Vermont faces higher bids to fund Windsor prison
Vermont lawmakers consider increasing the appropriation to 6.1 million for a Windsor state prison after officials concluded the 4.3 million allocation is insufficient. A task force eyed trimming nonsecurity programs and seeking a special session to approve an added 1.1 million, while preserving rehabilitative efforts and avoiding out-of-state housing.
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Pizzagalli Construction Corp
South
Burlington
Scientists sue AEC to force debate on fast-breeder impact
A national scientists’ group filed a federal suit in Washington seeking release of information on the environmental risks of the liquid metal fast breeder reactor. They warn of explosion accidents sabotage and a plutonium black market while the White House and AEC push the reactor for 1980s electricity. The group contends the AEC must disclose a full statement under law.
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Washington
National Organization of Scientists
The
Atomic Energy Commission
White House
Congress
Scientists’ Institute For Public Information
New York Hilton
Margaret Mead
Scientists
United States District Court For
District of Columbia
NEPA
Glenn T. Seaborg
Commission
National Environmental Policy Act
Scientists’ Institute
Environment
Barry Commoner
Washington University
St. Louis
Natural
Hoaxer extracts $560,000 for bomb that wasn't there
A hoaxer extorted 560000 dollars from Qantas International Airlines by claiming a bomb aboard a Sydney bound jet. The plane circled for hours as authorities and passengers searched cabins before landing and the hoaxer telephoned to admit there was no bomb after receiving the ransom.
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Sydney
Australia
UPI
Qantas International Airlines
Hong Kong
Brisbane
Darwin
R. J. Ritchie
Qantas
Ritchie
Vermont firm to urge carbon marble imports limits
Vermont Marble Co will testify before the Federal Tariff Commission in Washington on June 15, urging relief from imported marble. Douglas S. Stuart, general counsel for the Proctor firm, says the commission may set a quota or raise duties on foreign marble, with a final decision possible in six months. The group cites low-cost Italian marble despite freight costs as a risk to domestic producers.
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Stuart
Reed to Leave Governor's Staff and Take Private Practice
Vermont officials announce Civil and Military Affairs Secretary Frederick M. Reed will depart Gov. Deane C. Davis' staff next Tuesday to assume full time legal duties with a Burlington law firm. Reed, once attorney general, will hold an indefinite gubernatorial counsel post at 4800 dollars yearly after June 1. Joseph Kerr will replace Reed as governor's executive aide, with prior work for Associated Industries of Vermont. Separately in Burlington, Robert Reuschel pleads guilty to an escape charge after a six man prison break. sentencing to come, while his murder conviction in Charlotte remains under appeal and could bring life terms.
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Reed
Joseph Kerr
Associated Industries of
Vermont
Burlington
UPI
Robert Reuschel
Reuschel
Kansas
Edward Costello
Crittenden County Court
Heath
Leopold Charette
Charlotte
Windsor State Prison
Vermont eyes paint methods to curb lake pollution
Vermont highway officials and Water Resources officials met to plan less polluting bridge painting. They discussed using drop cloths and painting by hand to curb paint spills into Lake Champlain from bridges that are painted about every decade. Washington County Sheriff Mark Brown goes on trial on a misdemeanor assault charge stemming from an inquest into alleged prisoner maltreatment in Barre.
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Montpelier
UPI
Highway and Water Resources Department
Vermont
Lake Champlain
Albury
Middlebury
Washington County
Mark Brown
Brown
Barre
Kimberly Cheney
Alfred Trombley
Urban Youth Center planned for Troy area youths 13 to 17
Rensselaer County Youth Bureau secure in funds for a seven bed rehabilitation facility in the 1971 72 budget. Albany Assemblyman Neil W. Kelleher hospitalized after dizziness during session. third assemblyman in two weeks to be taken from the chamber. RPI sit in ends by court injunction as students protest policy making. Body of 17 year old Sheila Allen identified near Albany. autopsy pending five days for final cause.
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Troy
Rensselear County
Rensselaer County
New York
Albany
Neil W. Kelleher
Perry B. Duryea
Albany Medical Center
RPI
Rensselaer County Court
Sheila Allen
Colonie
Albany County
DeForrest Dietz
State Police Laboratory
Adams Ferguson wedding in Massachusetts mountains
New York City reporters Carolyn House and Bruce Ferguson wed in a Mt Greylock shadowed ceremony with Rev John J Paulson officiating. The couple, who toured the Berkshires, praised New England scenery and its beauty.
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New York City
Carolyn House
CBS Morning News
New York
Bruce E. Ferguson
CBS Studios
Mt. Greylock Memorial Tower
John J. Paulson
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Springsfield
Grieg
Berkshires
New England
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