Diamond declares himself a populist in Vermont race
In six months as attorney general M. Jerome Diamond faces repeated controversy yet aims for re election. He defends his stance on crime control and civil liberties while clashing with Governor Salmon and opponents over a proposed federal grant for a state wide anti crime unit. Diamond describes himself as a populist and cites a mix of liberal and conservative positions on law enforcement and consumer issues.
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Windham County
Vermont
Edward G. McClallen Jr
Diamond
Thomas P. Salmon
Emergency Board
Salmon
Brattleboro
New England
Rhode Island
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N.H
Civic Club
Wilmington
Brian S. Burns
Robert T. Gannett
Emory A. Hebard
R-Glover
Burns
CIA
Hebard
Vermont Sunday News
William Loeb
Clifton Noyes
Noyes
Gov. Salmon
Green Mountain Power Corp
A.G
Maine
Vermont official suggests nuclear farming alliance to lengthen growing season
Vermont Economic Development Commissioner John Farmer urged a collaboration between nuclear and farming sectors at a Vernon hearing to explore using 90 degree wastewater from the Vermont Yankee plant to irrigate nearby fields. He warned success hinges on profitability and state involvement, while noting no tested precedents. Meanwhile, a St Albans ex-officer plans a lawsuit for back pay and overtime, and Vermont farmers face potential federal disaster declarations after a dry, hot period.
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Farmer
Troy Housing Authority to buy two derelict buildings
The Troy Housing Authority faces a vote today to acquire two abandoned Margaret W. Phelan project buildings stalled by a 197 mudslide. Engineers fear movement. city withheld occupancy. Authority cites studies claiming no further soil movement and aims to salvage the derelict structures. A separate Troy bill to boost state aid by 549000 for Troy died in committee amid broader aid negotiations.
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Troy Housing Authority
Margaret W. Phelan
First Merrick Construction Corp
Freeport
L.I
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Warren Anderson
Berkshire Mayor Loses Bid to Block Cable Rate Rise
Mayor Evan S. Dobelle of Pittsfield failed to halt Warner Cable of Pittsfield Dalton from raising its rate by $1 monthly after Suffolk Superior Court dismissed the case. The ruling followed a state Supreme Judicial Court decision limiting mayoral regulatory power unless specified in a city license. Dobelle may pursue a new approach under state cable rules allowing local hearings to decide rate changes.
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Evan S. Dobelle
Warner Cable
Pittsfield-Dalton
Suffolk Superior Court
Terrance P. O'Malley
Supreme Judicial Court
O'Malley
Brancher
Dobelle
Dukakis revises drunk driving law in Massachusetts
Gov Dukakis signs changes that let a drunk driving case be continued for a 90 day rehabilitation period without a guilty finding. Under prior rules offenders could enter a 90 day program after pleading guilty and face a one year license suspension. Local policy cited course funding failures.
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Michael S. Dukakis
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