Champlain Discovery Marked on South Hero Island Bridge
A marker dedication Sunday on Sand Bar Bridge at South Hero Island honors Samuel De Champlain's 1609 discovery of Lake Champlain islands. Lt. Gov. John J. Daley spoke for Gov. Philip H. Hoff, who was in Japan on a goodwill trade mission.
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Vermont
Lake Champlain Islands
Samuel de Champlain
Sand Bar Bridge
South Hero Island
John J. Daley
Philip H. Hoff
Japan
Rexford to preside at Montpelier ice cream hearing
State Agriculture Commissioner Reed Rexford will chair a public hearing at the State House in Montpelier on November 16. The session reviews Vermont ice cream production and distribution regulations amid expected strong turnout of younger residents.
Vermont expert warns against wild pets as dangers rise
Dr. James R. Wadsworth of the University of Vermont warns that adopting untamed wild animals as pets creates headaches and risks. He notes dangers and diseases from wild pets, and says few people have proper facilities or knowledge for their care, feeding, and handling. He cites serious wounds and illnesses spreading from monkeys chimpanzees and even turtles.
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Burlington
UPI
Vermont
James R. Wadsworth
University of Vermont
Wadsworth
UVM Creates Overseas Admissions Program for U S Students
The University of Vermont plans an admissions program to reserve places for well qualified U S students applying from overseas and to act as a clearing house for such applicants. President Shannon McCune notes the move aids American parents abroad facing college costs while maintaining Vermont residency preferences. Last year 15 foreign students enrolled among 4176 total. 2218 were Vermont residents.
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University of Vermont
U.S
UVM
Shannon McCune
Green Mountain
Korea
McCune
Vermont
States
District of Columbia
Burlington Family Chosen for Life Magazine Treatment
Mr. and Mrs. Levi P. Smith Sr. and their children were selected from 32 U S families for a full in-depth Life Magazine feature. Photographer-writer Greg Villet and Barbara Villet expect to finish the story in June. Mrs. Villet cited the Smiths for close family ties, education, community activity, articulation, and responsibility.
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Burlington
Levi P. Smith Sr
United States
Life Magazine
Greg
Barbara Villet
Willet
Smiths
Open House Planned at Hudson Valley Community College
Hudson Valley Community College in Troy will host its annual open house on Thursday from 6 30 to 9 p m. Dean Ralph H O Brien said morning and afternoon sessions target high school students and counselors while the evening event is for the general public. Guided campus tours begin at 6 30 with 15 minute intervals from the administration and student union buildings, with several stops to view exhibits. The campus sits on Vandenburgh Ave near U S 4 inside Troy's southern city limits.
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Hudson Valley Community College
Ralph H. O’brien
Vandenburgh Ave
U.S. 4
Albany Teaching Day On Gynecologic Cancer Planned
Physicians from Bennington and nearby areas are invited to Albany Medical Center for a Thursday teaching day on gynecologic cancer starting at 10 15 a.m. The program is hosted by Albany Medical College department of postgraduate medicine and supported by the New York State Health Department and American Cancer Society divisions. Dr E Jurgen Plotz will moderate a session detailing diagnosis and management for general practitioners and gynecologists.
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Albany Medical Center
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Division of Chronic Diseases
New York State Department of Health
New York
American Cancer Society
E. Jurgen Plotz
Berkshire youth faces charges in theft spree across towns
Dale Surbaugh, 23, of Berkshire Village, returned to Pittsfield to face charges for breaks in Hinsdale and Worthington where about 500 dollars worth of goods were stolen. He was arrested in Canaan, New York, by state police on possession of stolen goods and held in Columbia County jail pending extradition.
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Dale Surbaugh
Berkshire Village
Hinsdale
Worthington
Surbaugh
Canaan
N.Y
New York
Columbia County
Florini seeks 60000 loan for welfare costs in North Adams
Mayor Francis C. Florini will request the City Council on Tuesday to approve borrowing up to 60000 dollars to cover unexpectedly high welfare payments and related expenses.
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North Adams
Francis C. Florini
Two Men Sentenced in Berkshire Robbery Case
Berkshire Superior Court Judge David A. Rose sentenced Paul R. Tisserand age 18 of Great Barrington and Richard I. Hackett age 19 of Guilford Conn to 7 12 years in Walpole State Prison for the June 6 Holiday Inn masked armed robbery in Lenox. Each also drew concurrent 3 5 year terms on weapon carrying counts.
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David A. Rose
Berkshire
Holiday Inn
Walpole State Prison
Lenox
Paul R. Tisserand
Great Barrington
Richard I. Hackett
Guilford
Conn
Massachusetts sales tax gains support amid delay in bill
Boston UPI survey shows 67 percent of Massachusetts residents favor a sales tax up from 55 percent last year. Gov Volpe’s 3 percent sales tax plan faces committee delay as House Ways and Means considers a separate $100 million revenue bill. Supporters cite education aid and property tax relief. opponents fear higher costs.
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UPI
John A. Volpe
Anthony M. Scibelli
Springfield
House
Ways and Means
Opinion Research Corp
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Taxpayers Federation
John F. Becker
Volpe
Scibelli
Ammunition error kills reservist on night drill
Marine reservists trained in Cockaponset State Forest near Haddam Chester when live rounds were mixed with dummies in a supply area. Pfc Edward N. Richter died after a heart shot. Pfc Thaddeus Kloss critically wounded. Pfc Theodore J. Karaska grazed and treated. About 75 Marines from Fort Nathan Hale participated.
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Edward N. Richter
Guilford
Conn
Middletown
Thaddeus Kloss
Fairfield
Theodore J. Karaska
Stratford
Maj
John Baylor
First District Headquarters
USMC
Garden City
L.I
Fort Nathan Hale
Cockaponset State Forest
Haddam- Chester
Baylor
3Rd Truck Company
New Haven
NAB opens regional fall conference with 200-plus execs
Boston UPI NAB launches fourth regional fall meeting with more than 200 radio and TV executives from 14 states and D C. Highlights include a news conference by Vincent Wasilewski NAB president and a talk by Rep. Torbert MacDonald D Mass on broadcast legislation. Conference runs two days with FCC Commissioner Kenneth Cox to speak.
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UPI
National Association of Broadcasters
NAB
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District of Columbia
Vincent T. Wasilewski
Washington, D.C
U.S
Torbert H. MacDonald
D-Mass
MacDonald
House
Commerce Committee
Paul B. Comstock
Wasilewski
Kenneth A. Cox
Federal Communications Commission
John F. Dille Jr
Vermont Delegation Hails 89th Congress Achievements
Vermont's three member delegation lauded President Johnson's programs and the session's productivity while cautioning that program administration remains. Senator Aiken called the 89th Congress notable for recognizing human and natural resources. Senator Prouty, recovering from rib injuries, suggested steps forward may have been delayed. Representative Stafford labeled the session the most productive in his tenure.
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Vpi
Vermont
Johnson
U.S
George D. Aiken
Winston Prouty
Newport
Robert Stafford
Aiken
Prouty
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