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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1973
Page
11
A new industrial arts course titled the world of construction engages seventh and eighth graders in site selection, framing, concrete, wiring, and landscaping. Four teachers supervise about 400 students, with safety emphasized as students work on foundations, maps, and dream-house designs.
The Vermont House rushed a 207000 comprehensive bill to provide low cost dental care for kindergarten through sixth grade children to the Senate. Gov Salmon endorses a compromise after initial opposition due to cost. The measure uses state tax returns to determine eligibility and faces possible delay from Rep Madeline Harwood while her drug penalties bill advances.
In Montpelier the Vermont Senate approved a reapportionment plan by a 25 to 5 vote, shifting one Rutland County senator to Chittenden County. The plan, drafted by Sen. William Doyle, links Grand Isle to Chittenden and reduces Rutland to three senators, with all six Chittenden senators backing it. Critics argued the population shift justifies extra representation for Chittenden.
President Nixon ordered a major NSC staff shakeup to strengthen handling of international economic affairs. Helmut Sonnenfeldt moved to the Treasury, Charles Cooper named deputy assistant for international economic affairs reporting to Kissinger. New deputies include Scowcroft, Eagleburger, Kennedy, and Odeen.
MONITELIEN UPI Vermont House passed a resolution directing the Education Department to immediately study the best means of a statewide pupil evaluation program. Introduced by Rep Henry Carse and Rep Tt Hines, the department would present findings and recommendations to the legislature by January 15.
As April 14 adjournment looms, lawmakers wrestle with a $51,000 weekly price tag and major bills stuck in the Senate. Lt. Gov Burgess says progress looks good but capital gains tax and land development plans face questions. Budgets and pollution lawsuits also loom as talks focus on property tax relief and environmental rulings. The controversial nonreturnable bottle ban and recycling plan are cited as the year’s toughest bills to move.
Cloudy or rain with variable cloudiness and a high near 43. Tonight mostly clear with a chance of rain developing. Low around the low 40s. Sunday rain possible with a high in the 40s.
Lt Gov Burgess signed three laws twice, first as Vermont Senate president then as acting governor amid questions of legality. The measures expand the parole board from three to five, let neighboring towns form regional housing authorities, and address rooms and a menu box.
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