New York Route 7 plan okays two lanes in parts
The New York State Department of Transportation released a plan for Route 7 between Troy and the Vermont line eligible for federal aid that avoids home condemnation. Vermont officials dispute, noting New York’s approval conflicts with federal two lane standards and traffic comparisons.
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Study Says U.S. Oil Output Will Decline Across Decades
The congressional Office of Technology Assessment warns U.S. oil production will fall from about 8 million barrels per day to 7.5 in 1980 and perhaps 4.2 by 1990. It projects limited recovery from existing reserves, with imports likely needed to offset declines, as enhanced techniques could add only 0.5 to 1 million bpd by mid‑1980s.
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Vermont Health Chief Links Swine Flu Shots to Paralysis
Vermont Health Commissioner Marshall McBean says last year's swine flu inoculation program was unnecessary and not a success due to no swine flu epidemic. He cites three to four outbreaks of Guillian-Barre Syndrome in Vermont, alleging immunized individuals contracted the condition.
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Vermont EDA funding row ends with Shaftsbury loss
Officials defend revised EDA figures as shaftsbury residents face a $4,000 upfront loss after Shaftsbury, Brattleboro and Bennington allocations were adjusted. Vermont towns gained or lost funding amid state unemployment data shifts and an aging record system.
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State court allows lawyer advertising in print media
Vermont Supreme Court issued interim rules permitting lawyers to advertise in written media such as newspapers magazines and directories while bans on radio TV and personal solicitation remain. Ads may state biographical background qualifications experience and fixed or hourly fees with credit options but cannot claim better service or quality. Rules aim to balance experimentation with preventing deceptive ads until ABA guidance updates the Code of Professional Responsibility.
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Selectman criticizes anti-manager clique in Banner letter
Bennington Selectman Lorraine Eastman denounces a small clique she says attacks Town Manager Louis C. Savelas and fired employee George Rogers. She declines to name the clique, supports the manager’s firing of Rogers who headed the employees union.
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Begin urged to delay Middle East trip to late August
Israel Prime Minister Menachem Begin plans talks in Washington with President Carter and will ask Secretary Cyrus Vance to postpone his Middle East trip for a few weeks to late August. Begin's visit to D.C. is tied to discussions on Vance's schedule and regional issues.
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On the Inside National heat wave and voter plan page notes
Nation swelters in heat wave as House faces compromise voter registration plan. Edit mentions Selectman Lorraine Eastman defending the board and Savelas. Entertainment notes include NYC ballot Vienna Waltzes and Saratoga. white water rafting growth. County reports Carter envoy proposes giving Maine land to Indians and locals return from arctic fishing trip. Sports highlights Ray Floyd easing into Canadian Open.
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