Interstate Route 7 plan faces regional environmental review
The EPA in Boston questioned Vermont about the regional impact of a proposed three state Interstate style Route 7 from Connecticut to northern Vermont. Vermont officials defend a two lane start with future expansion, while critics warn of leap frog bypasses and regional effects spanning Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont.
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Massachusetts
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Conn
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Bethel
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The
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Gray
Council of Environmental Quality
Washington, D.C
New England Governors attack fuel oil import policy
Rhode Island Governor Philip W. Noel leading the New England Governors Conference denounces federal oil import quotas. He cites shortages and higher prices, urging a policy with no quotas and an investigation into restrictions. He links economic impact to regional industry and health concerns amid pollution standards pressure.
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Rhode Island
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New England Governors Conference
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Cost of Living Council
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New England
Massachusetts
Aiken urges bipartisan approach in Congress
UPI reports Senator George D. Aiken of Vermont urged restoring bipartisanship between the executive and legislative branches to solve national problems. He warned Congress has fought Nixon and overtaxing and spending, stressing foreign policy must be formed in a bipartisan atmosphere with leadership from both sides.
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Oil firms warn Price Council of possible gasoline shortage
Oil executives warned a government hearing that heating oil shortages in New England and the Midwest could presage a summertime gasoline crunch. Amoco and Texaco leaders said refining focus on heating oil reduced gasoline output, predicting a 2-3 million barrel shortfall entering summer. Rhode Island Governor Noel urged price rollbacks to avoid inflationary pressure.
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Thomas Jd. McIntyre
D-N.h
Rhode Island
Philip W. Noel
Vermont farmers protest delays in Ag Dept payment
In Washington a group of Vermont dairy farmers led by Harold Billings picketed the U S Agriculture Department in light rain to demand release of about 2 million dollars held in escrow for New England dairymen. Officials said the delay stems from awaiting a Connecticut federal court order.
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U.S. Agriculture Department
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Connecticut
Train derailment after office refused collect call
Andrews Indiana UPI reports Marshal Ed Bigelow attempted to warn Norfolk and Western about a broken rail in downtown Andrews. Twenty rail cars derailed hours later, with wreckage over 190 yards and damage to mail trucks and tractors. Bigelow cited missing bolts at a rail joint and noted the Roanoke home office refused a collect call.
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Vermont Railroad SeeksPartial Reopening After Injunction
Attorneys for the St. Johnsbury and Lamoille County Railroad ask a federal judge to modify an injunction to permit resuming operation only on the western portion of the line. Judge Holden had ordered full restoration within 20 days, with a revised plan cited to save costs if the eastern segment remains shut.
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Frederick Harlaw
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Durkin May Come to Vermont State Job Possibility Mentioned
New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner John Durkin has not ruled out a Vermont state government post. He will meet today with Administration Secretary Robert Wilson. The Vermont Medical Society campaigns against him claim he has been tough on Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers in both states.
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Vermont
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Blue Cross
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Reapportionment plan eyed for Troy Rensselaer County
Democrats in Troy Rensselaer County unveil a plan to expand the legislature from 15 to 29 seats amid a court ordered reapportionment. The at large eight seats would favor Democrats, with four seats from a Rensselaer city and North East Greenbush district. The remaining 12 towns would be split into two four member districts. GOP critics warn the plan could push a Democratic sweep. Albany a Manhattan man, James Floyd Johnson, convicted of heroin possession, receives life prison term, first such for drug possession in New York State. Johnson, arrested in 1972 with a massive amount of heroin, was sentenced by Albany County Court Judge John Ye.
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Berkshire plans face March deadline for plant rules
Officials warn that unless final plans for the Williamstown North Adams regional sewage plant win approval by March 1, new environmental laws will take effect and could quadruple local industry payments, threatening the Ral Widen Tannery and big firms like Sprague Electric. Taconic High School principal Paul R. Johann resigns amid discipline concerns. James F. Gibbons named acting principal. William F. Murray named assistant to the principal. North Adams police arrest Andrew Todd, 19, for arson at the Flatiron Building. bail set at 1000 dollars.
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Sprague Electric Go
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Painsfield
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