Economic development push links Snelling with Vermont business leaders
Governor Snelling told about 100 Vermont businessmen that enlightened self interest and an active spring fix up program could shrink unemployment. He urged capital investments and production expansion while downplaying energy cost as a deterrent, saying Vermont suits 80 percent of U.S. manufacturers. See BUSINESSMEN on back page.
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Jeffords says fuel costs top Vermont concerns
In Montpelier Congressman James M. Jeffords vows to push quick aid for elderly and fixed-income Vermonters facing near 50 percent fuel hikes this winter. He cites solar energy pilots, the national bottle bill, and a need for energy conservation while weighing Carter administration plans and long term food policy.
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Vermont legislature to use secret ballot for judges
Inside Local District Court news notes a secret ballot plan for selecting judges. The item cites state maple industry threats and suggests shifts in state policy while reporters discuss potential impacts across legal and economic spheres.
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Ledbetter Named Vermont Banking and Insurance Chief
Gov. Richard Snelling appointed Stewart Ledbetter to lead Vermont’s banking and insurance department. The 44-year-old Dorset resident will formalize the role at 1:30 in Snelling’s Pavilion office, succeeding James A. Guest who resigned to run for secretary of state. Ledbetter, a former Republican candidate for Bennington district, owns Real Estate Associates of Vermont Inc.
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Carter Aims for Bold Growth to Meet Budget Goals
The Congressional Budget Office warned that Carter administration aims for a balanced budget and full employment may require an unusually high growth rate above 5 percent through 1980. growth last quarter was 3 percent. The report cautioned that full national health insurance may be unaffordable even with strong growth, and cited gas shortages and cold weather reducing industrial output.
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Water main break causes city flood and repair efforts
Water Department crews traced rising demand to a break at Observatory and Putnam streets after a dump truck revealed a collapsed road. Escaped water drained into a perforated pipe, limiting earlier problems. Additional freezes hit East Main Street near Salem's Market, while a Recreation Center site showed unfrozen pockets. Surface drainage from tennis courts, not the main, explained other water issues.
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Vermont House acts on tax cuts and poll tax repeal
Vermont lawmakers push a 1.3 million tax cut package with sales tax rebates and a poll tax repeal option while the governor conditions support on establishing a state lottery. The lottery bill advances in the House as debate over the poll tax continues.
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Alden suit on Vermont lieutenant governor election dismissed
Superior Judge Edwin Amidon Jr. dismissed Alden’s challenge to the Buckley win in Vermont’s lieutenant governor race. Alden plans to appeal to the state Supreme Court, arguing ballot and constitutional violations in the legislature’s 90 to 87 Buckley election. The court held disputes over elections fall to the legislature, not the judiciary.
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