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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1969
Page
5
In Montpelier the House Government Operations Committee heard a bid to allow secret primary ballots without party declaration. Sen. William Doyle and Weston Cate testified, arguing higher turnout with a single secret consolidated ballot showing party options. Cate cited a 90 percent teacher poll in favor.
Bradley Crowe, a Pueblo crewman held by North Korea, arrived in California then Burlington Airport with remarks praising Cmdr. Lloyd Bucher. He testified to Naval authorities investigating the Pueblo capture while declining to discuss the inquiry or imprisonment details. His parents, not present at arrival, were contacted by phone.
Burlington UPI reports the University of Vermont seeks six students to form the major voting portion of an advisory board to help trustees select a new president. Four undergraduates and one from medicine and one from the graduate school will join faculty and trustees. President Lyman S. Rowell plans to retire in two years but will stay to aid the transition.
Public Safety Commissioner Erwin A. Alexander was discharged from the Medical Center of Vermont Mary Fletcher Unit in Burlington after minor surgery initially tied to a routine check in January. Officials said the 64 year old was hospitalized for the check up and underwent surgery last month.
Alexander V. Acebo of Barre was named Thursday chief auditor in the office of auditor and accounts. Acebo is an eight year state employee and a Bryant College Providence Rhode Island graduate.
Albany police chief announces the arrest of a 13 year old in connection with the death of 17 year old David Hisgen at the Palace Theatre. District Attorney Proskin states the charge falls under the Family Court Act and that details cannot be released. The youth was arraigned in family court this morning.
Mayor Malcolm E. Ellis urged Police Chief John Murphy and the City Council's public safety committee to meet and plan a crackdown on marijuana parties amid claims of a widespread narcotics issue in Schenectady. He said calls reported dope in city schools. In Albany, the New York State Council of Churches urged repeal of abortion restrictions, citing conscience and a woman's right to decide.
Mount Greylock Advisory Council met in Pittsfield with over 50 approving a 12-man steering committee to advise the DNR on managing the 10,000-acre reserve. The DNR approved a $300,000 replacement for the deteriorating 90-foot Veterans Memorial Tower with a native stone wall and a 2-foot abstract figure representing man and environment. Bruce Gullion said Deliso has not contacted the DNR since last summer about a ski resort lease for 1,000 acres, a lease in figurative deep freeze.
Tina Barzie of Pittsfield denies conspiring with six others to use stolen cards for Sinatra troupe travel. Indicted on mail fraud, Barzie says he cooperated with authorities and bought transport innocently. If convicted, potential fines reach 31,000 and up to 110 years in prison.
Vermont House committee unanimously rejected two measures, including a plan to standardize legislative travel and meals at $18 daily and eight cents per mile, eliminating expense claims for some commutes. A bill to subdivide senatorial districts beyond four seats was also opposed, while a liquor license measure failed. The committee approved $20,000 for the Vermont Symphony Orchestra Association, split $10,000 for fiscal 1969 and $10,000 for 1970.
Senator Robert Stafford argues an all volunteer armed forces could emerge within two to five years with early steps, even while maintaining Vietnam War force levels. He co sponsors a resolution backing Nixon’s draft repeal plan citing pay reform as key to bolstering enlistments.
House Speaker John Burgess says the House Rules Committee will report adversely a resolution to change joint rules for the 50th biennial legislature. The committee has unanimously rejected the proposal, pending formal vote, with action possible only if 30 members request it on the floor. The debate centers on a rule barring bill messaging between houses after March 1 or 27 days before adjournment.
Rep Richard A Myette of South Burlington proposes a 3 percent limited sales tax linked to a progressive income tax. His plan would raise about 15.2 million in receipts, increase corporate franchise rooms and meals and telephone taxes, adopt a uniform education tax saving 5 million in aid, and leave a 3.2 million surplus for senior property tax relief amid possible old age assistance repeal effects. It aims to modify the federal personal income tax from 25 percent on the liability to a graduated 20 to 28 percent for incomes up to 20,000 and repeal the 4 percent cap on state collection.
Ways and Means Committee indicates a majority back raising the personal income tax to 30 percent of federal stability. Straw votes also show support for a 5 percent rooms and meals tax if no sales tax. Committee backs repealing the 4.5 percent ceiling on personal income tax and closing inheritance tax loopholes. Tax on corporate franchise divides, with votes split between 5 and 6 or 7 percent. Members remain divided on rooms and meals and on sin taxes.
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