Vermont House Passes Bill Requiring Nuclear Plant Approval
The Vermont House approved a bill mandating legislative approval for future nuclear power plants. If Senate and governor OK, Vermont could become the only state with such a requirement. The measure passed 109-36 after limited opposition and includes amendments on radiological matters and petition timelines. Vermont Yankee plant at Vernon is cited in debate.
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Death penalty fees mount opposition
Reformers once celebrated Furman v Georgia now face renewed activism against new death penalty statutes. Vermont groups led by the Vermont Coalition Against Legalized Murder plan statewide meetings including a March 19 event at Bennington Free Library with a Death Row film and Q&A. Attorney General Diamond proposes reviving death sentences for aggravated murder in five cases, pending judiciary committee review.
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Salmon condemns Helt firing in Vermont hearing promise
Vermont Governor Salmon defends dismissal of health planner Eric Helt amid calls for a public hearing. Helt, who criticized the administration and health care regulators, intends to appeal if the hearing is not adequately aired. A Health Department spokesman said Helt has not requested a hearing in writing.
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Ford seeks 222 million aid to avert Cambodian bloodbath
President Ford urged Congress to approve 222 million dollars in aid to Cambodia to prevent a Communist takeover and preserve a negotiating path. He warned Americans would face shame and a possible massacre if aid fails, stressing humanitarian, diplomatic, and credibility stakes. He left Lon Nol's fate undecided, backing any settlement that emerges.
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Seniors housing in Bennington near completion in two weeks
The Bennington Housing Authority announced the 48 unit senior citizens building will be finished and ready for occupancy shortly after transferring the property from Holiday Park Inc. on March 19. The project is over 99 percent complete and all apartments are filled with a 12 person waiting list.
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Rebels bog down government drive near Phnom Penh airport
A 1000 man government task force faced heavy fire while attempting to clear rebels from swamplands near Samrong four miles northwest of Pochentong Airport. Tuol Leap base was retaken last Friday, rebels using it to shell the airport. Ten rockets hit Phnom Penh, 20 rounds hit the city’s airfield as 11 people were wounded and two killed. Civilian rice handouts began as authorities rush food to civilians amid market fears.
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Jobs and taxes dominate February U.S. economy
Nearly 540000 workers lost jobs in February but the jobless rate held at 8.2 percent as many left the labor force. Employment fell 2.4 million since September, the largest five month drop in the postwar era. Prices declined with wholesale prices down for the third straight month, while retail sales rose only 0.4 percent last week. President Ford urged tax rebates favoring middle income Americans, opposing a House bill that mostly benefits those earning under 10000 dollars.
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Rt 7 case threatens new federal highways
Federal Highway Administrator Norbert Tiemann warned a House subcommittee that a Second Circuit ruling on environmental impact statements could halt major highway construction in New York Connecticut and Vermont this summer He backed bills to give states authority to initiate impact statements while CEQ Chair Russell Peterson opposed legislative fix urging administrative remedies See ROUTE 7 on back page.
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Inside National airs Kennedy film amid death question
Local notes summarize Vermont delegation votes and a Rockwood column. The Wadsworths discuss taste and texture in food while Gould criticizes chairperson usage. County permits go to portable batch plant and Arlington School Board plans discuss class sizes. Colvin poll on Route 7 results.
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Miller named PSB chairman
Vermont Senate confirms Martin K Miller as chairman of the Public Service Board for six years with two as chair. Debates centered on PSB role in utility rate regulation and influence of utilities on selection. Miller was Gov Salmon’s pick to fill an unexpired term, drawing mixed reactions from lawmakers and consumers.
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