Hoff accuses Keyser of one party domination in Vermont
Democrat Philip Hoff at the Holiday in the Hills event in Granby criticized Gov. Keyser for refusing to debate election issues. Hoff said Keyser cowers behind decades of Republican control and shows arrogance that insults voters and mocks the election. He warned that Keyser’s stance signals a decline in responsible government due to one party rule.
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Granby
Philip H. Hoff
Keyser
Vermont
Hills
Hoff
Stowe officials reelect co-chairs of Champlain Basin Commission
Grant Johnson of Ticonderoga New York and Rhienhold Thieme of Montpelier were reelected co chairmen of the New York Vermont Commission on Lake Champlain Basin at the closing meeting. A resolution for a new basin study was adopted and copies sent to state senators and representatives. A second resolution called for a 1967 commemorative stamp marking Samuel de Champlain birth and the Canadian confederation anniversaries. Quebec was expected to join the commission soon.
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de Champlain
Quebec
Canada
Vermont Senate Hopeful Proposes Pari-Mutuels for Education
Democratic candidate Hector Marcoux urges earmarking $500000 annually from Vermont pari-mutuels to offset University of Vermont tuition cuts and boost higher education, claiming about $1.5 million could flow to education instead of the general fund. NEA leaders push restricting federal aid to parochial schools, daunting Catholic school supporters. Assembly study focuses on redrawing House districts, merging towns into borough-like units, with a sliding population-based representation shift favoring urban areas.
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Burlington
Vermont
Senate
Hector T. Marcoux
University of Vermont
Medical College
Marcoux
National Education Association
St. Michael’s College
Gerald E. Dupont
NEA
Washington
Dupont
Montpelier
General Assembly
House
Ellery Purdy
Mendon
Study Commission
Purdy
Professor Monahan Dies After Illness at Siena College
New York. Prof Frank Monahan 55 coordinator of graduate study opportunities at Siena College and long time faculty member since 1947 died yesterday at St Peter's Hospital after being stricken Sunday while visiting friends in Ballston Spa. Funeral services scheduled today.
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Troy
Frank Monahan
Siena College
St. Peter’s Hospital
Ballston Spa
Morgenthau backs referendum on off track betting
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Robert Morgenthau endorsed a party plea for a referendum on legalizing off track betting. He favored revenue goals but voiced moral reservations and predicted a Rockefeller defeat without guessing margins. In Albany narcotics agents seized marijuana from an apartment and arrested three men in Schenectady and Troy on drug charges.
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New York
Robert M. Morgenthau
Morgenthau
Nelson Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Albany
Schenectady
Troy
Autumn Foliage Reaches Peak in Berkshire Region
Williamstown reports peak autumn colors over the past weekend drawing motorists and boosting North Berkshire merchants brisk business. Mohawk Trail shops were especially favored as foliage drew crowds. Adams notes Boy Scout drive underway with $2,500 sought as solicitors plan personal visits this week.
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Williamstown
North Berkshire
Adams — Commercial Division
Regional Vocational School Opens With 224 Pupils In North Adams
In North Adams the Charles McCann Regional Vocational School opened today with 224 pupils. The facility plans increased enrollment after the first year and will add evening retraining programs for adults. In Adams a special evangelistic service at First Baptist Church drew 175 delegates with Rev. Warner T. Gifford as main speaker. Lay personnel are scheduled to visit homes in North Berkshire this week.
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North Adams
Charles McCann Regional Vocational School
Disabled Vets Get Increased Compensation Starting Oct 31
The VA announced near White River Junction that about two million disabled veterans will begin receiving higher checks averaging a 9.4 percent rise with a three month retroactive portion in October payments. The maximum for wartime veterans with aid and attendance eligibility rises from 600 to 725 dollars monthly.
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White River
Veterans Administration
Charles L. Jacobs
White River Junction Center
Carbon Monoxide Season at Hand
Vermont health officials warn of carbon monoxide risks as heating season begins. Motor vehicle exhaust and faulty space heaters pose poisoning dangers. inspections of furnaces heaters and venting are advised. Do not run cars in closed garages and keep a window open when engines operate.
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Burlington
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