Humphrey arms bill clears Senate with 60 to 30 vote
The Humphrey proposed arms sales controls pass the Senate 60 to 30, ending secrecy on transactions with the U.S. government or private firms. Humphrey argues the move links arms deals to world hunger concerns, as he spoke in Northampton on the bill’s broad implications for internal security and foreign credit use.
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Senate
Humphrey
Sen. Humphrey
Northampton
Mass
U.S
Arms sale curbs face Senate bill in fight over power
The Humphrey bill tightens controls on weapons exports and aims to curb influence-peddling in arms deals. Critics warn against vague human rights standards and argue Congress risks being swayed by special interests. The proposed cap on sales ranges from nine to twelve point four billion dollars, reflecting a drastic shift to public scrutiny.
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Congress
United States
Humphrey
Senate
U.S
House
Letters to the Banner highlight Bennington Opportunity Council gains
A Letter to the Banner emphasizes BOC’s economic impact in Bennington County. It notes 132000 dollars in salaries, 47665 dollars paid to local businesses, and a 40605 dollar increase in food purchasing power for low income residents due to a state certified food stamp worker supported by BOC.
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Bennington Opportunity Council
The
Opportunity Council
BOC
Bennington County
Bennington
State Department of Welfare
Bennington’s BOC boosts local economy appeal
The Bennington Opportunity Council highlights the economic impact of its programs, noting nearly $9,000 in energy loan activity and improved debt payment among participants. At a cost of 26 cents per resident, supporters argue the investment benefits merchants and employment, urging continued local funding alongside federal support.
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BOC
Bennington
Mountain Chatter on Jeans and Holiday Dates
A reflective diary entry laments changing holiday dates and the loss of historic events, then pivots to a shopping quest for jeans. The narrator experiments with men’s work pants to solve fit issues, praising comfort and cost. Walter and Hilma visit during a long weekend, while laundry woes and window-watching thoughts punctuate the piece.
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Skylark
Walter
Hilma
Charlie
Washington
Mod
Car inspection regulation sparks debate on rear wheel checks
The Molloy rule requiring rear wheel removal to inspect brakes prompts legality questions and higher costs for owners. Critics say the emergency 90 day mandate bypasses hearings, while Rep Colvin seeks legislative action to curb the measure. Over-regulation is blamed for creeping control over daily life.
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James E. Molloy
Molloy
Edwin Colvin
Shaftsbury
Banner carrier route changes spark reader protest
A reader from 221 Beech St protests The Banner's plan to restructure carrier routes. He argues customers value familiar paperboys and fear losing trusted carriers and tips. The Publisher defends the move as a plan to streamline routes and improve efficiency for all customers.
Mobile homes gain zoning parity in Vermont proposal
The Vermont Senate considers House Bill 436 to remove zoning distinctions between mobile homes and standard housing. The bill, chaired by Sen. Arthur Gibbs, aims to expand prefab and park mobile homes access by ending discriminatory ordinances. Citizens urged to write to the Senate Natural Resources Committee in Montpelier.
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House
Senate Natural Resources Committee
Sen
Arthur Gibbs
Statehouse
Montpelier
Humor Franconia College Team Without Home Court
Franconia College in New Hampshire plays all road games and calls itself the Visitors. The coach jokes that the nickname makes the team feel at home as they view the scoreboard.
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Franconia College
New Hampshire
Nixon seeks comeback and revenge in China trip plan
The piece argues Nixon aims to reframe himself as a leading anti Soviet figure and exact retaliation on Henry Kissinger. It cites Safire notes and past wiretap admissions, predicting a forthcoming call from Nixon urging hardline stance and vigilance against internal enemies while hinting at potential gains from a Reagan era.
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China
Gerald Ford
America
Soviet Union
Henry Kissinger
Nixon
Joseph McCarthy
United States of America
New York Times
William Safire
Safire
White House-in
Kissinger
White House
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Morton Halperin
Ronald Reagan
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Bill” Bushor
Windsor
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