Ford Confirmed as Vice President in Historic Vote
Gerald Ford secures confirmation as the 40th vice president in a swift House action after a 92 to 3 Senate vote. He will be sworn in in the House chamber by Chief Justice Warren Burger, with Betty Ford holding a Bible. The ceremony, to be televised, is slated for about 5 30 p.m. EST.
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UPI
House
Gerald R. Ford
United States
Michigan
Spiro T. Agnew
U.S
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Senate
Ford
House Rules Committee
Carl Albert
White House
Carl
Albert
Warren Burger
Betty
Michael
Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
Hamilton
Mass
Consumers to bear cost of more fuel
The Cost of Living Council urged refiners to raise heating oil prices by two cents a gallon starting January, a 7 percent rise to 30 cents. Gasoline prices would drop a penny, but savings will not reach drivers due to other costs. CLC cites potential fuel demand increases of 0.5 to 1.5 million barrels daily. Arab oil officials signaled readiness to lift embargo as Israel withdraws.
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Washington
UPI
Cost of Living Council
CLC
John Dunlop
Israel
Ahmad Zaki al-Yamani
Henry A. Kissinger
White House
Gerald Warren
Salmon seeks to forestall hard times in Vermont
Vermont Governor Thomas P. Salmon voices concern over the state's economy. In Montpelier, Bruce Talbot reports that Salmon warns of potential hardships and efforts are pressed to avert downturns. The briefing highlights early signs and policy considerations shaping Vermont's financial outlook.
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Vermont
Bruce Talbot
Gas price spike prompts calls for rationing in Vermont
Vermont faces a quick rise in gasoline costs with regular at 49.9 cents per gallon and high test higher. Governor Salmon expresses preference for rationing to curb demand, plans to seek legislative powers for emergencies, and to push actions addressing the energy crisis. He outlines budget shifts, capital projects, and TAAP funding as part of a broader response to economic strain. He notes limited ability to curb prices and discusses coordinating with lawmakers on 1974 priorities.
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Salmon
Green Mountain
Vermont
Hoff Electrical Energy Study Commission
Burlington
Inside Page Snippets Highlight Political Charges and Energy Debate
Former Gov Hoff labels Nixon a fraud in an Inside column while editorial notes claim air force jets fuel to corral wandering senators. A letter alleges energy crisis manipulation by big oil, snowmobile groups seek gas-saving options, and New York Route 7 is named among the nation’s most dangerous roads.
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Nixon
Air Force
New York
Pownal
BBS
Democrats Spar Over State Campaign Spending Plans
Governor Thomas P. Salmon says Democrats cannot match Republican fundraising for next year’s Vermont state elections. He compares Democrat finances to a corner grocery budget versus a A&P-size GOP budget of about 40,000 dollars for the primary and general races. The issue follows Hoff’s charge that Republicans exceed the state election finance law with over 136,000 dollars in planned spending. Salmon questions GOP donors and disclosures while considering changes to the beverage container deposit law and a potential tri state prison project. He notes a New Jersey security expert will assist Windsor Prison operations.
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Franklin County
Philip Hoff
Vermont
Deane C. Davis
Chicago
W. Clement Stone
GOP
Winston Prouty
Hoff
Republican Party
Stewart Smith
Prouty
James Jeffords
Maine
New Hampshire
Windsor
Human Services
Thomas Davis
New Jersey
Davis
Cornelius See
Nixon urged to resign as trust crumbles, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch urged President Nixon to resign if he cannot regain public confidence. The editorial called his candor plan misleading and said impeachment seems doubtful, urging Congress to be ready. It argued Ford’s confirmation as VP should trigger Nixon’s graceful exit.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
ST. Louis, Mo
UPI
Post-Dispatch
Congress
Post-Disttct
Rep
Gerald Ford
Michigan
Ford
Vermont schools pledge to stay open amid energy crunch
Northfield Vermont officials and statewide education groups moved to keep schools operating for the full days whenever possible as fuel oil shortages strain northern districts. Some Orleans County schools warned of possible six day closures in December, while southern Vermont faced less impact. The resolution, approved by major education associations, prioritizes continued schooling and minimal disruption to extracurriculars including sports.
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Vermont
Vermont Superintendents’ Association
Headmasters Association
Vermont Department of Education
Elementary Principals Association
Vermont Education Association
Vermont State School Directors’ Association
Orleans County
State of
Proxmire Sues Bork Over Illegally Serving as Acting Attorney General
Senator William Proxmire files a federal suit to remove Robert H. Bork as acting attorney general arguing the 30 day limit on acting top department heads expired November 18 and that every action since November 19 is legally challenged. The move cites prior court rulings on similar temporary appointments and notes Bork’s service under a legal cloud.
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Washington
UPI
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Robert H. Bork
Executive Department
Bork
Elliott.l. Richardson
Vermont Bicentennial links transit to state celebration
Bennington County leaders unveil a 250 mile railway loop linking 1876 style celebrations across Vermont. The rail plan runs Burlington to White River Junction and Windsor with optional flatboat ride to Bellows Falls, ending in Whitehall New York before lake trips resume to Burlington. Alternate routes include Rutland to Bennington and a Burlington to St Johnsbury loop. Amtrak offers booking aid and computer guidance for travelers.
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Isselhardt
Burlington
White River Junction
Montpelier
Windsor
Connecticut River
Bellows Falls
Whitehall
N.Y
Lake Champlain
Albury
St. Johnsbury
Amtrak
John West
County Cochairman
Connecticut
West
Vermont
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