New Route Proposed For Canal
Colombia and Panama propose a multinational sea level canal across their border to supplement the Panama Canal. The plan, confirmed by officials, would be about twice as long as the Panama route and aims to ease future negotiations through regional cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times News Service
New York
Colombia
Panama
Alfonso Lopez Miquelsen
United Nations General Assembly
United States
Roberto Aleman
Washington
Dr. Lopez
Nander Pitti
Robert B. Anderson
United States Commission
Mauricio Obregon
Obregon
State Department
Panama Canal
United States Canal Commission
Nicaragua
Canal
Atrato River
Atlantic Seaboard
Truando River
Pacific
Darien
N H urged to acquire lake rights
Concord New Hampshire. A Citizens Task Force subcommittee urges state action to secure access to public waters for residents. It warns that without land and water rights the view and use of lakes will be dictated by money and outside visitors, calling for local building standards and a state plan to acquire open space and fund it via bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N.H
New Hampshire
Citizens Task Force
New York
Hartford
Boston
Hamp
Srand
Office of Planning and Research
Public backs more funds for environment in 1969 poll
A national poll for the National Wildlife Federation finds 97 percent of Americans favor reallocating federal funds toward environmental improvement. Defense and international affairs budgets are the main targets for possible cuts, with younger respondents most supportive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Wildlife Federation
Nation Wildlife Federation
Federation
United States
Agriculture Dept Says Americans Smoking Less
Washington AP report says Americans may smoke four to six packs fewer cigarettes this year. Per capita smoking is down two to three percent from 1968, despite a growing smoking-age population and record incomes. Higher prices and health publicity reduce use per person and may limit smokers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
GOP Printer Comes To Aid Of Other Party
Washington AP report details Democrat Ramage as the new House printer lacking presses. He subcontracts to Republican printer Lankford, and to commercial shops, amid delays and Democratic dissatisfaction. Ramage, from Wewoka Oklahoma, was appointed by Rep. Carl Albert. Truman Ward died June 1, leaving no equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
David R. Ramage
Wewoka
Okla
Carl Albert
Oklahoma
House
Gramage
Truman Ward
Ramage
Thomas Lankford
Abolitionist’s Statue Restored and Rededicated
In Alton Illinois the Elijah Parish Lovejoy monument, a 93 foot column topped by Winged Victory statue, completed in 1897 with state and local effort, has been restored by the state at a cost of 26000. The monument honors the abolitionist publisher killed by a mob in 1837.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Elijah Parish Lovejoy
Public notices and bids from Pittsfield area fall 1969
A mixed batch of legal notices and bids includes a public snow removal contract bid from the Pittsfield Traffic Commission due by October 14 1969 and a disclaimer of responsibility by John E Perusse of Becket Mass dated September 2 1965. Also listed are probate court citations for divorces conservatorships and other guardianship actions from 1949 to 1969 and a notice of unclaimed savings accounts at City Savings Bank of Pittsfield with a November 1 deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City OF
Pittsfield
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Berkshire
Barbara G. Stanhope
Paris
Abbet
James A. Stanhope II
F. Anthony Hanlon
Massachusetts
Pierre Lariviere
Asid
Pitsfield
F. Anthony Hanlon Esquire
Bersone
Dorotay R. van Nuysite
Manasquan
Indsa
Esquire
James W. Carolan
Register
Oscar Grife
Mary Sh
Northampton
Atass
Afcobatic Beverages Control
G. L
Commission
Arogecaic
Way City Savings Bank OF
THE
City Savings Bank OF
Bittsfield
Department of Puttie Works
Department At Public Works of the Commonwealth
John J. Fitzgerald
Foreclosure Suit and City Parking Order From Pittsfield
Berkshire Superior Court in Equity No 24205 handles a mortgage foreclosure case involving Emma Marino and others with Sears Roebuck John Sexton & Co and local banks cited. Also a city council order amends Parking Area No 5 on Depot Street setting meter rates and hours effective after mayoral and state approvals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Berkshire
Superior Court In Equity
Emma M. Marino
Daniel Marino
Hubbard Avenue
Pittsfield
Berkshire
Sears Roebuck and Co
Cheshire Road
John Sexton & Co
Newton
Massachusetts
First Agricultural National Bank of
Berkshire County
North Street
Radozzio Pedrolis
Pittse Field
Edward F. Olchowski
Gravesleigh Terrace
City Savings Bank of
Pitsfield
United States of America
South Adams Savings Bank
Massachusetts Mutual Savings Bank
Adams
Pittsh Field
Emma mM. Marino
Middle District Registry of Deeds
St Pitts
Wittless
G. Joseph Tauro
Esquire
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Boston University
Subcommittee On
Agriculture Dept
John E. Perusse
Becket, Mass
Ralph Cianflone Jr
North St
Pittsfield, Mass
Franch
G. Claffin
Richard F. Clatfte
Timothy J. Sullivan Je
Attys
Prfield
Mass
Wraltn
Aracsmirg
Aleohel S Beverages
Col Onaaa 4
Cseorse
Nelson
Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation
Kubert H
Bolza
Pras
Treas
Rersonas
Eleanor F. Roberts
North St. Pitsfield
Greenridge
Park
Dalton Area
Dial
North - St. Dalton
Cal
Natonal
Carr Hardware
Glenwood Avenue
Elm Street
Peugeot & Bmw
Olt & Berger Inc
North House Road
Wiliamstown
Dick's Auto
Berkshire Sports Cars Inc
Mercedes Bentz
Austin-America
M.G
Datsun
Jeep
State Road
North Adams
Dempsey Guarany
Dempsey
Great Barrington
Ziebart
William B. Bull Sons, Inc
Chevr Lenox Ayeas Lenor
HAL
Berkshire Bank & Trust Company
Gary P. Scarafoni
Plitsfield, Mass
Curtin
Ayo
Ashot PN
Inspec HS Wot Erins
Patric Wace
Verre
Jackson Twins
By Dick Brooks
Rosie
Imatare
Lil Abner
IVEG
Wes
Blandie
John Wayne
ARMY
AI Capp
Kate Smith
Lawrence Welk
ByCkie Young
Apys
By Charles M. Schulz
Beetle Bailey
Andy Capp
Andy
Thas
Mort Walker
Row
Nye
By Reggie Smythe
Sey ‘Neei
Eric
Datty Mirror
Miss Peach
Arthur
By Mell Lazarus
Kelly
the Wizard of ID
Parker and Hart
Castis
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