Nixon rejects resignation copout again in Chicago
President Nixon declared he would serve to the end of his White House term. He said resigning amid what he called false accusations and low popularity would be an easy copout. The remarks were made in Chicago as the political crisis continued.
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Vermont Senate blocks death penalty reform in 14-13 vote
The Vermont Senate rejected a restated criminal code including death penalty provisions on a 14-13 vote amid debate. Senator Bloomer argued the bill could erase existing statutes, while Attorney General Cheney urged reform. Backers consider reconsidering the code or pursuing a separate capital punishment bill as lawmakers reconvene Monday.
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House panel rejects Waterbury jail plan
The Vermont House Appropriations Committee approved an 17 million capital construction budget but rejected plans for a new maximum security prison at Waterbury and a new state office building in Montpelier. The program is about 8 million less than Gov Salmon’s recommendation to speed up summer construction and boost jobs. It includes 2.4 million to replace Vail Hall at Lyndon State College, 85 thousand for Windsor prison repairs, 2.2 million for an addition at the Veterans Home in Bennington and 910 thousand for the
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Lawmakers dicker for Montpelier land swap
The Vermont Legislature negotiates trading a 24 acre Memorial Drive site for State Street land near the State House with a Holiday Inn backer. The move funds sewer and water upgrades and faces scrutiny over Capitol area aesthetics while other capital projects and land purchases are planned in Montpelier.
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Jailhouse woes prompt call for real change in Vermont
Vermont's correctional system faces persistent failures amid multiple escapes from Windsor and other facilities. The crisis spans administrations and prompts lawmakers and residents to demand a new maximum security prison, with safety lapses blamed on management.
Weather Outlook Mixed Snow and Rain Across Weekend
Rain clouds develop today with a chance of mixed snow and sleet then rain likely tonight ending by morning. Sunday remains cloudy with highs in the 40s and a cool, damp end to the weekend.
Mortgage rate hike favored by state lawmakers
The House Ways and Means Committee approved legislation to raise the home mortgage interest rate to 8.5 percent, supported by the Vermont Bankers Association and Gov. Thomas P. Salmon. Banks paused lending at the current ceiling, while some Burlington banks began offering 8.5 percent loans in anticipation of action this year.
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Bromley Sells Debentures for 1 Million Dollar Revamp
Bromley ski area in Peru Vermont launches a 1 million dollar revitalization to create a year round resort with boutiques golf tennis swimming and horseback riding The offering to raise 999 600 will begin after SEC approval The plan focuses on attracting impulse buyers leveraging Route 11 proximity and includes replacing the J-bar with a double chairlift and upgrading lifts as part of a master plan led by manager Robert Paron
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