Vermont study to survey correctional education needs
The New England Board of Higher Education received a 34200 grant to survey education and manpower needs in correctional, probation, and parole fields across six states. Prof Albert Morris of Boston University and Edwin Powers will head the year long study with Vermont institutions officials coordinating.
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Montpelier
UPS
Vermont
New England Board of Higher Education
Albert Morris
Boston University
Edwin Powers
Massachusetts
John V. Woodhull
Roxbury Couple Awarded 21740 in Vermont Crash Case
A Roxbury couple received 21740 for injuries from a April 1961 crash on Vermont 12 in Randolph. Mrs. Neum alleged neck and back injuries after her car was rear ended by Mrs. Myrtle Sweet of Randolph. The Neums sued for 30000 in damages.
Windsor man killed in crash with tank truck
Walter McFadden age 77 of Windsor died after a Wednesday night collision with a tank truck. His wife Margaret McFadden and Mildred Kitteredge, both of Windsor, were taken to Mary Hitchcock Hospital in Hanover with injuries not yet clarified. Truck driver James Havill, 27, of Woodstock, Vermont, escaped injury.
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UPI
Walter McFadden
Windsor
Margaret McFadden
Mildred Kitteredge
Mary Hitchcock Hospital
Hanover
N.H
James Havill
Woodstock
Rutland Herald Endorses Gov Hoff for Third Term
The Rutland Herald endorses incumbent Democratic Gov. Philip Hoff for re election to a third two year term. It says there are no sound reasons for change and Hoff has what it takes to move Vermont forward in the coming biennium.
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Rutland
UPI
Philip H. Hoff
Vermont outlines plans for state outdoor recreation program
Interagency Committee on Natural Resources held a shirt sleeves session in Montpelier to shape the state's outdoor recreation plan. Vice Chairman Elbert Moulton said November will focus on recreational needs and a plan should be ready by December 1 for comments and recommendations.
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Montpelier
UPI
Interagency Committee On Natural Resources
Elbert Moulton
Vermont spend on mentally retarded care at Brandon Center
State Mental Health Commissioner Dr. Jonathan Leopold said Vermont spent 1.4 million dollars in fiscal 1965 66 for care of mentally retarded children and adults at the Brandon Training Center. The state treasurer collected 70 745 dollars for patient care and deposited the funds into the general fund. Aiken says war contracts underpin Vermont prosperity with contracts rising from 81 million to 125 million dollars in the current year, addressing about 300 Republicans in a Washington County rally.
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Montpelier
UPI
Vermont
George D. Aiken
R-Vt
Aiken
Washington County
Alcoa Foundation funds new RPI professorship
In New York the Alcoa Foundation provides a $60,000 three year grant establishing the first Alcoa Foundation professorship of mechanical design at RPI. Dr. George N. Sandor, who emigrated from Hungary in 1939, aims to strengthen education industry ties through closer educator engineer collaboration. He earned a doctor of engineering science from Columbia in 1961 after a 22 year industry career.
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Troy
Alcoa Foundation
George N. Sandor
RPI
Alcoa
Sandor
Hungary
Columbia
Court of Appeals blocks NYC ballot two police review questions
The Court of Appeals rejected New York City's bid to keep two questions on the November ballot seeking to abolish the civilian police review board. One question must remain, allowing the Conservative party to withdraw its petition and leaving only the Policemen's Benevolent Association sponsored effort.
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Albany
Court of Appeals
New York City
Police Review Board
Policemen’s Benevolent Association
Tragedy on Mohawk River Duck Hunt Ends in Drowning
Niskayuna scene as 16 year old Schenectady youth Trotter drowns when a small boat capsizes on the Mohawk River near Niska Isle. He was a Mount Pleasant High School sophomore. two companions were rescued. The duck-hunting trip proved fatal.
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Niskayuna
Glen Trotter
Schenectady
Mohawk River
Niska Isle
Alice Trotter
Mount Pleasant High School
Lenox art instructor turns himself in on theft charges
Terence Smith of Lenox surrendered at the Lee state police barracks after a search tied to alleged thefts of paintings and prints from Elm Court. He posted 4000 bail for a November 9 court appearance, and was released. he had been an art instructor at a private school until Sunday, charged with breaking and entering and larceny.
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Lee
Terrence Smith
Lenox
Elm Court
Smith
Education Week Invitation From Supt Melville
Supt Eugene P Melville invites parents to visit schools during National Education Week November 7 through 10 and on any other day with building principal permission. The invitation notes that visitors should bring their own chairs or they may have to stand.
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Adams
Supt
Eugene P. Melville
National Education Week
City Council backs 3% sales tax for Nov 8 vote
North Adams officials approve a resolution urging voters to retain the three percent limited sales tax by voting Yes on state election question 5. The council adopted the measure by a 12 to 2 vote.
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North Adams
Vermont Editor Denounces Fair Housing Laws
John Lofton editor of the Vermont Sunday News denounces fair housing laws as a mask for compulsory integration addressing 250 Vermont students. He cites 1954 housing programs, opposed civil rights groups, and argues laws curb private rights while urging cautious reform to restore market conditions at the federal and state levels. He cites a 1961 Connecticut survey and a 1963 Berkeley vote on local housing discrimination.
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National Association of Home Builders
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
AACP
The
Urban League
South
Lofton
Vermont
Connecticut State Commission On Civil Rights
Berkley
Calif
Pat Brown
Assembly
Hoff Predicts Ten Million Dollar Vermont Surplus
Gov Philip Hoff forecast a General Fund surplus of ten million by next year based on advice from budget director John Gray. He cited a potential six million increase this year beyond four point five million on books, aided by growth, employment, wages and tourism. Hoff advocates expanded vocational training and explores a revolving scholarship for Vermonter students.
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Burlington
UPI
Philip H. Hoff
Hoff
John T. Gray
Gray
Vermont
Judge Gibson Attacks ICC as Tool of Big Truckers
U.S. District Judge Ernest Gibson criticized the Interstate Commerce Commission and the St. Johnsbury trucking firm for stifling competition. William Scott Jr. of W.H. Scott Co. in St Johns bury faced charges for hauling steel beams into New Hampshire without an ICC permit. Scott argued no permit could be obtained despite being the only local hauler able to do the job. The judge fined Scott $100 but suspended all but $1, calling the ICC “all wrong” and charging it with siding with large firms.
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Gibson
District Attorney’s
Snelling Puts Tax Reform Plan On Vermont Stage
Richard Snelling released a report arguing a 3 percent state sales tax would fund a 20 percent drop in property taxes and lower income tax rates for low and middle income Vermonters, claiming an overall 18 percent reduction in taxes for families earning 2000 to 3000 dollars yearly. Lt. Gov. John Daley acknowledged the Independent Citizens Committee for Fair Taxes was Hoff sponsored, noting the need to present facts to voters.
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Shelburne
UPS
Richard Snelling
Vermont
Snelling
Malcolm Severence
University of Vermont
Brattleboro
UPI
John Daley
Rutland
Independent Citizens Committee For Fair Taxes
Philip H. Hoff
Daley
Snelling Stand On U S 7 Called Irresponsible
Gov Philip Hoff condemned rival Richard Snelling’s attack on Vermont s accelerated highway program as totally irresponsible and politically desperate He noted the Route 7 work was supported by a Republican majority in the 1966 special legislature and not tied to immediate four lane construction or federal funding threats
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Hoff
Vermont Bishop Defends Pike Against Censure Move
The Rt. Rev. Harvey Butterfield of Burlington opposes the House of Bishops proposed censure of Rt. Rev. James A. Pike. Butterfield cites lack of debate time and fears fear rather than Christlike spirit guiding the proceedings. He urges the House to address the core issue with a Spirit of Christ and fairness toward Pike.
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Pike
Wheeling
W. Va
Harvey Butterfield
Burlington
Episcopal
House of Bishops
James A. Pike
Harvey
California
Henry L. Louttit
South Florida
Butterfield
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Jim Pike
Hank Louttit
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