Flood damage survey under way across Vermont counties
Vermont bonds with Civil Defense to conduct a weeklong windshield survey tallying flood damage in every town and on all roads. Agricultural Commissioner Leo O'Brien warns farmers face a devastating year, while Gov. Salmon seeks federal aid and a state emergency declaration as tens of millions of dollars in damage mount.
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Vermont
Montpelier Office of Civil Defense
Gertrude Hodge
State Civil Defense
Leo O'Brien
Green Mountain State
O'Brien
White House
Washington
Thomas Salmon
George D. Aiken
R-Vt
National Guard
Bennington Reports Less Flooding Than Statewide Impact
Town reports indicate Bennington fared better amid weekend floods with potholes and flooded basements as the main drainage problems. Town Manager Edward R. Lamb said officials are prioritizing repairs, inspecting roads, and directing crews to fill potholes and grade eroded dirt roads, work to finish in a few days.
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Bennington
Edward R. Lamb
Worth Shire
Windham
Rutland
Windsor
Lamb
Governor praises recovery spirit after flood damage tour
During a tour through Hardwick the governor met Avan Atkins who lost a restaurant and a motel in the mood. Atkins said he is ready to try again as Hardwick’s flood damage primarily affected buildings, with damage often hidden beneath foundations and pilings.
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Salmon
New controls imposed on scrap metal exports
Washington government imposes export limits on iron and steel scrap to ensure domestic supplies for US industry. Ten foreign orders after last Sunday for 500 short tons or more will be approved. smaller orders and earlier accepted orders will be allowed. Soybean exports switch to a licensing program allowing half of unfilled orders through Sept. 15, with the rest reserved for domestic use. Domestic use 60 percent of soybean oil cake and meal exports 40 percent.
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Washington
UPT
Commerce
Frederick B. Dent
U.S
Grim Fourth of July traffic toll forecast
The National Safety Council predicts 180 to 240 traffic deaths and 10,000 to 12,000 disabling injuries during the long Fourth of July holiday period starting 6 p.m. today and ending midnight Wednesday. Gas supplies remain adequate and most stations plan to stay open, while excessive drinking speeding and failure to use safety belts are cited as major risk factors.
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United States
National Safety Council
BSD budget faces scrutiny after voters reject plan
Bennington School District's 2.2 million budget was voted down on June 26 and will be examined by the finance committee led by chair David J. Allen. The panel plans a voter publication, likely cuts to salaries and summer work, and special notes on increased costs for St Joseph College bond, Beech Street water line, and Beechtonping. The review targets 3.5 percent cost of living raises and possible double counting in the special education account. Mt Anthony Union High School teacher William F. Lally Jr pressed for clarity on teacher salaries.
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Bennington School District
David J. Allen
Allen
Finance Committee
St. Joseph College
Beech Street
Clacktonping
Louis
Perrotta
Louis Axt
Robert Hayes
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Wiliam F. Lally Jr
Nixon plans remarks after hearings end in Watergate case
President Nixon will speak on the Watergate story at an appropriate forum after Ervin committee hearings end, not before, and will not testify to the committee. He, with Kissinger, contemplates diplomacy with China and possible talks with Sihanouk as U.S. seeks to end Cambodian war, while a July Fourth public appearance in Anaheim is possible.
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Baker Jr. Rtenn
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Senate
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Henry A. Kissinger
Huang Chen
China
Washington
United States
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Peking
Kissinger
Prince Sihanouk
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Sihanouk
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Congress
California
Anaheim
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Office of Strategic Services
Watergate panel seeks White House documents
The Senate Watergate Committee seeks White House files related to the case after learning it cannot question President Nixon. Chief counsel Samuel Cash says the panel will press for records from John Dean II, Ehrlichman, Haldeman, Colson, and other aides. The panel plans to question John N. Mitchell next, with staff preparing a detailed file on him.
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UPI
Senate Watergate Committee
Nixon
White House
Samuel Cash
Mixon
Ronald J. Ziegler
Pash
John W. Dean II
John D. Ehrlichman
H. R. Haldeman
Charles W. Colson
John N. Mitchell
Cash
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Colson
Mitchell
Terry Falk Leamer
Assistat
Jeb Stuart Magruder
Herbert Kalmbach
Anthony Ulasewicz
Fred LaRie
Gordon Strachan
Robert Marcian
Ehrlichman
Amtrak plans to end two long run routes
Amtrak announced plans to discontinue the New York to Kansas City air route and the Chicago to Florida service on August 2, despite rising patronage. The move may face an Interstate Commerce Commission appeal, which could force up to four months of continued operation while a decision is made.
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Washington
UPI
Amtrak
Interstate Commerce Commission
Transportation Department
Colby pledges no domestic spying if confirmed CIA chief
Williams Colby told the Senate panel he would resign rather than let the CIA engage in domestic intelligence. He urged a clearer 17th act scope but noted the agency conducts U S foreign and domestic intelligence and surveillance of foreigners. He cited Watergate links and said a past mistake will not be repeated.
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Washington
UPI
Williams
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
Senate
Ellaberg
White House
Plumbera
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Inside Interview with Ambassador Bunker in Vermont Home
Retired diplomat Bunker sits in his Vermont home describing his view of President Nixon’s accomplishments. The piece offers an intimate profile and reflections on public service.
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Vermont
Nixon
Bob Williams
Petersburg
N.Y
Frazier
John Jan Aalott
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