Vermont approves limited import of Jamaica apple pickers
The Labor Department conditionally allows up to 352 foreign workers, mainly Jamaicans, to harvest apples in 16 Addison County orchards, as a last resort to save the crop. Vermont officials vow an intensive push to hire Vermonters, with campaigns and transport provided by growers, while critics fear bias against locals and potential court action.
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Low Income Advocacy Council
Vermont Legal Aide
Employment Security Department
Vermont
Addison County
Rutland
Burlington
Dozens Die as Czech Jetliner Crashes Near Damascus
A Soviet made Czechoslovak jetliner crashed while landing near Damascus killing 126 of 143 aboard and leaving 17 survivors. Among the dead were 57 Arabs including 25 Syrians, 52 Czechs, three Poles, one Spaniard, one Hungarian and one East German. eight children died. The crash occurred around 3 am in the Wadie El-Rabei desert. Authorities cited an engine failure as a possible cause. investigations ongoing.
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Syria
UPS
Prague
Wadie El-Rabei
Baghdad
Iraq
Tehran
Iran
Mideast pact awaits Kissinger arrival
Egypt described Israel’s disclosures on a tentative three year Sinai disengagement pact as incomplete and distorted. Cairo hopes to finish an interim accord after Kissinger arrives in Jerusalem and Alexandria, with final signings contingent on negotiations and implementation. Navy Navon outlined a nonbelligerency clause while warning of explosive risks and Israeli Dinitz prepared for talks in Washington.
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Egypt
Sinai Desert
Tahsin Bashir
Cairo
Israel
Henry Kissinger
Jerusalem
Alexandria
Kissinger
Middle East
Dr. Kissinger
Navon
Simcha Dinitz
Washington
U.S
Dinitz
Sinai
Mitla
Gidi
Riots in Thailand Normalizing? Government Won't Use Emergency
Thousands of technic al school and university students clash in Bangkok amid nationwide disorder. Two ABC employees, Korean cameraman Lee and American producer Marz, are hospitalized after attacks by club wielding students. Prime Minister Kukrit meets cabinet and army chief as police leaders offer resignations, while government delays a state of emergency despite prep notes.
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Thailand
UPI
Thammasat University
Kukrit Pramoj
Kris Sivara
Kukrit
National Police
Pete Bekanand
Metropolitan Police
Narong Mahanand
Bennington Selectmen to advertise for new town manager
Bennington selectmen Tuesday night agreed to publish ads Thursday to fill the town manager post vacated by Harold R. Saunders. Debates over qualifications ensued, with emphasis on professional background vs business experience, and ads to be sent to multiple journals and papers.
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Bennington
Harold R. Saunders
Gerald P. Morrissey
Selectman
Timothy Corcoran
Peter R. Donavan
Corcoran
Vermont
Donavan
Paul Sheridan
Inside Local Highlights From Williams Visit and Local Notices
Princess Grace and Prince Rainier visited Williams College this week with no public notice. Long Trail School plans a fall opening while Planning Commission denies zoning in Pownal. Extension agent notes strong corn crops and agriculture experts foresee a 20 percent drop in farm listings nationally. Poster: Vermont fast pitch softball and regional games feature West Main Chevron placing second.
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Princess Grace
Prince Rainier
Williams College
Melvin Maddocks
Long Trail
Planning Commission
Pownal
John Page
Agriculture Department
Banner
Judson Brown
Post 13
Lawrence
Mass
New England
West Main Chevron
Vermont
Are they buying Tourists in county surpass last two years
Tourism in Bennington County shows a rebound with May to October totals expected to exceed 1973 and 1974 figures. Sign-in books and ticket sales at Bennington Battle Monument and Bennington Museum indicate growth, while merchants report shoppers seeking higher quality goods and essentials. Chamber booths report up to 20 percent more visitors in early August. Manchester booth notes stronger attendance but cautious spending. Campground nights rise 3 percent, with out-of-staters increasingly visiting. July sees 250 more monument visitors and 3,561 church visitors versus 3,260 in 1974. Bennington Museum posts a 10 percent ticket rise credited to bicentennial interest. Gift shops report rapid sales of bicentennial items. See BENNINGTON on Page 8.
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Vermont
Bath
Bennington County
Bennington Battle Monument
Bennington Museum
John Armstrong
Pownal View Barn
China
Hiram G. Savage
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Bennington Chamber of Commerce
Savage
Chamber
Monument
Old First Church
S.R. Pike
Manchester
Old Bennington
Bennington
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Pat Marz
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Morrissey
International City Managers Association
Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Ralph G. Wright
Richard B. Leake
David Maroney
Joseph A. Pello Jr
Winston W. Luther
John Lyons
Joseph A. Wassick
Joseph F. Carroll
John B. Kennedy
George Serrigo
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Walloomsac
Thomas P. Salmon
John Stewart
Manchester Chamber
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