Bus System Nears Demise In Bennington Region
Bennington Regional Transit Inc. faces possible end of service by month’s end due to rising costs and low ridership. A plan to reduce coverage in Bennington Pownal and Shaftsbury drew strong support, but decision awaits Thursday. If adopted the plan would cut buses and drivers, saving about $1,000 monthly and extending service to end of June. The nonprofit seeks community support including office-space relocation from Arlington to downtown Bennington.
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Water diverted to keep town storage tank full
Water crews divert Bolles Brook intake to boost the Long Trail Road storage tank feeding Bennington's main line as freezing temperatures reduce watershed flow. Town Manager Savelas says low water, caused by freezes, prompts action while workers face electrical shock risks from cut service pipes. See WATER WOES on back page.
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Defoliation debate tied to power line clears
This is the final piece in a series on chemical defoliation of power line rights-of-way. Utilities claim herbicides are safe and cheaper when properly applied, while opponents warn of cancer risks and genetic effects. The article notes wide spraying, aerial and ground approaches, and cautions around homes and water.
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Hustler editor jailed and ERA moves in nation
Inside the nation reports that a Hustler editor was jailed for obscenity amid the Nevada Senate approving ERA and looming court actions. Other items note a mass whale death tied to human actions and related national leanings.
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Shaftsbury
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Carter Persuades House Team On Reorg Plan
President Carter met with about 15 members of the House Government Operations Committee and several emerged praising his soft sell approach. The unscheduled session signals continued push for federal reorganization and the economy bill despite Rep. Jack Brooks' absence.
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Carter proposes quick arms accord with Soviet Union
President Carter outlined a rapid ceiling on strategic weapons by post poning counting of a Soviet bomber and US cruise missiles, urged mutual halt on mobile land based missiles and advance notice of test launches, and offered a civilian detonations compromise to end underground testing. He backed Warnke while signaling unilateral restraint as needed and urged linking arms talks to broader nuclear limits.
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