Salmon urges bipartisan effort to fix Vermont economy
Gov. Thomas Salmon sworn in for a second term in Montpelier calling for bipartisan approach to Vermont economic woes. He notes Aiken’s past plea for nonpartisan action and emphasizes helping the poor and disabled. A reception can donation to Welfare and Salmon’s own can of salmon highlight his message.
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Was abortion manslaughter Arguments begin in Boston
The prosecution in the Edelin manslaughter case aimed to prove a 24 week fetus would have lived outside the womb. Defense contends the fetus was not born alive and thus not killed. Trial opened in Suffolk Superior Court with expert witnesses and lengthy proceedings ahead.
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Hoff to lead Vermont food stamp enrollment drive
Former Gov Philip Hoff announced a campaign to enroll eligible Vermonters in the food stamp program. He noted about 40,000 of 90,000 eligible people currently receive stamps and cited awareness and reluctance as barriers. Ron Goldberg of the Vermont Retail Grocers Association joined, saying grocers would gain extra purchases for each thousand new enrollees.
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Ron Goldberg
Vermont Retail Grocers’ Association
Federal policies spark Vermont tax planning amid debates
The piece discusses Salmon's plan to add splinter taxes to liquor cigarettes and advertising to raise 7.6 million, with gas at 50 cents a gallon adding about 1.5 cents to shoppers. It contrasts with New York’s 10 cent gas tax hike and asks how federal changes could affect Vermont tourism and state revenue.
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New York Times News Service
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Pax Dukakis Quietly Reframes Massachusetts Politics As Governor
In his first full week Michael S. Dukakis tames long standing antagonisms by pressing reform, seeking $17.5 million back from Massport and hinting at placing the authority under direct control. He aims for a grand coalition and civil governance, contrasting with Francis Sargent’s battle mode. The scene is a calm early honeymoon that may not last.
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Francis W. Sargent
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Nixon tops spending limit after resignation
The government spent 367,878 in the first three months after Nixon's resignation, surpassing the authorized 200,000 six month transition fund. Budget Director Roy Ash notes several items outside the transition scope, including staff salaries paid by other agencies, living costs, archives rental, and courier flights for NSC briefings. Nixon resigning August 9, 1974, after Watergate.
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Fla
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Federal Record Center
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Interior Department
National Security Council
Florida
California
Worst U S industry pay slump since 45
UPI report from Washington says December payroll cuts totaled 675000, the largest two-month drop since 1945, with November and December combined at 1.1 million jobs. The downturn hit manufacturing, construction, and retail, driving the national unemployment rate to 7.1 percent and highlighting poverty-area impacts.
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UPI
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Labor Department
Peru Forest Highway 3 project moves forward with bridge relocation
Sailer Brothers Inc. of Plymouth to begin $90,000 pavement and flood brook bridge relocation on Forest Highway No. 3 in the Green Mountain National Forest. Weather conditions will guide start. project fully funded by federal funds. The dispute traces back to the late 1960s when Weston Landgrove and Peru eyed upgrades and Act 250 review, with ongoing legal action and debates over federal money and review authority.
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Bennington District Commission
Ford Motors cuts biggest layoffs in U S auto history
Ford Motor Co announces next week 85 175 workers off the job exceeding half its U S payroll as the industry endures a record 1 6 million car inventory and plants idled. Chrysler GM also plan plant closures with large layoffs across the Big Three.
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