Key Legislation Spotlighted As Congress Opens Session
Washington reports the 89th Congress opens its election year with major bills in focus. Key items include Right To Work repeal of Taft Hartley Section 14B, wage hour changes for 4.6 million workers, and farm worker coverage. Congressional action ranges from gun control to jury reform and poverty measures.
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Washington, D.C
Christmas Vacation Highlights At Benhi Catamount School
Students at Benhi Catamount shared vacation tales with few travelers but plenty of rest. A freshman, Fran cis Morrissey, stayed in Florida with family, taking a break from snow and school. The Christmas Cotillion at Mt Anthony Country Club drew attendees including Jean Waite, John Mook, Christine Latif, David Wilkinson, Diane Beecher, John Goyette, Ann Eddington, and Kev.
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Francis Morrissey
Florida
Mt. Anthony Country Club
Jean Waite
John Mook
Christine Latif
David Wilkinson
Diane Beecher
John Goyette
Ann Eddington
Kev
Washington DC local government home rule legislation push
BCHS Labor Administration seeks legislation to allow Washington DC to elect its own local government. Senate approved, House approved differing version with citizen vote on home rule. Efforts to reconcile bills continue. Judgeships: expansion of federal courts eyed. Senate approves 10 circuit and 34 district judgeships. House weighs larger increases. Bank mergers: Senate approves antitrust action limits and exemptions. House presses for compromise. Foreign Affairs: President asks Senate to ratify consulates.
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New Equal Employment Opportunities Commission
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Senate
House
Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
Washington, D.C
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Banking Committee
Proposal For Speech Contest At Vermont School Event
Five Bennington Catholic High School students highlighted a regional Student Council meeting at Molly Stark School. Walter Morrissey outlined a statewide public speaking contest with local, regional, district and statewide rounds featuring original, literary interpretation, and extemporaneous speeches.
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Molly Stark
Walter Morrissey
BCHS
Vermont
David Sausville
Edgar Allen Poe
Frederick Torrisi
Bonnie Flood
Fred
New York City
Bonnie
George Stockman
George
Sister Mary Ancilla
Route 9 improvements eyed in Vermont highway plan
Southern Vermont legislators press for Route 9 upgrades as part of a $37 million highway package. They seek four lane upgrades on U S 4 and U S 7, a Burlington beltway, and improvements on U S 2. debate includes possible use of federal funds for Route 9 and a Wilmington by pass, with local officials touting the corridor as Vermont gateway.
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Hoff Administration
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Rutland
New York State Line
Massachusetts Line
Powe Nal
Buteland
Burlington
U.S. 2
Danville
St. Johnsbury
Bennington County
Kenalene Collins
Readsboro
Roadsboro
Wilmington
Windham County
House
Senate
Stovan Christone
West Brattleboro
N.Y
Portland
Daisy Myers
Woodford
YMCA Schedule Monday through Saturday Activities
YMCA weekly timetable lists youth classes and adult programs across days. Activities include Boy's gym, Jr Hi, Sr Hi, Chess Club, Camera Club, Air Force Reserve, Ladies conditioning, Boys Volleyball, Men's Volleyball, Student Nurses, Boy's Bowling, Baton class, Jr Hi Y, Brick Layers Local, Carpenters Local, Record Hop, Jr Rifle Club, Girls Bowling and Gym, St Francis Academy 7th Grade, and Girls Bowling Grades 4-8 with varied times.
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Brick Layers
Carpenters
St. Francois Academy
Jr. Rifle Club
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Latham
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