Skinner Confronts Salmon Over Leadership Vacuum in Montpelier
UPI reports Democrat Scott Skinner attacking Gov. Thomas Salmon for creating a leadership vacuum in Montpelier. Skinner accuses Salmon of relying on publicity, cites failed land use planning and phosphate detergent bans, notes Salmon tax efforts as double talk, touts his own record on nuclear plant siting and child dental care, and says he remains the underdog yet aims to win the September 14 primary.
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Democrats Strike Compromise With Carter On Women Role
Democratic feminists sealed agreements with Jimmy Carter on women’s participation in the party and in a Carter administration. The deal retains Basil Paterson as DNC vice chairman and sets a path for increased female representation starting 1978, with a caucus voting on accepting the terms.
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Third MAU budget vote set Aug 17 with ballot items rejected
Mt Anthony Union School Board warned its third annual budget for public vote on August 17, but attached five proposed ballot items were rejected. The $3.26 million package is 3.5 percent larger than last year and would show a 1 percent drop from 1975 76 excluding a 4.5 percent deficit. Director Dimke urged major cuts including aides and instructional supplies while cautioning on impact on library operations and administrative duties. Pelkie warned such cuts would harm school operations and questioned board policy. The dispute over board versus administration highlighted the debate over budget implementation and public ballot items.
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Inside Story Of Mrs Nixon Hospital Release And July Viking Landing
The item notes Mrs. Nixon’s hospital discharge and a planned Viking landing set for July 20, marking a peak moment in a prosperous corn season. It reflects a year shaping up as favorable for agriculture and public interest events across the region.
Bankruptcy seen means to settle Haystack woes
A Vermont spokesman for Bankers Credit Service says the Haystack ski area bankruptcy offers the fastest path to settle the resort’s two year financial limbo. AMI holds 80 percent, BCi 20 percent. creditors meeting set for July 22 to name trustees and determine assets.
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Committee forms to resolve Youth Information Center controversy
A meeting Monday produced a plan to form a four person committee including Selectman Timothy Corcoran Town manager Louis C Savelas UCS board vice president Mrs Manny Krause and Joseph LoPiccolo to draft a proposal for selectmen. The YIC program status and future funding remain the central issue with Manchester YIC independent from the Bennignton UCS program.
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Rev Webster to Speak at Democratic Convention Invocation
The Rev Max H Webster of Bennnington has accepted a DNC invitation to give the invocation at the opening of Thursday nights Democratic National Convention session. He plans to express hopes for justice and peace and has a 27 year background as Vermont Conference executive and as a delegate to 1972 and 1976 state conventions. He is father to Donald Webster, state secretary of Development and Community Affairs.
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Delegates Ready to Vote Carter at Democratic Convention
More than 3,000 delegates gathered at Madison Square Garden to nominate Jimmy Carter of Georgia. John Glenn urged renewal of national ideals and resolve, while Barbara Jordan highlighted the American dream as essential as the party seeks unity after years of discord.
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Carter backs modified full employment bill ahead of nomination
In New Jersey Carter pledges to sign a revised full employment bill if elected and to consult Commerce Department and local agencies on relocating federal operations to hard hit unemployment areas. He opposes keeping military bases open solely to preserve jobs and weighs running mate options as Rosalynn hints at a decision today. He praises Humphrey Hawkins principles with changes he accepts and warns Democrats of a tough campaign ahead.
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Ford supporters near GOP nomination with Connecticut boon
President Ford's strategists told UPI he will soon be within reach of 1,130 delegates after expected 35 Connecticut wins. Reagan and aides disputed the claim, citing hidden blocs in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and elsewhere, with Utah also shaping the tally.
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