Appropriations hearing sparks state spending debate in Vermont
In Montpelier the routine passage of a 1.7 million supplemental appropriations bill devolved into a heated dispute over spending policy. Key figures debated welfare costs, potential tax needs, and deficit implications as lawmakers questioned funding for social programs and corrections while considering various departmental allocations and a state auditor delay probe.
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Rod Clarke Montpelier
UPI
Glendon N. King
Northfield
House Appropriations Committee
Emory A. Hebard
R-Glover
Martin Powell
Essex Center
Hebard
House
Richard A. Snelling
Shelburne
Ernest ‘‘Stubb
Earle
Eden
Edward J. Conlin
Windsor
House Appropriations
Emory Hebard
Welfare Department
Corrections Department
Vermont jobless total 3 million in January benefits
Vermont workers received 3,059,993 in regular unemployment benefits in January under state law, up from December and a year earlier. Extended benefits 406,553 were paid, with no such payments last January. Federal supplements 177,829 and SUAP 17,750 assisted claimants. In the month 14,492 filed for benefits, up from 10,066 a year ago. average weekly regular benefit was 67.58. The Vermont Department of Employment Security also paid
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Montpelier
Vermont
Department of Employment Security
Vermont Department of Employment Security
Bennington Job Service Placed 61 In January
January saw 61 persons placed by the Bennington Job Service, more than double December 27. Of the placements 17 were veterans including 9 Vietnam era. 7 were in manufacturing, 12 in trade, 18 in service, 22 in government. Also 25 counseling interviews, 4 trainees enrolled, 29 nonagricultural openings, and MDTA and CETA training allowances totaling 31 615.
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Bennington
Marjorie I. Galvin
Miss Galvin
UPI Nears Completion of Electronic Editing System
UPI moves toward completion of its regional information storage and retrieval system in April, boosting enterprise reporting nationwide. Centralized news centers will edit and route copy, enabling faster deadlines and expanded coverage for bureaus from Boston to San Francisco.
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UPI
New York
United Press International
Rod Beaton
Is&r
Beaton
Washington
Chicago
Boston
Atlanta
Dallas
Pittsburgh
Columbus
San Francisco
James F. Darr
Darr
Peter MacDonald
Harris Enterprise
Hutchinson
Kan
H. L. Stevenson
Robert E. Page
Senior Citizens Card Party Friday at Community House BenMont
The Senior Citizens host a Valentine card party this Friday night at Community House on BenMont Avenue with refreshments and prizes. Hostesses Julia Lominski and Emma Halliday will greet attendees. Last week's winners were Maude Rogers for ladies and Sal Macario who won both men’s high and the door prize. A business meeting for members is set for 7 30 p m Monday February 17 at the Center followed by a social. Social time at the Center on Sunday is at 1 30.
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BenMont Avenue
Julia Lominski
Emma Halliday
Maude Rogers
Sal Macario
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