Vermont Development Board to name industrial director
Vermont Development Board convenes in special session to fill the post left by James Welch of Barre after his May resignation. Over 100 applicants sought the job, boosted by a salary raise to 12 000 dollars annually under the 1965 Legislature. Employment Security Commissioner Stella Hackel announced 10 new Manpower programs approved, covering nursing in Rutland Burlington and Bennington auto mechanics in Bennington and Barre, hotel workers in Bennington, cooks in Barre, and carpenters in St Johnsbury.
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Washington
House of Representatives
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R-Minn
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Montpelier Route 2 rebuilding and Vermont signal project work
The Vermont Highway Board approved a 565,900 project to rebuild U S Route 2 between East Montpelier and Plainfield and authorized a flashing signal light installation on Vermont Route 14 near Randolph at the new pinnacle ski area access road. Montpelier deploys four mobile classrooms to ease crowded conditions with two units at Montpelier High School a sixth grade class at Main Street school and an elementary unit at Union School.
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State Highway Board
East Montpelier
Plainfield
Vermont
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Main Street
Union School
Vermont Highway Dept Considers 100 New Engineers
Montpelier UPI Russell Holden, Vermont State Highway Commissioner, says the department may seek 100 additional employees from the Emergency Board due to a desperate need for highway engineers. He notes the department employs about 1,200 people and that engineers are required to handle surveys and preliminary engineering without outside consultants.
Police chase ends in fatal car crash in Albany
A 49 year old railroad policeman Michael J. Kissane of West Albany was killed when his car was struck by a vehicle fleeing police near the Selkirk New York Central yards. Two youths in the fleeing car are being questioned. In Lake George, residents urge local bans on alcohol sales to under 21 amid past riot activity.
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Selkirk New York
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Springfield Mayor Targets Rights Pickets Over Police Clash
Civil rights demonstrators led by CORE repeatedly picketed Mayor Charles V. Ryan’s home in Springfield after protests against police brutality. A 4 year old joined the march, while officials plan to cover overtime and National Guard costs. The City Auditor cited police overtime charges and authorities prepared for further demonstrations.
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Andy” Griffin
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Council of Organizations For Civil Rights
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Robert Hughes
Tax collection merge considered in Vermont
A revenue study committee may shift fee collection from four state agencies to the State Tax Department. The subcommittee, led by Auditor Jay H. Gordon, suggests transferring fees from the Secretary of State, Motor Vehicles, Liquor Control, and Banking and Insurance. Also proposed is biennial renewal of licenses and registrations.
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Harry Cooley
Motor Vehicles
James Malloy
Robert Larrow
Liquor Control Board
Banking and Insurance
James Hunt
State Tax Department
Kennedy in Boston Hospital for Congestion Tests
Joseph P. Kennedy 76 father of John F. Kennedy spent a comfortable night at New England Baptist Hospital for tests on throat and chest congestion. A gastro intestinal specialist said congestion not main worry and Kennedy may stay a few days. Family aide and niece accompanied him. visitors limited to family. Nearby Kennedy grandchildren recover from injuries after a horse show accident and a fall from a garage roof.
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John F. Kennedy
New England Baptist Hospital
Great Britain
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Russell S. Boles Jr
Boles
Hyannis Port
Robert F. Kennedy
Dn.y
Kathleen
Cape Cod Hospital
Robert Jr
Kennedy Compound
Berkshire Boy Found After Disappearance
Thirteen year old Stephen St Cyr was found the same night wandering near Howland Avenue by the Midway Restaurant after vanishing Monday afternoon following a family dispute. Police say 45 emergency citizens band radio volunteers joined 15 members from the Pittsfield Five Watters and 13 walkie talkie units along with many officers in the search.
Pittsfield Rail Service Cut Reduces East West Trains
The Pittsfield terminal will see only one east west passenger train per day beginning Sept 26 after NY Central requests Beeliner service cuts Boston to Albany. ICC approved, leaving New England States Limited as the sole east west train. New Haven has already suspended Pittsfield to New York daily service.
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Albany
Interstates Commerce Commission
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New York
Pittsfield Housing Authority halts new public housing plans
Pittsfield Housing Authority will suspend all plans for new public housing while it reviews provisions of newly enacted federal housing legislation. Chairman Ralph R. Froio cited merit in recent questions and the need for full information, following a petition signed by 16 people opposing a proposed 50 unit project on Victory Hill as income segregation.
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