Bennington Electorate Reelects Town Leader amid Tax Plans
In Bennington Vermont 2059 of 8488 voters turned out to back incumbent Town Manager candidate Gerald Cornell and to approve key articles including a water plan and a town manager. The town also passed flood control funds park retention and alcohol sales measures while voters supported most financial requests despite anti tax sentiment.
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Bennington
Selectman
Gerald A. Cornell
Everett Lillie
Cornell
James Cross
Kennon Morse Sr
Cross
Winston Luther
Joseph E. Higgins
Board of Selectmen
J. Duncan Campbell
Selectmen
Apollo 9 crew transfer tests Spider lunar lander flight
In Houston AP report two Apollo 9 astronauts James McDivitt and Russell Schweickart crawled through a 32 inch tunnel to the lunar lander Spider, transferring from the command ship and televising a cockpit view as they prepare for a nine hour moon mission. Schweickart battled space motion sickness but continued with the orbital test alongside McDivitt as David Scott piloted the mothership. The first US crew exchange in space, the operation launched the Spider’s tests including unfolding its landing legs while foreseeing a two hour spacewalk by Schweickart.
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David R. Scott
Sion
Schweickart
United States
Earth
Scott
McDivitt
Lunar
Gumdrop
Ground Control Center
Bennington Police Need Magic To Cover Village Needs
Bennington Police Chief William Fox faces a staffing and budget strain as the village grows. With 10 officers, he argues 13 should be on duty, and a 19‑man force is ideal for three shifts and one investigator. A computer study still requires 18 or more staff for full coverage. a 14‑man plan would leave gaps. Fox questions funding and proposes adjusting hours or relying on potential fine receipts to help meet the budget. The issue heads to the village trustees.
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Bennington
William Fox
Fox
Inside Caverly Center appeals for state funds
Page 3 notes the Inside Caverly Child Health Center appeals for state funds. Page 6 and 7 report town meeting results from Shaftsbury Arlington Woodford Searsburg Rupert Manchester Pownal Dorset Peru Searsburg and Stamford.
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Caverly Child Health Center
Shaftsbury
Arlington
Woodford
Searsburg
Rupert
Manchester
Pownal
Dorset
Peru
Stamford
Nixon Warns Hanoi On New Offensive
President Nixon warned North Vietnam to curb its new offensive or face an appropriate response. He stressed limited tolerance for attacks that raise American casualties as peace talks in Paris continue. Defense Secretary Laird traveled to Vietnam to assess the escalation while Nixon weighed possible diplomatic approaches and public support.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
North Vietnam
South
Paris
White House
Vietnam
U.S
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
South Vietnam
Congress
Nguyen Cao Ky
Soviet Union
Russia
Hanoi
Mideast
Giuliani Says Pownal Vote Not Binding on State
Montpelier lawmakers dispute a Pownal Sunday racing vote, arguing only state decisions set revenues. Rep Harvey Carter opposed continuation despite earlier support, citing need for funds. The Ways and Means panel weighs extending Sunday racing while negotiating state share of betting take. Track seeks 5.5 percent. last year’s act offered 6.5 percent before expiry.
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Montpelier
UPD House
Ways and Means
Peter Giuliani
Harvey Carter
Pownal
Carter
Giuliani
Moulton Assumes Newlin Duties In Vermont Office Shakeup
Governor Deane C. Davis reshuffles the executive staff with Elbert G. Moulton taking on press relations duties after Joseph T. Newlin is ousted amid criticism. Newlin to become Vermont liaison to the New England Regional Commission, with space reassigned in the State House Annex and adjoining offices.
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Davis
Elbert G. Moulton
Deane C. Davis
Joseph T. Newlin
House
Walter Kennedy
Chelsea
Newlin
Vermont
New England
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David Scribner
Ager
Norton Barber
Selectman Campbell
Board of Civil Authority
Board of Sisters
Frank J. Hogan
Hogan
Richard Sleeman
Richard Ralph
James M. Kinney
Salvatore Santarcangelo
Hamilton Shields
Rush Welter
Gerald Cornell
Sal Santarcangelo
James Sleeman
Bernard Galipeau
Fred Parker
August Kelson
Gerald LaBeau
John de
Lander
Red China
Nguyen van Thieu
Moulton
Bowmaker
Mr. Anthony
Mickey Carmody
Windsor
Bob Stacey
Roy Houghton
Patriots
Rutland
Middlebury
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