24 Jul 1971
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1971
Page
1
Vermont’s new residency law ties voting to domicile and plans three residency periods for offices. The rule raises questions for college students registered at out of town schools, with lawsuits already filed in several states. Attorney General Jeffords notes the issue but has not issued a formal ruling.
FBI agents shoot and kill an armed hijacker who forced a TWA jet from LaGuardia to Kennedy during a failed bid for Milan. Stewardess Ida Concepcion and Jake Merrick unharmed. suspect identified as Kenneth W. Levin, 27, of Passaic. The dramatic rescue ended with a fatal shot at Kennedy Runway 22.
Vermont senator T Garry Buckley suggests a northern New England east west highway may emerge along a Bennington Brattleboro alignment. He cites historic leverage by Sherman Adams and hints Secretary Volpe could push a route near the Massachusetts border that would burden Vermont with costs while Massachusetts benefits.
The forecast calls for hazy skies and warm humid conditions today with a chance of afternoon showers and highs in the mid to upper 80s. Tonight will be partly cloudy and mild with lows in the upper 60s. Sunday features variable clouds with showers likely and highs in the 80s.
Washington AP A rift in administration ranks emerges as Defense Secretary Laird opposes a loan guarantee bill aiding Lockheed to avert bankruptcy while Packard backs a targeted approach. Proxmire filibuster and Senate petition drive mark tense debate on up to 2 billion in government backed loans amid criticism of Lockheed.
Vermont's two senators split their votes on a proposed 2 billion fund for government loans to troubled firms. Senator Aiken opposes citing unfair benefits and bad precedent, while Senator Prouty supports, saying many other companies depend on Lockheed. The vote also tests debate-closing support.
Vermont Office on Aging director Stephen Green, 29, will resign to take a federally funded post with the Department of Employment Security. He is being considered for a welfare reform demonstration project and interagency coordination role, with a salary range of 13 000 to 18 000 dollars. The move follows a rift with Gov. Davis's administration after a leaked 60 000 dollar study on elderly issues.
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