Prouty Bill Proposes Tax Credits for Job Training Programs
Twenty five Republican senators join Sen Winston Prouty in introducing a two tier tax credit plan under the Human Investment Act. A 10 percent credit for regular employees training and a 20 percent credit for expenses tied to hard core unemployed individuals.
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Naval Units Included In Troop Withdrawals
Navy Secretary John H. Chafee said naval units in South Vietnam are being scaled back as part of Nixon’s troop withdrawals. Marines Seabees and Riverine forces along with Da Nang port support are reduced while offshore Seventh Fleet forces remain largely intact. He noted the Da Nang detachment stays to support I Corps in the north and expects a long timeline before any U.S. soldiers leave Vietnam. He affirmed progress in reducing U.S. commitments in Asia and avoided commenting on Nixon’s Asia tour or the Laos secret war.
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Vermont lawmakers weigh modern criminal codes shift
Vermont officials push for a model criminal code revision as a top priority for law enforcement. Brownell cites 1500 provisions, suggests about a third could be repealed under a model code, while a separate government reorganization subcommittee considers a cabinet style executive with a limited number of major functional areas to reduce redundancy.
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Former Gov Keyser to testify before government reorg panel
MONTPELIER UPI Former Gov F Ray Keyser Jr of Proctor will testify August 19 before a government reorganization subcommittee chaired by Sen Richard Mallary. Hoff of Burlington had urged a cabinet within the executive branch but avoided naming one to avoid offending department heads. In SHELDON UPI Clesson F Burleson 74 of Enosburg Falls died when his car left Vermont Route 105 and struck a railroad bridge. Grandson David Luavalla 11 was injured and taken to St Albans hospital.
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Troy May Return to Strong Mayor System Vote
In Troy voters may decide this fall whether to restore the strong mayor council form. Councilman Frank E. Popp will propose a local law requiring a public hearing and council approval before a referendum in November. The move follows earlier push to elect at large council members and return to duly elected city officials.
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Park curfew sparks mixed reactions in Berkshire town
Pittsfield officials enforcing a park curfew drawn from a 1967 policy faced criticism after a weekend clash with local youths at Park Square. Superintendent Hebert defended the power, while a Wednesday meeting with youth representatives was planned to discuss the action and its consequences.
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