Bennington Sisters explain property tax duties to Rotarians
Kathy O Donnell chair of the Bennington Board of Sisters and Stephen Wright chief assessor spoke at the Bennington Rotary Club on Friday about the boards work. They described challenges from continuity and time but said the board seeks fairness and updates to the property map. Wright outlined cost market and income approaches for 5000 parcels and highlighted 300 transfers and 190 to 200 Grievance Day appeals with 54 reaching the Board of Civil Authority. The pair discussed penalties for property improvements, the value of assets and borrowing power, and noted other groups study a tax approach for institutions like Bennington College while the sisters remain focused on their duties.
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First U S official visits Cuba and calls it a socialist showcase
Pat Holt, chief of staff for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, reports from Cuba that after 15 years of isolation the U S policy has failed. He says Cuba’s economy thrives with Soviet aid and high commodity prices, on the verge of a socialist showcase in the Western Hemisphere and urges a new U S policy.
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Henry A. Kissinger
Soviet Union
Mormon Church Revises BSA Policy After NAACP Suit
The LDS Church modified its policy to allow Deacons Quorum presidents to generally serve as senior patrol leaders in church sponsored Boy Scout troops. NAACP calls the move racist and continues to pursue the civil rights suit filed in Utah. Local NAACP leaders, backed by the national organization, vow to press the case despite the change.
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University of Utah
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Impeachment Report paperback issued by UPI World Almanac
A 320 page Signet Special titled The Impeachment Report summarizing the Rodino Committee proceedings on Nixon was printed in Chicago and released nationwide within 36 hours of adjournment. Initial print run 750,000 copies priced at 1.95, with airfreight to major cities and subscriptions tied to UPI and World Almanac.
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Napolitano's Pizzeria Ad Teases Italian Dishes
Napolitano's Pizzeria offers homemade Italian style pizza made with dough prepared daily. The menu includes subs meatballs sausage and peppers and homemade spaghetti sauce with meatballs to go. Call 442 3949 for orders and details.
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Police Fire On Water Protesters In Seville Demonstration
Police in Seville opened fire as about 2,000 demonstrators mostly women and children blocked the Madrid to Andalusia highway to protest a local water shortage. A 37 year old man, Miguel Roldan, died. a 16 year old boy was wounded and later recovering. The incident marked the first police fatality during a street protest in over a year.
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Telephone strike seen as imminent
Washington report on Friday said no movement in talks to avert a coast to coast telephone walkout as a midnight Sunday deadline loomed. Bell System prepared to keep phones working with union officials pressing for a contract, while CWA leaders warned of strike readiness nationwide.
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Flood relief checks to go out in Vermont next week
Governor Salmon announced Vermont flood victims will receive 650000 in relief checks next week. Federal officials argued the state program made Vermonters ineligible for matching funds, but with Sen. Aiken’s help Vermont expects 1.9 million from the FDAA once the dispute clears.
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Energy office head in New Hampshire named for New England region
Retired oil executive Robert Mitchell who has led New Hampshire Energy Office for eight months was to be named New England Regional leader. The appointment places Mitchell at the helm of regional energy affairs, reflecting his eight month tenure in Concord.
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Unemployment edges up to 5.3 percent in July
UPI reports the nation’s jobless rate rose from 5.2 to 5.3 percent in July. Labor data show 4.9 million unemployed amid higher teen unemployment, with black workers hit hardest at 9.4 percent versus 4.8 percent for whites. Treasury Secretary Simon warned inflation will take years to curb.
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Meningitis toll prompts Uruguay Brazil border closure
Uruguayan officials closed the border with Brazil over a meningitis outbreak reports claim 345 deaths in Sao Paulo last month. Vice Minister Ruben Varela said the move aims to prevent any potential emergencies while noting no spread risk to Uruguay.
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Robbins vows to stay on after hiring flap in Vermont
Health Commissioner Dr Anthony Robbins said he would not quit over Gov. Salmon’s criticism of his appointment of former Chicago 7 defendant John Fraines as Vermont’s director of occupational health. Robbins, asked about resigning, quipped, Don’t write my obituary yet. Salmon called the hiring procedure immature and said he was unhappy, planning a meeting with Robbins. Fraines, charged with conspiracy to incite riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention, was acquitted of all charges.
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UPI
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Thomas P. Salmon
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John Fraines
Vermont
Robbins
Froines
Chicago
Salmon
Jeffords to Campaign in Bennington County schedule
Republican candidate James M. Jeffords plans a Wednesday campaign stop in Bennington County with handshakes tours and phone calls. He starts at Union Carbide parking lot 6:30 to 7 a.m. then tours Bennington factories and downtown, later visits JARD Vermont Container and ends with calls at Cindy Tripp’s home before a Manchester coffee and overnight in Wilmington.
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George Hoag
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Windham County
Vermonters Debate Emergency Funds and State Job Cuts
Hebard suggested the emergency board could halt funds if powers allowed, noting Congress appropriated money that would otherwise go to Vermont or other states. The board, at the request of Secretary Robert M. Wilson, eliminated 20 state government positions. Rep. Peter Giuliani opposed grant proposals but moved to add a new legislative council staff position to aid the legislature.
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