Threads of optimism run through local industry
Local industry shows cautious optimism as unemployment nears 12 percent in Bennington. The Banner surveys nearly 20 firms, finding several weathering the downturn with hires and new contracts, while others face periodic layoffs and reorganization. Major employers report hiring gains. others cut staff and trim hours amid the broader national slowdown. Industry leaders hope for an upturn, though timing remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Woolmington
Lon Nol
Bennington
Banner
Vermont pays high bills for public service board representation
Vermont records show the Public Service Board signed contracts totaling 885000 since May 1973 with 496000 of that sum for outside expertise. The state uses these contracts to represent the public in rates cases and related proceedings, a practice described as renting its expertise.
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William Poole Montpelier
UPI
State of
Vermont
State Finance Department
Public Service Board
Ford Congress should act now Ford Congress should act now
President Ford urged Congress to stop political maneuvering and pass an anti recession tax cut by month’s end. He pressed for final action on a 1974 income tax rebate by April 1, saying rebates must help all Americans, not be battled as a partisan issue. The remarks were prepared for delivery at a White House East Room reception for about 300 editors.
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Washington
UPI
Ford
Congress
White House
America
All America
Salmon seeks 150000 emergency energy funds for Vermonters
Salmon administration will ask the legislature for a 150000 appropriation to help low income Vermonters winterize homes and pay fuel bills via no interest high forgiveness loans. The program would be run by the Office of Economic Opportunity and marks the first state financial commitment to five CEO sponsored community action agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Salmon
Social Welfare Department
Emergency Board
Weather outlook with cold temperatures and limited sun
A brief regional forecast notes flurries likely today with a mid 20s high. Clearing tonight brings a low in the low 20s. Sunday remains partly cloudy and cool with highs in the 30s and sunset at 6 58 with sunrise at 7 07.
Concrete ideas trigger chilly Israeli response in Sinai talks
In Jerusalem Kissinger carries Sadat concrete ideas for Sinai pullback. Israeli official calls them insufficient though US officials say no Israel US split exists. Cabinet to decide on offering withdrawal from Abu Rodeis oil fields and two Sinai passes as negotiations resume after a constructive, combative meeting.
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Jerusalem
UPI
Egypt
Sinai
Henry A. Kissinger
Kissinger
Yitzhak Rabin
Israel
Anwar Sadat
Sadat
Sinai Desert
Abu Rodeis
Ben Gurion
Tel Aviv
Healthy sign for the economy as inventories shrink
The government said January inventories of unsold goods fell for the first time since May 1970, signaling possible recovery. Production declined for the fifth month, but the drop was less severe than earlier months, while Wall Street rose on inventory improvements.
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U.S
Federal Reserve
Wall Street
New York Stock Exchange
Commerce Department
Commerce
James L. Pate
Kellner
Battle for Ban Me Thuot Central Highlands capital rages
In Vietnam thousands of North Vietnamese troops clash with government forces for control of Ban Me Thuot airport in a fierce tank air and infantry battle. About 20 000 refugees flee the city as fighting continues and reports differ on whether the city has fallen. The war paces include 10 000 North Vietnamese troops and reinforcements moving from Laos as authorities recount tank losses and artillery bombardment of the city market and command post.
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Saigon
UPI
Ban Me Thuot
Central Highlands
Viet Cong
Laos
South Vietnam
Tay Ninh
Phung Duc
Phuoc An
Deinstitutionalization aims to treat patients in communities
Vermont has pursued removing patients from Waterbury State Hospital for over two years to place them back in their communities. The policy centers on better treatment of developmentally disabled individuals and reduces institutional costs, with United Counseling Service in Bennington County providing counseling and day hospital followup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Carbide
Conrad Hoffman
Bennington
E. J. Emmet
Chemical Fabrics Corp
Bennington County Industrial Corp
Bowen Road
Detroit Lions
Bennington Brush Co., Inc
Vermont
Waterbury
Bennington County
United Counseling Service
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Tansitor Electronics
Woolmington
Len Kizis
Eagle Square
Stanley Tools
W. E. Dailey, Inc
Edward L. Sibley Manufacturing Co
Paul DeConnnck
Jard Co., Inc
Larry Arsenault
BenMont Papers
Richard Warren
Hoy Manufacturing Co
Hazel Zagata
PSB
Finance Department
Montpelier
Gordon and Sherman
New England
Allen Martin
Saint Johnsbury
Green Mountain Power Corp
Central Vermont Public Service Corp
Martin
Allan Schultz
New York City
H. Zinder Associates
Williamson and Bower
Hanover
N.H
van Skoyvic and
Wiskup, Inc
Thomas Hayes
Burlington
Thomas P. Salmon
Hayes
Irwin Kellner
Manufacturers Hanover Bank
New York
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Vietnam
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