Shea Receives Ricker College Trustee Scholarship
Robert Shea of South Street is one of 63 Ricker College students awarded trustee scholarships for the current year. The 20 non Maine and 43 Maine students share varying amounts based on academics and college contribution. Shea, a history major and senior, captained the soccer team to the Northeast College Conference title and is listed in Who's Who among Students in American Colleges and Universities for 1965. He also chairs the Interfraternal Council Judiciary Committee and is president of Pi Gamma Delta, while playing varsity baseball.
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Housatonic
Robert Shea
Ricker College
Houston
Emmett J. Shea
South Street
Ricker
Maine
Shea
Mooney Runs Independent For Great Barrington Selectman
Great Barrington candidate John W. P. Mooney, defeated in the Democratic caucus, will seek the selectman post as an independent. Mooney, High Fidelity Cable TV Channel 2 general manager, has nomination papers and will discuss sewer, housing, traffic, and law enforcement in a public forum, noting he is the only candidate willing to engage.
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Great Barrington
Mooney
Cook Candidate For AF Academy Nominated in Housatonic
Paul Cook of Housatonic is among 10 youths nominated by Congressman Silvio Conte for a single appointment to the U S Air Force Academy. He is a Berkshire School senior, son of Mr and Mrs Jack Cook of North Plain Road, and would become a cadet next September if appointed.
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Housatonic
Paul Cook
Silvio 0
Conte
U.S. Air Force Academy
Jack Cook
North Plain Road
Berkshire School
Auxiliary Valentine Dance Planned by Fairview Hospital Panel
The Women's Auxiliary of Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington laid plans for its annual Valentine dinner dance on Feb 14 at the Cove Inn Restaurant. A 6 pm cocktail hour precedes a 7 pm roast beef dinner with dancing by The Top Hats. A winter vacation trip prize will be awarded in a drawing chaired by Mrs. Daniel Milligan with reservations via Mrs. Chester Lebes Mrs. Clement Gangloff or Mrs. John Tuller.
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Great Barrington
Fairview Hospital
Cove Inn
Bam
Daniel Milligan
Chester Lebes
Clement Gangloff
John Tuller
Luncheonette Delayed on Gas and Pinball Permits
WEST STOCKBRIDGE Selectmen postponed granting gas and pinball machine permits to Mr and Mrs Thomas Welch who run the West Stockbridge Luncheonette until town counsel reviews legality and necessity of permits. Atty John A Barry to advise. decision expected later in the week.
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West Stockbridge
Selectmen
Thomas Welch
John J. Keresey
John A. Barry
Welches
Barry
Board
Keresey
Anthony Skorput
Card Lake
the Eagle
Welch
Chester-Huntington meeting on Gateway school proposal
Chester and Huntington officials attended a Gateway Regional School discussion as observers only, after a report claimed town endorsement. The bid for a new middle school and facilities drew negative votes in both towns, defeating the proposal.
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Chester
Gateway
Huntington
Eagle
Lanesboro imposes new speed zones routes and dates
Police Chief John McCormick announces adopted speed limits on Qld State Road South Main Street Summer Street Bull Hill Road and Narragansett Avenue with specific mileposts and equal limits both directions. Also Laneboro schedules annual Girl Scout cookie sale starting today for two weeks led by Troop 283 and Cadette Troop 280 with door to door delivery and profits funding Scout activities.
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Lanesborg
John McCormick
Selectmen
Qld
South Main Street
Summer Street
Old State Road
Bull Hill Road
Balance Rock Road
Lanesboro
General Safe
Haven Faglee
Grove Street
Albert Delisle
Delores Molloy
Narragansett Avenue
Reapportionment Plan Passes Amid Court Challenge
In Albany Republicans secure enough votes to pass their reapportionment plan but Democrats vow to challenge the congressional districting in court. Both sides concede the plan relies on 1960 census figures, making it less than ideal.
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Albany
GOP
HUD praises Albany housing efforts but urges minority input
A HUD fact finding team lauded Albany for low cost housing while warning that inner city residents must have a voice in planning to prevent an explosion. After meetings with groups like the NAACP and United Black Parents, HUD proposed appointing delegates from these organizations to the mayor's minority housing committee.
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Albany
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
NAACP
John B. Thatcher Tenants Association
United Black Parents
Bill Would Ban Today's Conventional Autos in New York
Albany sponsors seek to outlaw sale and registration of new internal combustion engine autos in the state by 1975, not applying to used cars. Lead sponsors include Assembly Speaker Perry B. Duryea and minority leaders Rep Stanley Steingut and Sen Joseph Zaretzki. The bill mirrors a California measure that failed.
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Albany
Republican Assembly
Perry B. Duryea
Stanley Steingut
Joseph Zaretzki
California
Albany snow costs and hospital ER capacity boost
Albany Mayor Erastus Corning says winter storm cleanup will cost at least 350000 including 50000 interest on a five year bond issue. A Memorial Hospital wing doubles the ER space to treat about 20000 cases in 1970, according to Dr. Michael Blase.
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Albany
Erastus Corning
Memorial Hospital
Michael Blase
Heating troubles force multiple local school closures
North Adams reports ongoing heating problems interrupting classes. Freeman Junior High shut yesterday due to a faulty boiler ignition with principal Alfred Leiman noting a pilot light was shut off by mistake. Greylock Elementary closed earlier for lack of fuel, Brayton Junior High had fuel-line issues, and both Clarksburg elementary schools remain closed awaiting boiler repairs.
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North Adams
Freeman Junior High
Alfred §. Leiman
Greylock
Brayton
Clarksburg
Teacher Charges Students After Interceding Fight
A Forest Park Junior High School teacher Joseph Massa filed assault charges against three black students after attempting to break up a fight. Massa, 32, was treated for minor injuries at Wesson Memorial Hospital and released. Principal Robert Pasini announced suspensions for the involved youths.
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Springfield
Forest Park Junior High School
Joseph Massa
Wesson Memorial Hospital
Robert Pasini
Antipoverty Leader To Become Physician
Springfield AP report on Louis C. Frayser resigning as director of the Springfield Action Commission to study medicine and become a medical missionary in Macon Georgia. Frayser, 41, a Black leader, cites critical doctor shortages in the South and his intention to return home. He has led the commission since 1967, earning $18,000 annually.
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Springfield
Louis C. Frayser
Frayser
Macon
South
Springfield Action Commission
Radio mix up tied to Brainard crash fate
Hartford report says two small planes collided over Brainard Airport while on different radio frequencies. One, an approach with student and instructor, followed visual flight rules and used Brainard frequency. The other approached Danbury’s Rentsheler Airport on instrument flight rules and was switching to Brainard frequency just before the crash, killing four aboard.
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Hartford
Brainard Airport
Brainard
Rentsheler
Danbury
Dr Bergan Resigns From Lenox Board of Health
Dr Carl A Bergan resigns as chairman of Lenox Board of Health, citing personal reasons and illness. On the board since 1950 and a Lenox physician since 1945, he plans departure before next year’s elections. Selectmen will appoint a replacement to serve until those elections.
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Lenox
Carl A. Bergan
Board of Health
Selectmen
Bergan
John J. Pignatelli
Christ Church Re-Elects Chief Officers in Annual Meeting
Christ Church in Canaan reelected G Edward Byers senior warden and Malcom Canfield junior warden at its annual meeting. Also reelected were Harlan P. Tracy clerk and William R. Knowlton treasurer, with Vestry members named. Byers and Canfield to serve as diocesan convention delegates. Alva M. Landon named warden emeritus for 40 years of service. Budget adopted. 1971 meeting set for January third Sunday after 11 am service. About 40 parishioners attended.
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Canaan
Com
G. Edward Byers
Christ Church Episopal
Malcom Canfield
Harlan P. Tracy
William R. Knowlton
William E. Muntz
Patricia, Landis
Douglas Humes Jr
Terr Tatsapaugh
Byers
Canfield
James W. Ryan
Emonton
Alva M. Landon
Town Meeting Short Session Passes Two Charter Changes
CANAAN Conn. Town meeting approves four minute session with two changes to the warrant. The Board of Admission for Electors now includes the town clerk and registrars of voters replacing the Selectmen. Elections will be run in two shifts at polling places while one moderator remains.
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Canaan
Conn
Board of Admission For
Mothers march drive under way in Canaan Connecticut
The 1970 March of Dimes Mothers march is in progress through Sunday February 1 with co chairs Mrs. Donald T. Martin and Mrs. John Cushman. Neighborhood leaders include several civic volunteers and three marchers will assist. Money collection Sunday February 1 from 2 to 4 at the firehouse with refreshments served.
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Canaan
Conn
Donald T. Martin
John Cushman
Joseph Solan
John Kitlawee
Edward Ustico
Jay McDonnough
Donald Godburn
Francis Perotti
Eugene Freund
Louis Trotta, Jr
Leo Segalia
Robert
Miss Avigo Named Director Of Lee Summer School
Miss Severina Avigo was appointed director of the Lee summer school program by the School Committee. Her single application carries a salary of 1000 dollars, and she has served the local system for about 40 years, helping with the program since its inception four years ago. The committee deferred action on a policy for sick day accrual and heard that Lee will likely not receive federal PL 874 funds this year due to low priority in federally impacted areas.
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LEE
Maurice Boulanger
Lee High School adopts policy disciplining athlete conduct
The Lee School Committee endorsed an athletic policy at Thursday night meeting. It governs suspensions for athletes picked up by police for alcohol or drug use and leaves action to coaches when charges are not proven. The plan allows coaches to set practice curfews and behavior rules, applying disciplinary discretion for non drug or alcohol offenses.
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LEE
Lee High School
John J. Consolati
Nomination Papers Filed for Town Meeting Seats
Forty one files seek election as Town Meeting representatives as 54 seats exist. Precinct 4 shows 13 candidates for nine seats, while Precinct 5 has only two. Last day for papers was yesterday, with about 80 sets issued and half outstanding. Candidates have until 4 30 p m Monday to file with 100 registered voter names. Precinct totals: 1 8, 2 7, 3 4, 4 12, 5 2, 6 7.
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Lee
Donald I. Fillio
Board of Registrars
South Lee
Dalton Youth Wins 2nd Prize In State Contest
Wahconah Regional High School senior Levering White earned second place in Massachusetts Voice of Democracy finals in Boston. 16,179 students from 185 schools competed. first prize went to Bonnie Brewster and third to Peter Lynch. White will receive a 200 dollar scholarship plus 25 and 50 dollar U.S. Savings Bonds.
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Dalton — Levering White
Wahconah Regional
Boston
Vettrans of Foreign Wars
Massachusetts
White
U.S
Dalton
Thomas H. White
Glennon Ave
Wahconah
Bonnie Brewster
Bridgewater
Peter J. Lynch
Braintree
Anthony E. DeAngelus Post
VEW
John Truden Post
Pittsfield
Edward Dubiski
Wealthy Ave
Dalton Girls Set To Meet Lenox And Lee Teams
The senior girls' team faces Lenox Monday at 3 30 at the Community House and Lee Tuesday at 3 30 at Lee High School. In Men's House League, the Tigers host CRA Tuesday at 7 30 at the Community House, while the Dalton Package Store meets Glasiers at 3 30. Budweiser vs Western Mass Electric at 7 30 and GE Winders vs Hinsdale at 8 30 organize the Kittredge School night in Hinsdale with Western Mass Electric boasting a 7-0 record after winning the first half title.
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Dalton
Lenox
Lee
Lee High School
Tigers
CRA
Dalton Package Store
Glasiers
Kittredge School
Hinsdale
Budweiser
Western Mass. Electric
GE Winders
Royals Top Men’s League Season Standings and Results
The Royals dominated Thursday night league play at Lee High School going 4-0 to boost their season mark to 17-7 and lead the standings. The Celtics were 3-1 to tie the Lakers at 14-10, while the Hawks improved to 12-12 with a 2-2 night and the Knicks remained winless at 0-4 for the season.
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LEE
Royals
Lee High School
Celtics
Lakers
Hawks
Knicks
One Car Accident Injures Woman on Massachusetts Turnpike
Susan Day of Springfield, 27, was treated at St Luke's EMC for eyelid and scalp lacerations after a one car crash on the Massachusetts Turnpike around 4 05 p m at the 17 mile marker. Westfield State Police say the car skidded into guardrails, rolled down an embankment, and rested in a ditch before Trooper James Cloran transported her to the hospital. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
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Lee - Susan Day
Springfield
St. Luke’s Unit
EMC
Massachusetts
Westfield State
James Cloran
Public hearing on town bylaws designated residential agricultural zone
Worthington residents are urged to attend a 7:30 p m Friday hearing at Town Hall on proposed bylaws designating the entire town as a residential agricultural zone. The rules would regulate future land and building use while excluding existing uses. Parishioners from St Thomas Church Huntington are invited to a farewell reception for Rev Thomas E Lohan at Murrayfield School Huntington Thursday at 7:30 p m. Fa ther Lohan is being transferred to another parish. Crewel embroidery classes begin Wednesday at 12 36 p m at 13 Gothic Street Northampton offered by the Hampshire County Extension Service. Heart Fund drive chairwoman in Worthington is Mrs Raymond K Dumlevy, serving 15 years. February designated Heart Month. Mrs Joseph Dunn of Huntington Road is a patient at Worcester Hospital in Springfield.
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Worthington
St. Thomas Church
Huntington
Murrayfield School
Thomas E. Lohan
Raymond K. Dunlevy
Father Lohan
Hampshire County Extension Service
Gothic St
Northampton
Heart Fund Drive
Raymond K. Dumlevy
Heart
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