Harvard Institute proposed for Afro-American research
Harvard University should establish the W E B DuBois Institute for Afro-American research, a move urged by Afro-American Studies head Ewart G Gunner. The institute would centralize separate scholarly work, foster communication among researchers, and examine race relations, discrimination costs, and government roles.
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Cambridge, Mass
UPI
Ewart G. Gunner
Harvard University
Doctor warns amphetamines more dangerous than marijuana
Dr. William A. Abruzzi, treating youth at 14 rock festivals, argues amphetamines pose greater risk than marijuana. He notes amphetamines are unstable and can trigger schizophrenia-like conditions, while urging caution on legalization. He cites media as shaping false cures for discomforts and stresses youths face real struggles beyond sniffles.
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Providence
R.I
Abruzzi
Carnegie Report on Public Schools Analysis Expands
Time Inc reports on the Carnegie study directed by Silberman chosen for its outside view and familiarity with problems. A 12-member commission advised, using literature review, interviews, and firsthand school investigations across over 250 institutions. Random House will publish Silberman's book titled Crisis in the...
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Time Inc
Carnegie
Carnegie Corporation
Lawrence Cremin
Columbia University Teachers College
Silberman
Random House
John Fischer
Columbia Teachers College
Fischer
John I. Goodlad
Graduate School of Education
University of California
Los Angeles
Free Life balloon launch seeks distance world record
A three person crew plus a British aeronautics engineer lifted off from a New York area pasture in the ten story balloon Free Life aiming for a Paris crossing. Rodger Anderson Pamela Brown and Malcolm Brighton seek to surpass the 1,896 mile 1914 record and log over 3000 miles. Brown joins last minute after expressing desire to fly with Anderson.
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Bay State armory hit by fire thefts and loot
Investigators comb Newburyport National Guard Armory after thieves breached gates and stole ammunition and classified documents. A fire set with a flammable bomb damaged the roof and a supply room while a walk-in vault holding rifles and pistols remained mostly intact. Fire Marshal and FBI assist as police name apparent arson and theft suspect motives.
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Mass
UPI
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Robert F. Jones
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James O'Day
Cambodian war grows with new offensives near Tung Kauk and Tang Kauh
Lon Nol flies to northern Cambodia to inspect the largest government operation as Cambodian reinforcements move to break the 4,000-strong Communist entrapment near Tung Kauk. In the south a Viet Cong and North Vietnamese force expands from the Kirirom Plateau toward Highway 4 while U S forces again face deadly enemy fire near the DMZ.
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Keefe Likely Named Vermont Auditor Candidate
Vermont Deputy Auditor Maurice Keefe is expected to fill the unexpired term of Robert King who died of a heart attack in Jericho. Keefe may also be the replacement candidate on the November ballot as the Republican committee must name a new candidate within a week. Governor Davis led services for King in Underhill as officials mourned. The second item notes the Vermont Employment Security Department starting full services in Lamoille County with job referrals and counseling in Morrisville and Stowe on alternating Wednesdays, easing travel to Burlington.
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UPI
Vermont Employment Security Department
Lamoille County
Stella Hackel
Morrisville
Stowe
Jericho Student Faces East German Trial For Provocation
Mark Huessy, 21, of Jericho, held since January in East Germany on charges of provocation inimical to the state. The trial will be closed and results relayed through a West German lawyer and the U.S. State Department. In Burlington, a Chittenden County grand jury will hear evidence in the July Burlington murder of Leopold Charette, 49, with two youths charged: Robert Reuschel, 18, and Steven Mullis, 21, each held on 100000 bail.
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East Germany
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Europe
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Hans Huessy
U.S. State Department
Burlington
Chittenden County
Leopold Charette
Carlotte
Robert Reuschel
Steven Mullis
Vermont university wins Gulf Oil grant for new program
Burlington report says University of Vermont received 2000 dollars from Gulf Oil Corp to support an experimental curriculum system of smaller residential and study units. In Montpelier, ex Gov Hoff disclosed spending 15184.47 dollars in his bid for the Senate Democratic nomination, arguing the primary cap did not apply to congressional races. Hoff aides note staff believe the spending limit law excludes such campaigns, while rivals Bove and Meyer reported 1291 and 1403 dollars spent respectively.
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UPI
University of Vermont
Gulf Oil Corp
Fiore Bove
William H. Meyer
Bank holdup in Lansingburgh prompts 13 state alarm
Two suspects remain at large after a Friday bank robbery at the Marine Midland National Bank branch in Lansingburgh. Detectives issued photos from bank camera footage. Authorities recovered 39000 in loot, guns, and masks when two women accomplices were arrested in Watervliet, and a 13 state alert remains in effect. Mohawk Airlines adds two nonstop jet routes from Albany to Buffalo and expands fall schedule with six daily Buffalo flights and three Washington DC jet services.
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Northern Berkshire festival draws thousands across events
More than 3,000 lined Main Street for the children’s parade kicking off the 15th annual Fall Foliage Festival eight day schedule. Over 1,200 attended a figure skating exhibition and hockey game at Veterans Memorial rink. Also in North Adams, the new Knesses Israel Synagogue on Colt Road was dedicated with about 400 present, and Rep. Matrongo urged North Adams State College to avoid buying Camp Kenwood to protect tax base while proposing Sprague land development. In North Adams, officials question free access to state parks as a petition with 300 names urged admission for low income families.
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Commission
Berkshire Bank to form one bank holding company
Pittsfield Berkshire Bank and Trust Co. has received tentative state and federal approval to form a one bank holding company and will seek stockholder approval next month.
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Berkshire Bank & Trust Co
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