Winter Olympics Open in Innsbruck Under Danish Crowd
The 12th Winter Games opened before about 60,000 in Innsbruck, with the United States sending 120 athletes, the largest delegation. Cindy Nelson carried the US flag, but did not dip it as she passed the podium. The US hockey team, 184 men strong, beat Yugoslavia 8-4 to reach the championship bracket. Police arrested one man planning leaflet drops and 50 others for various offenses. The day featured initial figure skating dances and luge runs as Sheila Young and Leah Poulos prepared for 1500m speed skating. Nelson aims for a medal after a fall in practice. Colleen O’Connor and Jim Mills hope to challenge two Russian pairs in ice dancing. The luge squad seeks a solid finish.
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Innsbruck
Austria
UPI
Denver
Tyrolean Alps
United States
Berg Isel
West Germany
Cindy Nelson
Lutsen
Minn
U.S
South Tyrol
Italy
Yugoslavia
Soviet Union
Bob Johnson
Sheila Young
Leah Poulos
Nelson
Colleen O'Connor
Jim Mills
Lyudmila Pakhomova
Alexander Gorschkov
Vernon problem eyed by Salmon Vernon problem eyed by Salmon
Vermont governors and state officials meet after three GE engineers resigned over reactor safety. The Vermont Yankee plant at Vernon was shut last week following tests on scale models showing a water filled donut shaped chamber could fail in an emergency. Dale Bridenbaugh, a project participant, urged swift phase out of nuclear plants though praised Vermont Yankee’s shutdown as prudent amid industry pressures.
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Bridenbaugh
Vermont House panels money bill wrangles over funding
Vermont lawmakers again wrangle over a supplemental appropriations measure for the fiscal year. After talks with Gov. Salmon and Administration Secretary Wilson, a 9-2 vote endorsed cutting $100,000 from the $1.8 million package, amid prior cuts to General Assistance and Medicaid.
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Appropriations Committee
James Douglas
Middlebury
Glendon King
Northfield
Douglas
Middlebury Republican
King
Human Services
Thomas Davis
Usery Confirmed as Labor Secretary by Senate
The Senate voted to confirm W. J. Usery Jr. as labor secretary despite GOP objections. Ford elevates the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service chief to the cabinet, amid criticism that he is biased toward labor. Senators Garn and Laxalt argued his union background and pro-labor stance could affect objectivity.
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Labor
Washington
UPI
Senate Today
W.J. Usery Jr
Management
Ford
The
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Jake Garn
Utah
Paul Laxalt
Nev
GOP
Garn
George Meany
Laxalt
Anonymous donor gives 14 color TV sets to hospital
A local feature notes an anonymous donor supplied fourteen color television sets to a hospital. The items support patient entertainment and staff use, reflecting community contributions to healthcare facilities.
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District Court News
Sperling
Melvin Maddocks
Monitor
Power
George Connelly
Chicago
North Shire
Pownal Board
MAU
Hoosick Falls
Choral Society
Shakespeare
Williamstown
John Page
Patriots
MSJ
Bulldogs
Eagles
Fair Haven
ACC
Antiabortion proposals move to House hearings
In Washington UPI reports amid a Senate setback and Ford’s stance, antiabortion advocates push 40 to 50 bills to overturn or bypass the 1973 ruling. Rep. Don Edwards opens House hearings on legal and constitutional aspects as lawmakers seek state and federal paths, with Ford proposing limited abortion in rape cases and a constitutional amendment.
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Washington
Ford
Supreme Court
CBS
William Whitehurst
R-Va
Edwards’ Subcommittee
Congress
Sen
Birch Bayh
Constitutional Rights Subcommittee
Senate
Guatemala quake devastates cities in Central America
A 7.5 magnitude quake struck Guatemala El Salvador and Honduras causing widespread damage. Firemen report at least 300 dead and 2,000 injured as hotels and the cathedral collapse amid panicked residents. Aftershocks continued four hours after the 4:06 a.m. EST tremor.
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Guatemala City
UPI
Guatemala
el Salvador
Honduras
Intercontinental
Red Cross
Managua
Nicaragua
The Business of Death and Body Donation
With the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act Vermont clarifies how bodies may be donated for medical education and research. Donor cards, witnessed by law, guide disposal wishes and may be printed on licenses. Dr. William Young of UVM explains donation limits, potential redirection to other schools, and the priority given to post mortems when necessary.
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Vermont
Europe
America
Robert Knox
William Hare
UVM Department of Anatomy
House
Senate
Judiciary Committee
William Young
University of Vermont Medical School
Young
UVM
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