Udall Urges Unilateral Nuclear Pullout From Europe and Korea
Democratic candidate Morris Udall called for the unilateral withdrawal of some U S tactical nuclear weapons from Europe and Korea, saying their presence is extremely dangerous. He urged pausing new warhead builds to see Soviet response and noted the U S leads Russia 3 to 1 in warheads, with greater accuracy. He hinted at Vermont campaigning if a primary bill passes and hopes Vermont establishes a primary.
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Vermont
Europe
Korea
ST. Johnsbury
UPI
Morris Udall
United States
Arizona
Wiwn
Soviet Union
New Hampshire
U.S
Theodore Roosevelt
Gas tax hike faced by Vermont officials
Gov. Thomas Salmon opposes a proposed two cent increase to Vermonts nine cent per gallon gas tax. Highway Commissioner John Gray urged the raise in a letter to Emory Hebard. Several lawmakers critique the plan, citing highway maintenance resurfacing and safety programs as potential beneficiaries amid hoped revenue boosts from events like Montreal 1976 Olympics and the state bicentennial.
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John Gray
House
Ways and Means Committee
Peter Giuliani
R-Montpelier
Gray
House Appropriations Committee
Emory Hebard
R-Glover
Vermont
Montreal
Vermont General Fund revenues lag in first half of fiscal year
State figures show General Fund six month revenues at 71.2 million, down from 71.6 million a year earlier. Highway Fund outpaced last year by 7.2 percent, reaching about 40 million versus 37.3 million. Despite gains, a budget deficit is expected as income and sales taxes underperform.
Vermont presidential primary debate shifts among candidates
Terry Sanford hints no Vermont bid while Reagan delays decision until legislature passes the primary. Sargent Shriver leans in. Udall favors entry. Henry Jackson seeks details and doubts binding impact. Democratic opposition softens as leaders switch stance. Doyle predicts passage amid party split and a hard legislative battle.
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Sargent Shriver
Vermont
Morris Udall
Arizona
Henry Jackson
Wash
Jackson
Kennedy
House
Richard Snelling
Shelburne
Deane Davis
Cheney joins case to defend Prager in Rutland trial
A tentative jury trial date of Feb. 3 in Rutland was set for Alan B. Prager of Bennington, charged with six counts of lewd and lascivious conduct involving three juvenile boys. Former Vermont attorney general Kimberly Cheney joined as co-defense counsel alongside Thomas P. Whalen.
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Rutland
Alan B. Prager
Bennington
Vermont
Kimberly Cheney
Manchester
Thomas P. Whalen
Prager
Champlain Valley
IRS urges early W-2 form issuance
Burlington IRS urges all employers to issue W-2 withholding forms early in January so workers can file tax returns sooner for quicker refunds. Banks brokers and insurers issuing 1099 forms are also urged to speed up. Taxpayers need W-2 and 1099 forms to file returns.
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Burlington
Internal Revenue Service
Bennington Winter School 1976 Courses Listed
Bennington College announces winter school 1976 offerings including The American Revolution in Perspective and The History of Bennington Architecture. Voice expert Frank Baker leads discussions on voice usage without sight reading or singing. Classes begin Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. January 6 at Second Congregational Church.
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Gail Thain Parker
Rush Welter
Second Congregational Church
Frank Baker
David B. Aldrich
Bennington
Alan Jon Fortney Fortney
Food stamps red tape drawn at congressional hearing
A Congressional subcommittee hearing chaired by Rep. James Jeffords heard sharp criticism of the federal food stamp program. Witnesses urged continuing support for aid while criticizing bureaucratic red tape and low reimbursements to town clerks.
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Tive
Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Stewart
Jeffords
Repeal of ERA is suit's goal in Vermont
Two Barre women filed suit in Washington County Superior Court to block the Governor's Commission on the Status of Women from lobbying for the Equal Rights Amendment. The Vermont Caucus for the Family argues tax dollars are used to promote the ERA and that it would destroy the family unit. The Commission's Constance Kite defends ERA as needed to end discrimination against women.
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Montpelier
UPI
Barre
Governor’s Commission On the Status of Women
James Perkins
Vermont Caucus For the Family
Washington County Superior Court
Lowell
Sylvia Newman
Commission
Constance Kite
Governor’s Commission
Cohen to Seek Re election Not Run for Muskie Seat
Rep. William S. Cohen of Maine announced he will seek re election to Congress rather than challenge Sen. Edmund S. Muskie citing family needs. He told reporters the decision came after conversations with Muskie and despite favorable polls.
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Bangor
Maine
UPI
William S. Cohen
Rmaine
Congress
Edmund S. Muskie
GOP
Cohen
Act 250 rule change sparks mixed reaction in Vermont
Senecal criticizes proposed Rule 21 as reducing oversight while Bennington officials warn it may undermine subdivision review. Vermont Natural Resources Council and regional officials question the plan as local officials fear piecemeal development under a minor permit path.
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Senecal
Bennington
Robert S. Brown
Vermont Natural Resources Council
Bennington County Regional Commission
Gregory Burke
Burke
Bennington County
Zeller
Rotary hears about museum from curator at Mt Anthony Club
Bennington Rotary heard from curator W Joe Cook about the Bennington Museum and its services. He noted the self supporting museum and Topping Tavern, more than 90 000 visitors last year with 100 000 projected in 1976. Plans include 76 demonstrations at Topping Tavern and crafts exhibits. Kathy McWaters, a Mt Anthony Union High School graduate studying at Rochester Institute of Technology, is a candidate for a Rotary Foundation undergraduate scholarship amid her hearing impairment and community work.
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Pew
W. Joe
Bennington Rotary Club
Mt. Anthony Country Club
Topping Tavern
Cook
Shaftsbury
J. Duncan Campbell
Kathy McWaters
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rotary Foundation
CRASH School Opens First Course in Bennington
The CRASH School at United Counseling Service, 251 Dewey St Bennington, begins its first course Monday Jan 3 at 6 pm. Free lecture and movie with coffee, aimed at giving honest facts about alcohol and aiding license reinstate prospects. Contact Christine Shumway in Manchester.
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Bennington
United Counseling Service
Dewey St
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Christine Shumway
Manchester
Dinner Downtown Lunch Club for Seniors at 323 South St
A senior lunch program at the Senior Apartment House serves noon meals on weekdays. Open to ages 60 and older plus younger guests, with donation pricing up to 1 dollar daily. Food prepared by Patrick Radford with salt limited options and diabetes accommodations. reservations at 442-8012. Fire drill scheduled for 11 20 a m on Wednesday the 7th.
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South St
Patrick Radford
Paddy’s
Henry White
Bennington
Napolitano's Pizzeria Ad in Bennington Brief
Bennington Brief promotes Napolitano's Pizzeria at 165 Ben Mont with fresh daily dough, premium ingredients, and subs including meatball and sausage. Contact 442-3949.
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Napolitano’s Pizzeria
Auto totaled after icy patch near Bennington College drive
A 1972 BMW driven by David H. Marinaitis 22 of Braintree Mass slid on ice near Route 67A and struck trees, leaving the car totaled. He was not injured. Minor damage accidents occurred at North Branch and East Main streets and a separate three car crash involved red light violations with no injuries. A correction notes a three car accident Wednesday night near North Bennington. Missouri fur harvest hits record pelts valued near 2.5 million dollars for third straight year.
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Route 67A
Bennington
David H. Marinaitis
Braintree
Mass
North Branch
East Main Streets
Joseph C. Simbaldi
Garfield
N.J
Jean Marie Berard
Evergreen Drive
Georgianna G. LaFlamme
Shaftsbury
Northside
Theodore P. Morse
North Bennington
Grant’s
William J. Sausville
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