Vermonters Visit D.C. to Lobby for Human Service Funds
A Vermont group from Bennington and Rolland counties traveled to Washington to urge Congress to overturn President Nixon’s impoundment of funds for human service programs. Fourteen Bennington residents joined 30 on a chartered bus, meeting Sens. Aiken and Stafford and Rep. Mallary. Aiken and Stafford expressed support and urged broader action, with plans to continue hearings and rallies.
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Nixon to seek tax reforms and family relief in message
President Nixon told Congress he will seek broad tax reforms, relief from high property taxes for older Americans, and a tax break for families with children in parochial schools. He defended tariff authority to address a $4.5 billion trade deficit and urged restraint in domestic spending amid a shifting economic outlook.
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Planes Downed Libyan 727 Sparks Sinai Crisis
In Sinai Desert incident, Israeli F4 pilots say they aimed to force a Libyan Boeing 727 to land after it briefly overflew a top secret airbase. 99 dead, seven survivors reported. Libya claims no aboard. Egypt vows retaliation as search hindered by sandstorm.
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High court confuses Vermont reapportionment muddle
Vermont faces a new setback as the Supreme Court allows greater variance from one man one vote in state legislative apportionment. The ruling overruled a federal court and reinstated a previous plan that favored multi member districts in Burlington Rutland and Grand Isle County, drawing criticism from Republicans seeking to preserve historic county boundaries. Senate leaders prepare a vote on a resolution backing multi member districts while opponents warn of longer ballots and concentrated power.
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Open door open records fight over Vermont legislature inclusion
Vermont senators clash over whether the legislature should be covered by the open records bill while agreeing that official boards and commissions must be included. Supporters cite constitutional freedom of the press and equal protection. opponents defer to the Vermont constitution. The panel also moves to restore the armed robbery provision inadvertently removed last session as prosecutors seek enforceable penalties.
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Bennington School District braces for federal aid cuts
Supt. George Sleeman said federal aid to Bennington elementary schools will be reduced under the Nixon education act. He noted several sections may be cut while Rep Mallory and Senators Aiken Stafford weigh which programs lose funding. local districts would gain more control under the revenue sharing plan.
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Leo OBrien named as commissioner for Vermont Agriculture
Gov. Thomas P. Salmon named Leo OBrien, 42, of South Burlington, as the new agriculture commissioner replacing Ed ward Eurich. OBrien, a former gubernatorial candidate and legislative liaison, will participate in cabinet meetings and work with Vermont farm interests to preserve agriculture and the environment. He plans to meet with the state congressional delegation on farm matters and was supported by Sen. Robert Branon.
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Sleeman orders BSD survey on hot breakfast
Bennington School Board debates school breakfast reach amid family responsibility concerns. Supt Sleeman backs a BSD survey to gauge need for a hot breakfast program like the federal lunch plan used by about one thousand students, with March as a target for completion.
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Inside Medicare rule changes for seniors at Statehouse
Foster provides an up-to-date report on Medicare rule changes affecting senior citizens with notes from the Statehouse. The section includes page references to related coverage on Page 4 and Page 6 features. Kennedy and O Dwyer deny J H A claims in a separate story on Page 4. Norman Rockwell image accompanies Red Cross fund drive kickoff on Page 6. The protest movement critique appears on Page 7. Hoosick Falls independent candidates featured in election coverage and an advance view of Pownal Town Meeting. Sage City Symphony plans March 4 debut on Page 9. Bennington Generals receive support from Ellis on Page 10. Prize-winning fishermen listed by F G Department on Page II.
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