Roll Call Report on House Rules Vote in opening week
The U S House adopted rules changes by 256 to 142 to broaden the Speaker's control, adjust floor procedures, modify committee rules, and shift powers from ethics and atomic energy panels. Republicans criticized the process as rushed. Jim Wright defended majority prerogatives. Representative James Jeffords voted no.
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White House
John Rhodes
R-Ariz
Jim Wright
D-Tex
Congress
House
James Jeffords
R-Vt
New Hampshire Senate targets casino gambling and Seabrook issues
New Hampshire Senators plan a 1977 agenda addressing casino gambling to offset budget shortfalls from sin taxes, study of tax structures, foster care subsidies, and a family court system. Proposals also cover Seabrook nuclear plant concerns, elderly tax exemptions, alcoholism funding, hemophiliac medical aid, youth supervision, and PUC reforms.
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Ron Amadon
Concord
N.H
UPI
Seabrook
New Hampshire Senate
Senate
Alf Jacobson
New London
New Hampshire
Jacobson
Walter Healey
Manchester
New Jersey
Clesson Blaisdell
Dheene
Meldrim Thomson
David Bradley
Hanover
Bradley
Robert Preston
Portsmouth
Preston
Judiciary Committee
Funeral notices for Florence Moore and Wendell Mattison
The funeral of Florence Moore of 414 South St died Jan 4 at Crescent Manor Nursing Home was held Jan 7 at Hanson Walbridge with Rev Floyd I La Bombard officiating. Entombment in Park Lawn Cemetery vault pending spring burial in the family plot. Also attending were Bennington teachers Gray Ladies and church and group members. Florence Moore valued braille tutoring and private tutoring of retarded children after retirement and belonged to Mt Anthony Chapter CBS. Wendell Mattison of Hall Street North Bennington died Jan 6 at the Vermont Veterans Home. Funeral held from Hanson Walbridge with Rev W Matthew Broadbent officiating and burial in Park Lawn vault, with burial in Center Shaftsbury Cemetery in the spring. He was a former employee of H T Cushman Mfg Co and Bennington College.
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Florence Moore
South St
Crescent Manor
Hanson-Walbridge
Floyd I. la Bombard
First Baptist Church
Park Lawn
Bennington
Gray Ladies of Putnam Hospital
Gradauion
King’s Daughters of the Baptist Church
Home Dem
Moore
Mt. Anthony
CBS
Bennington College
Vermont Veterans’ Home
Kreizel named to key post in Vermont agency
Arthur Kreizel of Stowe has been named secretary of the Agency of Development and Community Affairs. Gov. Snelling said Kreizel will withdraw from a firm that sued the state for breach of contract and will avoid conflicts with his roles at Mountain Trust Bank and any federal agency. Kreizel aims to strengthen regional groups, attract compatible industries, and link tourism with industry.
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Montpelier
UPI
Arthur Kreizel of
Stowe
Agency of Development and Community Affairs
Kreizel
Richard Snelling
St. Johnsbury and Lamoille County Railroad
Snelling
Mountain Trust Bank
Mrs Edith Senecal in Hospital and Veterans Aid Visit
Mrs Edith Ma Senecal is a patient at Putnam Memorial Hospital Room 209 East Wing. A veterans benefit counselor will be on duty at the Vermont Veterans Home on Wednesday Jan 19 from 9 am to 1 pm in the counseling room.
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Edith
Ma”’ Senecal
Putnam Memorial Hospital
East Wing
Veterans’ Benefit
Vermont
Veterans’ Home
Frostbite a New England Problem for Firemen Hikers and Derelicts
A harsh winter in New England brings frostbite risk for firemen derelicts and hikers. Boston hospital reports five to ten frostbite cases daily, with derelicts often impaired by cold and alcohol. Firefighters face heat loss from remaining stationary and contact with cold metal, while hikers lack nearby shelter and endure wind chill. Prevention includes buddy checks and prompt warming of affected areas, as frostbite can progress to gangrene and amputation.
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Boston
UPI
New England
New
Boston City Hospital
Jerry Morris
Appalachian Mountain Club
Obus
Quick Sale Real Estate Realistic Commission Insight
Real estate expert explains that a fast home sale reflects long term effort and investment by the REALTOR rather than a single day. The article emphasizes education, advertising, and building a qualified buyer inventory as key factors behind a quick sale and commission. Mrs. Hoisington leads Hoisington Realty and holds multiple industry positions.
Program outlines for troubled employe help to employers
L John Isselhardt a clinical psychologist will outline a private program for employers focusing on alcoholism and job performance at Southern Vermont College Room 208. The 90 minute session starts 9:30 a.m. with John G Bradley from Rhode Island as resource person.
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L. John Isselhardt
Harrison Ave
Bennington
Southern Vermont College
Isselhardt
John G. Bradley
Rhode Island
Mayor Paquette Draws Democratic Primary Challenge in Burlington
Burlington mayor Gordon Paquette faces a Democratic caucus challenge from Alfred Safstrome president of the Burlington Community Council who seeks the nomination for a fourth two year term. Republicans form a search committee to find a mayoral challenger after being unable to field a candidate two years ago. Safstrome has lived in Burlington for four years.
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Burlington
UPI
Gordon Paquette
Alfred Lafstrome
Safstrome
Goddard strike threat ends after contract deal
Goddard College staff workers spearheading a possible February walkout have accepted a 20 month contract. The 79 employees in cleaning, maintenance, library and kitchen roles will receive salary increases, a $200 tax paid bonus, and a 37 4 hour work week. Management promises two consecutive days off weekly.
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Plainfield
UPI
Goddard College
Staff Federation
Vermont Federation of Teachers
Goddard
Federation
George Will
Three Groups File Intervention in Vermont Yankee Case
Three environmental groups filed a petition to intervene in NRC hearings on Vermont Yankee’s plan to expand on site storage of spent nuclear fuel. The Vermont Public Interest Research Group New England Coalition on Nuclear Pollution and the Conservation Society of Southern Vermont argue to ensure ongoing representation as Gov. Snelling opposes Attorney General Diamond’s intervention. Yankee aims to triple storage space next spring while Diamond says an increase isn’t needed until September.
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Vernon
Painter
Diamond
Yankee
Vermont Yankee
Snelling
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U.S
Washington
Blassdell
Public Utilities Commission
PUC
Wendell Mattison
Hall Street
North Bennington
Hanson
Ed Gora
William Conway
Department of Motor Vehicles
Maynard's Bakery
West Springfield
Mass
Helen Russell
Alaric Dumais
Hoisington Realty
Realto
Hoisington
Southwestern Vermont Board of Realtors
Tri-State Real Estate Institute, Inc
New York States
Alcoholics Anonymous
UCS
Navy
New England School For Alcohol Studies
SVC
Monument Plaza Shopping Center
Salem's
PNG
Hamburg
Franks
del Monte
U.S. No
Frank Rolls
Eas
SALEM
Lee Va Hi
Carton
Tangerines
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