Backlash hits Bennington recreation growth over BOR funds
Bennington officials blocked a $195000 grant plan for Willow Park and Memorial Park facilities, voting 3 to 3 and missing a tie break. The town would contribute about $34000, with $115000 in federal and $80000 in state money. Previous similar funding had brought in roughly $118000 in past years. Recreation leaders urged approval as the project would fund lighting, restrooms, and new courts, but tax and expense concerns swayed selectmen to reject the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Timothy Corcoran
Max Perrotta
Paul Sheridan
Willow Park
Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Memorial Park
Loomis G. Dana
Recreation Commission
Dan Cadiz
Joseph Carroll
Nixon flies commercial to California setting energy example
President Nixon rode United Airlines Flight 55 from Dulles to Los Angeles with his wife Pat and daughter Tricia paying 652.92 for three tickets. The White House said he flew coach to save fuel, riding at a steady 55 mph on the highway transfer to San Clemente with a 22 person White House contingent aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Clemente
Calif
UPI
Washington
Los Angeles
Nixon
Press Corps
White House
John F. Kennedy
Palm Beach
Fla
Prema
Ture
John
Pat
Tricia Cox
United Airlines
Dulles International Airport
Tina Myers
Arlington
Bob Hope
Julie Gilkey
Fairfax
FBI
Gerald Warren
Warren
Plymouth
Ronald Ziegler
Rose Mary Woods
Manuel Sanchez
Secret Service
Stand-by gas rationing plan set for potential rollout
Washington federal energy chief William E. Simon announced a stand-by gasoline rationing system that would average 35 gallons per month per driver, activated if conservation fails. The plan could take effect by March 1, cost about 1.5 billion dollars yearly, funded by a $1 per person charge, with coupons issued to all adults with licenses and adjustable by population density and transit access. Multicolored coupons would be printed for 30 day color cycles and allow open market exchange to deter black markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Federal Energy
Illiam E. Simon
Simon
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Vermont lands plan sent to governor for legislative action
Environmental Board approves its 11th land use plan for Vermont and forwards it to Gov. Salmon before the deadline. The plan guides where development can occur and how towns pace zoning, with local plans to be state approved after mid-1975. The board stresses town state cooperation and links to potential land use tax.
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Montpelier
UPI
State Environmental Board
Vermont
Thomas P. Salmon
Statehouse
Salmon
Jackson
State Board
House Ways and Means
Peter Giuliani
Blues Rates Jump Could Hit 45 Percent
Concord New Hampshire Blue Cross filed for rate hikes of about 45 percent from year start levels, with an 18.8 percent increase sought in New Hampshire and Vermont matching to keep payments equal. The two state plan is unique in the nation. The NH Vermont move follows a 26.9 percent temporary rise ruled by the state Supreme Court last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord, N. H
New Hampshire Supreme Court
Frank Whaland
Blue Cross
Vermont Court Rules Blue Cross Subject to Rate Regulator
The Vermont Supreme Court ruled Blue Cross is under the orders of Vermont banking and insurance commissioner James Guest who limited the company to a 12.2 percent rate increase. Blue Cross sought parity with New Hampshire but faced substantial lifts. Whaland argued last Friday that New Hampshire subscribers subsidize Vermont ones by about 119000 dollars monthly due to rate differences. Lockwood explained the 18.8 percent proposed rise, split into 6.3 percent to cover expenses and 12.5 percent to rebuild reserves. The total would reach 45.7 percent since early 1973 when combined with prior New Hampshire increases.
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Vermont Supreme Court
Blue Cross
James Guest
Vermont Banking and Insurance Commissioner
Whaland
New Hampshire
Vermont
Lockwood
Inside recap of 1973 tornadoes and more
A digest of page references notes a strong tornado year in 1973 among other topics. It highlights gas station price investigations, Rep. Mallory’s year end report, Tom Wicker’s critique of the fairness doctrine, Hoosick Falls rink update, and ideas for fuel scarcity coping. It also mentions a Christmas tree bird feeder idea, a local basketball tournament opening, and Finley seeking Williams elsewhere.
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Richard W. Mallory
Tom Wicker
Hoosick Falls
John Page
Finley
Williams
Prosecutor Finds No Basis for AMPI Charge in Suit
Special Watergate Prosecutor says White House tapes and documents do not support the charge that the Justice Department filed an antitrust suit against milk producers to aid President Nixon's 1972 reelection campaign. AMPI sought discovery. Justice Dept. offers limited access while denying motive.
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Ampi
Washington
UPI
Special Watergate
White House
Justice Department
Nixon
Associated Milk Producers Inc
Watergate
Jon A. Sale
U.S. District Court
Kansas City
Department
Senate Watergate Committee
San Antonio
Tex
Richard W. McLaren
McLaren
U.S
Illinois
John N. Mitchell
Midwest
Mitchell
Antitrust Division
Arlington Bridges Closed as Flood Precautions
The Battenkill River risings prompted Arlington and West Arlington to close two small single lane bridges as a precaution. The two lane Route 313 bridge remained open though water surrounded it. No immediate flooding reported for residents, and nearby towns report no issues. The West Mountain Farms span and Benedict Bridge were shut. the West Arlington covered bridge is not threatened due to higher elevation.
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Arlington
Battenkill
West
West Mountain Farms
Benedict
New York
Highway Department
West Arlington
Bennington Selectmen Reinforce Revenue Sharing Policy
Bennington selectmen reaffirmed a policy of using revenue-sharing funds to lower the tax rate and fund one shot capital expenditures while allowing social service funding requests to be voted as separate ballot articles at the March Town Meeting. The board allocated about 8000 dollars in interest to cover a budget deficit, resisting calls to set aside funds for social programs.
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Bennington
Edward R. Lamb
Perrotta
Genevieve Murphy
Zoning Board of Adjustment
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By Jan Slusmon
J. Duncan Campbell
Alexander B.R. Drysdale
J.C. Jerome
Parks & Recreation Commission
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Memoriam
Eddie Adams
By Bruce Talbot
Environmental Board
Schuyler Jackson
Londonderry
Roaring Branch
Battenhill
Campbell
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