Many shades of support for Ford
United Press International reports that a dozen former GOP National Committee chairs endorsed Ford, with eight attending a White House breakfast. They said the endorsement shows many shades of Republican opinion backing his nomination. Carter, campaigning in Massachusetts, defended his gains after wins in Iowa and New Hampshire and prepared for Tuesday’s primary at Faneuil Hall.
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United Press International
GOP National Committee
Ford
Ron Nessen
White House
Nelsen
Massachusetts
Jimmy Carter
New Hampshire
Iowa
Carter
Faneuil Hall
Vermont's presidential primary a curious anticlimax
Vermont's long political debate over a Town Meeting day presidential primary yields a muted result. Voters on Tuesday will pick among four Democrats, President Ford, and Liberty Union candidate Margaret Wright on a dual ballot system. Ballots allow one vote per voter. miscast ballots are discarded. The primary itself does not decide nominations, which begin April 22 with party caucuses.
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Liberty Union
Prager Suspended as Center Director
Mrs Tonito Hall of Bennington received a letter from the U S Department of Labor stating Alan Prager director of the Champlain Valley Work and Training Center has been suspended by his supervisor Sandra Dragon. The letter, signed by Luis Sepulveda, notes OMS advised the suspension and mentions prior charges against Prager.
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Tonito Hall
Bennington
U.S. Department of Labor
Alan Prager
Champlain Valley
Sandra Dragon
Daniel J. Holland
Office of Manpower Services
Montpelier
Vermont
Prager
Luis Sepulveda
New England
Department of Labor
Hall
John T. Dunlop
George M. Fienberg
West Main Street
Weather Outlook With Cool, Warmer Weekend
Rain or snow is possible today with partial clearing tonight. High near 45 and a low in the 20s. Sunday looks fair and cool with a high around 40.
Patriots win 70 60 over Windsor in Class L. advance
Mt. Anthony Patriots defeat Windsor 70 to 60 in Class L quarter finals. It marks a third win this season over Windsor as Burlington beats Brattleboro 79 to 55 in the earlier game. Burr and Burton Seminary advances to Class I semifinals with a 63 to 41 win over Lamoille. Nathan Choice sparks the surge with 21 points off the bench.
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Rutland
Mt. Anthony
Patriots
Windsor
Burlington
Brattleboro
Lee Mau
Flu Reaches Epidemic Proportions Across U.S.
Centers for Disease Control officials report the flu has reached epidemic levels nationwide with 875 deaths last week, including 339 above the epidemic threshold. Northeast, Middle Atlantic, Pacific and western Mountain regions show the heaviest outbreaks as authorities investigate a potential new swine flu strain first detected in New Jersey.
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Atlanta
UPI
United States
National Center For Disease Control
Middle Atlantic
Pacific
CDC
Don Barreth
New Jersey
Vermont Legislature Passes 165.3 Million Fiscal 1977 Budget
The Vermont House approved a 165.3 million dollar fiscal 1977 budget after hours of debate, with plans to add 2.6 million for a classified state employee pay raise. Officials warned of a projected current-year deficit and potential 400 thousand dollar shortfall next year, while education and other programs faced targeted cuts or restoration. The Senate disciplined assistant House Clerk Bruce Graham 25-1 for a disparaging letter about Sen. Robert Cummings, amid ERA debate.
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Hebard
Salmon Administration
Senate Appropriations Committee
Whelmingly
David Drew
D-Jericho
Drew
House
University of Vermont
Community College of Vermont
Tooth Fairy
Vermont
Senate
Bruce Graham
Morrisville
Graham
Robert Cummings
Vermont Caucus For the Family
Cummings
Salmon signs bill on ballot articles Vermont law allows floor discussion
Governor Thomas P Salmon signed a bill enabling floor discussion of ballot articles at Town Meeting in Vermont towns. The measure, fast-tracked by Rep. Edwin A Colvin, limits debate to non candidate items, effective for this year. The banner misreported an attorney general opinion by James B Campbell which did not exist.
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Montpelier
Thomas P. Salmon
Edwin A. Colvin
Shaftsbury
House
Senate
Vermont
Manchester
James B. Campbell
Campbell
Groton Vs. Union District 21
Burr and Burton fund drive seeks 800000 for upgrades
The Burr and Burton Seminary launched an $800,000 fundraising drive to improve facilities at the private school in Manchester. Plans include a $500,000 gymnasium, a $100,000 cafeteria and study area, and expanded fields, with early contributions totaling about $82,500. The effort involves 250 volunteers and runs through July, with a public information meeting planned for late March.
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Russ Garland
Manchester
Burr and Burton Seminary
Avalanche
Fund Drive
Douglas P. Shaw
Shaw
John B. Hawkins
John Shuell
Peru
BBS
Robert C
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North Street
Wendy Candib
Mary Candib
Nola
Foster
Carson Brooks
Whiting Guest House
Albert Boulrice
Mark Miller
Rod Clarke
Douglas Baker
New Haven
Leonard Wood
William McAdoo
Warren G. Harding
Calvin Coolidge
Legislature
Salmon
Burr and Burton
Brewster
Seminary Avenue
Vermont Equinox Corp
Burr
Burton Neminary
Garland
Carl G. Rice
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