Snow eases as area endures fourth day of winter storm
Snow lingered across Bennington for a fourth day with flurries ending by late morning. Temperatures may drop to 10 degrees tonight as authorities report numerous weekend accidents from slick roads. Main roads were busy with Christmas shoppers while ski reports praised excellent conditions. Road crews scrubbed, salted, and sanded as another heavier snowfall was logged across the New York border. A salt test near Arlington and Manchester was disclosed by District Engineer Ivor S. Pelsue.
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Bennington County Census Shows Population Rise and Unoccupied Homes
The 1970 census reports Bennington County population up 16.7 percent since 1960, with 29,282 residents and 9,222 households. Housing units total 11,900 with 2,678 unoccupied including seasonal and 713 mobile units. county remains 27.1 percent urban and 72.9 rural, median home value 16000 and rent 80 a month. The county has 2,642 children under 5, 7,365 ages 5–17, 15,615 18–64, 3,660 65 and over, plus 1,386 more women than men.
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House Democrats Press 40 Percent Education Aid Fight
Vermont House Democrats vow a floor battle over education funding as Gov Davis faces the potential failure to reach the 40 percent state aid level. Rep Thomas Candon, newly elected minority leader, criticized the governor's stance as the 1971 General Assembly nears.
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Puerto Ricans Bomb GE Offices in New York
A pipe bomb exploded near General Electric in midtown Manhattan injuring a passerby on a light debris fragment. A Puerto Rican group Revolutionary Armed Independence Movement claimed responsibility, stating GE would be blown up. A radio call warned of the attack as the blast echoed across the area with minimal damage to the building.
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Inside Opinions and Local Notes Across Pages Four Ten Six
On the Inside Tom Wicker questions the Nixon administration faith in the Southern strategy. John Chamberlain writes of a beautiful university and scruffy kids. Review of The Fantasticks at BBS. Arlington state aid is cut. Friday basketball stories from the North Shire.
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Nixon disagrees with campus report
In a weekend reply to the Commission on Campus Unrest final report Nixon disputes the panel’s claim that only the presidency can supply moral leadership. He argues moral authority comes from many sources and urges actions to address youth issues while rejecting violence and divisions. He praises the commission and notes ongoing attention within the administration. He also cites Agnew as a strong critic of violence.
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Supreme Court upholds California loyalty oath ban for teachers
The Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling that California may not force teachers to take a loyalty oath. The decision, joined by Justices, upheld a permanent injunction banning the oath as unconstitutional, in a case stemming from a San Jose State College professor’s refusal to swear allegiance. The ruling drew mixed opinions among judges and contrasted with a dissenting view. The matter also references a related Washington State oath and broader implications for educators.
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Connally named to Treasury post in Nixon bid
President Nixon announced Democrat John B. Connally as Treasury secretary designate to succeed Kennedy. Kennedy will stay as ambassador at large through the budget period. Connally, a former Texas governor and ally of Lyndon Johnson, is the first Democrat in Nixon’s cabinet.
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End of British power crisis near as workers agree to stop slowdown
Britain’s power supply workers agreed to end a week long slowdown and overtime ban after talks. Frank Chapple said the strike action was withdrawn and a court of inquiry on pay demands would be pursued. Government officials expect normal supply to return by the weekend.
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