Researchers See Massive School Budget Increases
A Senate or committee report outlines simulated budgets for 22 districts showing rural districts facing up to 84.9 percent tax hikes and city districts as low as 15.5 percent to keep current programs. The median full value tax rate would rise 54.1 percent from 20.38 to 31.40, with boards aiming to cut services like foreign language, summer school, driver education, health services, and gifted programs to meet higher costs.
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Monastic leader dismissed amid calls for solidarity
Dan Dinan France AP Dom Bernard Boquen, 34, former prior of the Benedictine Abbey, is ousted after five years directing reformist policies that invited lay participation and monastic reforms. Backing from monks and 2,000 supporters appeals to Pope Paul VI to overturn the dismissal.
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Black Monday drives to pressure Memphis schools
In Memphis Tennessee thousands of Negro students stay home as a coalition presses for greater school board representation and a planned November 3 work stoppage. White and Negro tensions rise as officials approve a biracial advisory panel to ease the conflict.
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Education’ Committee
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NAACP
American Federation of State, County & Municipal
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St. Joseph Hospital
Tenn
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County Budget Sees Big Increases Across Departments
The 1970 tentative budget for Rensselaer County shows major raises in education health public safety and administration with new agencies and programs. Increases include a $202,500 highway boost and a $139,000 education hike funded by revenue. A new Personnel Administration department and a county youth bureau are proposed to expand services and likely attract more state aid.
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Nuttall
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Rensselaer County
Board of Supervisors
Frank ‘E. Wittman
Robert
Synod of bishops seen as sign of the times
Pope Paul VI closed a two week synod amid questions on priest celibacy and church unity. He urged聽reflection on directions toward universal expansion and coordinated unity, noting both trends may seem opposite yet are complementary and lead to charity and peace.
Seekers Singer Judith Durham Engaged to Director
Judith Durham 26 of the Seekers announces engagement to musical director Ron Edgeworth 31 of London. They plan a Melbourne wedding late next month and will then travel to Los Angeles and England to promote Durham's new record.
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Australia
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Seekers
Ron Edgeworth
London
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Los Angeles
England
Judith
Four Yale Teachers Honored for Distinct Teaching
AP reports Yale University awards examine top high school educators, selecting four winners for distinguished teaching. Edwin Osborne of Hamburg Central High School cited for American history and economics. other recipients include teachers from New York and surrounding areas.
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Dairy Barn Fire in Caledonia Sends Losses Skyward
A $75,000 fire swept through a dairy barn near Caledonia in Livingston County. Joseph Tudhrello owned the barn where 100 cattle were saved as seven fire companies battled the flames.
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UPI
Livingston County
Joseph Tudhrello
Anne Francis to guest on Mission Impossible task force
UPI reports actress Anne Francis will appear in a guest role as a member of the Mission Impossible task force in an upcoming episode. The appearance marks a notable TV crossover for the star.
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Hollywood
UPI
Anne Francis
Four Pickets Arrested Before GE Strike in Schenectady
Police at the Schenectady General Electric plant arrested four pickets just before a planned strike. The business agent of Local 301 United Electrical Workers, Joseph Mangino, was among those charged with disorderly conduct for blocking a public road and taken to a paddy wagon.
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Schenectady
N.Y
Driver Killed In Oyster Bay Crash
Raymond F. Hart aged 37 was killed when his car rammed the rear of a stopped vehicle on Northern Boulevard near Sugartown Lane. Hart of 49 Florence Avenue Smithtown died Sunday noon. no serious injuries reported in the other car.
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N.Y
Raymond F. Hart
Sugartown Liane
Hart
Florence Ave
Smithtown
GE Workers Vote Down Offer Amid Nationwide Strike
The General Electric dispute expands as 28 locals reject the company's contract and push for year 1 raises of 85 cents, year 2 30 cents, year 3 25 cents plus cost of living protection. The strike affects about 130 cities with 2,000 Hudson Falls workers and Utica plants staying on duty.
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U.S
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Coshocton
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Washington D.C
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UPI
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John D. Selvy
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