Gray Reappointed By Highway Board
The Vermont Highway Board unanimously reappointed Commissioner John T. Gray for a two year term. his new term runs to March 31, 1972. The board also directed review of liability for relocating Swanton power line, approved a $12,000 reimbursement request, awarded a $2.2 million Interstate 91 contract to a Quebec firm, and backed spending $220,000 on new department vehicles.
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Swanton
Sherbrooke
Quebec
Newport
Derby
Gray
Department
New England Telephone Cites Critical Finances Ahead of Rate Hike
Robert F. Landry of New England Telephone told a Department of Public Utilities hearing that the company faces a critical financial condition. He cited 12 years of stable rates amid rising prices, $860 million in Massachusetts construction spending, and inflation pushing earnings. Investors and consumers must align interests to fund expansion.
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Boston
UPI
Robert F. Landry
New England Telephone Co
Department of Public Utilities
DPU
Landry
Boston Globe
New England
Connecticut
DPA
Massachusetts
Nixon Proposes Economy Act Targets Sacred Cows
President Nixon urged Congress to pass an economy act to cut nonessential federal programs and curb Medicaid costs by shifting funds to medical treatment. He cited potential savings of up to 2.5 billion in 1971 and detailed reforms in federally impacted schools and aid eligibility.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
Congress
Reorganization Edges Toward Adoption in Vermont Senate
Montpelier faces a pivotal step as the Senate expected to grant final approval to a bill that would let the governor streamline the executive branch by executive order. A companion cabinet-form bill passed the House 18 to 10, while the Senate adjourned without action on it. The House also advanced a land subdivision enforcement bill requiring developers to file certificates of compliance with Health Department rules, shifting proof of compliance to developers. The chamber gave preliminary approval to a bill limiting credit card liability and penalties for unauthorized use.
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House
Health Department
Conferees OK Four Monday Holidays Under Bill
A House Senate conference committee agreed to a report calling for four national holidays to be observed on Mondays. The measure aligns Memorial and Veterans' Days with federal law and keeps Washington's Birthday and Columbus Day on Mondays. Lincoln's Birthday remains Feb 12 and Bennington Battle Day Aug 16 is retained.
St Albans Officials Seek State Aid or School Takeover
St Albans officials urged Vermont Senate Education Committee to back a bill adding 144000 in state school aid. Mayor Larry Larrow warned the state may take over the city’s schools next September if approved, or sooner if a tax increase fails. Parochial school closures last year added 500 students to public schools. 50 other Vermont towns would benefit. Senator Ellery Purdy urged caution regarding threats to the legislature.
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St. Albans
Cleveland Mayor Urges Domestic Marshall Plan
Cleveland Mayor Car B. Stokes, the first Black mayor of a major city, urged a domestic Marshall Plan to aid the U S invisible minority. He criticized the Nixon administration and Vice President Agnew, calling for federal aid to inner cities and thanking Boston University for an honorary degree.
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Boston
UPI
Cleveland
Car B. Stokes
Stokes
Boston University
U.S
United States
Spiro T. Agnew
Buckley Amendment Scored By Abortion Reform Proponent
In Montpelier a Burlington doctor urged that abortion decisions remain with doctors and parents, opposing a Buckley bill that would involve probate judges. She warned courts could block needed care, while Buckley defended a 15 day Supreme Court review and said the measure protects unborn child rights.
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University of Vermont Medical College
Vermont
Gray
T. Garry Buckley
Bennington County
Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Parochial School Aid Bill Put At One Million
Vermont lawmakers debate a plan to provide state aid for families with children in parochial schools with an estimated cost near 1 million dollars. The Senate Education Committee discussed recommittal as Rep. Westphal urged study of a broader education approach amid abortion reform debates. The House also approved a divorce-law reform bill trimming waiting periods and removing recrimination provisions, sending it back to the Senate for concurrence.
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Fred Westphal
Lamoille County
Senate Education Committee
Senate
Westphal
U.S
Vermont
House
Aiken Says Laird Faces Rough Going on ABM
Senator George Aiken R VT warns Secretary Melvin Laird may meet tough opposition in pushing congressional approval for the second phase of the Safeguard ABM system. He voted against the ABM plan last year and says the vote could be closer than 50 50 as he studies the new proposal. The ABM has difficulties ahead.
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Washington
UPI
George Aiken
R-Vt
Melvin Laird
Aiken
Addison County murder trial set for June 15
Earle D. Miner, 27, of Springfield, must face trial for the 1967 shooting death of his wife Bonnie. Miner was ruled competent to stand trial again after his insanity plea. Attorney Thomas French of Brattleboro was appointed. The case moved from Windsor to Addison County after concerns about publicity. The Windsor verdict was overturned by the Vermont Supreme Court for constitutional rights violations.
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Middlebury
UPS
Addison County
Earle D. Miner
Springfield
Miner
Thomas French
Brattleboro
Bonnie
Windsor County
Vermont Supreme Court
Burlington Bank Grants $1 Million For Swanton Fire Recovery
Chittenden Trust Co directors approved a real estate mortgage program offering 6 percent loans to Swanton merchants to help rebuild the fire damaged commercial district. Bank president Hilton Wick said the aid aims to reestablish businesses and restore the merchant row by summer after January 28 blaze destroyed 15 firms including a branch of the trust.
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Burlington
UPD
Swanton
Chittenden Trust Co
Hilton Wick
Franklin County
Chittenden Trust
Legislature Advances Whey Plant to Georgia Construction
The Senate passed key legislation needed for a $3.7 million whey processing plant to be located in Georgia. The voice vote was without debate, differing from action in the House the day before.
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Montpelier
UPD
Georgia
Senate
House
Arson Suspect Sought in Winooski Yard Fires
Winooski fire and police officials investigate six suspected arsons in three weeks at Poissant Salvage Yard on West Allen Street. Fire Chief Maurice Blanchard says the blazes were arson and a suspect is in mind, with Police Chief Donald Savard confirming.
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Winooski
UPD
Winooski Fire
Maurice Blanchard
Poissant Salvage Yard
West Allen Street
Blanchard
Donald Savard
Senate, Assembly split on voting age change to 18
In Albany the Senate 54 3 approved a one step 18 voting age plan for 1972 while the Assembly backed a staged 18 lowering by 1980. Impasse threatens passage of the reform as lawmakers also clash over state aid to parochial schools. In Troy over 150 white students join a black walkout, delivering a petition calling for changes in black studies and equal treatment.
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Albany
Senate
Assembly
Earl W. Brydges
Perry B. Duryea
Troy
Troy High School
Dudley P. van Arnam
Berkshire pumped storage project eyed near Canaan Conn
Northeast Utilities seeks review by NERBC and other agencies of pumped storage hydro sites in Sheffield Berkshire and nearby Canaan Conn. Lelan F. Sillin Jr. says no land has been optioned and property would be pursued only if both sites prove acceptable environmentally engineering and economical. If built the $185 million plant would be the largest in the world. ADAMS Adams to gain worldwide recognition as birthplace of Susan B Anthony, Rep Conte announces. Post Office approves stamp for 50th anniversary of women’s suffrage. first day cancellation set for Adams on Aug 26. Design not yet finished.
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Sheffield
Northeast Utilities
New England River Basin Commissions
NERBC
Canaan
Conn
Lelan F. Sillin Jr
Adams
Susan B. Anthony
U.S
Silvio O. Conte
Post Office Department
Pittsfield Given 5 Year Plan to Clean Housatonic River
The state Water Resources Commission ordered Pittsfield to clean up the Housatonic River below its sewage plant over five years. The plant met 1960s standards, but newer rules require upgrades. A consultant must be hired by April 15 with a new treatment plant due by November 1 1975.
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Pittsfield
State Water Resources Commission
Housatonic
Draft information and counseling service opens at Taconic Hall
A draft information and counseling service will begin operation Monday in Taconic Hall at North Adams State College. The service will be open Monday through Thursday nights from 7 30 to 10 30.
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North Adams
Taconic Hall
North Adams State College
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Board
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Bennington
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Wallace
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First National Stores
North Bennington Road
Bennington, Vermont
Finast
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Rte
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Troy- Bennington Rd
Bennington, VT
Lana Tap
Haddock Oysters
Ellery Purdy
Rutland County
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Buckley
LWV
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