Carter sworn in as 39th president amid Capitol snow blaze on Brattleboro street
Jimmy Carter took the oath as the 39th president in a simple Washington ceremony, urging a new beginning and unity. Firefighters battled a blaze on Brattleboro's lower Main Street in subzero weather, delaying celebrations as crowds gathered for the inauguration and Carter's pledge to reduce poverty and nuclear arms.
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Richardson approves giant US loan to General Dynamics
Commerce Secretary Elliott Richardson backs 727 million in government loan guarantees to build seven tanker ships for leasing to a British firm tied to bribery probes. The move aims to boost U.S. shipbuilding with thousands of jobs, despite ongoing investigations into Burmah payoffs.
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Ford final farewell shows warmth from history
President Ford told about 75 outgoing aides that history will judge his presidency kindly. He said the days were long but brightened by fine people and friendships that will endure beyond January 20. He planned to greet Carter, ride in a motorcade to the Capitol, then depart for California with Betty Ford.
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Florida citrus ruined by cold and political notes
Inside items cover a ruined Florida citrus crop due to cold, Kissinger’s reflection on eight years, and a roundup of national and local notes including Bennington Bicentennial planning, MAU classes, and editorials on today’s inauguration.
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Vermont reports $2.6 million savings in budget plan
Gov. Snelling aide John Gray told the House Appropriations Committee that the state will spend $2.6 million less this fiscal year. Savings stem from smaller caseloads in Social Welfare programs, including Aid to Needy Families with Children, General Assistance, and Medicaid, under a supplemental budget. The plan lowers General Fund by $3.3 million and raises Highway Fund by $716,000 to fund anticipated highway maintenance costs amid a hard winter.
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Harte Nominated for Bennington Probate Judgeship
Attorney John B. Harte a former municipal judge state's attorney and local Republican official was nominated last night by the Bennington County Republican committee to fill the unexpired term of Judge Catherine Behan. He won a majority over Joseph Parks and Victor Harwood after speaking before 26 committee members at the Bennington County Courthouse and voting was by secret ballot. The nomination goes to Gov. Snelling for appointment.
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