Carter Gets Nod Tonight At Democratic National Convention
New York reports Democrats nominate Jimmy Carter on the first ballot at the 37th Democratic National Convention in Madison Square Garden. Carter is expected to select a running mate. Muskie is the leading candidate among six options, with Mondale and others also in consideration. George McGovern receives a warmer reception than Muskie.
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Ohio
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Idaho
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Vermont Bicentennial steam train faces $750000 loss
Vermont officials warn the Bicentennial steam train could end the year down about $750000 if ridership does not rise. A plan to sell group tickets at $9 to $12 aims to attract Vermonters, with trips limited to one day and routes from Bellows Falls to Burlington or Burlington to Bennington.
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Muskie Hints At Vice Presidential Run With Carter Support
Senator Edmund S Muskie homed in on a possible vice presidential role praising Jimmy Carter at a Maine delegation caucus in New York He lingered with reporters while aides signaled a Carter Mondale contest narrowed to him He shifted tone with a campaign style address and stressed a concern over Republican economic policy.
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Scotch rebuffed in bid to adopt debate rules
New York United Press International Vermont backed a rule relaxation proposal to allow televised debate on contentious issues at the Democratic national convention, but Carter forces and most delegates blocked it. The measure would have let 300 delegates in 10 states seek convention debate, while opponents said it could harm party unity and the proposed platform process. The convention voted 195-42 to kill the proposal amid ongoing tensions over issues like abortion and gay rights.
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Pownal panel studies future of racing at Green Mountain Track
A broad committee of horsemen, townspeople, businessmen and track officials will press for a 1 percent daily handle increase for the track at Green Mountain Race Track in Pownal. The effort aims to bolster thoroughbred racing while greyhound plans and possible elimination of thoroughbreds spark local debate amid legislative interest. A pending racing-commission hearing on bute use in Rebel Aaron is also noted.
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Joseph Caraccola
David Shaffe
Daniel Laughlin
Joseph Tornabene
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Vermont jail furlough claimed 99 percent success rate
Vermont Corrections Department reports a 99.01 percent success rate for 16 000 furloughs involving about 450 inmates over the past fiscal year. Director Peter Profera says carefully selected inmates are supervised and conditions restrict actions. Public safety remains the prime concern before any release.
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Prospect School hosts Summer Institute and Garden Club tours in Stockbridge MA
Local pages detail Prospect School Summer Institute events and Garden Club tours in Stockbridge Massachusetts, highlighting community education and local gardening interest with scheduled activities and venues.
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Walloomsac Inn painting project canceled in Bennington
The Walloomsac Inn in Old Bennington will not be painted as a federal grant matching program dies due to owner imposed stipulations. Despite raising 6725 toward 10000, the Vermont Historic Preservation division withdrew the award, returning funds to 35 local donors including the Berrys and Bennington Bicentennial Committee.
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