O'Brien Touristic Attack on Davis Economy in Vermont
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Leo O'Brien charged that Davis administration fiscal policy caused a Vermont economic crisis with rising taxes and unemployment. He criticized sales tax funding, pledged education aid, and argued local communities face shrinking services and inflation. O'Brien urged attracting research and light industries to Southern Vermont to counter layoffs in Caledonia and Franklin Counties.
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Nixon appoints Shultz to head new federal management agency
President Nixon names Labor Secretary George P. Shultz to lead a new top level management unit aimed at bringing business efficiency to the federal bureaucracy. James Hodgson becomes undersecretary, Caspar Weinberger deputy director in charge of the budget. Ehrlichman to head Domestic Affairs Council staff.
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Nixon Urges Congress to Act on Crime Legislation
President Nixon urged Congress to move beyond dead center and pass 13 crime bills including drug control pornography and explosives measures. He warned voters may punish in November if lawmakers do not act while VP Agnew called for a full assault on criminal elements within constitutional bounds.
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Bennington Selectmen Endorse Septic Tank Rules
Selectmen endorsed state Health Department regulations allowing towns to adopt a septic ordinance. Town Manager Edward R. Lamb noted a June 15 hearing on the model ordinance. The plan requires permits from the town health officer after verifying plan details and state compliance and specifies minimum tank sizes and lot-plan placement details.
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Banned Pesticide Use Windham Prosecutor To Act on Utilities
Windham County State's Attorney M. Jerome Diamond said he is initiating action against the Halifax Electric Cooperative and Vermont Electric Cooperative for alleged violations. The announcement comes as authorities pursue enforcement on utility practices related to pesticide use.
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Pesticide spray dispute cited in Windham area
A Vermont case centers on alleged illegal spraying of a derivative of 24-5-T by electrical companies along streams and near homes in Windham. Conservation Society of Southern Vermont report says the chemical drifted into water and banks, prompting state action requests to halt use and investigate rights of way, with officials noting alleged nonselective application despite assurances.
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Mercury Contamination Reported in Champlain
Canadian waterways near Lake Champlain closed over mercury pollution. Vermont and New York sampling underway as Quebec halts commercial fishing in Missisquoi Bay Richelieu River and parts of the St. Lawrence and Ottawa rivers. New York also curtails fishing in lakes Erie and Ontario and other western central waterways. Ray Brook officials cite a catfish with above actionable mercury level. Milton biologists plan further testing of ow fish for contamination.
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Democrats Approve Of Allen s Ouster
Senate Democrats said Education Commissioner James E. Allen Jr. forced the Nixon administration to fire him with his public criticism of Cambodia policy and calls to end segregated schools. Finch announced Allen’s resignation effective immediately with Nixon’s concurrence. Dumke of California State College in Los Angeles was floated as a replacement.
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Prouty Backs Byrd Cambodia Amendment Vote
UPI reports Senator Winston Prouty of Vermont will back the Byrd amendment allowing presidential troop deployment to Cambodia. He says the President must have flexibility if U.S. personnel safety or withdrawal prospects are at risk. Democratic challenger Philip Hoff urged him to oppose. Hoff’s telegram reportedly did not arrive. Prouty plans a Monday re election announcement.
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