Vermont Deficit Policy Signals Tough Budget Choices
MONTPELIER UPI Vermont Administration Secretary Robert Wilson called last year’s $9.6 million deficit unacceptable and warned that a similar shortfall looms. He told agency heads that hard decisions are needed to curb spending, with a projected current-year gap of 4 to 8 million and options to cut programs or raise revenue. Governor Salmon opened the meeting praising efforts to limit the prior deficit, but warned of continued difficult times ahead with no light at the end of the tunnel.
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Ford seeks care to Turkish ills
HE LSINKI UPI President Ford worked to mend Turkish U.S. ties after meeting Premier Suleyman Demirel who pledged not to spoil relations. Indications point to a final push by Republican leaders to repeal the arms embargo fueling the crisis. Brezhnev, center stage at the European summit, said there are no victors or losers. Demirel's government closed 24 U.S. ...
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Turkish Cyprus arms ban sparks base retaliations debate
After a congressional arms ban, Turkish tensions loom as Turkish leaders emphasize valued relations with the United States. Ford and Demirel meet amid talks, promising to remove roadblocks and uphold ties while Congress weighs next steps. The page hints at a summit and ongoing back-channel efforts.
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UCS psychologist resigns from local alcohol programs
John L. Jack Isselhardt a senior psychologist at United Counseling Service in charge of alcohol programs has resigned citing a lack of communication with UCS executive director Joseph LoPiccolo. Also William S. Ingraham who served as Bennington County Alcohol Rehabilitation counselor for the Alcohol Rehabilitation Board is mentioned in connection with state Alcohol and Drug Abuse efforts.
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VPIRG Urges Full Evacuation Drill Near Vermont Yankee
The Vermont Public Interest Research Group calls for a full scale evacuation drill around the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant in Vernon. A 150 volunteer exercise is planned by the state Civil Defense Department for the fall, with VPIRG arguing drills must mirror real conditions to prevent loss of life in a nuclear incident.
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Mount Snow cannot be saved by state action officials say
Vermont officials said there is no state program to run Mount Snow if the Dover ski area fails, and any aid would require legislative action. Mount Snow Development Corp faces 6.5 to 7 million dollars in debt amid bankruptcy filings by unsecured creditors and potential mortgage foreclosures impacting winter operations.
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Solzhenitsyn Visits Vermont for Writing and Rest
Russian author Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn ended a quiet Vermont visit of at least three days, staying on campus at Norwich University with friends and students from a summer Russian language course. He met a Montpelier attorney about a possible property purchase, kept his visit private, wrote during the day, held Russian discussions at night, and played tennis.
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Vermont official eyes Route 7 plan boost from new federal bill
Vermont Highway Commissioner John Gray says congressional action on NEPA could revive planning for the 26 mile Route 7 between Bennington and Manchester this fall. The bill allows states to write impact statements with federal participation, a change opposed by some lawmakers.
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Old Fiddlers' contest grows beyond Craftsbury
Local tale notes the Old Fiddlers' contest outgrows its Craftsbury venue as North Bennington craftsman showcases hand-made furniture at the Big House. Judson Brown reviews the SPAC ballet and notes his indifference to the production.
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