08 Jan 1971
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1971
Page
1
A bomb exploded early today at a building housing offices and apartments of the Soviet diplomatic mission in Washington. No injuries reported, only shattered windows and a damaged metal door. Moscow protests and the US expressed deep regret. Police said the device was a pipe bomb packed with explosives.
Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko delivered a strong protest to U S Ambassador Beam after U S regrets over the bombing of a Soviet press office in Washington. Meanwhile, Russians allegedly threatened American travelers in Moscow and delegations of Soviet citizens continued to file protest letters at the embassy. A pipe bomb damaged the rear of the Russian cultural building in Washington, with no injuries reported.
Vermont lawmakers face a stand warning from Gov. Deane C. Davis to balance welfare and education funding. Davis backs welfare, seeks $2.8 million more for welfare with $5 million in federal matching funds, while opponents argue for education aid and question revenue projections. Senate and House leaders anticipate a budget clash over welfare cuts versus education increases, with calls for alternative funding and federal sources.
Tansitor Electronics Inc. merges with Aerotron Inc., a North Carolina electronics company, effective Thursday. Shares convert to 2 percent Aerotron common stock, with William A. Prior and Sherman E. Crites continuing in leading roles. Plants in Bennington Barbados and Raleigh will drive divisions of the combined company with pro forma last year sales of 6.2 million. Alfred F. Torrisi founded Tansitor and remains a consultant.
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller plans legislation to curb or ban detergents and other cleaning products containing phosphates amid a broader pollution drive. Environmental Commissioner Henry L. Diamond backs a possible complete ban with a potential exception for very low phosphate levels. Suffolk County already bans such detergents, while officials warn substitutes could also be harmful and aim to strengthen enforcement.
Article fragments outline varied topics from Ellen Cronan Rose proposing a new approach to baked beans to Sam Ogden taking a firm stance on abortion. The discussion extends to gender equality in the Air Force, a note on declining bird numbers in New England, and a warning to county planners that substantial work remains, with page references to pages 3 4 5 and 6.
Rep John Kelty proposes raising Vermont’s sales tax from 3 to 4 percent to fund state aid for education and private schools. The plan exempts heating fuel and children's clothing, estimates $6 million extra per year for 40 percent funding of state education, $31.8 million cost, $1.5 million for private schools, with surplus to colleges or student aid. Governor Davis advocates hold-the-line budgeting.
Vermont House Speaker Kennedy named Richard Snelling as a target and accused the party hierarchy of obstructionism. He urged Gov. Deane Davis to initiate a purge to foster conservatism and a smoother committee, while noting the likelihood of action was slim and hinting at future political ambitions.
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