Tax tradeoffs eyed in Vermont income vs sales plan
Vermont officials debate how to raise revenues with a 4 percent sales tax versus higher income tax rates. Tax Commissioner designate Lawrence Wright argues a 13 percent income tax hike would match a 4 percent sales tax in revenue. Wright, and retiring Tax Commissioner Gerald Witherspoon, contest Gov. Davis’s 20 percent income tax rise figure.
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Deane C. Davis
Davis
Wright
Gerald Witherspoon
Witherspoon
Vermont Holiday Bill Faces Veteran Backlash At Hearing
Legislation to move six legal holidays to Mondays drew intense veteran opposition at a State House hearing. Eleven Veterans of Foreign Wars members spoke against the plan while ten urged approval. The bill covers Memorial and Veterans Days, Washington and Lincoln’s birthdays, Bennington Battle Day, and Labor Day with Monday observance if the holiday falls on weekend.
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Albany Youth Gets Four Year Term For Refusing Induction
Stephen Wayne Trimm, 21, sentenced to four years for failing to report for military induction. He was jailed in lieu of $5,000 bail pending appeal after a Dec. 17 guilty verdict. Judge Foley cited his protest history and urged youth to trust leaders, saying he is not yet mature. Gov Rockefeller sent a 315.1 million deficiency budget for 1968-69 and outlined plans to slow spending while unveiling a 6.4 billion state budget.
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Chatham
Angelo Mangiore
Troy
James T. Foley
Trimm
Nelson A. Rockefeller
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Rockefeller
Horton faces manslaughter charge in Berkshire District Court
Berkshire district court bound James W Horton Jr to grand jury on manslaughter for the Jan 12 fatal shooting of Joseph W Moore at the Horton apartment. Horton, 23, released on $2000 bail for April appearance, denies illegal firearm possession tied to a new state registration statute. Atty William R Flynn presented witnesses to support the charge. In Williamstown a state highway regulation update prompts hearings on Route 7 bypass with environmental and socio economic considerations and possible planning authority questions for Berkshire County. Oliver Freud, 77, Freud son of Sigmund, remains in critical condition at North Adams Hospital after illnesses. son of the psychoanalysis founder, he has lived in Williamstown since 1964, previously an engineer and substitute in local schools.
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Frank W. Cimini
James W. Horton Jr
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William R. Flynn
Horton
Joseph W. Moore
Williamstown
State Department of Public Works
Berkshire County Planning Commission
Stockbridge
North Adams
UPI
Oliver Freud
Sigmund Freud
North Adams Hospital
London
Jeffords Reviews Decision Barring Vermont in Trade Zone Suit
Vermont Attorney General James Jeffords said he will review last week’s federal court ruling denying Vermont and Connecticut leave to intervene in Maine’s foreign trade zone case. The judge denied motions to intervene in the Portland trade zone matter, stating the issue would become moot.
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Vermont
Maine
Montpelier
UPI
James Jeffords
U.S
Edward
Gignoux
Connecticut
Portland
Machiasport
New England
Greater Flexibility Urged In Road Construction Policy
Highway Commissioner John Gray urged more latitude in highway policy during a Monday briefing to House and Senate highways committees. He cited saving maintenance costs, expanding interstate projects from 52 to 61, and primary roads from 29 to 34, to allow resurfacing 35 miles of interstate with full federal participation.
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Montpelier
Colchester
Patriots Day Holiday Sparks Massachusetts Debate
Boston reports a state law shifting Patriots' Day to April 19 to align with a federal Monday holiday. Hearings consider repealing or delaying the law, with Concord officials supporting April 19 celebrations and veterans urging retention.
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UPI
Concord
Washington
Joint Judiciary Committee
Massachusetts
John A. S. McGlennon
Victory Dam project hearing opens in St Johnsbury
Vermont Water Resources Board opened a two part hearing on the 5.2 million Victory Dam flood control and recreation project on Moose River at Victory near St Johnsbury. Opponents warn of bog and wildlife impacts while supporters cite flood control recreation and a 2 800 acre lake. Rep Royal B Cutts Och
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St. Johnsbury Academy
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House Natural Resources Committee
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Townshend
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