Holden tapped for U S District Court
President nominees Vermont Chief Justice James S. Holden for the vacancy on the U S District Court in Vermont. Senators Aiken and Prouty urge Holden to fill the seat left when Judge James L. Oakes joined the Second Circuit. If confirmed, Holden would join Judge Bernard J. Leddy under the Aiken Rule. Holden has 14 years on the state Supreme Court, seven as chief justice. The move could trigger a succession plan at the Vermont Supreme Court and a possible vacancy for chief justice.
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St. Johnsbury
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Burlington
Nixon
Senate
Bennington
State Supreme Court
High Court
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St. Albans
Deane C. Davis
Supreme Court
Judicial Selection Board
Shangraw
Holden expected to be named Vermont federal judge
Justice Holden said Thursday that Sen Aiken informed him the two Vermont senators sent his name to the White House as a successor to Oakes. He noted nomination not guaranteed but expected to be approved by President Nixon. Holden reflected on leaving state court after a year as chief justice and his role in reforming Vermont's district court system. He had recently helped clear a backlog in Rutland and Bennington districts. Page 14 continues.
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Pope Puts Speedier Rules On Catholic Annulments
Pope Paul VI unveiled reforms to speed church court annulments with an Apostolic letter dated March 28. Effective Oct. 1, laypeople may serve in courts and a single judge may hear many cases, sending most to local diocesan courts. only monarchs or heads of state cases remain Vatican. The changes aim to shrink processing time from years to under a year, reflecting rising marriage breakups. The church notes 812 annulments last year, 180 by the Vatican rota, with divorce still not recognized.
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Moulton Admits Falsifying Accounts Blames System
Vermont Development Secretary Elbert G. Moulton acknowledged falsifying expense accounts and blamed an outmoded system that he says prevents honest reporting. He delivered a six page defense and a nine minute state televised statement in Burlington while attacking the Montpelier press corps. Gov. Davis said he is reviewing the matter further and will discuss expenses across administrations.
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Moulton
Montpelier Press Corps
Burlington
Legal Aid again challenges car liability insurance rule
Vermont Legal Aid Inc. asks federal court to reopen a case challenging a state law requiring drivers in traffic accidents to carry liability insurance, arguing a Supreme Court ruling on fair fault hearings applies to Vermont. The agency also seeks relief on a welfare policy and cites favorable court rulings affecting its other cases.
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Vermont
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Social Welfare Department
Supreme Court
Waterbury
Washington
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Federal Office of Economic Opportunity
Quake rocks Santo Domingo
A strong earthquake hit Santo Domingo and the Dominican Republic, collapsing at least four buildings and injuring many. The temblor disrupted utilities, halted business, and was felt in Puerto Rico and Venezuela. Students fled schools as chaos ensued.
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Nixon opens trade with Red China and eases export ban
President Nixon lifts the trade embargo with China and allows unlimited exports from the United States on a wide range of goods. The move aims to improve communications and peace prospects in Asia, with Deputy Secretary G. Winthrop Brown noting limited Chinese buying. wheat sales to the Soviet Union and East Europe are also eased.
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U.S
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East
Eleven Die In Illinois Train Derailment Near Tonti
An Amtrak City of New Orleans derailment near Tonti Illinois at 90 mph left eleven dead and nearly 100 injured. Authorities blamed a locked rear wheel on the lead diesel causing the crash and a long runaway before the engine and cars left the tracks. Passengers described the violent derailment as cars piled up and scattered along the right of way at the IC line near Mount Vernon.
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New Orleans
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Philadelphia
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Illinois Central Railroad
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Illinois
Lawmakers denied advance travel pay in Vermont
Vermont State Treasurer Frank Davis issued a policy barring advance travel expenses for lawmakers unless the General Assembly is in session. The rule, citing no interest for the state on advances, was revealed when Sen. William Doyle was denied funds to attend a Denver meeting. Davis said the rule could be relaxed if a lawmaker truly cannot raise funds.
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Council of State Governments
Denver
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Dole to Speak in Vermont for GOP Dinner
Sen. Robert J. Dole has agreed to address a Vermont Republican fund raising dinner to help erase last year’s $50,000 deficit. The exact date and venue are not yet set, with details due within a week. The event will be held in the fall at a $50 plate price.
Suspicious shrub fire spreads to attic at Bennington home
A Bennington home at 218 Jefferson Ave sustained damage when a fire from two shrubs climbed to the attic. Police call the blaze suspicious as residents, including Mrs. Richard Roethlein, watched firefighters prevent spread. Fire crews responded about 2 30 yesterday afternoon near the Jefferson Prospect corner, near the former Haynes residence.
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Richard Roethlein
Roethlein
Jefferson Avenue
Prospect Street
Helen C. Haynes
Inside Seaboard Letters and Page Two News Snippets
War assurance from Robert Dole that the conflict will end before snow falls this year prompts readers to question if an early winter awaits. A breakfast makeover echoes Oliver Twist. Red Cross earns praise for scarce blood. Editorial lampoons wedding cake extravagances at White House. Giants struggle to shed a lead as San Francisco battles another team for dominance.
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