Vermont Gov Hoff Proclaims World Peace Day
Governor Philip H Hoff designated September 18 as World Peace Day in Vermont citing the Baha i World Faith Council and urging Vermonters to work for world peace. The proclamation calls for justice in social administration and freedom from prejudice across nationalities race creed or color. The Baha i faith, founded in 1844, emphasizes two major peace movements including a lesser peace aligned with UN aims.
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Burlington Planing Commission Extends Horizon Renewal
A Burlington planning commission vote defeated dropping Horizon Inc from urban renewal. A 60 day extension on the contract, expiring Thursday, leaves the firm unable to secure mortgage money. Charles Horan of the New York Regional Urban Renewal Office urged a temporary renewal. the panel must decide on Horizon’s status and forfeiture of a $100,000 good faith deposit.
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New Glasgow man foiled in jail escape attempt
Oren J. Neima, 20, of New Glasgow Nova Scotia is held on federal illegal entry charges when he tried to escape Washington County Jail by sawing a hole in the cellar. Sheriff Harold Potter and two deputies fired a warning shot as Neima moved. He was not injured. Eight deputies guarded the exterior.
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Brattleboro Leader Named Windham College Associate Director
Robert Jones of Brattleboro has been appointed associate director of development at Windham College in Putney. President Eugene Winslow announced Jones, ex managing director of the Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce, will work with Norman Runnion who was named director of development after resigning from United Press International.
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Hudson Valley to Open State University Urban Center in Troy
James J. Fitzgibbons of Hudson Valley Community College announces near completion of temporary facilities for the State University Urban Center at the former U S Naval Reserve site in Troy. Renovations finish in time for first classes early next month. Arthur Stuarts Jr. named director. Tuition will be free. Initial courses include power sewing machine operation drafting and machine shop. Classes expand as 10 to 15 locals request instruction and respond to employer needs.
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Troy RPI opens fall term with largest freshman class
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute begins the 1966 fall term on Monday with 1,035 freshmen, 2,458 upperclassmen, and 1,000 graduates. Total Troy campus enrollment reaches 4,493 from 34 states, D C and 15 foreign countries. Freshmen number 1,035 including 27 women, a record for the second year running.
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Gov Rockefeller backs Spanish literacy test for drivers
Albany officials say a Spanish literacy test for drivers license applicants is being developed at the urging of Gov Rockefeller. Motor Vehicle Commissioner William S Hults expects the test to be offered in three or four weeks. Applicants must read road signs in English despite the Spanish wording of the literacy test.
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Education and Race Relations telecourse offered in NASC
North Adams State College and WGBH Boston announce a college credit television course titled Education and Race Relations. The telecast runs 3 15 to 4 45 p m, with an hour of discussion at the college each evening from 7 to 8. Dr Robert W Hamilton announces the program and H Lee Combs NASC faculty member serves as course coordinator.
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Secret ballot planned by IUE Local 225 at GE Pittsfield
IUE Local 225 executives set September 26 for a secret ballot on whether to accept GE's contract offer. Rejection would instruct delegates to vote for a strike. Local 225, with about 4,000 members, is among GE plant locals nationwide. In Williamstown, jail in the basement awaits renovations before use. detainees wait in North Adams or Pittsfield facilities until court appearances.
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Eastern States Exposition Opens Saturday in West Springfield
Governors Day opens the 45th Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield Massachusetts. The nine day fair expected to draw over 500000 people features cattle sheep horse shows arts crafts modern living exhibits car races and fashion shows. Governors Day includes more than 6000 in scholarships and a Coliseum program headlined by Mike Douglas Frank Fontaine The Andrews Sisters Arthur Godfrey Sgt Barry Sadler and The Lone Ranger RCA Rodeo. Youth and 4 H Scouting YMCA and FFA projects fill much of the week with ongoing exhibits and events.
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Vermont Racing Commission Tackled Over Track License Hold-Up
Otto Chaisson of Swanton accuses the Vermont Racing Commission of stalling on a Swanton International Raceway license while dissenting that two tracks could be profitable. The panel weighs Swanton and Champlain Downs applications as Green Mountain Park operates on emergency tax relief amid ongoing debates. Former commissioner Davis cited profit limits for multiple tracks, with no meeting date set.
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Bargaining Urged to Prevent GE Strike on Oct 2
In New York a union spokesman said a great deal of collective bargaining must take place to avoid a General Electric walkout on October 2 by 100,000 employees. Dissatisfied negotiators pressed GE to respond to contract demands ignored in a Wednesday counter proposal and warned of intensified talks in the next two and a half weeks to reach a satisfactory agreement.
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Cram to Lead Vermont National Guard After Billado's Death
Brig Gen Reginald Cram of Burlington will assume head of the Vermont National Guard following the sudden death of Gen Francis Billado at 59. Cram, 52, a Norwich graduate and deputy adjutant general since 195? will serve until February when the legislature elects a new adjutant general. Billado had led since 1955. The announcement came from Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs Thomas Kenney amid union contract talks with GE, detailing raises and cost of living adjustments for workers.
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