Contamination Threatens Lake George Fishes Amid Chemicals
The Albany Times Union reports rising chemical contamination endangering Lake George cisco, a key forage fish for lake trout, salmon, rainbow and smallmouth bass. DDT and PCBs from GE plants linger in the watershed, with male cisco dying at unusual rates and cancerous tissues found, signaling broader impacts on top game fish and lake ecosystems.
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Executrixes Move to Axe the Red Sox Front Office
Boston paper reports Jean Yawkey and Joseph LaCour removing Dick O Connell John Claiborne and Gene Kirby as executors of Tom Yawkey estate clear the way for Haywood Sullivan to run the club a planned, decisive purge marked by preemptive firings and a cited need to avoid burdening Sullivan with blame.
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Red Sox shakeup aims to trim payroll and power
The Red Sox purge targets O'Connell affiliates in a bid to cut costs and consolidate control under new general manager Sullivan. Claiborne’s firing is blamed on completing the purge, while Sullivan seeks a strong negotiator to shape trades and the November draft as ownership approval nears.
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Horse Harness Race Results From Monday October 24 1977
Distinct pacing events at the track show winners and payoffs for ten pace and trot races. Top finishers include Chiquits, Echo Brook Millie, Guru Springs Gayle, Naidas Pride, Johns Lucky, Bob Collins, Plymouths Princess, Mountain Freedom, Raider City, and Red Pete with varying purses totaling 123334 dollars.
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Freddie Patek Fades After Narrow World Series Hope
Freddie Patek, Royals shortstop, endured a crushing ninth inning collapse as Kansas City lost to the Yankees, missing a World Series berth. He reflected on near misses, spoke of faith and perseverance, and detailed the spike that ended his Series bid. He remains with the Royals’ safety staff and plans a hunting trip next month.
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Red Sox trust fires O Connell and aides in ownership shift
Boston Red Sox chief executive Richard O Connell and two aides are dismissed as a trust prepares to transfer ownership to Haywood Sullivan’s 13 member group. Executors say the move clears the path for Sullivan’s bid, with ownership transfer slated for Oct. 31 pending AL owners approval.
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Seattle Placed Willie Wise on Injured List Activates John Johnson
The Seattle team placed forward Willie Wise on the injured list and activated forward John Johnson, signaling lineup adjustments as the season progresses. In hockey, St Louis claimed right wing Bill Fairbairn from Minnesota on waivers, adding depth to the roster.
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Lafleur ends slump with six points in two games
Montreal Canadiens rout Washington 5-1 as Guy Lafleur ends a three game scoreless stretch with a goal and two assists in a 5-1 win. He added three points Sunday in New York to raise season totals. Montreal improves to 6-0-1 and 20-0 all time versus the Capitals. Shutt and Lemaire support the attack as Lafleur’s line regains its groove.
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Vermont Probate Notices and Estates From Bennington Banner
Notices announce probate of Lillian M Dunham will in Bennington on October 19 1977 with hearing November 3 1977 and executrix Barbara M Dunham Also guardianship estate of Catharine Taussig Opie of Barnstable Mass seeks license to sell ward's land in Readsboro Vermont hearing November 19 1977 If any objections present by interested persons Elizabeth A McCarthy estate probate declared October 7 1977. Lloyd W Pratt named executor.
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Helen Opie Brigham
Notice of Account Estate of Elizabeth F Holden
Bennington District Probate Court Vermont sets November 21 1977 to examine and allow the account of The First Vermont Bank and Trust Company as Executor for Elizabeth F Holden late of Bennington. Public notice runs three weeks in The Bennington Banner for interested parties to contest the allowance.
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