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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1969

Page

5

Massachusetts climber dies on Mt Washington ravine

Richard Fitzgerald, 26, of Framingham, Massachusetts, plunged 75 feet in Huntington Ravine while attempting an afterthought ascent with a friend. He slipped when a rock gave way, dying from head injuries. partner treated for shock. Bodies recovered by Forest Service, Fish and Game, and Appalachian Mountain Club. Five climbers dead on the Presidential Range this year including Mt Washington.

Mt, Washington,n. H UPI Massachusetts Huntington Ravine Mt. Washington Richard Fitzgerald Edgell Road Framingham Mass Fitzgerald Forest Service Fish and Game Department Appalachian Mountain Club Pinnacle Gulley Presidential Range

Brooke proposes cuts to make Nixon unbeatable

Sen Edward M Brooke says Nixon will respond to antiwar pressure with substantive troop withdrawals from Vietnam by year end, likely continuing into 1970. He cautions against exact figures but expects reductions to begin in December and possibly end the war by 1972, improving Nixon’s re election prospects if inflation cools and the economy stays sound. Brooke notes growing antiwar demonstrations and civil rights concerns as pivotal in shaping party balance.

Washington UPI Edward M. Brooke R . Mass Nixon Vietnam Johnson Brooke Armed Services Committee Senate Michael J. Harrington William L. Saltonstall Massachusetts

Canham Contemplated as Kennedy Challenger in Massachusetts

Washington UPI report says Canham editor in chief of the Christian Science Monitor is being considered as a possible Republican challenger to Sen. Edward M. Kennedy in Massachusetts. Also discussed are GOP Chairman Cy Spaulding and several U.S. House members. Brooke notes Canham’s strong reputation but states Kennedy will have to run for re election.

Washington UPI Erwin D. Canham The Christian Science Monitor Edward M. Kennedy Massachusetts Canham Edward W. Brooke Mass Ted Kennedy Brooke Commonwealth GOP Cy Spaulding U.S. House Northfield Spiro Agnew Winston Prouty Agnew Vermont Norwich University Nixon Sen. Prouty Cannes

New Hampshire Urges Salary Upgrades For State Jobs

A New Hampshire Citizens Task Force subcommittee says state salaries are too low, unfilled positions are 12.4 percent of budgeted posts, and staffing is worsening. It urges raising pay to match New England peers, adopting a performance rating system, and reducing overwork from understaffing.

Concord N.H UPI Citizens Task Force New England New Hampshire

Escapee hunt as two Windsor inmates flee prison

Authorities seek Charles Lebo 23 and Louis Bowers 40 after they walked off Windsor Prison grounds Sunday around 9 p.m. from Rutland area, with Lebo jailed for grand larceny and Bowers for fraud. Windsor area, Vermont.

Windsor UPN Windsor Prison Charles J. Lebo Louis Bowers Rutland Bowers Lebo

Cohoes Moves on Parking Authority Appointment

Cohoes Parking Authority, a five member body, will be appointed Tuesday night at 8 p.m. in City Hall during a Cohoes Common Council meeting. Acting Mayor Frank D. Colaruotolo noted progress after two years of pursuit and explained the plan was previously rejected on a technicality. If approved, the board will govern city parking issues.

Cohoes

Discrepancies in 1969 Berkshire school budget cited as clerical error

In Williamstown testimony at Superior Court, Mt. Greylock Regional School District officials said budget discrepancies were clerical errors corrected after. Judge Macaulay set briefing deadlines for Oct 23 with no decision date. Bowes raised the issue shaping the district's suit against Williams Town over full 1969 budget share. Meanwhile Pittsfield teens Di Nicola Bushey Scagliarini died in a one car crash and Paul Alvaro perished in a Dalton train incident. Local 255 GE negotiators await a NY meeting as IVUE reviews contract, with a strike possibility if the GE offer is rejected.

Williamstown Mt. Greylock Robert J. Osterman Superior Court Donald M. Macaulay James A. Bowes Regional District Committee Pittsfield James T. DiNicola Michael J. Bushey Thomas C. Scagliarini Paul Alvaro Dalton DiNicola West Street Alvaro Penn Central Albert F. Litano Pittsfield General Electric New York IVUE GE Conference Board

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