Northeast senators oppose fuel oil import ceiling
Ten Northeast senators led by Sen. Thomas J. McIntyre object to a proposed rule restricting residual fuel oil imports. The letter argues the plan could curb supply and raise prices, and questions the Federal Register announce date during recess. Hearings are slated in Washington and Boston to scrutinize the quota system.
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UPI
Thomas J. McIntyre
Oil Importation Administration
McIintyre
House
Silvio O. Conte
R-Mass
Senate
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Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Abraham Ribicoff
D-Conn
Claiborne Pell
Federal Register
Congress
New England
Boston
British bias claim fuels Belfast coverage dispute
A Belfast Parliament member accused British news media of manipulating Northern Ireland coverage to oppose Irish groups. Paddy Kennedy described a BBC ITV crew incident at a fundraiser for internees families, saying censorship and staged disruption occurred. He spoke while touring U.S. cities to aid internees.
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Belfast
Boston
UPI
Northern Ireland
Paddy Kennedy
Kennedy
Massachusetts Senate
New York City
Hoff named a fellow at Harvard University
Former Vermont Governor Philip H Hoff and former Congressman Richard D McCarthy are among ten named as fellows of Harvard University's Institute of Politics at the Kennedy School. The fellows may pursue studies and engage in Harvard's intellectual life alongside others.
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Cambridge, Mass
UPI
Philip H. Hoff
Vermont
Richard D. McCarthy
D-N.y
Harvard University
Institute of Politics
John F. Kennedy School of Government
East West Highway Proposed as High Speed Oil Pipeline
Reports claim the planned east-west highway is not a developmental road but a high speed oil pipeline from New York to the Maritime provinces. The New Hampshire Sunday News cites unnamed government sources noting the real aim may be funneling oil to upstate New York, while Maine New Hampshire and Vermont governors back a feeder route alternative.
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N.H
UPI
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New Hampshire Sunday News
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Arti
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New Hampshire
Vermont
VSEA approves agency shop plan at annual meeting
The Vermont State Employer Association votes to make membership or dues payment compulsory for all state workers and seeks a 1972 legislative change. Garnett Harvey argues benefits flow to all, while Attorney General James Jeffords says the move conflicts with the state labor act. The plan passes at Burlington meeting with about 1,000 of 1,700 voting in support.
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Garnett Harvey
James Jeffords
Vermont
Cain Defers to O Brien For Vermont Seat Nomination
Former Burlington mayor Francis J. Cain withdraws from the Democratic race after J William O Brien enters the contest. Cain notes that only one Democrat has a real shot in a three way GOP primary and recalls O Brien’s 1970 probate judge race against Cain’s brother L John Cain. In Brattleboro Harry O Bergin 35 and his brother Gerald 28 plead guilty to breaking and entering and larceny, receiving prison terms. In Montpelier the state Liquor Control Board suspends the Red Fox Inn license for 15 days for alleged improper operation, effective Sept 25.
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Burlington
Francis J. Cain
Vermont
Cain
Chittenden County
J. William O’ Brien
O’brien
L. John Cain
Brattleboro
Harry O. Bergin
Foster
R.I
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Gerald
Cranston
Kent
Londonderry
Montpelier
State Liquor Control Board
Winhall
Vietnam Vet Indicted in Cohoes Woman Murder
John P. Montesi, 22, of Cohoes, indicted by Albany County Grand Jury for the stabbing death of Pamela A. Riganati, 22, last Aug 26. Montesi, who had returned from Vietnam, was arrested after seeking medical treatment for a wounded arm. authorities found Riganati dead at her Latham home. Autopsy cites external and internal chest bleeding as the cause.
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Albany
Albany County
Cohoes
John P. Montesi
van Schaick Ave
Vietnam
Montesi
Latham
Pamela A. Riganati
PCB Use by GE in Pyronal Insulation Oil Raises Pollution Concerns
A Pittsfield GE plant has used Pyronal an insulation oil made with Monsanto PCB for 30 years. Leaks from underground storage prior to 1964 polluted the Housatonic River raising Environment concerns. Two Taconic High girls Paula Vanderbeek and Sue Boudreau 16 and 15 stamped the What's My Line show with their occupations causing audience laughter. North Adams Fall Foliage Festival opens despite foliage remaining green with events planned. Cheshire school officials curb out of state travel for administrators requiring advance itinerary purpose and cost details.
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Housatonic River
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Sue Boudreau
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