Open space bill backed by farm groups in New Hampshire
Agriculture and conservation groups rallied in strong support for a bill to lower property taxes for farms and forestry. Sponsors say the measure would preserve open spaces while locals officials largely opposed the proposal and its potential impact.
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N.H
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Agriculture and — Conservation
New Hampshire Farm
Hope
Open Space Land Commission
New Hampshire
Harmpshire
SPACE
Kahoolawe Island and Open Space Debate Hit Congress
Hawaii eyes return of Kahoolawe from the Navy while Maui officials and the Aloha association press Congress for aboriginal land rights after decades of bombardment. Navy argues the island remains vital for training as long as ships and aircraft operate in the area.
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Hawaii
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Charles Maxwell
Maui
Aloha Association
Aloha
U.S
Maxwell
Elmer Cravalho
Cravalho
Katoolawe
Navy
Vietnam
14Th Naval District
Pearl Harbor
Gahu
Secretary of the Navy
Inge
Charles H. Morang
Keene
Taylor
Skeleton proves Martin Bormann dead in Berlin find
Berlin authorities announced a skeleton found near Lehrter freight yards is Martin Bormann. Forensic experts cited teeth, skull, collar bone and height 5 ft 3 in plus cyanide capsule traces. Wiesenthal remained unconvinced, while Metzner awaited final evidence before legal declaration of death.
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UPI
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Martin Bormann
Bormann
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Heinz Spengler
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Ener
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Jewish Documentation Center
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Wiesenthal
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Meier
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Hormann
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Fuehrer
Soviet Union
Argentina
Raw farm prices hit new record amid rising food costs
Washington reports raw farm product prices rose 3 percent to a record in the 30 days ending February 15, led by beef cattle and hay. Soybeans also soared while wheat, eggs, and corn fell. The administration says it will not control raw farm prices, despite calls from critics including AFL CIO leader George Meany. Deputy White House press secretary Warren denied talk of immediate control, noting opposition from Shultz and Dunlop.
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AFL Cio
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William J. Scherle
Etowa
White House
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Treasury
George P. Shultz
John T. Dunlop
Cost of Living Council
Seherle
America
Earl L. Butz
Meany
Vermont lawmakers move to curb armed robbery loophole
Vermont Senate approved a House bill to criminalize armed robbery after an accidental repeal last year. The chamber also backed a teaching staffing plan favoring Vermonters, and House leaders advanced a Home Mortgage Credit Agency ceiling raise to 30 000. Rescue squad poll tax exemption also eyed. The White House budget briefing raised talk of a possible summer special session. Governor Salmon urged clarity by April to avoid extra session.
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R-Montpelier
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Brighton
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UPI
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Salmon
Washington
E Salmon
Montplier
Unemployment Dips Slightly Across Vermont
Vermont reports a small drop in the insured unemployment rate to 6.2 percent from 6.0, with about 8,000 people jobless last week and benefits totaling over 391,000. Construction, trade, and service sectors led initial claims while Springfield posted 3.7 percent and St Albans 13.5 percent, the highest regional rate. Woodstock hosts the Vermont Bar Association meeting where Peter Plante of White River Junction is expected to become president.
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UPI
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White River Junction
Vermont Bar Association
Rents Cut For Welfare Families In Troy Housing Plan
Welfare tenants in federally subsidized Troy apartments will see rent cut by about 268 dollars a month by June 1 under a Troy Housing Authority rule capping rent at 25 percent of income. Refunds are planned for overpayments since November 21, 1971. The reductions cost the authority around 125,000 yearly, offset by a HUD grant. Approval pending for a 43.5 million federal grant to fund the Rensselaer County Sewer District No. 1 project aiding Troy, Rensselaer, and nearby towns. bids to be issued once the grant is confirmed.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Rensselaer County
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Schaghticoke
Brunswick
Sand Lake
North Greenbush
Fred J. Wurtemberger
Nutman North Street renewal project advances approval
Pittsfield city council unanimously approved a lease for the Nutman North Street renewal complex a $20 million project. The developer has a 210 day window to assemble funding permits and finalize plans. failure could force scrapping the project.
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Nutman
North Adams
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