New England Junior Chamber Convention Opens at Mt Snow
Vermont hosts its first New England Junior Chamber of Commerce Convention this weekend at Mt Snow with about 1000 delegates from a dozen states. Gov Keyser will address the gathering on Saturday. Ellsworth Bunker of Putney to speak October 20 at the Experiment of International Living training center dedication.
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Vermont
New England
Bratyleboro
Ellsworth Bunker
Putney
U.S
India
Experiment of International Living
Peace Corps
South America
Sandanona
Keyser
Edward G. Janeway
Windham
Experiment
Vermont unemployment falls 5.7 percent in week
Vermont unemployment declined by 5.7 percent or 171 claims last week as the Department of Employment Security reported Tuesday. Initial claims totaled 459, down 85 from the prior week, with most gains in the St Johnsbury area where 149 workers were removed from relief lists.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Department of Employment Security
St. Johnsbury
New York Times backs Rockefeller in re election bid
The New York Times endorsed Republican Gov. Nelson Rockefeller for re election over Democrat Robert Morgenthau citing Morgenthau's weak campaign. The paper praised Morgenthau's integrity but criticized his messaging on major issues.
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New York Times
Nelson Rockefeller
Robert M. Morgenthau
Morgenthau
The
Times
the Times
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Nixon
Gov
Rockefeller
Troy Mayor Faces Legal Action Over Airport to Park Shift
Troy Mayor Neil W. Kelleher says he was not informed about court action to block converting Troy Airport into an industrial park. Edmund and Doris Fitzgerald filed to halt the plan. a $5,000 bond was posted in Supreme Court for a temporary injunction.
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Troy
Neil W. Kelleher
Edmund and
Doris Fitzgerald
Supreme Court
Albany Fire Report Ends With Boy's Confession
Three firefighters were hospitalized from smoke inhalation after a blaze in several derelict buildings in Albany's South Mall area. A 10 year old boy confessed to starting the fire. Eight families including 15 children were made homeless. The state owned buildings had been condemned for redevelopment. State Division of Housing says families receive first priority in relocation.
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South Mall
State Division of Housing
Weekend in Williamstown tour showcases nine houses
The Women's Fellowship of Williams First Congregational Church hosts a gala weekend in the Village Beautiful with nine houses open. Each home features a decorated room illustrating a different theme for visitors.
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Williamstown
Women’s Fellowship
The
First Congregational Church
Parish Mission Opens After Six Years At Saint Francis
Msgr. Flanagan announces the first parish mission in six years at Saint Francis de Sales. Jesuit leaders Rev. John P. Flanagan and aides plan morning to evening services with women’s focus first week then men’s second. The program includes Masses sermons and confessions to renew faith and teach Catholic doctrine.
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Saint Francis de Sales Church
Jesuit Fathers
New England
John P. Flanagan
S.J
Paul R. Power
Thomas P. Donovan
Heaven
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Africans quarrel with Stevenson's Congo optimism
African delegates at the United Nations faulted Adlai Stevenson for painting an overly hopeful view of solving the Congo crisis. They noted his belief in a cease fire based on Katanga and Congolese army moves, while warning such steps would not resolve Congo unity. Nigerian Foreign Minister Jaja Wachuku urged swift UN action to end the Congo crisis.
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U.S
Adlai E. Stevenson
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Stevenson
Kennedy
Elisabethville
Katanga
Moise Tshombe
Leopoldville
Congo Unity
Tshombe
Jaja Wachuku
U.N
London Researcher Engages in Williams Study
Miss Maureen Millar, a U.S. Information Agency research assistant in London, spent two days at Williams College’s Roper Center as part of a USIA program. She surveys British attitudes on international questions, focusing on the British image of America, and hails from Wootton, Northants.
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Mass
Maureen Millar
U.S. Information Agency
London
Roper Public Opinion Research Center
Williams College
USIA
Wootton
Northants
England
Millar
America
Vermont freshman Sharon Strauss aims for Dean’s list and music stardom
Sharon Strauss a University of Vermont freshman from Oceanside New York pursues college excellence and a singing career. Her debut single Dont Keep Our Friends Away From Me backed by Ray Charles singers and a 31 piece orchestra earned praise from Cash Box and Variety.
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University of Vermont
Ray Charles
Sid Feller
Eddie Fisher
Edie Gorme
Sharon
Vermont
Danby
New York City Board of Education
New York Times
Management Club to Hear C J Stevenson at Mt Anthony Club
Charles John Stevenson known as Uncle Charles will speak at the Bennington Area YMCA Industrial Management Club meeting at 6 30 p m Thursday at Mt Anthony Country Club. He is famed for The Chanticleer morning radio program on WGY and is described as a down to earth humorist. Wives of area industrial supervisors are invited to attend to learn basic supervision fundamentals.
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Charles John Stevenson
Bennington Area
YMCA
Mt. Anthony
Stevenson
Chanticlear
WGY
Charles
BU Wins Franklin Lane Trophy in Octagonal Regatta
Mac Leod Smith and Art Mersereau of Boston University won the Franklin Lane Trophy after BU narrowly beat Worcester Tech 95 to 94 in the Eastern Massachusetts Octagonal Regatta on Mystic Lake. Boston College, Holy Cross, Babson, Northeastern, Tufts and Merrimack followed with scores 90, 78, 69, 63, 61, 33 respectively.
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Mass
Leod Smith
Art Mersereau
Boston University
Franklin Lane
Mystic Lake
Worcester Tech
Boston College
Holy Cross
Babson
Northeastern
Tufts
Merrimack
Bennington Banner classifieds and delivery rates notice
The Bennington Banner lists mailing rates for 50 mile radius Vermont and national subscriptions with three month and annual plans. It notes a 20 percent discount for servicemen and provides contact numbers for newsroom and advertising.
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Main St
Bennington
Vermont
The
Banner Publishing Corporation
Associated Press
AP News
Radius
U.S
Volpe Appears Set for Second Term in Massachusetts
An Associated Press poll of Massachusetts editors and writers suggests Governor John A. Volpe will win a second term, with 22 of 46 respondents tipping Volpe as winner. Peabody picked up support in Central Mass, while the Boston area shows Volpe ahead, and doubt exists about the final outcome depending on Kennedy influence and campaign dynamics.
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John A. Volpe
Associated Press
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Peabody
Volpe- Peabody
Kennedy
Edward M
John F. Kennedy
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