No settlement yet as Mohawk pilots strike enters second week
The Mohawk Airlines pilot strike stretched into a second week with no sign of a settlement. Spokesmen for ALPA, Mohawk, and the National Mediation Board described a gloomy mood after talks in Utica. Union leader Hubert Silvera said Mohawk seeks to force pilots to accept a contract far below industry standards, including pay and work rules changes. Mohawk canceled Thanksgiving schedules and reservations through Nov 30 while negotiations continue.
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Donald Hansburg
Mohawk Marketing
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Davis names Mallary administration chief
State Senator Richard Mallary of Fairlee has accepted Gov. Deane C. Davis's appointment as administration commissioner at a $23,000 salary. He will succeed William French, will advise the governor, and plans no immediate department shakeups while starting budget hearings next week. Mallary could trigger a Senate vacancy from Orange County. He says he can serve the state more effectively over the next two years and declines to rule out future elective office.
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Head Start feud shakes Bellows Falls split with SEVCA
The Bellows Falls Head Start parents committee voted to sever ties with SEVCA and seek federal funding for their program. A long running feud with SEVCA officials included a reported firing then retraction of Head Start director Joyce Strom, amid staff changes and an agency audit request by SEVCA’s board.
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UPI
Southeastern Vermont Community Action Agency
Linda Brown
Head Start
Joyce Strom
Strom
Boston
Javits Aims to Name First Senate Girl Page
Senator Javits plans to name the first girl to serve as a Senate page, arguing the 1964 Civil Rights Act bars sex-based discrimination. Senate Rules chairman Jordan questions enthusiasm, noting tradition and dignity concerns while 26 pages aged 14 to 17 earn 6960 dollars yearly as they study at the Capitol Page School.
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Senate Rules Committee
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Senate Chamber
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Closed-Door Session in Blondin Murder Trial Resumes
In Middlebury a secret hearing in the Gerald Blondin murder case continues in Addison County Court. Blondin, 23, of Barre, is charged with the April 1969 rifle slaying of Robin Farnham, 18, of Berlin. Farnham's sister testified before the session, detailing a six month dating history and a quarrel preceding the death.
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UPI
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Robin Farnham
Berlin
Cynthia Trepto
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Rockefeller Center to light 60-foot Coventry spruce on Dec. 10
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree stands 60 feet tall from Coventry Vermont with a 30-foot spread at lower branches. It will be brought in November 30 and lit in annual ceremonies December 10 marking the 38th tree in the Channel Gardens display. In Burlington, a federal grand jury convened to hear evidence in last week's $15,000 Derby bank robbery. Four Canadians face arrest warrants. two are in custody awaiting extradition, two at large. U.S. Attorney George Cook gave no comment.
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Suspect hunted in Marlboro in NH stabbing death
UPI reports state and local police hunted a suspect in the slaying of Daniel Champney, 26, of Winchester New Hampshire. Champney died at Brattleboro Hospital from multiple stab wounds in the Hogback resort area. The suspect is Robert Smith, 21, of Springfield Massachusetts, named by State's Attorney M Jerome Diamond.
Accidental Shooting Death Of Whiting Girl
Authorities say the death of three year old Mary Johnson in Whiting was accidental. She sat on a bed when a .22 caliber rifle discharged, the bullet hitting her in the head.
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API
Mary Johnson
Maurice Johnson
Albany Announces Multi-Stage 144.7 Million City Redevelopment Plan
Albany unveils the Albany Community Improvement Program a four stage, decades long project to redevelop more than half the city at public cost of 144.7 million. The plan is detailed in a 31 page Department of Urban Redevelopment booklet. Rep Samuel Stratton will remain ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, not joining Ways and Means. In Troy, Mary Swanson reported her car lost a wheel when it fell into a pothole on Franklin Street between Canal and Madison. tow was arranged.
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Department of Urban Redevelopment
Samuel S. Stratton
House
Armed Services Committee
Ways and Means
29Th
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Armed Services
Troy
Mary Swanson
3Rd St
Franklin Street
Canal Avenue
Madison Street
Bandit Seeks Capture After Pittsfield Robbery Try
In Berkshire a suspected armed thief chased Nichols Pharmacy owner William J. Nichols after a bank bag pickup on Wahconah Street. Nichols wrestled the man inside his door, the assailant fled in a stolen blue 1967 Chevrolet, abandoning the vehicle as witnesses noted a red Ford with plates 177-381. Police continue the search. Adams Super Markets chosen to develop a 265000 square foot Jubilee renewal parcel in Pittsfield, planning a 40000 square foot market and a second 40000 square foot department store in the same building off West Street.
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William J. Nichols
Wahconah Street
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Nichols Pharmacy
Adams Super Markets Inc
Pittsfield Housing Authority
Adams Firm
Berkshire
West Street
Vandals damage two cemeteries in North Adams area
North Adams and Hillside Cemeteries were vandalized on Tuesday night with 25 gravestones tipped, cracked or smashed. The city faces repeated destruction after Maple Street Cemetery losses near four thousand dollars. A regional sewer district for North Adams and Williamstown appears likely as councilors show strong support for regionalization per a Transcript poll.
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Williamstown
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