20 Apr 1977
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1977
Page
1
President Carter plans tax rebates as the vehicle to return billions from new energy taxes to the public. A national energy plan will include a uniform tax credit for all taxpayers, with cash refunds for those owing no taxes, and potential changes to Social Security payroll taxes being explored but complex to implement.
The Commerce Department reported first quarter GNP rose 5.2 percent after inflation to 1.297 trillion dollars, the strongest since early 1976, aided by higher consumer spending. Weather and inflation improved despite a sharp wholesale price rise, with personal income up 24 billion dollars in March.
Bennington selectmen struck a temporary settlement with a major debtor and discussed a large scale Battle of Bennington re enactment slated for August 13 at Willow Park. Organizers expect thousands of firefighters and militiamen, plus a 300 member Mattison family reunion. A rider on the insurance policy will cover potential suits, funded by the Bicentennial Committee. Safety, crowd control, and traffic plans are being developed with police and sheriff cooperation.
District features cover House panel approving a strip mining bill and pygmies aiding Zaire. Local items note district court news and BOC community gardens starting. Edits report Parson Allen from Berkshire County offering his take on Bennington era battles.
MONTPELIER The House approved a 3.5 million surplus for planning on the Route 7 Manchester bypass and related state highway projects. Vermont High way Department Chief Engineer Edgar Stickney called it a step to obtain cost figures for potential construction, but doubted building Manchester with Arlington at once.
Hoosick Falls Central School teachers and administrators will receive an average 7 percent raise next year under a board approved contract. The 7 percent includes a 4 percent increase beyond step raises. Board vote was 6 to 1, Benedict Niles dissenting.
Elbert Al Moulton Vermont's new commissioner of economic development told Bennington Chamber attendees that growth requires hard work not slogans. He cited Gov Snelling's goal of 10 000 new jobs in two years and urged statewide job creation across recreation manufacturing and agriculture. He discussed Vermont Canada ties and a dual plan to reach the job target, with a business doctor to assist firms.
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