Plans revealed for Mt Anthony Country Club sale expansion
Bennington Planning Commission heard Charles Harper and J C Jerome outline long range plans to sell and expand the Mt Anthony Country Club area over eight years. The proposal includes 10 eight unit condominiums, six 12 unit apartment buildings, a 160 unit guesthouse, indoor tennis courts, a pool and a curling arena. Development depends on zoning permits and housing demand with potential road and bridge changes and a small commercial center for pro shops only. Local reaction anticipated in Old Bennington and Clark's Woods.
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Mt. Anthony Country Club
Bennington Planning Commission
Charles Harper
Milwaukee
Wis
Harper- Dale and Associates
Country Club
Harper
Bennington
J.C. Jerome
Mt. Anthony Corporation
Jerome
Planning Commission
Hunt Street
Clark’s Woods
Bnnington
Old Bennington
Ford seeks more job funds for 310k public works and 760k youth
President Ford asks Congress for over 2 billion to extend 310,000 emergency government jobs for six more months and to create 760,000 new summer youth jobs. Press secretary says it does not reflect worsening unemployment. funds include 1.625 billion to run until July 1, 1976 and 412 million for youth programs.
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Washington
UPI
Ford
Congress
Ron Nelsen
Nessen
Labor Department
Senate approves filibuster rule change amid party clash
The Senate moved to end the long battle over debate limits, voting 73-21 to halt the filibuster and 69-26 to bring up the rules change. The plan, supported by a bipartisan leadership compromise, would require 60 votes to cut off debate, replacing the prior two thirds rule.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
James B. Allen
D-Ala
Robert C. Byrd
Allen
Alabama
Wholesale prices show sharp drop in February
The Labor Department reports the Wholesale Price Index fell 0.8 percent in February, the third straight monthly decline. Farm prices dropped 15.1 percent from last year while farm products and processed foods were 3.4 percent below January. Industrial prices rose 0.5 percent, up 21.9 percent from a year ago. the index stood at 171.3, meaning a $100 basket cost $171.30 wholesale.
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Washington
UPI
Labor Department
Vermont House Debates Nuclear Plant Approval Bill
In Montpelier the Vermont House resumed debate on a bill requiring legislative approval for new nuclear plants. A second reading vote passed 106 to 39 with a compromise adding that the Public Service Board needs a joint legislative resolution for nonradiological aspects before construction certificates. The measure’s fate hinged on committee movements and potential delays, with two floor proposals on the table and town meeting comments urging swift action.
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Montpelier
House
Public Service Board
Government Operations Committee
State Public Service Board
Natural Resources Committee
Commerce Committee
Judiciary Committee
William Nawrath
Dmanchester
Orin Beattie
Manchester
Simon urges tax rebates favoring the middle and rich
Treasury Secretary William Simon urged Congress to revise a 21.3 billion tax cut to favor earners over 10,000 dollars a year. He argued rebates would spur the economy via purchases of cars, TVs, appliances while the poor would buy non durable goods. Critics said many struggle for food and fuel.
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Washington
UPI
Treasury
William Simon
Simon
Senate Finance Committee
House
Midge Shuban
Consumer Federation of America
Selectmen name Morrissey chairman in Bennington board reorg
Gerald P. Morrissey was named chairman of the Bennington Board of Selectmen as the panel reorganized for another year. Richard B. Leake III became vice chairman, Ralph G. Wright joined as the only new member, and routine appointments were made while new procedural rules were set.
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Gerald P. Morrissey
Bennington
Morrissey
Timothy Corcoran
Sheridan
Peter R. Donavan
Leake
Donavan
Gerry
Corcoran
Camelot Village variance dispute reopens residents clash
The Camelot Village zoning hearing in Bennington revisits conflicts between Dr. Peter Schaad’s expansion plans and local homeowners. Schaad seeks variances to convert part of the gift shop to a coffee shop and to repurpose an 1941 brick building, arguing financial hardship while critics warn against ongoing commercial encroachment in a residential area. The packed audience questions whether prior approvals bind future expansion and points to possible tax and cost concerns.
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Old Bennington
Peter Schaad
Camelot Village
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Bennington District
Schaad
W. Averell Brown
West Road
Mt. Anthony
IBA
Colgate
Fillmore Farms
Thomas Jefferson
Jay C. Jerome
Bennington
Armand Lampron
Camelot
Government strikes near Phnom Penh airport amid rebel bombardment
UPI reports Cambodian government forces numbering 1000 to 1500 attacked a marshy area near Tuol Leap 442 miles from Pochentong airport to silence rebel guns threatening the lifeline airfield. U.S. airlift operations paused then resumed as shelling continued and civilian air activity remained grounded.
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Phnom Penh
UPI
Pochentong
Lon Nol
U.S
Tuol Leap
Mekong
Inside National exposes Bella’s privacy feuds with CIA
The Inside National section highlights Bella’s anger over a CIA privacy invasion. Page 2 coverage notes growing public concern about government intrusion and media surveillance.
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Elizabeth Dwyer
Anthony
Liberals
Luke
By Jan Slusmon
Harold R. Saunders
Lewis Carpenter
Walter Noyes
By Geoffrey Chapman
Cambodia
Bella
Southern Vermont College
Tom Braden
John Glenn
MAU
Sunderland
Winhall
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