Vermont Power Firms Seek $23 Million Bond Approval
In Montpelier two Vermont utilities New England Power Co and Green Mountain Power Corp seek Public Service Board permission on June 4 to issue 23 million in first mortgage bonds. New England Power requests 20 million to cover past and future indebtedness for uncapitalized expenditures. Green Mountain Power seeks 3 million in bonds and 15 000 shares of seven percent preferred stock to fund normal construction and to contribute to its share of the 120 million Vermont Yankee nuclear plant at Vernon. President Glen McKibben notes prior approval last year brought nearly 5 million for the company.
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Burlington Dems set for race for national committeewoman
Two Burlington women clash for Vermont Democratic National Committeewoman at the state convention this Saturday. Mrs Henry Farmer, wife of the city chair, opposes Miss Margaret Hartigan as Beatrice Schurman of Newport departs the post. Delegates, not state’s national delegates, will elect the representatives. Former state chairman Daniel O'Brien seeks state committeeman post with Samuel Fishman of Vergennes to replace retiring National Committeeman William Ryan. O'Brien gains support from Gov Hoff and soon from ex-auditor Jay Gordon.
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Vermont Poor People's March Delegation Delayed to June
Vermont's contingent to the Poor People's March on Washington postponed its departure to June 18 due to Resurrection City construction issues. Rev. Roger Albright said four busloads will now leave Burlington June 18, spend June 19 in Washington, and return June 20. Over $2,500 has been raised toward a $3,500 goal for the trip.
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Reduced funds cut Newport Neighborhood Youth Corps program
Orleans Essex Supervisory District officials announced a 10 week Summer Neighborhood Youth Corps program will be curtailed by funding cuts. Fourteen students are authorized, 36 fewer than last year, with up to 26 hours of work per week at 1.40 dollars per hour. Last year five area high schools enrolled 50 students in the program offering up to 30 hours weekly.
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College conflict over dress policy at Hudson Valley
Hudson Valley Community College President James J. Fitzgerald stood firm on dress regulation policy Wednesday telling dissenting students boards are unacceptable. Schenectady liberal arts major Jay Falconio announced plans for legal action in court and before Education Commissioner James Allen Jr. Former Student Senate president Michael Asbury of Water Valley and other leaders resigned, urging negotiation and reminding that students seek lawful control of constitutional rights.
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Albany Riot Control Bill Clears Assembly In Debate
Gov Nelson Rockefeller's riot control bill passed the assembly after a half hour of debate. It would allow chief executives including mayors to proclaim emergencies and regulate firearms explosives and flammable materials during such events. Albany lawmakers also approved a 497.5 million supplemental budget bill projecting a 35 million net spend for the current year, pegging the total at about 5.416 billion.
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Williams College Alumni Plan Private Ski Area Near Berlin Road
Five Williams College alumni led by John C. Jay and Dickran M. Sarkisian Jr. propose a $1 million private ski area near the college ski zone on Berlin Road. The year round club would use alumni as a base for investors and owners, with about 3,000 questionnaires sent to former students and open participation for the public.
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Town Selectmen Weigh Restraining Dogs And Birds
At a Wednesday selectmen meeting, chairman Ewart Callahan noted no current ordinance exists to restrain dogs. The group discussed emergency measures after Hawks and crows damaged crops and dogs gathered in gardens, with one person complaining about cats and pigeons.
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Pittsfield approves retroactive three-step pay raise ordinance
The City Council gave final reading to an amendment granting firemen and policemen a three-step salary boost retroactive to April 1. The hike costs about 142,000 this year from the surplus fund. Two step increases were also approved for white-collar non-school employees.
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Governor Hoff Sees RFK in Trouble If California Fails
MONTPELIER UPI Gov Philip Hoff on RFK trailing in California predicts trouble if Kennedy loses the June 4 Democratic primary. Hoff, tired after two days on the campaign for Kennedy, says Kennedy is gaining momentum there while noting Oregon’s May 28 race with McCarthy remains competitive. Hoff adds Humphrey’s California support is beginning to pick up as he distances from the Johnson administration.
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Mud Not Barrier To Guard Training At Camp Drum
At Camp Drum New York the Vermont 86th Brigade began two weeks of summer field training with 2300 Guardsmen and 200 plus tracked vehicles. Col Sherman J. Gage said mud won t hinder operations as heavy vehicles hit a ledge beneath silty topsoil. The exercise aims to refine brigade level coordination and timing across moves despite rain soaked roads.
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Frost Editor to Speak at Middlebury College Commencement
Alfred Con way Edwards, longtime editor at Holt, Rinehart and Winston and friend of poet Robert Frost, will address the 168th Middlebury College Commencement on Monday June 10. Edwards’ career spans banking and publishing, including leadership roles at NY institutions and Holt, Rinehart and Winston since 1945.
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Burlington Voters Face Beltline Funds Decision
Burlington city officials and state leaders clash over reallocating beltline funds if Phase 4 fails. Attorney David Jenkins says more than 7 million must stay for a four lane arterial plan, while Gov Hoff backs Phase Four as the best solution despite reservations about Intervale. Voters go to the polls June 4.
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Hoff Favors Prefinancing Public Investment Plan
Gov Philip H Hoff said remaining interstate highway work could be prepaid if Paris peace talks show a Vietnam War settlement. He spoke Wednesday at a news conference regarding the Vermont Public Investment Plan and urged firm signs a conclusion is near.
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Emergency Planning Extolled by Former Mass. Gov. En Dicott
Former Massachusetts Governor Endicott Peabody urged strong emergency planning as a cost of freedom at the Vermont Emergency Resource Planning Conference. He noted Vermont’s planning report earned federal approval without revision and emphasized the link between Civil Defense and emergency planning while citing federal disaster figures.
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Unhappy Birthday and Interstate Growth Plans Mixed
UPI reports Sheriff John Rovik hosts a children's show and faces a real case involving a stolen fake birthday cake. Meanwhile state plans urge finishing the 321 mile interstate system by 1972, with a 1976 target in revised highway laws. Hoff supports concentrating funds in core growth areas like Burlington and Rutland, while noting Northeast Kingdom potential and a stalled Vermont Technology Institute seeking private and federal support. A New England Regional Commission study is anticipated.
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