Nation recalls King as mobs watch for trouble nationwide
United Press International reports on a nationwide King Day tribute led by President Nixon with 7,000 in Memphis and security across Chicago Kalamazoo Baltimore and Washington. Troops guard streets while marches memorialize Dr Martin Luther King Jr and Coretta King visits his Atlanta tomb.
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Philadelphia Woman To Be Consumer Affairs Advisor
President Nixon plans to appoint Mrs. Wilhem Knauer, director of Pennsylvania Bureau of Consumer Protection, as a full time White House assistant on consumer affairs. A prominent Philadelphia Republican, she has led the Pennsylvania bureau for 13 months after eight years on the Philadelphia City Council. The move marks a shift from earlier proposals and follows criticism of a prior appointment to a part time post.
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House Okays Airport Bond Issue
Montpelier Vermont House advanced for final action a bill authorizing State Treasurer Frank Davis to issue 26.6 million in capital construction bonds. It also calls for 367 thousand dollars in highway fund bonds for airport improvements in Barre Montpelier Windham County Vermont and Lebanon New Hampshire. The measure, a special order of business, totals about 6 million more than the governor’s request.
Easter Pilgrimage Shrinks Amid Middle East Crisis
In Jerusalem crowds for Good Friday and Passover were smaller than usual as the Middle East crisis deterred many American and European tourists. Catholics walked the Via Dolorosa, Jews prayed at the Wailing Wall, and Muslim vendors observed the observances with fewer visitors. Weather began cold and cloudy, later clearing.
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Freshmen Legislators Praised in Bennington County
An Inside editorial lauds the actions of two freshmen legislators from Bennington County. CVPS predicts electrical demand will double in seven years, with implications for policy and infrastructure.
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Nixon relaxes overseas investment limits to ease payments
President Nixon announced a policy shift toward freer trade and payments and directed easing of overseas investment rules. Treasury Commerce and the Fed issued new guidelines allowing greater spending and investment through foreign subsidiaries. The move marks a reversal of Johnson era curbs aimed at reducing dollar outflow, amid a mixed balance of payments outlook and slim 1968 trade gains.
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Williamstown welcomes Pueblo crewman home after prison
James A. Shepard, a USS Pueblo communications specialist, arrived at his mother’s Williamstown home after one year in North Korea and three months in San Diego. Neighbors greeted him with a Welcome Home Jim sign while reporters swarmed for interviews, though he preferred time with family and stated he would not discuss most details. He has a 60 day leave and will not be paid until returning to duty.
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Vermont Senate votes 4 percent sales tax plan
The Vermont Senate Finance Committee approved a four per cent sales tax plan by a 4-2 vote after a two hour Republican caucus. The bill aims to raise about 19.9 million dollars and follows House approval of a three per cent general tax to raise 18.7 million. Senator Crowley targets a referendum while Governor Davis opposes such a move.
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Orange County
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Tax exemptions outline for farm materials and relief rebates
Arnold outlined exemptions from the four percent levy for farm needs including fertilizer fuel and vehicles taxes, prescription drugs and livestock. A special rebate for lower income persons is proposed but details are pending and rebates are expected to cost less than the house bill’s provision.
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Senate Passes Miller Formula in Vermont
In Montpelier the Senate approved changes to the education aid formula by a narrow margin amid debates over floor provisions proposed by several Republicans. Amendments to set floors at 5 and 2.5 percent failed, while critics pressed for stronger safeguards to protect towns from losing funding after 1972. Separately in Washington Dr. Milton Eisenhower was released from Walter Reed after a five day observation for coronary heart disease.
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