Carter unveils economy package to boost recovery
Washington officials proposed a $31.2 billion plan delivering $50 refunds to about 96 percent of Americans. The package includes $50 payments for each taxpayer and dependent, Social Security and SSI recipients, and boosts to public works and job training. Officials expect quick congressional approval and foresee unemployment near 6.7–6.9 percent by late 1977 with modest inflation impact.
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Washington
UPI
Carter Administration
Congress
House Budget Committee
Treasury
Michael Blumenthal
Charles Schultze
Bert Lance
Schultze
BSD affirms full curriculum amid budget debate
Bennington School District directors reaffirmed their design in education with music art physical education and library programs supported by the curriculum committee. The finance chair warned against budget cuts while arguing for considering specific recommendations. A heated discussion followed about potential reductions and funding constraints tied to a 16 percent tax-rate increase.
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Bennington
Thomas Steffen
Finance Committee
David Allen
Allen
Steffen
Pope Maintains Ban On Women Priests Worldwide
The Vatican published an 18 page declaration approved by Pope Paul VI arguing that only men can be priests because Christ was a man and priests must mirror him. It cites sacred tradition, quotes St Cyprian and St Thomas, and says natural resemblance between Christ and his minister is essential. The document questions calls by some women to the priesthood as a genuine vocation.
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Vatican City
UPI
Christ
Paul VI
St. Cyprian
St. Thomas
Carter stresses rights. U S charges Prague with Helsinki breach
The State Department accused Czechoslovakia of violating the 1975 Helsinki Agreement through arrests and harassment of human rights activists. The move marks the first public U S accusation of a breach under the accord, aligning with President Carter's human rights push. The statement referenced Charter 77, signed by about 300 writers and activists, urging guarantees of constitutional and international rights.
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N.Y. Times
Washington
State Department
Czechoslovakia
United States
Carter
Department
Bureau of European Affairs
Cyrus R. Vance
Frederick Z. Brown
Inner Local and County Notes Across Pages 3 4 6 7
Local reports include a dental care program objecting to being moved from a school with a judge ruling that all needy people must receive emergency fuel. Other items discuss Kit Foster on elephants in India, Carter walk symbolism, Manchester budget up 5.9 percent, local caucuses and celebrations. Sports cover St Denis named MAU baseball coach, St Mary’s girls undefeated, and Wake Forest rally to win. International notes reference Charter 77 signers and Helsinki Final Act statements with State Department reaction over human rights concerns.
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Snelling
Kit Foster
India
Tom Braden
Carter
White House
Manchester
Shaftsbury Democrats
Arlington
Sunderland
St. Denis
MAU
St. Mary’s
Palmer
Wake Forest
Pavel Kohout
Vaclav Havel
Ludvik Vaculik
State Department
United Nations
Czechoslovakia
Record salt use intensifies economic environment debate
Washington reports a possible record salt use on highways this winter amid debates over environmental impact. Industry notes easing boxcar and river ice issues, with estimates of 9.8 million tons last year and a potential all time high this year. Salt Institute touts $18.4 billion annual benefits outweighing adverse effects, including corrosion and water concerns. Vermont hearings consider a salt ban while defenders warn of accidents and fatalities.
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UPI
Mississippi
Ohio
The
Salt Institute
Institute For Safety Analysis
VPIRG
House Transportation Committee
Montpelier
Vermont
Bennington
Highway Department
Merton Cross
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Armington
Davis
Ban
Seddon
Automobile Club of Vermont
State Railroad Association
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William E. Dailey Construction Co
Shaftsbury
International Salt Co
Clark’s Summit
William E. Dailey Jr
Dailey
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