Letters to the Editor urge impeachment and tax strike in Vermont
Readers debate state tax policy and political ethics. A contributor calls for impeaching self serving officials and recalls, while others defend ballot reform and scrutinize pari-mutuel revenue disputes. Names include DONALD DECAMPE RAY POQUETTE MARSHALL WITTEN HARVEY CARTER JAMES NESTO.
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Banner
Pownal Center
Green Mountain Park
Marshall Witten
Bennington
Harvey Carter
Pownal
Carter
Witten
Rep. Witten
Vermont
James N
NESTO
Horse Player Pays the Shot to the Editor of The Banner
The Vermont pari mutuel system at Pownal diverts funds to track and state, with operators protecting profits. The columnist argues that despite threats to shut down, the high patronage and take keep racing viable, and the horse player bears the costs.
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Pownal
Vermont
Pownal Syndicate
Boston
Providence
Marshall Witten
Harvey Carter
Donnybrook
Green Mountain Park
Rockingham
Suffolk Downs
Narragansett
Thoroughbred Racing Association Inc
de Matteo
Bartimo
Fool’s Paradise
deMatteo
Readers Debate Vermont Land Taxes and Zoning Voices
Letters to the Banner critique John Stevens article on Vermont hunting and land use. Clyde E Mattison argues taxes rise with land value, zoning needed to limit newcomers, while Paul Bohne calls for a rebuttal to Dr Beers amid reactor fears. Signatures from Manchester Depot and Bennington areas appear.
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The
Banner
John Stevens
Dr. Beers
New England Five Day Outlook Warm Days and Rain
The U S Weather Bureau says five day temperatures in New England Thursday through Monday will run above normal with daytime highs from the low 50s to low 60s and nights from the low 30s to low 40s. Warmer Thursday, cooler Saturday, warm again Sunday and Monday. Total rainfall expected over half an inch with showers Thursday Friday and again Monday.
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Boston
UPI
New England
U.S. Weather Bureau
Massachusetts Democrat urges justice over wealth in Vermont speech
Rep David Harrison of Gloucester urged a Vermont Democratic women’s luncheon to end violence and restore justice and equality. He warned the nation remains divided since 1968 despite eight years of aera administration and Republican rule, saying real change begins with individual effort, not Washington or town hall.
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Washington
Town Hall
Vermont min salary rise for teachers eyed by House
The Vermont House expected to pass a bill lifting starting teacher pay with a college degree from 5400 to 5800 dollars. Rep George Sloan argues the rise is needed to retain and attract teachers and to lift Vermont from 43rd to higher national ranking. The measure, effective 1970, would be offset by an extra 6.2 million dollars in state education aid next year.
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Sloan
Albany Terminal Shifts Fight Sparks Downtown Dispute
Albany merchants association seeks to keep Greyhound terminal downtown propping up service after rail changes. Mayor Corning defers comment as two Albany bus issues unfold with Troy Fifth Avenue Bus Co strike and United Traction fare increase.
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Albany
Albany Unlimited
Association of
Greyhound Bus Co
Danker
Central Avenue
Erastus Corning
F.H. Ashby
Corning
Common Council
Greyhound
Public Service Commission
United Traction Co. of
Thomas Reidy
PSC
Berkshire towns eye regional sewage plan with funds in sight
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission chief Karl Hekler says a regional solution for Dalton Pittsfield and Lanesboro is likely, with Hinsdale joining if 80 percent funding from state and federal sources is available. Pittsfield and Lanesboro sewer commissions set Tuesday talks. In Clarksburg 80 residents help build a new home for Mattimore family after fatal fire. the father will borrow to cover material. Labor talks in Pittsfield area: construction strikes raise pay to 5.65 by April 1 1971. union cites 1.50 raise plan rejected, next talks set April 23. Great Barrington Open Heart Club offers 10-acre tract if Monument Valley Road landfill plan abandoned. public hearing today.
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Pittsfield
Dalton and
Lanesboro Selectmen
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission
Karl Hekler
Dalton Selectmen
Hinsdale
Lanesboro Sewer Commissions
Great Barrington
Sheffield Road
Open Heart Club
Monument Valley Road
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the Banner
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Paul W, Bohne Sr
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