Mystery witness sways Senate on crime fueling world economy
A former financial manipulator with mob ties told Senate investigators that organized crime’s reach permeates business and risks U.S. economy. He described 20 years of schemes, use of stolen securities, and rapid bank loans for bribes to officials and judges, with immunity and heavy stakes discussed by the panel.
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Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Vermont asks board to adopt Health Board radiation standards
Vermont officials press the Public Service Board to adopt and enforce Health Board radiation standards as state policy to tighten oversight at the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station. Betsy Samuelson reports from Montpelier that the move seeks to align Vermont regulation with stricter yardsticks for radiation limits and safety compliance.
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Pair of Health Board
Vermont Yankee
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Harvey Carter
Bennington
Cowles
PSB
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
State Health Board
John Carbine
Rutland
Carbine
Carter
Aiken predicts China in United Nations this fall
Senator George D. Aiken forecasts Communist China will be seated in the United Nations this fall, with Congress ready to abstain on a veto but the United States historically backing Nationalist China. He says China will be voted into the UN if willing to join.
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UPI
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R-Vt
China
United Nations
GOP
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Security Council
United States
Aiken
U.S
East West Highway Could Run Through Vermont Corridor Study
A six month study released yesterday outlines three ten mile wide corridors for a New York to Maine East West highway. It urges a follow up study on feeder routes using existing highways. The southern route through Bennington and Windham counties promises the most economic growth, though Gov. Deane C. Davis backs a northern zig zag.
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Elks vote to retain whites only membership rule
In New Orleans the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks voted at the national convention to keep a whites only membership requirement, asserting that private assembly and association are largely a matter of personal choice. E Gene Fournace of Canton Ohio defended the stance, noting it as a constitutional right.
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UPI
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
E. Gene Fournace
Canton
Ohio
ELKS
Seven die in hotel fire at Howard Johnsons Downtown
A fatal hotel blaze at the 18 story Howard Johnsons Downtown Motor Hotel in New Orleans killed seven people including a security guard and six guests. Fire victims died of toxic gas inhalation as guests escaped from 12th floor windows with bedsheet ropes. A critically injured boy was hospitalized after escape and smoke inhalation. identified victims include Joseph Gauthier 25 New Orleans and Dr and Mrs John R Finch of Houston.
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UPI
Howard Johnson
Motor Hotel
Joseph Gauthier
John R. Finch
Houston
End of war timetable eyed to revive draft policy
Senate negotiators grow hopeful Nixon aides will accept a legislated end date for Vietnam as the price for restarting the draft. A nine month withdrawal timetable is favored by the Senate plan, while the House lacks such language. Officials warn of US military shortfalls if the draft resumes, but say the Viet Nam effort would not be harmed. Selective Service Director Tarr orders boards to stress continued registration and examinations while inductions are paused.
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UPI
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United States
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Vietnam
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Curtis
ZPG urges two-child policy to curb world population
Boston based Zero Population Growth advocates limiting each couple to two children to avert a projected world population surge. Rob Sauer, editor of its National Reporter, travels the East Coast as the group expands to 40 chapters and 40,000 members with lobbyists in Washington and state capitals.
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United States
Fair-listing bill aims for uniform home listings
A Vermont House Ways and Means hearing may be held on a bill by Sen. T. Garry Buckley to require listers to assign equal tax value to comparable properties. Buckley argues current assessments are biased by sales prices and census-like equity, while opponents fear higher valuations for new homeowners and added reassessment burdens. The measure, passed by the Senate previously, seeks uniform listings without boosting overall neighborhood values.
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Joe Swayze
House
Ways & Means Committee
Sen. T. Garry Buckley
Bennington County
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Ways & Means
Pownal
Green Mountain
Peter Giuliani
R-92
Montpelier
Giuliani
Senate
Tax Department
Bennington
Inside the FDA pressure on Bon Vivant over slow soup recalls
The FDA blasts Bon Vivant food packer for slow action in removing potentially poisonous soup from shelves. Page 2 notes the enforcement pressure as safety concerns mount.
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Manchester
Dorset
White Creek
N.Y
Bob Gibson
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