Savings ideas enacted in Vermont government plan
MONTPELIER Vermont officials say 5 million in annual savings have been approved from recommendations by the Vermont Council for Effective Government. The council’s 294 proposals could yield 9.4 million annually. Governor Richard Snelling noted about 200 recommendations discussed with state officials and said the review is slower than expected. The proposals cover administrative details and will face public scrutiny before implementation.
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Attorney General
Jeffords calls for end of food stamps
Rep. James Jeffords of Vermont urged abolishing the federal food stamp program in a Rutland WSYB interview. He said recipients no longer budget for food and the program acts as a supplemental income program. He also urged transferring administration from Agriculture to HEW to align with welfare programs, and supported returning postal service to full federal control, a call echoed by Sen. Robert Stafford.
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Rutland
UPI
James Jeffords
R-Vt
WSYB
Jeffords
Department of Agriculture
Health, Education and Welfare Department
Robert Stafford
FEA hearing pits Congress against oil firms over data control
Rep. Peter Rodino criticizes federal failure to monitor oil company profits, prices, and competition and backs President Carter’s plan to collect financial data. Oil executives warn the reporting system would reveal trade secrets. Rodino notes limited data hampering antitrust and energy policy goals amid concerns about competition as oil markets reacted to the 1973-74 embargo.
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Washington
UPI
Peter Rodino
D-N.j
Rodino
House
Judiciary Committee
Carter
Congress
Federal Energy Administration
FEA
Canal negotiations move as Carter hosts Panamanian talks
President Carter directly engages in Panama Canal treaty talks with Panamanian negotiators at the White House amid Capitol Hill warnings of possible military action if Congress blocks the pact. Officials cite progress, but economic hurdles and a disputed $5 billion aid demand loom. Vance and Torrijos aides discuss schedule while lawmakers press for strategy.
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Carter
Omar Torrijos
Vance
Hoffa Disappearance Probed by White House and FBI
UPI reports Carter administration and FBI officials pursuing leads in James R Hoffa's 1975 disappearance. Investigators consider motives, potential payoffs related to Nixon era figures, with Colson, Haldeman, Dean, and Mitchell under inquiry. Probenzao associates Andretta and Briguglio named suspects.
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Detroit
UPI
James R. Hoffa
A Carter
van Dam
Teamsters
Nixon
Hoffa
Nbc-Tv
FBI
Charles Colson
Watergate
H.R. Haldeman
John Dean
John Mitchell
Detroit News
New Jersey Teamsters
Anthony Provenzano
Thomas Andretta
Salvatore
Gabriel Briguglio
Striking miners shut West Virginia production
United Press International reports about 57,500 miners on strike across southern West Virginia and nearby states over health benefit cuts. WV Coal Association cites 46,000 WV strikers, with 2,000 more out in Pennsylvania due to flooding. UMW District 29 voted to stay off until settled amid broader protest. Four Royalty Smokeless Coal Co employees’ cars burned at Premier, with no injuries.
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United Press International
West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia Coal Association
Mountain
Ohio
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Johnstown
Coal Association, Industry
Washington
United Mine Workers District 29
Appalachian
UMW
Premier
Royalty Smokeless Coal Co
Swim lessons move indoors and family rates listed
Indoor swim lessons set with multiple age groups and times from 9 30 to 11 with a 25 family or 5 youth membership options and a 1 daily fee. A Kids Dog Show Wednesday evening features Best Costumed Trick and other dog categories with winners named. The Bennington Swim Team starts practice Monday August 1 at 8 30 am with a membership or daily fee. Street hockey for ages 6 to 14 begins Wednesday August 3 at 3 pm with sessions Monday and Tuesday 3 to 4 30 pm and may continue into fall. call 442 5446 for details.
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Recreation Center
Sarah Jones
Foxey
Steven Crittenden
Nanie
Karen Mailhot
Missy
Patty Houran
Willy
Michelle Neles
Ben
Chris Buckley
Bennington
Kennedy Jr completes wilderness solo on Maine island
John F Kennedy Jr spent three days alone on Hurricane Island in Machias Bay as part of a Outward Bound solo course. He was kept off limits to media with support craft nearby. The 16 year old will finish the 26 day program Aug 5.
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Hurricane Island
Maine
UPI
John F. Kennedy Jr
Machias Bay
Kennedy
Rockland
Penobscot Bay
Euell Gibbons
Peter Willauer
Young Kennedy
John
Willauer
Tyrone Bright
Long Island
N.Y
Karen Denton
Islington Mass
David Richards
Richmond
Forget-Its-Ville
Richards
Leahy and Stafford Back Public Financing of Elections
Vermont senators push public financing for Congress with amendments to curb incumbents. Leahy proposes a 10 percent spending cut and equal funding for independents and minority party candidates. Stafford endorses public financing but warns of partisan bias in current bill and cites 1976 presidential funding as precedent noting large contributions from special interest groups.
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Leahy
Sen
Robert Stafford
Rvt
Senate
Stafford
Bennington Banner subscription rates listed
The Bennington Banner outlines home delivery and motor delivery options with monthly and multi month rates. Rates shown include 20c per issue or 5.60 per month by carrier, 1 month 5.10, 3 months 15.30, and 6 months 30.60 by mail. The paper operates from 425 Main St Bennington Vermont and is a United Press International and New York Times News Service member.
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Bennington Banner
Main St
Bennington
The
Banner Publishing Corp
United Press International
New York Times
Landon Associates, Inc
Funeral service for George C Gotis in Bennington
The funeral for George C. Gotis of 600 West 69th Street New York was held at Mahar and Son Funeral Homes with Rev Leo Hourihan officiating. Burial followed in Village Cemetery Bennington with committal prayers. Gotis died unexpectedly at home Tuesday morning.
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George C. Gotis
West 69Th St
New York
N.Y
Mahar & Son Funeral Homes
Leo Hourihan
North Bennington Baptist Church
Village Cemetery
Bennington
Hourihan
Gotis
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