28 Jan 1975
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1975
Page
1
The New York Stock Exchange closed after a record turnover of 32.1 million shares, the busiest day in its 183 year history, with the Dow up 26.05 to 692.66. IBM trading resumed after a court ruling, and the market benefited from a rate cut to 9 percent.
Mt Anthony Union High School trustees voted to remove about 30 elective courses across departments in a reorganization aimed at concentrating resources on reading, with nine English electives jettisoned to address low enrollment and budget pressures. A new ad hoc committee was created to study the deletions and alternatives while students voiced frustration over the board's handling.
Pentagon experts tell Ma ariv Israel should pull forces from the Mitla and Gidi passes in the Sinai as a second stage in talks with Egypt. Jebel Yalek could anchor a new defense line while Kissinger holds proposals if negotiations stall. Rabin pledges readiness to return large parts of the 1967 territories.
Inside National notes BU withdrew invitation to Ziegler for a campus talk while New Hampshire retains a single senator. Local updates cover Downtown Living group news and Montpelier hearing reminders on nuclear decision oversight this week.
In Montpelier Vermont Bar Association president denounces a state senate proposal to probe the American Civil Liberties Union in Vermont as a witch hunt and McCarthyism. The move followed ACLU criticism of a Burlington police shooting amid a $2.1 million suit by the victim’s family.
President Ford signals willingness to compromise with Congress on energy and economy after Northeastern states sue to block his $3 per barrel oil import tariff. House Senate leaders discuss terms at the White House as GOP leaders urge restraint and environmental groups monitor legality and impact in New England.
Bennington selectmen floated a trial balloon on Monday night to gauge public reaction to closing the Community Recreation Center for a full year in a bid to save about 33200. The move would cut utility bills maintenance and several positions. No final decision yet, but strong public push could make it likely.
Eleven U.S. senators authorize 750000 and launch a special committee to probe CIA and FBI intelligence gathering at home and abroad. The move mirrors Watergate era oversight, aiming to expose aspects Congress previously avoided, with bipartisan support despite contrast from some allies of Hoover era.
Bennington County faces a $59,760 budget with sharp criticism from North Shire residents and Manchester and Dorset officials. Critics say public notice was late, renovations this year and last pushed costs up, imprudent spending like $5000 for copying paper, and missing revenue details. New side judges Victor Harwood and John DeVito are expected to approve the budget within weeks.
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