House votes spending curb in federal elections
The House approved a sweeping campaign finance bill 372 to 23 to limit presidential, vice presidential and congressional spending and require public reporting of contributions and expenditures. It sets ceilings, dates, and agency custody rules and heads to a conference with the Senate amid likely Nixon approval.
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Nixon Plans February China Trip Amid Taiwan Talks
President Nixon will travel to Peking February 21 for talks focusing on United States China issues. Taiwan and Southeast Asia friction may surface, but third party problems need not be resolved. Kissinger notes talks likely to dominate while sightseeing is peripheral. Officials anticipate a smaller press corps and a separate technical advance trip. Trudeau meeting set for December 6 ahead of wider allied discussions with Pompidou Heath Sato Brandt.
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Vermont CVPS rate hearings halt as objections mount
Vermont Public Service Board hearings on an 18 percent across the board rate hike for Central Vermont Public Service Corp stalled in recess. Residents from Windsor Rutland and Addison counties testified against higher costs during a recession with school officials warning electric heating costs could rise. Hearings resume Thursday evening.
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Vermont to issue new 1972 pleasure car plates
The Vermont Motor Vehicles Department will open registration next Monday for 1972 pleasure car license plates. Registration runs through March 1 next year. For the first time in three years Vermont will issue new plates, reverting from validation stickers to a white on green design with the validation square at the top.
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Fire damages Colonie lumber yard in major blaze
A Colonie lumber company suffered a $500,000 loss as flames ravaged Karl A. Paulson and Sons Lumber Co on Railroad Avenue. More than 20 fire units from Albany County battled gusty winds and low water pressure while 12 firefighters sought treatment for smoke inhalation. Investigators probe the cause as nearby warehouses were protected from sparks. In Albany, a bus strike by Local 1321 entered its second day with CDTA warning negotiator limits and no new talks scheduled, likened to college football played only on Saturdays.
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Massachusetts moves to allow Hebrew Yiddish teaching in public schools
Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo filed a bill to authorize Hebrew and Yiddish instruction in Massachusetts public schools with a minimum enrollment trigger. The measure requires parental support from at least 25 students and 150 pupils overall, with scenario details tied to local requests. Separately, Welfare plans close North Adams and Williamstown offices within months, consolidating services to Adams and Pittsfield offices as Berkshire County headquarters. Pittsfield High School earns five year accreditation from NEASC after extensive review, with the 70 page report urging facility improvements.
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