Merriman to Lead New England Regional Commission Panel
President Nixon appointed Russell Merriman a 43 year old Vermont Republican leader from Montpelier to be federal cochairman of the New England Regional Commission. The panel covers six states and aims to shape long range economic plans and coordinate grants. Merriman promised to address criticisms raised by the Boston Globe report and work toward reform with commerce officials.
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UPI
Nixon
Vermont
Russell Merriman
Montpelier
New England
The
Boston Globe
Merriman
Globe
Boston
UPL
Automobile Legal Association
ALA Auto and Travel Club
Maine
New Hampshire
Radio City Music Hall closes over musician contract dispute
New York reports Radio City Music Hall halted operations after a Labor dispute with Local 2 of the American Federation of Musicians. About 600 employees affected as management offered $25 to 265 weekly salaries with overtime minimums. musicians rejected the offer. Mayor Lindsay urged reopening and mediation was planned, with the concert venue known for Rockettes and family shows amid a four decade history.
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New York
UPI
Radio City Music Hall
Rockettes
James F. Gould
Musicians’ Union
Local 2
American Federation of Musicians
Radio City
John Y. Lindsay
Lindsay
Rockefeller Center
Abe Predicts Year's Weather Snow Across United States
Old Abe Weatherwise forecasts a big Christmas snowstorm with heavy snow from the Dakotas to New England and Cincinnati area, plus heat floods and drought across the United States in 1973. The Almanac edition is on sale now.
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UPI
Abe
United States
U.S
Dakotas
New England
Cincinnati
CFA
South Central States
Missouri
Mississippi River
Great Plains
Two Western New England students survive Mt Jefferson trek
Yvonne Gallagher and Bradley Abramson, both Western New England College students, survived three nights on Mt Jefferson after turning back from a climb. Rescued by conservation officers and a national guard plane, they endured cold, wind, and minimal food before being found at a shelter. Gallagher stayed in a motel with Abramson's parents. Abramson was hospitalized in Berlin for foot injuries.
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Berlin
N.H
UPI
Yvonne Gallagher
Dublin
Ireland
Bradley Abramson
Cherry Hill
N.J
Western New England College
Springfield
Mass
Mt. Jefferson
Yvonne
Bradley
Abramson
Fish and Game
Forest Service
National Guard
Adroscoggin Valley Hospital
Search on for new mental health chief in Vermont
Montpelier reports Human Services Secretary William Cowles Jr says the first interview for mental health commissioner to replace Dr. Jonathan Leopold is planned for November. Leopold left Aug 31 for Johns Hopkins. Budget issues and reorganization hindered recruitment, but Cowles met with the Mental Health Board to discuss a successor and no candidate interviewed yet.
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Leopold
Mental Health Board
Green Mountain Power seeks more rate hikes in Vermont
Green Mountain Power Corp the states second largest electric utility filed a request to raise its rates by a percentage to cover a return on investment not realized from the first 14 per cent increase. The Public Service Board previously granted 14 per cent and may rule this winter on appeals. The company cites capital needs to maintain service for more than 100000 customers. Bernard Sanders says he would fire Welfare Commissioner Betit to end welfare stigma amid Vermont politics. The Liberty Union candidate advocates a guaranteed minimum income of 6500 annually for a family of four.
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Green Mountain
Burlington
UPI
Bernard Sanders
Liberty Union
Joseph Betit
Sanders
Betit
Vermont
Trinity president resigns at Burlington college
Sister Elizabeth Candon submitted her resignation as Trinity College president to devote herself to teaching English full time. The board deferred action hoping she might stay, noting she had led since 1965. Candon, a McGovern supporter, had planned a six to seven year term and denied political motives.
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Burlington
UPI
Elizabeth Candon
Trinity College
Trinity
Candon
Wwen
Women's College
George McGovern
State balks at Plymsbury land deal. purchase likely dead
Gov. Davis ruled out any second appraisal of 3100 acres in Flymouth and Shrewsbury as federal funds hinges falter. The plan, seen to unlock funds by high valuation, collapses after initial appraisal fell short. Burlington report notes a mock McGovern win among Vermont medical students with 137 of 185 votes.
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Montpelier
UPI
Flymouth
Shrewsbury
Davis
Woodlands
Burlington
University of Vermont Medical
George McGovern
South Dakota
Nixon
Large Albany drug haul linked to NYC man
Albany police stopped a New York City man on a speeding violation near Coeymans and seized nearly 250000 dollars worth of pure heroin, 10 pounds of quinine used to cut the drug, and 9500 dollars in hundred bills. James Floyd Johnson, 51, faces felony possession charges and possible life imprisonment if convicted. He is also sought on a New Orleans narcotics charge.
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Albany
New York City
Coeymans
James Floyd Johnson
Johnson
New Orleans
Adams Berkshire Property Sale Ties to Feo Resort Project
Stanley A. Michalski Edna Michalski of Holyoke sold a home and 15 acre Gould Road tract to Alan Canter president of Feo Resort Developers Inc Springfield for 65000 dollars. The deed advances a six parcel land package for a Gowd Road multi million dollar resort project with Dragons planning consultants noting the Michalski residence will be the construction headquarters. Firefighter Howard B D Amico elected to the North Adams school committee to fill the late Hess term after a special meeting. A proposed crosstown road linking Ashland Street and Curran Highway would serve the South Branch Industrial Park as a major traffic route and access to the park.
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Berkshire Registry of
Stanley A
Edna Michalski
Holyoke
Gould Road
Alan 5. Canter
Feo Resort Developers Inc
Springfield
Gowd Road
Joseph R. Dragone
Planning Associates Inc
North Adams
Howard B. D'Amico
John M.C. Hess
D’amico
Ashland Street
Curran Highway
South Branch
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