02 Apr 1970
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1970
Page
1
The Vermont Legislature approved the administration's land development control bill with a voice vote after House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Royal Cutts recommended approval of Senate amendments. The measure, strengthened by revisions, now moves to Gov. Deane C. Davis for signature.
Bennington and Mt Anthony union high school districts consider leasing bus service next fall to curb rising costs and avoid full time driver salaries. Committee notes transportation expenses jumped from 37,000 to 82,000, with field trips and maintenance factors. Districts may scale back trips while retaining some transport for needed activities.
Gov. Francis W. Sargent faces a decision on a historic Massachusetts bill challenging the president’s authority to wage undeclared wars such as Vietnam. The measure, drafted by Rev. John Wells and Rep. H. James Shea, would bar sending state servicemen to combat zones without a Congressional declaration, and could become law after 10 days without his signature. The Legislature, including major party leaders, pushed it through swiftly, making Massachusetts a pioneer in challenging federal war authority.
MONTPELIER The $120 million Vernon atomic plant may be exempt from the water pollution control bill as a conference committee considers an amendment by attorney John D. Carbine. The measure would let Vermont Yankee keep its 1968 permit without a new WRB hearing, with Gov. Davis supporting the move. Lt. Gov. Hayes expressed concerns about potential impacts on pollution penalties and river safety.
Washington reports AFL CIO President George Meany led talks on the deadlocked postal dispute while New York letter carriers authorized a new strike. Government offered a 6 percent increase for postal workers plus broader federal raises and potential rate changes to offset costs.
In Seoul, fifteen hijackers agreed to free all 100 passengers aboard a Japan Air Lines Boeing 727 in exchange for two Japanese government officials to accompany them to North Korea. Shinjiro Yamamura, an assistant transportation minister, and Sukeya Abe, a Socialist parliament member, were designated as exchange hostages. North Korea promised swift repatriation of the passengers once in Pyongyang.
Bennington County head Salvatore Santarcangelo outlines a statewide litter cleanup called Green Up Day with April 18 as target. Volunteers flood in, disrupting the planned committee structure. a headquarters is set for the old Montgomery Ward space on South Street with Mrs. S Whitney Dickey directing efforts and a day care center planned at Molly Stark School.
On the Inside an editorial argues postal workers have proven the saying it pays to kick. Russell Baker defends fools in a scholarly column noting fools comprise most of humanity. Planning Board sets open hearing for permanent zoning ahead of vote. North Shire Lions gear up for annual variety show with country western music as highlight.
Former U S Supreme Court justice Arthur Goldberg won the Democratic convention vote for the gubernatorial nomination but rejected the endorsement to run via the primary. He backed Basil Paterson for lieutenant governor and urged a black candidate for statewide office. Goldberg led with 63.2 percent. Nickerson trailed at 25.8 percent, Samuels 10 percent. Primary qualification requires 25 percent support or 10,000 petitions with county splits.
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