 108 killing Ronnie Bennet aged 80 and Hazel Bennet aged 65 of Enosburg Falls. The truck driver Sidney Beyer 26 of Highgate Falls was hospitalized in Saint Albans with cuts and bruises and in shock.
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UPI
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Ronnie Bennet
Hazel
Vermont
Sidney Beyer
Highgate Falls
Beyer
Saint Albans
Judge Oakes Named for U.S. Court of Appeals Seat
The Senate Judiciary Committee recommended James L. Oakes of Brattleboro Vermont for confirmation to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals. President Nixon nominated Oakes to the seat in Washington with nine others considered today.
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UPI
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2Nd Circuit Court of Appeals
Albany housing project breaks ground in Arbor Hill
Ground-breaking in Albany marks start of a 354 unit public housing complex for low income families and elderly residents. The $9.39 million project will feature two eight story elderly buildings and two story town houses for 129 families with three four and five bedroom units. Mayor Erastus Corning presided. In Watervliet, residents rejected a 5.1 million bond for a new high school by 1093 to 642, leaving the current school to become a middle school.
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Arbor Hill
Erastus Corning
Watervliet
Pittsfield housing plans receive HUD approval and funds
Dr. Donald Exford announced HUD final plans and costs for a 1.9 million North Street elderly housing project. FHA guarantees 1 percent financing for the plan adding 90 efficiency and one bedroom apartments, a new senior center, retained commercial space, and possibly a licensed restaurant. Also noted are new wastewater permit requirements for Berkshire industries and a young man’s death by methadone overdose at a private school.
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Pittsfield
Donald Exford
Bradford
North Egremont
Eric Shapiro
Philadelphia
Egremont
Arthur L. Cassel
Berkshire County
Readmission for Taconic Crosby students after protest walkout
After Wednesday hearings 91 of 188 suspended Taconic High and Crosby Junior High students were admitted to classes. The rest have interviews this afternoon, with most expected back by Friday, Superintendent Thomas J. Whalen said.
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Taconic High School
Crosby Junior High
Thomas J. Whalen
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