Court of inquiry calls major pay rise for British miners
A three man court of inquiry overrode anti inflation rules and urged a 260 million dollar miners pay boost. It recommended 15 percent to 30 percent increases for surface and underground workers, potentially ending a seven week strike that crippled Britain. Union leaders had not yet replied. The stoppage affected millions of workers and risked political crisis for Prime Minister Edward Heath.
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Missing man found dead in Manchester
The body of Harold D. Leskamp, 42, of Manchester Depot, missing since Jan. 20, was recovered from Dufresne Pond. An autopsy in Burlington showed no immediate cause, no foul play suspected, and authorities think he slipped from a railroad trestle by the pond.
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Burlington
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Barnumville
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Hackensack
N.J
Cartoon in Daily Mail questions Nixon talks with Mao
A Daily Mail cartoon shows Chairman Mao Tse tung glancing across a ping pong table at President Nixon, surrounded by advisors and stacks of documents. Mao holds a paddle and ball and asks who spoke of talks.
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UPI
Daily Mail
Mao Tse-tung
Nixon
Mt Anthony High School principal Keir resigns to lead Croton-Harmon NY
Mt Anthony Union High School principal Charles W. Keir, who opened the school in 1966, announced his resignation to take a position as principal of Croton-Harmon High School in Croton-on-Hudson New York effective April 15. He cited criticism over the school’s curriculum and a proposed Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union reorganization as key factors. Keir said he believes the move will benefit both Mt Anthony and his future role, though he laments leaving after six years.
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Mt. Anthony
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Croton-Harmon High School
Croton-on-Hudson
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Southwest
Vermont
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Community leader outlines school reorganization and education woes
Keir discusses a looming reorganization plan and his discomfort with its job changes. He cites a shift from educational concerns to housekeeping concerns and urges a constructive, community focused approach to problems. He advocates more dialogue between liberal and conservative factions and envisions a new high school as a possible solution. He praises Mt Anthony’s staff and students and warns that leadership changes alone won’t fix issues.
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Mt. Anthony
Virginia drivers stage Washington bus protest amid snow
More than 3,200 Virginia motorists paraded to Washington to oppose a federal court order mandating busing and consolidation of Richmond area schools. They pressed congress for a constitutional amendment banning busing. signs included Save Freedom and If Nixon won’t stop busing, Wallace will.
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UPI
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Richmond
Richard Nixon
George Wallace
Searsburg Gingerbread House Facing Demolition
In Searsburg Vermont the Bond Rice house, a cherished landmark near Route 9, faces demolition by New England Power Co. The company cites disrepair and safety, while residents urge preservation and a local framework for intervention. The site, owned since 1920, remains vacant and undecided, with moving deemed prohibitively expensive.
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Bellows Falls
Vermont
Bond-Rice
New England Power
Howard Stockwell
Power Company
Hanover
N.H
Deerfield Lumber Co
Rice
Nixon rests in Hawaii before historic China visit
President Nixon and wife Pat arrived at Kaneohe Marine Air Station Hawaii for a two night stay before departing to China. He was warmly greeted by about 5000 spectators as he prepared in Hawaii China time for a week of high level talks with the People's Republic of China. Nixon conferred en route with Henry Kissinger and William Rogers on a trip likely to cover Taiwan and the Vietnam War among other issues.
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Kamehameha the Great
Henry A. Kissinger
William C. Rogers
Taiwan
VSEA Opposes Changes to Vermont Labor Act
Vermont workers clash as House considers amending the 1969 State Employes Labor Relations Act to exclude supervisory personnel from the bargaining unit. VSEA leader Garnett Harvey accuses lawmakers of railroaded effort while noting proposals would remove hundreds to thousands of members and threaten the union’s operation. Senate moves on tax notice procedures and House Appropriations hints at education program funding adjustments as other actions unfold.
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Garnett Harvey
VSEA
Appropriations Committee
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Davis
Vermont
House Committee
Martin Berger
Rutland
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
University of Vermont
Senate
Inside Look Honors Foreign Policy Senne and Page 3
An Inside feature celebrates Virginia Sandy with an Oriental recipe on Page 3, plus an editorial on Green Up Day’s demise on Page 4. Tom Braden weighs in about a national test of character on Page 4. Manchester officials approve a landfill ordinance on Page 6. Page 6 reports ongoing sewage battles in Wilmington and Dover. Page 7 covers a One Falls smorgasbord pleasing palates and friny e. Page 12 notes Mt. Anthony wrestling in state championships this weekend. Page 13 Arthur Daley comments on this year’s football Hall of Fame selections.
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Tom Braden
Manchester Selectmen
Wilmington
Dover
Mt. Anthony
Arthur Daley
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