Ross Blames Utilities for Power Shortages at Senate Hearing
Former Federal Power Commissioner Charles R. Ross told a U S Senate subcommittee that power companies and regulators are to blame for brownouts and load shedding. He criticized environmental and conservationist groups for pressuring siting rules and urged a balanced bill establishing a consumer council to protect local governments and ensure reliable energy.
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Boston
Charles R. Ross
Hinesburg
Ross
U.S. Senate
Consumers’ Council
Poison levels vary by fish size in Lake Champlain
Swanton biologist Jon Anderson of Vermont Fish and Game said mercury poisoning risk is higher in larger Lake Champlain fish. Tests found walleye and northern pike with mercury above limits, while smaller fish like perch and rock bass stayed within permissible levels. Officials warned fishermen across New York, Vermont, and Canada after high readings in Missisquoi Bay.
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Swanton
UPI
Vermont
Mississquoi Bay
Committee Hears Gripes About Highway Funds
A Vermont Legislative Committee meeting at Bennington Courthouse addressed town funding for highway maintenance. Sen. T. Garry Buckley and Rep. Joseph Caracciola led with town concerns on local shares and state aid, noting tax burdens from schools and back-road costs as year round residents grow. Additional regional sessions were planned to solicit town input.
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Vermont
Bennington
T. Garry Buckley
Bennington County
Joseph Caracciola
Ivor ‘Tink’ Pelsue
Nelson E. Williams
Caracciola
Rutlanders Seek To Block Yule in School
Rutland man and his mother sue city officials to end Christmas observances in Rutland public schools. About 25 summonses served on Mayor Harold Nichols School Supt Dr James Tinney City Clerk John Barrett Rutland Board of School Commissioners and Board of Aldermen. They allege holiday observances violate U S and Vermont constitutions and seek to nullify a March 3 city vote backing yuletide programs in schools.
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Rutland
UPI
Harold Nichols
James Tinney
John Barrett
Rutland Board of School Commissioners
Board of Aldermen
Kendall Wild
Rutland Daily Herald
Elizabeth
United States
Vermont
Robert Rachlin
St. Johnsbury
American Civil Liberties Union
Davis Agrees No New Taxes in Next Two Years
Northfield Vermont governor Deane C. Davis told Boys State at Norwich University that people are fed up with taxes and the legislature is unlikely to approve new taxes in the coming two years. He hinted spending will rise in education mental health and social welfare to force tighter control of other programs.
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Northfield
UPI
Deane C. Davis
Norwich University
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Pelham
N.Y
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Murray Kempton
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Jewelers
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