Standby gas tax eyed as option amid rationing talks
Washington officials outlined plans to revive Carters standby gasoline tax and said rationing remains a possible alternative if Congress again rejects the levy. Other less drastic steps could limit station hours, close some outlets on weekends, and restrict freeway lanes for buses to curb consumption.
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Carter aides say no to second pipeline
Environmental advisers urged President Carter to recommend no natural gas pipeline across Alaska to the lower 48. They noted only a "compelling need" could justify an Alcan route, which would run parallel to the Alaska oil pipeline to Fairbanks then along the Alaska highway.
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Taiwan Calls U S Policy Dangerous to Beijing Ties
Taiwan s foreign minister denounces U S efforts to normalize relations with Peking as dangerous and claims Washington betrays 16 million nationalist Chinese. The cable circulated to embassies prompted sharp protest from Taipei amid broader energy and pipeline debate.
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Vermont Yankee waste storage expansion approved
Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp won support from the Vermont attorney general as they will not contest plans to expand waste storage at the Vernon plant. Officials said they are satisfied with the technical aspects of tripling atomic waste storage capacity at the facility.
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Delinquent Youths Run Firewood Venture at Depot Street
Residents of 204 Depot St., a residential treatment center for delinquent boys, invest about 83000 in two chain saws a wood splitter and a stake body truck option from Harwood Hill Orchard. They buy wood from loggers deliver it to Catamount Dyers, and plan to offer wood by the card for roughly 55 dollars within weeks learning work habits and basic business operation.
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State employees win major victory over new work schedules
Vermont State Employees Association secured a Labor Board ruling 2-1 against Gov. Snelling administration efforts to overturn a prior decision deeming the new schedules an unfair labor practice. Schedules to start next week faced a temporary restraining order from Judge Morrissey, with further action possible on injunctions.
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Weekend Weather Outlook With Showers Possible
Partly cloudy conditions shift to cooler humidity with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the 70s, cooling overnight to the mid 50s. Saturday remains fair, while Sunday turns sunny with highs again in the 70s.
Vermont Bicentennial kicks off with Windsor events
Vermont marks its 200th birthday with Windsor hosting the constitutional convention memories, a July 7 Battle of Hubbardton reenactment, and state and local celebrations across the summer. Bennington Battle Day on Aug 13 looms as a major focus with reenactments and a commemorative stamp sale.
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