13 Jan 1975
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1975
Page
1
Vermont enters a second year of debate over a state land-use plan with a wide set of options. The key House committee and governor’s draft shape the fate, while proponents clash over regulatory reach and local adoption.
Mt Anthony Union High School board may discuss tentative supervisory union reorganization plans in an executive session. Superintendent Sleeman plans to seek board reaction to proposals, including possible elimination of the director of secondary education post held by John E. Murray and shifting curriculum planning to the union district with questions on salary costs.
Gov Grasso to appoint more women and two disputed Senate seats noted while Midwest winter storm hits. Local discusses recession in marriage market and Castletown State course listings for participation readers.
Washington source reports President Ford named an eight member panel led by CIA Director William E. Colby to probe illegal domestic spying by the agency. Colby, in a Newsweek interview, urged public understanding of intelligence today and said the panel will begin with organizational work and may seek subpoena power from Congress.
Washington reports the 94th Congress opens amid a dire economy with unemployment soaring and inflation, prompting liberal freshmen to push rapid emergency relief and a tax cut. President Ford to outline recession and energy program plans in a State of the Union address, while clashes over aid to South Vietnam and a costly Pentagon budget loom.
Vermont House Speaker Timothy J. O Connor said the legislature should consider cuts in the court system and in the offices of state’s attorneys to help meet Governor Salmon’s budget. He warned tax plans may face tough sledding and noted possible shifts in fiscal projections if federal taxes change. O Connor, a UVM trustee, discussed leadership of the Appropriations Committee, a possible next year land use plan, and tuition considerations for in state and out of state students.
Selectman Timothy Corcoran will not seek a second term, according to a Banner report. The one term incumbent faced controversy and opposition from liberal party members, with caucuses set for January 28. District 32 and 31 see rumored challenger activity and declared Republican candidate Richard V. Perrott in 3-1.
Vermont Attorney General M Jerome Diamond unveils major changes including a three percent pay cut for office lawyers to fund investigations and possible staff reductions. He eyes shifting Assistant Attorney General William T Keefe from the criminal division, appointing a new deputy, and bringing Montpelier lawyer John A Burgess into part time work. Burgess plans PSB resignation but may advise on utility cases. The package also spots reforms in the Consumer Fraud Division in Burlington as Diamond previews back page details.
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