Vermont Governor Salmon Eyes Unity Amid $22 Million Deficit
Gov Thomas Salmon extended a conciliatory State of the State address to Vermont lawmakers, warning of a $22 million deficit next year without new revenue but offering no new tax proposals. He backed a 10.1 percent state employee pay raise and urged a 40 hour work week while stressing bipartisan cooperation to create a plan to restore fiscal integrity.
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Vermont House reaffirms March 2 presidential primary plan
Vermont House votes 87 57 to reaffirm a March 2 primary date after a reconsideration over a missing date. The bill sets a $1000 filing fee per candidate and is awaiting Senate action with cost estimates pending from Secretary of State Richard Thomas.
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Chase lowers its prime rate to seven percent
Chase Manhattan Bank cut its prime rate to 7 percent from 7.5 percent following Federal Reserve ease. Cleveland Trust Co. made a similar move a day earlier and investors pushed the stock market higher for a fourth straight session. Analysts expect First National City Bank to cut to 7 percent Friday.
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Secretary Dunlop Expected to Resign
The National Right to Work Committee predicted Labor Secretary John Dunlop will resign after President Ford vetoed a labor backed bill. Reed Larson said Dunlop has no option but to quit and opposed W J Usery as successor citing unions. AFL CIO leaders urged resignation citing loss of credibility over the veto and compromise on common sites picketing.
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Beiruts Fierce Civil War Battle Rages Over Tal Zaatar
In Beirut intense fighting erupts around the Tal Zaatar refugee camp as Palestinian guerrillas clash with Christian forces. Hospitals are hit and casualties rise. a Christian blockade of Tal Zaatar remains a key demand amid renewed offensives and counterattacks.
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African states meeting delays Angola conflict flare up
Angolan opposition leader Jonas Savimbi said anti Communist forces will not launch a counteroffensive until after the Organization of African Unity meeting in Addis Ababa beginning January 10 to avoid jeopardizing peace efforts. He cited recent NMG advances and warned the war could escalate without regional mediation.
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New England Bids for Solar Lab Proposal
The New England Council named a team to bid on a $300 million federal solar energy research lab. Edward J. King said the group includes Lawrence Levy as executive director, with Arthur B. Slater and 12-15 others to be added. Criteria due Jan 31. ERDA decision after April 15, with a 60-90 day review window. Sites in six states may be considered on federal property.
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Ford's 1977 Budget Faces Protests Across the Nation
President Ford aims to hold 1977 spending below 395 billion while tax cuts are proposed. Budget Director James Lynn warns many groups will scream in protest, promising a tense reception in Congress and from White House aides.
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Stormy weather ahead and Reagan edges polls
Inside notes preview likely weather impacts and Trump era poll lead, with Reagan shown ahead while Vermont primary uncertainty grows.
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