State Environment Chief Backs Pownal Plant Appeal
Vermont environment chief Robert Williams said the state should ease rules for a $7.2 million tissue mill on the Hoosic River in Pownal. He spoke on WCAX ahead of a hearing where Spruce Paper Co. appeals Bennington Regional Environmental Commission directives on water quality, air pollution and transmission lines. Governor Davis also questioned the strict standards, urging balance between jobs and pollution as the firm appeals the ruling.
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William S. Cowles
Environmental Commissions
River Basins Group Seeks Vermont Water Priorities
The New England River Basins Commission urges Vermont to develop a statewide land and water plan to curb rapid land sales and vacation-home growth. The 1969 trend shows 80 lot transfers over 100 acres monthly, with nonresidents owning 58 percent of 1968 vacation homes, threatening water supply, purification, and flood control.
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Castro offers to resign if people are unhappy with sugar goal
Cuban premier Fidel Castro said on Havana Radio he would resign if the people are dissatisfied with the failure to reach the 10 million ton sugar harvest. He accepted full responsibility, warned of five lean years, and noted Che Guevara’s hands and death mask would be displayed in a Havana shrine opening in October.
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Salazar Dies at 81, Portugal’s Dictator
Antonio de Oliveira Salazar, Portugal’s long time premier, died at 81 after a stroke and heart attack. He led Portugal for 36 years until his fall in 1968, shaping a regime known for rigid economic restraint and limited reforms while keeping the country isolated from much of Western Europe. Born April 28, 1889, in Santa Comba Dao, he rose from modest roots to helm the Estado Novo until his stroke ended his rule.
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Ottinger accuses NY of concealing Lake Ontario mercury risk
Rep. Richard L. Ottinger releases a report showing mercury in Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River fish exceeds FDA limits by up to 175 percent. He urges Gov. Rockefeller to close the waters to commercial fishing and warn the public. The study finds average mercury 1.2 ppm in northeastern lake bass, far above FDA and WHO limits, and names companies contributing mercury.
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State Agriculture Department
St. Lawrence
Olin Corp
Allied Chemical Corp
Hooker Chemical Corp
Faichney Instrument Corp
Williams Cold Refining Co
J.L. Stortz Co
Hoover and Strong, Inc
Whitingham Farms Land Deal Probed For Federal Violations
Burlington report says federal officials were asked to investigate Whitingham Farms a 2500 acre Windham County Vermont subdivision after R M Bradley Co ended its agreement buyers have paid deposits but may not receive deeds and transfers after May 28 1969 may need federal registration case involves Vermont Consumer Protection Office U S Attorney and Windham County State s Attorney with earlier land fraud charges against Carthusian Foundation connected entity
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Vermont to Join Air Pollution Suit Against Auto Makers
Vermont Attorney General James Jeffords will announce that the state joins Maine Washington Illinois and Arizona in a Supreme Court filing. The five seek a mandatory injunction against Automakers Association and major manufacturers to fund rapid anti pollution equipment. The action aims for faster progress than 1969 consent decree and anticipates post 1972 effects.
Inside Vermont House Defends U S 7 Relocation Letter
In a letter to the editor the Highway Committee chair defends relocating U S 7 as part of Vermont’s transport plan. Sulzberger notes waning U S influence abroad. Augs Home Days slated for Aug 9 in Sandgate with a festival preview and area cultural events including drama and puppets.
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