Vermont Board praised for raising teacher minimum salary
The Vermont State Board of Education received praise from the Vermont Education Association for recommending raising the teachers minimum salary from 5400 to 5600. The association notes the starting pay is already around 5400, with 70 vacancies reported as school started and warns shortages will grow. Weston Cate Jr. cites a possible 6000 figure as more realistic.
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State Department of Education
Cate
Hoff says Royalton probe nearing report completion
Gov. Philip Hoff reports a full scale investigation of Royalton College and Acting President Anthony J. Doria is progressing toward a final report. Atty. Gen. James L. Oakes says the FBI background work is thorough and no pending legal action against Doria remains, while Doria notes past fraud conviction in Philadelphia but says it is resolved.
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State Education Board
Vermont Republicans set fund raiser with Romney keynote
Vermont's congressional delegation will join state Republicans at a Saturday GOP dinner in the Civic Auditorium. George Romney will headline the $25-a-plate event as Elbert G. Moulton predicts a record 1500 attendees. Aiken will fly in, Stafford will fly a party plane, Prouty will drive, each accompanied by spouses.
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UPD
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Civic Auditorium
Michigan
George Romney
Elbert G. Moulton
George D. Aiken
Robert T. Stafford
Congressional Flying Club
Winston L. Prouty
Skidmore students protest WAVE recruiter on campus
About 250 Skidmore College students peacefully demonstrated on Thursday afternoon opposing a WAVE recruiter. Five students and five faculty members spoke on U S Vietnam policy during the 75 minute event. Placards urged support for returning soldiers and campus opposition to the recruiter.
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Skidmore College
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Vietnam
Lansingburgh High School Dedication Ceremonies Scheduled
Ceremonies for the new 1.7 million Lansingburgh High School will begin Sunday at 2 p.m. Speakers include the PTA president, the teachers’ association leader, and the student council. Guided tours will follow with student guides.
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Teachers’ Association
Argyle to vote on Bingo referendum Nov 7
Special referendum on a town bingo question will be held election day November 7 with the question on a separate paper ballot. The referendum was requested by the Cossaguna Lake Association and property owners in the Town of Argyle are eligible to vote.
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Argyle
Cossaguna Lake Association
District court orders Helgeson to dispose of dog
Berkshire news reports District Court Judge Frank W. Cimini ordered Donald J. Helgeson to dispose of his English setter by Saturday or go to jail. Helgeson, known for the dog Too Much, faces probation violation and a recent incident where the dog allegedly bit a newspaper boy, as officers described. Williams College tax bill noted. GE Ordnance Dept wins Poseidon contract. Mohawk Theater resumes movies after six weeks closed.
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Pittsfield
Frank W. Cimini
Donald J. Helgeson
Helgeson
Hoff and Daley Target Quota Controversy in State Police
Gov. Philip Hoff and Lt. Gov. John Daley traced the arrest quota uproar to a leadership gap and communications deficiency. They said administrators failed to clarify policies quickly, while a memo from Commissioner Alexander directs troopers to focus on overall duties rather than monthly arrests. Zampieri may seek a legislative probe, with councils expected to defer.
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Zampieri
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Hoff backs Fulbright plan on Vietnam crisis
Vermont Governor Philip Hoff urges serious consideration of Senator Fulbright's de escalation proposal to end U.S. involvement in Vietnam. He supports the president's aims but worries about escalation and rising costs, criticizing Republicans for avoiding timely debate.
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J. William Fulbright
de Ark
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Hoff
Vietnam
Reepublicans
Governor Hoff defends nine day conference cost
Governor Philip H. Hoff said a nine day floating Governor s Conference will cost the state 600 and is a legitimate state expense. He explained at a Thursday news conference that the money covers transportation to the conference and not the trip expenses, which the federal government covers. Mrs Hoff Civil and Military Affairs Secretary Benjamin M Collins and special assistant Arthur Ristan and their wives attended the conference with the Democratic chief executive.
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Arthur Ristau
Hoff
Moulton
East Coast senators push Udall on heating oil shortage
A bipartisan group of East Coast senators urged Interior Secretary Udall to boost No. 2 fuel oil imports to ease a serious New England New York New Jersey heating oil shortage. They warned of high prices and cited a 3.7 percent drop from 1966. The letter lists Kennedy Kennedy Williams Brook Pell Pastore McIntyre Kibicoff Prouty among signers, as Udall offered limited hope before winter.
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UPS
Stewart L. Udall
New England
New York
New Jersey
Udall
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Robert F. Kennedy
D-N.y
Harrison A. Williams
D-N.j
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D-Mass
Edward W. Brooke
R-Mass
Claiborne Pell
John O. Pastor
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