Mt Anthony Union approves third budget despite low turnout
Voters in five towns of the Mt Anthony Union approve a 3.26 million dollar school budget on Tuesday, the third proposal this year. Turnout runs 8 to 23 percent across Bennington North Bennington Pownal Shaftsbury and Woodford with narrow April defeat followed by tense public scrutiny and financial tightening.
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Philippine quake toll climbs past five thousand dead missing
Relief efforts slowed by heavy rain in Mindanao and Sulu as casualty figures reach 3,103 dead 2,282 missing 688 injured and 28,716 homeless. U S embassy reports no American casualties among 360 missionaries. Authorities warn of epidemic risk and appeal for medical supplies.
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Billion-dollar offshore oil auction nets top bidders
Exxon and Chevron lead a $1.1 billion in winning bids for 101 Atlantic bottomland tracts 50 miles off New Jersey and 70 miles from New York. Shell consortium also among leaders as New Jersey warns of possible antitrust charges and potential voiding of leases.
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Town halts audit noise as Higgins is rehired by vote
Bennington selectmen re hired Ronald Higgins town accountant by unanimous vote after an executive session following the regular meeting. Higgins, in office five years, had resigned last month to seek other employment. New town manager Louis C Savelas and Higgins denied personality issues as cause. The panel approved amendments to mobile home bylaws to remove discrimination per state law. A landfill ordinance with fees remained under discussion with mixed reactions and no action.
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Inside edits on early cars and a septuagenarian convention
The article previews an Inside Edit segment about early automobiles on display at the museum and highlights David Broder's column on a Septuagenarian convention in Kansas City. It notes page references and related local features.
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Ford's lead grows at GOP convention showdown
Ford appears set for a first ballot nomination victory as he strengthens support against Reagan. Delegates shift toward Ford in roll call, with Mississippi each unpledged bloc boosting Ford and a looming vice presidential pick under debate amid platform disputes. Reagan aides call the platform amendment a setback, while Ford pushes unity as he nears final victory.
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Reagan Sees Victory After Convention Defeat
Ronald Reagan said he will win the Republican presidential nomination despite a convention drubbing by Gerald Ford. Jim Lake, his press secretary, described Reagan as disappointed but not surprised by the vice presidential running mate rule defeat and noted delegates who opposed the change may back him on the first ballot.
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Flood tour finds no ACT 250 violations in flood areas
District 2 Environmental Commission members surveyed Dover Wordsboro Jamaica Stratton and Winhall after Tropical Storm Belle. They found no ACT 250 violations contributing to flood damage in West River and Deerfield Valley towns, despite Boston Globe speculation.
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