Labels Harmful to Children Say HEW Report
A HEW study by Vanderbilt University experts led by Nicholas Hobbs urges caution in using labels such as handicapped low income retarded and delinquent. It argues labels can mask real needs and harm a child by blighting self esteem and limiting services while noting nuances where classification may aid access to help.
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Washington
UPI
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
Jane
John
Bill
Vanderbilt University
Nicholas Hobbs
Pre-Printed Renewal Forms Mailed for 1975 Truck and Cycle
Motor Vehicle Commissioner J E Malloy announces that all 1975 renewal applications for trucks trailers and motorcycles are being mailed this week. These forms cover over 98 percent of 1974 registrations. Correct any errors on the form and mail with the fee to Montpelier. an updated 1975 registration will be issued. To avoid duplication use the pre printed renewal form. 1974 year ends April 30 at midnight, allowing time for renewal.
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Motor Vehicle Department
Montpelier
Malloy
Conservatives Seek Act 250 Violation Probe in Hardwick Case
Vermont conservatives press state officials to reexamine two Hardwick men charged with violating Act 250 by building a 40 by 60 foot facility to make log building parts. Bail set at 1000 dollars each. penalties up to 30000 dollars and five years in jail. Legislators pressed officials Tuesday to verify land size and lease status amid questions over Acre thresholds.
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Montpelier
UPI
Hardwick
Ernest Dimick
Robson Moulton
Vermont
Melvin Mandigo
Essex-Orleans Counties
Leahy slams FHA Vermont director over farmer needs
Senator Patrick Leahy accuses the Vermont Farmers Home Administration director of incredible insensitivity to the needs of the states hard pressed farmers in Washington. The dispute centers on federal aid and loan programs intended to aid Vermont agriculture and rural communities.
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Leahy
FHA
Washington
UPI
Patrick J. Leahy
D-Vt
Vermont
Farmers Home Administration
Sprague
Federal
Congress
Senate Agriculture Committee
Herman Talmadge
Dga
Businessmen to tax gross Receipts stir Vermont hearing
Vermont lawmakers heard strong opposition to a proposed gross receipts tax replacing personal property poll and old age assistance taxes. Opponents warned it would become a hidden sales tax and hit businesses even without profits. Senator Leahy pressed for FHA loan relief and expansion of federal funds to aid farmers amidst loan difficulties.
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James Mereness
Associated Industries of
Vermont
Senate panel links budget vote to unblocked impounds
Vermont's Senate Appropriations Committee warned it may delay the 1.7 million supplemental appropriations bill until Gov Salmon's administration releases several million dollars in impounded funds. The panel noted departments including the Defender General's office Social Welfare and Banking and Insurance had funds frozen last year amid a deficit outlook and seeks a full listing of affected agencies before proceeding.
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Thomas Salmon
Vermont
Sen
Sanborn Partridge
Rutland
House
Budget and Management Department
Defender General's Office
Social Welfare Department
the Banking and Insurance Department
Stoneman seeks 300000 grant to move Windsor inmates
State Corrections Commissioner R Kent Stoneman announced application for a $300000 federal grant to facilitate the temporary transfer of inmates from Windsor prison ahead of its June 30 closure. The funds would backfill guard assignments by sending Windsor staff to facilities in St Albans and Burlington as inmates are moved to federal prisons. two inmates have already been sent, including Wayne Carlson. The plan includes interim use of the Windsor facility and details on future transfers.
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Windsor
Stoneman
St. Albans
Burlington
Wayne Carlson
Saskatchewan
Canada
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