Aide Opposes Oil Tariff Replacing Quotas in Congress
Hollis Dole an Interior assistant secretary testified against oil tariffs replacing import quotas. He warned tariffs would trade long term security for short term gain, urging a better quotas system to preserve domestic industry and exploration while developing synthetic fuels from coal and oil shale. He cited Alaska’s North Slope and Prudhoe Bay as risks if tariffs curb domestic production. Dole questioned Western Hemisphere reliance for future imports.
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Washington
UPD
Hollis M. Dole
Interior
Tuesay
House
Dole
Alaska
Prudhoe Bay
Middle East
House Panel Opposes Bill Giving Towns Welfare Veto
MONTPELIER UPI A bill to restore local veto power over welfare applications faces a House floor vote after a unanimous Health and Welfare Committee adverse report. Chair Benjamin Gould says supporters have 30 signatures to trigger action, while he warns the measure could jeopardize federal funds and urges careful handling as a child development program. Rep Joseph Caracciola warns of floor action if committee action stalls.
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Gould
Joseph Caracciola
Bennington
Vermont pilot program decision delayed until June
UPI reports in Montpelier that a final decision on selecting Vermont for an administrative pre test of the Nixon administration welfare reform plan will not be made until June 15. John Montgomery met with Gov Deane Davis and Commissioner William French to push into phase two of negotiations. He said Congress shows momentum on a guaranteed income for needy families and the House Ways and Means Committee endorsed it, with debate expected soon. Vermont is considered due to its effective welfare program and capable staff.
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House
Ways and Means
Montgomery
Vermont
Hickel Visit To Vermont Sparks Welcome Chill
Interior Secretary Walter Hickel will visit Vermont next week amid anticipated protests by Rep. John Alden who plans to embarrass him during a joint legislative session. Alden seeks repeal of federal oil import quotas tied to heating fuel prices, a measure already advanced in the House but stalled in the Senate committee. Nixon calls for further study delaying relief for New England fuel costs.
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New England
Government may light St James Park with colored floodlights
London news reports that the government is studying a plan to install colored floodlights in St James Park to illuminate trees and pathways, aiming to create a brighter meeting place for young couples this summer.
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London
UPI
St. James Park
Hayes seeks study on Vermont ski area benefits
Lt. Gov. Hayes calls for Interagency Committee on Natural Resources to study whether out-of-state visitors gain more from Vermont ski areas than residents. He notes contrasting House resolution and doubts Davis administration support. He also worries about ski operation affordability for Vermonters.
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Montpelier
UPS
Hayes
Interagency Committee On Natural Resources
Vermont
Orcutt
Davis
Legislature Turmoil Over Social Services Counsel Power
In Rensselaer County an intra department clash pits Social Services against probation as Democrats attempt to replace two Republican attorneys with Democrats. Director Beaudoin warns loss of about 9000 in reimbursements and claims illegal action. cites 186000 collected from old accounts in 1969. Albany bills seek 50 50 state local sewer system cost share for rural areas to cap home costs around 125 150 dollars. Albany Housing Authority to build 195 elderly units funded by a 4 348656 loan from HUD. 14 story low rent project planned near Central Avenue and Allen Street.
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Troy
Rensselaer County
Social Services Department
Social Services
John Beaudoin
Albany
Albany Housing Authority
Central Avenue
Allen Street
U.S
Daniel E. Button
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Central and
Allen
Berkshire updates on housing grant and town votes
North Adams seeks federal grant for elderly housing with executive director Charles W. Morse Jr. urging a decision by April 8 as contracts must be awarded. Williamstown voters reject four finance committee cuts, approve a $40,000 reevaluation and police appearance pay. total town spending nears $2.7 million with 16 of 20 zoning amendments approved. Kennedy to attend reception in Pittsfield, ski plans near North Adams, and Holyoke parade noted. Great Barrington plans razing the Thursday Morning Club building for bank parking and an expansion, the 1842 landmark to be demolished.
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North Adams
Charles W. Morse Jr
Williamstown
Finance Committee
Pittsfield
U.S
Edward Kennedy
Stam Lodge
Pontoosuc Lake
Brodie Mountain
Bousquet’s
Holyoke
Great Barrington
Main Street
Great Barrington Savings Bank
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Sennington, Vt
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Glens Falls
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