Salmon says no plan to replace two state prisons
Governor Salmon's administration will not replace Windsor State Prison or Rutland regional jail, as Budget testimony before the House Institutions Committee covers a $9.6 million capital plan. Lawmakers discuss Windsor jail demolition, potential new facility in Burlington, and site actions with legal opinions cited on site clearance.
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South
Burlington
Swift and
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Vermont
Douglas Tudhope
South Burlington
John Brien
Chittenden County
Tudhope
Iceland's Heimaey island becomes uninhabitable due to eruption
Icelandic officials report Heimaey's Vestmannaeyjar evacuated as Helgafjell volcano rages, ash and lava burying homes. Four million tons of ash, destroyed houses, and ongoing eruptions may force years of displacement for about 5,000 residents. aid talks with foreign ambassadors continue.
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Nixon plans revenue sharing to replace regional panels
Washington reports budget plans to end federally run regional commissions by June 30 1974 with a shift to state financing. A $10 million line would fund state organizations at about 200000 each to plan transitions while Appalachian Commission remains funded. The move aims to cut federal involvement and hand control to states, despite controversy over New England and multi state planning.
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New England
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New England Households See Beef Turn Luxury
New England housewives report rising meat costs push families toward cheaper foods with many budgeting around 50 dollars a week for six and four member households. They cite higher grocery bills by the U S Agriculture Department and emphasize cutting back on meats, eggs, lettuce, and other staples while watching for sales and using coupons. In separate news a pilot ditched a light plane in the Hudson River near midtown Manhattan and swam to shore in good condition.
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United Press International
New England
Henrietta Bergeron
Gardner
Maine
U.S. Agriculture Department
Fred Locke
Somerville
Mass
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Warwick
R.I
Carlton Mayfield
Brookline
Mayfield
William Russo
Lewis Simonds
New London
Nhs
Simonds
New York
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Manhattan
Empire State Building
Richard Burling
New Monmouth
St. Vincents Hospital
Burling
General Instruments
Vermont House hearings continue on 151.1 million budget
MONTPELIER UPI The House Appropriations Committee plans another week of hearings on Gov Salmon's proposed 151.1 million general fund budget. Members heard from Development and Community Affairs Administration and Environmental Conservation Education and the secretary of state's office. The chair said no decision yet and asked the agency to cut 10 percent from its 1.4 million recommended allocation. Environmental Conservation testified it can fit within 3.4 million but needs flexibility to move funds between departments.
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Hebard
Donald Webster
Agency of Environmental Conservation
Vermont to consolidate draft boards and expand hours
Vermont officials announce a major administrative reform merging three local Selective Service boards into larger county groups to boost efficiency. Hyde Park Washington County, Island Pond Caledonia County, and North Mery Burlington boards join, with five day weekly operation and updated mailing addresses. Governor Salmon flags an energy crisis and study of Vermont Yankee, while a new Financial Aid For Vermonters booklet highlights scholarships and loans.
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UPI
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David Pinkham
Vameille
Hyde Park
Washington County
Essex
Island Pond
Caledonia
St. Johnsbury
Grand Isle
North Mery
Chittenden
Burlington
Pinkham
Defense
Melvin Laird
Judge Fogerty in critical condition as extortion case adjourned
In Troy, County Court Judge Timothy J. Fogerty suffered a heart attack and remains in critical guarded condition. His illness halted pre trial proceedings in the case of Troy Police Captain Albert F. Prezio who faces three counts of extortion. Lake Placid bid for the 1980 Winter Olympics faces steps after Salt Lake City withdrew its bid over lack of federal financial guarantee.
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Lake Placid
Salt Lake City
U.S
Berkshire Tunnel improvements okayed in court ruling
In Boston, Judge Francis J W Ford approved the Boston and Maine Railroad petition to shore the walls of the Hoosac Tunnel after five months of hearings. Estimated project cost is about 210000 dollars with 50000 dollars already spent on emergency repairs. The Sheffield area case follows a shaft collapse 1100 feet inside the western portal in August. Councillor Vincent J Pappas urged Donald W Sprague Jr to resign from the North Adams Redevelopment Authority amid questions over a secret Springfield meeting with developer Jay HR Schocker. Sprague called the meeting a tactical error. In Pittsfield, two Berkshire County men face murder charges over a gunfire death, with trial costs projected at 72710 dollars. William Shepard, 23, of North Adams, and John Manship Jr, 35, of Watervliet New York, are slated for special sessions in Berkshire Superior Court.
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Pittsfield
Herkshire County
William Shepard
North Adama
Berkshire Superior Court
John Manship Jr
Watervliet
N.Y
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