Unemployment Outlook Amid Ford Economic Proposals
UPI reports two forecasting firms project unemployment near 9 percent with Ford energy and economy plans intact. One firm warns the program could worsen the economy versus doing nothing, while AFL-CIO and other analyses lift forecasts beyond administration estimates.
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UPI
Ford
Afl-Cio
Congress
Joint Economic Chase Econometrics
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Wharton Economic Forecasting Associates Inc
Philadelphia
Chase
Jobless rate in Bennington hits 11.9 percent
Insured unemployment in the Bennington area for January averaged 11.9 percent, above the statewide 9.1 percent. Initial state unemployment claims totaled 729, down from 886 in December, with four industries—electrical machinery, construction, trade, and service—accounting for 66 percent of filings. The Bennington County office serves the area.
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Bennington
Frank H. Mudgett
Department of Employment Security
Bennington County
Boston abortion case heads to jury
Inside National reports the Boston abortion case moving toward a jury verdict as coverage continues on the national stage. Greeks vow resistance to Turkish state signals ongoing regional tension as international observers monitor developments. Local notes highlight Meris Eggert on abundant magazine fare and editorial commentary on Vermont recreation industry prospects.
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Meris Eggert
Pete Horton
Vermont
Tim Powers
Russell Baker
Thomas Edison
Dorset Hills
Kissinger briefs Hussein after Cairo talks on Mideast peace
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger flies to Jordan to brief King Hussein on the peace mission. Israeli and American officials cite only a 50 to 60 percent chance of success and stress cautious openings rather than final proposals. Israel insists Sinai passes and Abu Rodeis oil fields stay firm unless Egypt ends the war. Kissinger returns from Cairo and moves to Aqaba for further briefing.
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Sinai
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Abu Rodeis
Red Sea
State Conservatives form fourth party in Vermont
White River Junction Vermont conservatives meet at a Holiday Inn to launch the Conservative party of Vermont with about 25 attendees led by William G Staats Jr of Newfane. The group aims to push Republican candidates rightward and establish statewide and local party organization while keeping the meeting secret and avoiding press coverage.
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Vermont
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Conservative Party of
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Rutland Herald
Herald
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Newfane
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Bennington County
Republican State Committee
Washington, D.C
UMass chief cites $2 million in possible malfeasance
University of Massachusetts leaders defended findings of misappropriation at the School of Education amid an FBI probe. President Robert Wood and Chancellor Randolph Bromery outlined steps, including a possible national committee review, as they schedule public responses through May to charges involving $15 million in federal funds and undisclosed audit details.
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Salmon weighs state lottery as revenue fix in Vermont
Gov. Thomas Salmon, facing trouble with his tax package, says he may back a state lottery to cover an estimated budget shortfall. He notes liquor, tobacco, and expanded sales tax as options while acknowledging mixed House reaction and potential fiscal tweaks.
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Salmon Praises Interstates in Vermont Rail Line Debate
Governor Thomas P. Salmon defended Vermont’s interstate system at a news conference denying claims he sold out the Northeast Kingdom by opposing I-93 links to New Hampshire. He cited 47,000 jobs created since 1962, rising land values and a booming recreation sector as evidence of the program’s broad benefits.
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UPI
Vermont
Thomas P. Salmon
Northeast Kingdom
St. Johnsbury
New Hampshire
Littleton
Salmon
Benjamin Huffman
University of Vermont
Huffman
Nixon aides to be sentenced in Watergate case
UPI reports Judge Sirica refused to overturn verdicts or grant new trials for Ehrlichman Haldeman Marcian and Mitchell. Sentencing set for next Friday. Acquitted was Kenneth W. Parkinson. New trial bids claimed trial errors and alleged tape agreement between Haig and Jaworski.
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UPI
U.S
John J. Sirica
Nixon
Sirica
White House
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H.R. Haldeman
Robert C. Marcian
John N. Mitchell
Kenneth W. Parkinson
Ehrlichman
Haldeman
Alexander Haig
Leon Jaworski
Jaworski
Ford’s stride signals new era in his presidency
President Ford gains confidence as aides mark a new era with him not bound by Congress. He pushes anti recession and energy plans, confronts lawmakers, and reshapes his White House by adding new faces. Carla Hills named secretary of Housing and Urban Development as he invites lawmakers to dine and press for swift action.
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UPI
Gerald R. Ford
United States
Congress
White House
Ford
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Rockefeller
New York
Carla Anderson Hills
Housing and Urban Development
Wall Street
Congressional Action
Hornet's nest of opposition to CVPS rates grows statewide
Rutland area residents rally around the Citizens Power Committee to petition against CVPS billing and rising electricity costs. Edward Godnick, leading the drive, aims for 10,000 signatures by Feb. 24 to pressure CVPS, the Public Service Board, Gov. Salmon, and the state attorney general. The group seeks a full independent review of the state electrical system and PSB reform, plus ads naming legislators who support their stance.
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Rutland
Edward Godnick
Gilbert Godnick
Central Vermont Power Service Corp
Godnick
Citizens
Citizens Power Committee
CVPS
Godrick
State Attorney General’s Office
State Senate
Salmon
Martin K. Miller
Public Service Board
PSB
Meeting on LU utility plan set for Feb 24
An information meeting about the Liberty Union electric utility proposal to appear on Town Meeting ballots in Bennington and Shaftsbury next month is scheduled for Monday Feb 24 at 7 30 p m in St Peter's Church. Martha Abbott, longtime Liberty Union leader and last fall’s governor candidate, will speak along with others to discuss the referendum question and the new CVPS billing system and rates.
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Bennington
Shaftsbury
St. Peter’s Church
Martha Abbott
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