John Page resigns from BCRC amid protest over politics
County Extension Agent John C. Page quit the Bennington County Regional Commission alleging politically motivated commissioner appointments. He cited partisan politics and Hatch Act concerns, though Town Manager Edward Lamb said the move related to federal employment restrictions rather than the appointments. Page offered to serve as a consultant while leaving the board.
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Janssusmon County
John C. Page
Bennington County Regional Commission
James McGurn
Richard Perrott
BCRC
Page
McGurn
Perrott
Selectmen
Max Ferrotta
Selectman
Hamilton Shields
Bennington
Edward B. Lamb
Lamb
Fage
Commission
38 Killed In Crash Of Egyptian Plane In Cyprus
A Soviet built Egyptian airliner with 38 aboard crashed into a northern Cyprus mountain peak near Nicosia. Crew of seven and passengers including 16 British tourists, eight Americans, two Swedes, two Egyptians, a Frenchman, Canadian, Irishman and Jordanian were killed. No survivors reported. cause under investigation. Rescue teams found debris scattered across the mountainside as the flight to Nicosia ended in tragedy.
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Nicosia
UPI
Cyprus
London
Cairo
Rocky Mountain
Egypt
Wings of Welwyn Garden
Britain
U.N
Inside Zennington legislator outlines tax rebates and refunds
A local legislator details tax rebate and refund programs aimed at relief for residents. The outline covers eligibility, timelines, and how to apply through county offices and the state portal.
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Zennington
Balles Brook
Tom Braden
Arlington Caucus
Green Mountain Park
John Randolph
Senate Democrats seek power to baw funds frozen by Nixon
Senate Democrats open hearings seeking congressional veto power over presidential impoundment of funds. Sen. Sam J. Ervin leads the effort while White House aides defend Nixon’s stance as inflation and tax control.
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Senate
Nixon
Washington
UPI
Democrats
Congress
Administration
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Sam J. Ervin
D-N.c
Cngress
Treasury
George P. Shultz
Ehrichman
Shultz
Ervin
Capitol
White House
Senate Democratic Policy Committee
Battle of the budget shapes up as Nixon seeks cuts
Washington reports President Nixon proposes more than 7 billion dollars in cuts to social programs in the 1974 budget. Democrats call it a meat ax approach, saying it dismantles great social programs and harms health care and poverty initiatives. Critics warn of tax increases and reduced federal support, while defense gains are noted and opposition leaders promise a hard fight.
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Washington
UPI
Treasury
George P. Stuits
Nixon
Congress
Lyndon B. Johnson
Franklin T. Roosevelt
Senate
Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Edward M. Kennedy
Dmass
Senate Health Subcommittee
Warren G. Magonsan
Senate Labor Health, Education, Welfare
Kennedy
Magnuson
Charles Vanik
Ohio
EOLES
House Ways and Means
Salmon
Vermont
House Ways and Means Committee
Route 7 proposal nears final stages
The environmental impact statement for U S Route 7 advances through review with a target of March 6 for final CEQ approval in Washington. The 20 mile stretch would form part of a four lane limited access highway linking Deer Park to Shaftsbury, with related projects pending funds.
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State Highway Department
Council of Environmental Quality
CEQ
Washington
D.C
Regional Federal Highway Administration
FHWA
Delmar
N.C
Secretary of the Transportation Department
Bennington
Deer Park
Shaftsbury Town Line
Vermont Senate Eyes Aide Confirmation Bill In Salmon Dispute
In Montpelier Governor Salmon faces a Senate push to require confirmation for all top level aides and major legislation. The House debates a land cap plan as utilities billing moves back to headlines. A memorial service is set for Lyndon B. Johnson.
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House
House of Representatives
Lyndon B. Johnson
Senate Judiciary Committee
Garry Buckley
Rrennington
A Committee
Senate
Salmon
Peter Giuliani
R-Montpelier
House Appropriations Committee
Emory Hebard
Glover
Luther F. Hackett
South Burlington
Hackett
Burlington Investment
Brian, Burns
Burlington
Joseph Jamele
State House
Burns
Butland
Candon
Francis Esposito
Commerce Committee
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Viet Gang
Thanh Phine
Saigon
John Page
Berrotta
Perrotta
Paul Sheridan
Sheridan
Fred Phillips
J.C. Jerome
Charles Tilgner
Pedotta
Anthony Pello
Bennington Housing Authority
Bha
John D. Ehrlichman
Ehhrlichman
Ehrlichtman
Amony
Carl Albert
Office of Economic Opportunity
Weader Hugh Scott
Benge Tanes
Naticurat ‘Uetonse
Ntowe
Route
Charles Butler Jr
Ghazani
Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Thomas Candon
Rutland
Candan
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