Top court urged to reverse source disclosure ruling
Vermont Supreme Court asked to overturn a contempt finding against WCAX TV reporter John Gladding who refused to reveal his source for advance knowledge of a Rutland police drug raid. The district judge deferred sentencing 30 days to allow appeals, citing newsman’s privilege.
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Gladding
McClallen
Station
Peter Martin
State Supreme Court
Martin
U.S. Supreme Court
Tech
State car cuts may cost taxpayers in Vermont
The Vermont Legislature trimmed state owned cars, moving personnel to use personal vehicles at 11 cents a mile. An Essex Junction garage holds 121 leased cars awaiting September auction, with costs averaging over 130 dollars monthly per car. Education and agriculture suffered large vehicle losses, sparking concerns about travel limits and budgeting.
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Montpelier
UPI
Vermont
Washington World
Essex Junction
Essex Junction District 6
Ronald Crisman
Crisman
Joe Schlanger
Departments of
Education
Agriculture
Leslie White
Education Department
Waivered LPN proficiency examination in Vermont
Vermont waivered practical nurses may take a proficiency exam to prove skills match graduates for Medicare purposes. The state health department sent notices with forms to waivered LPNs, outlining retests and contact details for eligibility and scheduling.
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Burlington
Vermont
U.S. Public Health Service
Vermont Department of Health
Vermont Board of Nursing
Division of Public Health Nursing
Vermont State Health Department
State Board of Nursing
Weston Blanchard
Janet M. Stone
Stone
Division of Medical Care Programs
Colchester Avenue
Fire leveled Vermont furniture plant to be rebuilt
Officials from Vermont Furniture Company and Winooski leaders met to decide on rebuilding after a $2 million plant burned Wednesday. They seek a site near a railroad with access, while jobs and state help are at stake. Firefighters treated for minor injuries after evacuations. no serious injuries.
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Winooski
UPI
Vermont Furniture Company
Dominique Casavant
Casavant
Russell Niquette
Union Hall
West Canal Street
Winooski Park
Burlington
Thomas P. Salmon
Salmon's ‘open door’ slams shut on phase I budget hearings
Governor Salmon orders phase one of the 1975 general fund budget process closed to the public to allow internal evaluation. Phase two will hold regional forums for public input, and phase three will begin in September as the main open hearings. The move draws on past promises of an open administration and touches on energy, school construction funding, and the PSB clause.
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Salmon
Charles Butler
State Education Board
PSB asked to delay fuel adjustment clause ruling
The Public Service Board is urged to postpone the effective date of the controversial purchased power and fuel adjustment clause while court appeals proceed. Vermont Welfare Rights Organization and the public contest the board’s regulatory authority, with appeals filed in Washington County Court and the Vermont Supreme Court. The clause would allow utilities to raise rates to cover fuel and purchased power costs, with an expected average annual rate increase around 20 percent.
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Public Service Board
William
Gilbert
Vermont
Salmon
Salman
Washington
PSB
PSE
Congress
WRO
Washington County Court
Hayes
Vermont Supreme Court
Nixon
William Gilbert
Discrimination case hinges on agency funding in Vermont
Vermont activists say the Charles Smith racial discrimination claim cannot be fully pursued with the $1,600 annual budget of the Vermont Human Rights Commission. Critics urge higher funding of about $10,000 next year, arguing dereliction by the legislature. Smith alleges run arounds by state and federal offices, including Gov. Salmon's office, after being denied public housing due to race. his attorney considers a federal suit.
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Salmon
Frank Smallwood
Windsor County
Vermont State Colleges Board
Vermont State Colleges
University of Vermont
Smallwood
Vermont
Smith
Thomas Salmon
Joseph McGovern
Boston
Universal foods and kitchen tips from a Vin Steak House ad
A vintage ad extols chicken broth as a global staple and notes pancakes worldwide under various names. It advises moisture for cheese with foil, suggests pineapple tidbits as a sugar substitute in coleslaw, and promotes the Vin Steak House at 715 Main St with contact 442.9793, praising fresh ingredients and kitchen artistry.
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Vin Steak House
Main St
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Deane C. Davis
Paul Sheehy
Sheehy
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Epriber
Ipis
Vermaint
Bennington
Savings
Joan Association
Main Street
Peter Diamonstone
Main
Lee Marsh
Eureka
Triumph
Springfield
Kens Motors
Middle Road
Clarksburg, Mass
Watts Snowmobiles
Dorset
Food For
Edward
Europe
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Orient
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