Massachusetts approves lottery bill over veto
The Massachusetts Senate, 26-13, overturns Governor Sargent’s veto to approve a state lottery. Treasurer Crane would head the commission with a 50 cent ticket price and $50,000 top prizes as weekly drawings begin after six months. Revenue to cities and towns estimated at 30 to 60 million annually.
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UPI
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New Hampshire
New Jersey
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Lottery Commission
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Francis E. Kelley
Kevin B. Harrington
D-Salem
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Crane
Irving Fishman
D-Newton
Jack H. Backman
Fishman
David H. Locke
Wellesley
Massachusetts moves to regulate CATV firms
Massachusetts Senate gives initial approval to a bill letting cities regulate cable television companies. A series of amendments narrow the panel to three members, limit rate regulation, and restrict municipal ownership to towns with their own power company, while requiring licenses and per-subscriber fees.
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Rutland mayor probes complaints about police
Rutland Mayor William Foley announced a formal inquiry into rising citizen complaints against the Rutland Police Department. After a lengthy meeting with Police Chief Stuart Jenne, Foley said the review aims to produce a set of recommendations to boost morale amid a broader city hall power struggle and ongoing committee hearings.
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Vermont Fisherman Shootings Lead to Court Appearance
David R. Snow, 29, of Brandon, awaits Vermont District Court action today after arraignment on charges of armed with a dangerous weapon and assault with intent to kill. He is held on 5,000 bail for the Stoughton Pond shooting that wounded Richard Coutermarsh, 40, as two companions and two other fishermen escaped unharmed near Weathersfield.
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UVM professor gets administrative hearing on nonrenewal
A former University of Vermont zoology professor, James R. Nolfi of Franklin, was granted an administrative hearing after his contract was not renewed for 1971-1972. He plans to challenge the dismissal in U.S. District Court, alleging lack of due process. An out-of-court agreement provides the hearing, a written explanation, and access to his personnel file for his attorney.
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Colonie Leopard Petition Sparks Local Controversy
In Colonie 73 residents sign a petition seeking removal of Tanya the 13 month old 80 pound Indian leopard, arguing the pet poses a danger, while owner John Lasek asserts the animal is tame and will reach about 120 pounds, amid new town animal permit rules. In Watervliet bones of a mid 19th century woman were found near the Arsenal during excavations for new X-ray equipment, identified by the state museum curator.
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Parkland clash over Saddleball Mountain ski slopes plan
State Sen. James A. Kelly of Oxford counters Adams town land transfer for Mt Greylock Reservation development, urging parkland preservation amid local squabbling. In Pittsfield a Canada goose spends a night in jail before release. A road salt pile near Crane Avenue is deemed a pollution risk and ordered enclosed or moved. Army Specialist Charles E. Jaquins of Housatonic, Mass., killed in action in Indochina per DoD.
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Housatonic
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