3 to 1 Decision Biggest Power Plant Approved for Hudson
The Federal Power Commission approved a $160 million pumped storage hydroelectric plant on the Hudson at Cornwall New York by Consolidated Edison in a split vote. The decision favored power supply benefits while granting limited concessions to conservationists who feared visual and transmission-line impacts.
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Washington
Federal Power Commission
Hudson River
Cornwall
N.Y
Consolidated Edison Co
New York
FPC
ConEd
Scenic Hudson ‘Preservation Conference
Richard L. Ottinger
Westchester County
Charles R. Ross
Commission
Joseph C. Swidler
L. J. O'Connor Jr
David 8. Black
Robert F. Kennedy
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
Hudson
Consolidated Edison
New York City
Antigo Considers Fluoridation Revote Question
Antigo Wisconsin city officials vote 12 to 0 to reoffer a fluoridation advisory referendum on April 6. A state health survey links four years without fluoride to rising tooth decay: 92 percent for kindergartners, 183 percent for second graders, and 10 percent for fourth graders in 1964 versus 1960. The advisory vote leaves final decision to the council, fueling ongoing controversy.
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Antigo
Wis
State Board of Health
Frances Cleveland
Health and Welfare Committee
Wisconsin
Berkshire Eagle Subscription Rates By Carrier And Mail
Rates listed for delivery options in a Berkshire Eagle notice. By carrier 45 cents weekly. By mail zones 1-4 approximate 60 miles. Monthly rates $2.00 to $2.20. Three months $3.00 to $3.40. Six months $9.50 to $10.70. One year $18.50 to $20.99. Change of address instructions to avoid service interruption. Second class postage paid at Pittsfield Massachusetts.
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Berkshire Eagle
Focal Post Office
Pinsfield
Massachusetts
Tens of Thousands Across Nation Back Selma Marchers
Nationwide protests erupted in major cities from Boston to Los Angeles in opposition to Alabama violence. More than 1,000 marched outside the White House as leaders urged federal protection and voting rights, with Detroit leading a 10,000 strong turnout and Romney-Cavanagh calling for Johnson action. Federal buildings faced sieges in several cities and police cleared crowds in Washington and New York.
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Selma
Ala
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Boston
Los Angeles
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Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Oakland
New Haven
Syracuse
N.Y
White House
Johnson
Fifth Avenue
Washington
Michigan
George Romney
Jerome Cavanagh
Federal Building
Romney
UPI
Green Mountains
Vermont
White Mountains
New Hampshire
New England
Springfield
Mass
John
W. King
State House
Concord
N.H
Federal
Freedom Now
John A. Volpe
Massachusetts
John H. Chafee
Rhode Island
George Wallace
Boston University School of Theology
Disbarred ex representative linked to embezzlement case
Former Massachusetts state representative James C. Corcoran 38 of West Springfield, a Democrat, was disbarred by Superior Court Judge Donald M. MacAulay for deceit malpractice and gross misconduct connected to his 1963 conviction for embezzling from an Agawam man's estate. He used estate funds to pay personal obligations including a 1960 campaign bill, amid a protracted legal action.
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Springfield
Mass
UPI
James C. Corcoran
West Springfield
Superior Court
Donald M. MacAulay
Corcoran
Sit In Staged at Justice Dept Week of Shows of Pressure
Washington AP reports tight security at the Justice Department after civil rights demonstrators blocked offices twice in two days. Police and Central Protection Force ejected about 30 people as the crowd grew to around 170 in the corridors. Katzenbach ordered the building open only to employees and those with business, limiting entry while Congress weighs federal action on Selma rights.
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Hoppe
Detroit Council of Churches’ Commission On Religion and Race
U.S
Lawrence Gubow
Gubow
Nicholas Katzenbach
Washington
Katzenbach
Justice Department
Atty. Gen
Selma
Ala
Congress
James McShane
General Services Administration Central Protection Force
Johnson boosts funds for Headstart summer program
President Johnson announced a major increase in federal funds for summer classes to aid underprivileged preschoolers. The Project Headstart program, originally $17 million, was expanded with $50 million set aside for summer work as more communities joined.
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Washington
UPD
Johnson
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