Vermont official cites Alburg Creamery case as part of wider crime network
Deputy attorney general Gregory McKenzie said the Alburg Creamery collapse after a 1975 fire and $500,000 in unpaid dairy bills helped illustrate sophisticated crime in Vermont. He noted the incident supported a request for a $242,000 federal grant to fund a special crime task force, a bid initially rejected by the Emergency Board. The official emphasized the crimes may include white collar schemes and other economic offenses costing taxpayers millions, not solely organized crime.
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Emory A. Hebard
John H. Boylan
Peter Giuliani
S. Seeley Reynolds
Rape bill and lottery battles in Vermont legislature
In Montpelier the Senate passed a rape law revision aimed at easing testimony for victims, while the House approved a state lottery measure and rejected repealing the motorcycle helmet law. The rape bill cleared unanimously after deleting mandatory jail terms. the lottery measure won broad support after a long debate.
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Equal Time and Unemployed Fathers in Welfare Debate
Inside Local covers Equal Time alleging discrimination against women in the courts, and Pete Horton’s continued analysis of the unemployment welfare issue. MAU French students return from France with observations, nursing program checks in, and Manross exits Fisher School. County notes include Arlington Hoosick Falls St. Mary’s NH honors and Bennington Battle reenactment recruiting. Entertainment highlights Charing Cross by Oldcastle and Lady Chur paintings sale.
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Bennington Post Office to Lose Mail Processing Center Status
On May 21 the Bennington Post Office will cease to be a mail processing center for 11 area ZIP zones starting 052. Mail from outside the area will route first to Brattleboro, then to destinations, while service times remain unchanged. Brattleboro will take over more mail makeup and pouching, reducing handling costs. The move may impact Bennington jobs, with a survey underway.
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Maine
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New England
Jobless 7.5 percent as February layoffs rise
Washington reports unemployment at 7.5 percent in February as severe winter weather and energy shortages trigger thousands of layoffs. January’s 7.3 percent had been a post recession low, while total out of work stood at 7.2 million and hours and employment showed mixed shifts as the crisis eases.
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Death list from Amin regime targets 7000 in Uganda
UPI reports security forces under Idi Amin compiled a death list of about 7000 civil servants and professionals in Uganda. Refugees in Kampala describe killings of Christians and Acholi and Langi tribespeople, with many on top income roles. Witnesses fear for families still inside Uganda.
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Kenya
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Highway aide defends four lane plan in Bennington debate
District Highway Engineer Gleason W. Ayers spoke to supporters in Bennington arguing the proposed highway would ease congestion in South Shaftsbury Arlington and Manchester and protect village settings. He urged immediate construction as a four lane road on a four lane right of way, warned delays raise costs, and said a small opposition group has stretched the project timeline.
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Bromley tribute marks ski pioneer Fred Pabst
PERU The slopeside memorial at Bromley Mountain honored Fred Pabst 78 a Wisconsin brewing family member who brought skiing to Bromley in 1938 and built a year round resort. Speakers recalled his innovations and love for Bromley with about 150 attending on a crystal clear afternoon.
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