Inventory Raises Questions Bennington County Looks at Cloudy Crystal Ball
John Randolph surveys Bennington County planners as they weigh a future shaped by rapid change and new localism. The piece outlines a regional planning shift from 1960s development to structured planning, with inventories of mountains water roads taxes and growth, plus funding and enforcement challenges for a permanent staff.
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Nixon Tells He Will Sign Tax Reform Bill
President Nixon signaled he would not veto the tax relief reform measure despite a $2.5 billion revenue cut for the next fiscal year. He praised the House Senate Conference Committee for reducing losses while noting the bill still exceeds the administration’s original projections.
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Towns Seek Share of Sales Tax Revenues
Vergennes officials back a plan to divert 10 percent of Vermont's sales tax receipts to local towns and cities. The letter, endorsed by Mayor Richard Ogden and Alderman Kenneth Thiess, argues funds would support essential programs or lower property taxes amid rising levy costs.
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Test Pilot G-Suit Saves Ill Sunnyvale Housewife
In Sunnyvale California a NASA Ames G-suit saved Mary Phillips after extensive bleeding. Dr Ralph Pelligra said the modified pressure suit stopped abdominal hemorrhaging within four hours and allowed coagulation after 10 hours.
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Mary Phillips
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2400 GIs Pulled Out Of Thailand
The UPI report states that 2400 American servicemen were withdrawn from Thailand as part of Nixon's plan to pull out 6000, reducing total forces to 45600, mostly Air Force bombing and supply crews tied to Vietnam. About 2300 of the withdrawn numbers are Air Force personnel.
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Inside Jerusalem excavation uncovers ancient Menorah
A Jerusalem dig reveals the earliest depiction of the Menorah, the candelabra on Israel’s state seal. Page 3 coverage highlights this historic find and its significance.
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Jerusalem
Israel
Northeaster Dumps Still More Snow Across New England
A blustery Northeast storm buried New England states Rhode Island and New Hampshire in heavy snow halting state government and closing banks in Connecticut. Vermont battled the blizzard as the Highway Department kept roads open, while a tractor-trailer blocked Route 9 on Hogback Mountain for hours. Banks and some stores closed early. snow disrupted post-Christmas shopping. Two deaths reported in the region. New York roads also struggled with closures. Govs ordered offices closed in Rhode Island and New Hampshire, though liquor stores were exempt in NH.
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Ivor S. Pelsue
Hogback Mountain
Main Street
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Bennington County
Berkshire County
George Bulgarelli
Pittsfield
New York
New York State
Boston Area Weather Forecast Saturday and Sunday
The Boston Weather Bureau calls for generally fair skies in southern New England on Saturday with more snow flurries in northern areas. Tonight will not be very cold with lows in the teens, while Sunday brings cloudy and cold conditions.
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Vermont 1969 Ends Year Of War Statehouse Turmoil
Vermont years of Republican control faced strain as Lt. Gov Thomas Hayes and aide Charles Butler fell out with Gov Davis over antiwar protests and moratoriums. Hayes considered a primary challenge or third party move while Butler lost leadership posts. Vermont moved ahead with a 3 percent sales tax to cover a 96.4 million expenditure plan, amid debates over school funding and education reform. The year saw budget shifts, rising revenues, and local aid tensions as environmental and welfare issues drew attention.
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Thomas L. Hayes
Charles K. Butler Jr
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Deane C. Davis
Richard M. Nixon
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Winston L. Prouty
R-Vt
Hayes
Butler
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Student Affairs Commission
Elbert G. Moulton
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