02 Dec 1974
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1974
Page
1
Green Mountain Power Co president Peter J. McTague vows to appeal a Public Service Board order mandating an immediate cut of temporary rates from 55.6 percent to 36 percent. PSB hints permanent rates may follow. hearings resume December 20. Officials warn of cash drain, potential service deterioration, and possible payroll problems if banks retract loans.
A severe storm felled trees and shut power across Bennington, Shaftsbury, and Manchester, toppling a 1958 Volkswagen driven by Timothy L. Gagliardi off Route 7 without injuring him, while Sandy Smith suffered a knee bruise after a collision with a tree on East Road. Central Vermont Public Service reported two thirds of Bennington without electricity at 11 a.m. as limbs blocked lines.
United Press International reports that approving a three year contract with United Mine Workers could return 120,000 miners to work by midweek and ease fears of spillover into steel and other industries. Auto workers face continued gloom with 175,000 out of work and 18 plants closed as Christmas layoff projections grow. Ford warns of worsening economy, contemplates alternatives if unemployment rises to 6.5 percent, but rules out wage and price controls.
Palestinian news agency in Beirut reports Israeli gunboats approached Rashidiyeh refugee camp on Lebanon's coast then withdrew after militia spotting them while Arab reporters claimed shelling occurred. An Israeli spokesman denied any shelling. Tensions follow weekend guerrilla raid into Israel and threats by Defense Minister Peres. A separate border flare with Iraq and Kuwait threatens Arab unity as Iraqi troops reportedly advance inside Kuwait. Circassian Moslem Mussa Subhi Bakir killed in Rihaniyeh. guerrillas sought hostages, then surrendered after forgiving Bakir's daughter Jeannette Bakir, who survived with two brothers. Circassians, many serving in Israeli army, are descendants from Russia.
During his trip to China Secretary Kissinger gained unmatched insight into Chinese leaders' thinking. A 69 word communique announced Ford's potential 1975 China visit, while Kissinger and aides briefed President Ford. Chinese press and NCNA criticized U.S. moves on U.N. membership for Sihanouk's govt, but Kissinger's focus remained on shaping policy with Beijing.
Brief notes from the Westchester incident report confirm a Buffalo-bound charter plane crashed in the county. Details remain sparse as investigators assess causes and casualties. Local officials coordinate emergency response while residents await further updates.
In Upperville Virginia search teams recovered bodies from a Boeing 727 crash near Mt Weather. About 85 passengers died incl Army Brig Gen Roscoe Cartwright and his wife Gloria. flight recorders were found intact and may reveal cause.
President Ford plans a television briefing on the Vladivostok SALT accord with Leonid Brezhnev. The pact imposes ceilings of 2500 bombers and missiles per side and up to 1300 MIRVed missiles, drawing mixed support from conservatives and liberals in Congress.
Bennington selectmen voted to abolish Building Inspector Charles E. Dewey III and transfer duties to Zoning Administrator Stuart A. Hurd. The board also asked Town Manager Harold R. Saunders to pursue further staff reductions while delaying public comment until a planned announcement at tomorrow’s meeting. Dewey, hired in January to replace Paul Clermont, earned $7,800 yearly.
Panel discussion on recreation at Park-McCullough House in North Bennington found consensus that many people with leisure time still need education to appreciate local opportunities. Panelists Wallace Scott Fred Stocking Peter Donavan Jody Gross and Roger Goodnow offered diverse views on enjoyable, accessible activities and community programs.
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