Vermont Senate highlights and tax reform wrap up
Lt Governor's newsletter summarizes six senators’ views on a slow session with bill delays and reforms. Notable items include debate on rape and obscenity laws, conservatorship and unemployment changes, and six of eight bills sponsored or co sponsored. Also notes passage of House Bill 276 repealing the 3 percent heating sales tax, saving $3.8 million and $30 to $45 yearly for residents, with credits for farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen D. Avery
Orange County
House
Senate
Madeline Harwood
Bennington County
Robert Daniels
Chittenden County
Richard Soule
Franklin County
Chester Scott
Windsor County
Thomas McGregor
Grand Isle
Washington, D.C
Vermont
David Shaffe
Bennington
Shhaffe
Notable quotes on politics and medicine
Quotes from Bob Schieffer and David Shaw critique presidential news conferences and editor readers, while Dr. Arthur Brown notes limits of treatment versus prevention in disease control. The collection highlights journalism practices and public health perspectives.
Sex and society hooked to public policy debate in 1977
A Life Magazine veteran contributes a sharp satirical critique of censorship and sexual norms in a Vermont legislative session context. The piece mocks puritanical zeal, cites Shaker history and famous figures, notes the anti obscenity bill’s fate, and closes with local school names, anniversaries, and a timeline of historical events from 1788 to 1975.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Ireland
Italy
Nan Lee
Manchester
England
U.S
Albany
New England
Los Angeles
Dickens
New Hampshire
Speaker
Life Magazine
Senate
House
Looking Back Miss Betty Shanahan Crowned Queen
Miss Betty Shanahan is crowned junior prom queen at Bennington High School. Maids of honor are Miss Esther Tinker, Miss Mary McGurn, and Miss Jean Morrissey. The item notes additional school happenings and local events with a lively round of activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Shanahan
Esther Tinker
Mary McGurn
Jean Morrissey
General Mills Farm Service
County Street
Bennington
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
CIO
National Labor Relations Board
E-Z Mills Inc
Bernie
Shaft-esbury Grange Hall
After the fact Versus prevention in disaster policy
The New York Times notes vast losses from an earthquake centered in Bucharest and praises international aid while questioning why nations fund relief more than prevention. It then oddly asks if Paul Revere rowed his horse across the Charles River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucharest
Romania
Paul Revere
Charlestown
Break‑in on Chapel Road Targets Personal Items
A trailer on Chapel Road was broken into and three teddy bears a music box an extension card playing cards and other items were stolen. The bucket taken may be contaminated and should not be used except for its original purpose and any objects that touched its interior should be returned to the trailer or police for inspection. Ordinary washing would not be effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Road
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By T. Garry Buckley
Montpelier
T. Garry Buckley
Vermont Action Line
Dorset
Bob Schieffer
CBS News
White House
David Shaw
The
Los Angeles Times
Arthur Brown
Association of Life Insurance Medical Directors of America
Hugh Moffitt
Brandon
Mr. Speaker
India
Davidstrasse
Old
Hamburg
Soho
London
Place Pigalle
Paris
U.S. Supreme Court
Marlon Brando
Nan
Lake Mascoma
Lebanon
N.H
Enfield
Charles Dickens
Bennington Catholic High School
Robert F. Joyce
Burlington
Whitingham High School
James F. Sullivan
George Foucher
St. Francis de Sales Church
Andrew Barron
Maryland
Benito Mussolini
Japan
United States
Saigon
Converse
Marra’s
North ST
Starrer
Dick Torrey
Prop
Eadhocackhlon
Audio-Technica
ORK Nano
Julian Bryam
Russia
New York Times
Boston Globe
Hallmark Cards, Inc
Office Products Center
Bennington, Vt
Main Street
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