Bennington Reads New Transport Plan Funding
State and federal rules give Bennington greater say in regional transport planning. The Bennington County Regional Commission will study regional needs over two years using an $8,600 annual grant for 1974–76, matched by $3,500, to develop a master transportation plan including roads and mass transit for future funding.
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Bennington
Vermont
John Simson
Bennington County
Federal Highway Trust Fund
Simson
BCRC
Simon
Atlanta editor Reg Murphy reportedly kidnapped in Atlanta
UPI reports editor John R Murphy of the Atlanta Constitution was abducted Wednesday night by a group calling itself the American Revolutionary Army or American Liberation Army. A colonel-identified caller warned of further contact, while Murphy's wife kept vigil as newsroom officials awaited developments.
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Atlanta
UPI
John R
Reg” Murphy
The
Atlanta Constitution
Georgia
American Revolutionary Or Liberation Army
Constitution
Reg
Bill Fields
Murphy
Jim Minter
the Constitution
Fields
Waga-Tv
Reg Murphy
American Revolutionary Army
American Liberation Army
Virginia
Impeachment Inquiry Says Nixon Could Be Impeached
UPI reports a House impeachment inquiry staff concludes noncriminal acts, including abuse of presidential powers, could justify impeachment. Kissinger reportedly told leaders he would resign if impeachment advances. The report defines impeachable conduct as seriously conflicting with constitutional duties and the oath of office.
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Washington
UPI
House
Nixon
Henry A. Kissinger
Washington Star-News
Mexico City
Star- News
Kissinger
U.S
Senate
Gale McGee
D-Wye
The
Star-News
House Judiciary Committee
Peter W. Rodine Jr
D-N.y
Jerome R. Waldie
Dcalif
Backers push to save Vermont rental law reform bill
In Montpelier supporters urge passage of a bill to modernize rental laws, aiming to cut court fights, clarify landlord tenant duties, and aid low income renters. The measure, sent to Judiciary on a tight 13 to 15 vote, faces potential death amid concerns it could raise costs for new landlords and complicate ownership.
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Frederick Smith
Buckley
Morris Clark
John Boylan
Essex-Orleans Counties
Boylan
Senate
Commission On Uniform
Texan Indicted Over Milk Gifts to Nixon in 1971
Federal grand jury in Washington indicted Jake Jacobsen, a Texas lawyer and former White House aide, on one count of lying to a grand jury about how milk producers contributed to Nixon’s 1972 re election campaign. The charge centers on a $10 000 solicitation to a public official to assist with price supports and notes Jacobsen delivered $100 000 in cash from AMPI to Nixon's lawyer Kalmbach. If convicted, he faces up to five years in prison and a $10 000 fine.
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Washington
UPI
Watergate
Jake Jacobsen
Texas
Nixon
U.S. District Court
John J. Sirica
Jacobsen
White House
Associated Milk Producers Inc
AMPI
Herbert W. Kalmbach
Leon Jaworski
Treasury
John B. Connally
Connally
Rail spur links Vermont loop to Albany for 1976
Vermont Bicentennial officials unveiled a proposed rail spur linking the central Vermont loop with Amtrak facilities in the Tri Cities area. The plan would extend Boston to Chicago service by 1976, routing North Bennington through Walloomsac and Hoosick Junction to Albany, with connections at Mechanicville, Schenectady, and possible interchanges to Buffalo Oneonta or New York.
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Vermont Loop
Amtrak
Tri-cities
New York
Capital District
Boston
Chicago
North Bennington
Walloomsac
Hoosick Junction
Mechanicville
Albany
Boston & Maine
Delaware & Hudson
D&h
Schenectady
Buffalo
Oneonta
James E. Hormel
Vermont Bicentennial Commission
Robert Burley
Hormel
State Commission
Bellows Falls
Rutland
Burlington
White River Junction
FBI probes alterations of White House documents
The FBI is investigating possible tampering with White House documents given to special Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski. Logs show access to altered pages and the Times reports inadequate cooperation from officials as the probe advances.
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FBI
White House
Los Angeles
UPI
Los Angeles Times
Leon Jaworski
The
Times
Jaworksi
Washington
the Times
H.R. Haldeman
John Ehrlichman
John Dean
Revenue sharing panel debates Bennington human services
A Bennington town meeting discussion on funding social programs drew partisan lines as Selectman J Duncan Campbell signaled a Republicans driven push for new leadership. Adelaide Fine led a panel explaining Nixon’s Revenue Sharing Act and argued current funding on ballots could reduce taxes while expanding aid to the elderly and poor. Reverend Sherlock framed the issue in moral and religious terms and urged government action for the disinherited.
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Bennington
Board of Selectmen
New Selectmen
J. Duncan Campbell
New” Selectmen
Bennington Area
BOC
Depot St
Adelaide Fine
League of Women Voters
J.C. Jerome
Richard Sherlock
North Bennington
Nixon
Sherlock
Inside Navy yeoman spies on Kissinger on Page 2
A Navy yeoman recounts spying on Kissinger with details lingering from the page 2 feature. Kit Foster examines environmental pushback on Page 4. James Reston analyzes the British election campaign on Page 5. Dairy farmer seeks Shaftsbury selectman seat on Republican ticket on Page unknown.
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Navy Yeoman
Kissinger
Kit Foster
James Reston
Dairy Farmer
Selectman
Shaftsbury
Manchester
Dorset
Red Cross
John Hubbard
Mt. Anthony
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing
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Albert E. Jenner
Rodino
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Martha Elliott
Arlington — County
L.A. Times
Elizabeth Dwyer
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