Carter kills B1 tough decision on bomber program
President Carter halted further production of the B1 bomber while keeping testing on the program. He urged Congress to follow his lead, citing substantial taxpayer costs. He supported cruise missile development and noted continued B1 testing for unforeseen issues, stressing a three-pronged Triad approach and potential changes if U.S.–Soviet relations worsen.
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UPI
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Congress
United States
Air Force
Soviet Union
Bennington Sign Law Hearing Draws Few Citizens
A planning commission hearing on a proposed sign ordinance drew about a dozen attendees. The proposal would require removal within five years of nonconforming signs and allow signs up to one square foot per foot of road frontage, with residential zones limited to six square feet. Business owners and the public raised fairness questions, and the commission planned further discussion at the July meeting.
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Planning Commission
David J. Newell
Stuart Hurd
Alfred S. Lilly Jr
Lilly
Commission
Hurd
Gene Irons
Joseph Corcoran
J. Duncan Campbell
Carter open to meeting Brezhnev in Alaska in August
President Carter said he would welcome a chance to meet Leonid Brezhnev but did not confirm a set date or place, noting details must be worked out. He indicated the meeting would not target Soviet relations but would support ongoing dialogue and cautious dialogue on arms.
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UPI
Carter
Leonid Brezhnev
Alaska
U.S
Soviet Union
Moscow
United States
Israel
China
Taiwan
Cyrus Vance
Peking
Indian Ocean
Ani
Vermont tourism battles New York blitz for vacationers
Vermont faces New York's 4.3 million dollar five week media blitz aimed at luring travelers while Vermont boosts its 435000 dollar budget up 75000 from last year. Donald A Lyons says New York attracts long stays but Vermont seeks day-trippers from Connecticut and cooperates with New England states in a Rockefeller Center office. Vermont also runs a Montreal office and operates two information centers within the state.
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New York
Big Apple
Vermont
Donald A. Lyons
Vermont Travel Division
Connecticut
Lyons
New England
Rockefeller
New York City
Montreal
Traval
Guilford
Massachusetts
Seward resigns from GOP National Committee in surprise move
Roland Q. Seward, longtime Vermont Republican power, quits his seat on the GOP National Committee. Party leaders react, praising his service and financial support while noting the loss of a steady presence. Seward cites a need for a fresh face and the decision is described as final. He previously led Vermont Republicans and backed Governor Stafford’s 1958 campaign.
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GOP
Wallingford
UPI
Roland Q. Seward
Vermont
Walter Kennedy
New England Republican Council
Rutland
Robert Stafford
US S
Vermont summer highlights and landmark notice in 1977 Inside Local
Inside Local highlights include Arlington's Canfield Pines named Registered National Landmark and other regional notes. Kit Foster reports on the recognition and page references show various features from op eds to educational programs and sports.
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Vermont
Kit Foster
Arlington
Canfield Pines
Russell Baker
Manchester
Salem
N.Y
Shaftsbury Historical Society
Carew
Fidrych
Falls businesses pledge renew downtown renewal in Hoosick Falls
Hoosick Falls businessmen pledged to revive the defunct Downtown Merchant's Bureau at a meeting on downtown improvement plans led by Howard Taub of the Rensselaer County Bureau of Planning. Village attorney Rolf Sternberg urged reorganization to sustain momentum, dispel misinformation, and coordinate private enterprise with village government.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Merchant’s Bureau
Rolf Sternberg
Howard Taub
Rensselaer County Bureau of Planning
Sternberg
Taub
Merchants’ Association
Bureau
Troy
Hoosie River
Standard Press
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John Street
Don
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