Salmon claims Vermonters oppose the sales tax
Springfield Vermont House Minority Leader Thomas Salmon says in a WCFR radio interview that Vermonters would be against the 3 percent sales tax if shown both sides. He cites public meetings from Bennington to Barre, claiming an eight or nine to one opposition and questions enforcement of the use tax provision requiring purchases outside the state. The bill advanced 89 to 56 to third reading after two days of debate.
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WCFR
Salmon
Governor’s Office
Bennington
Barre
Faulty Construction Found At Waterbury State Hospital
Waterbury State Hospital faces a probe after a 1962 kitchen area crack prompted by footings not matching plans. Gov. Davis ordered an investigation as workers drilled nearby, with Attorney General Jeffords weighing potential legal action beyond the six year limit. Police in Burlington identify a hit and run driver in the injury of Mary Ann St Amour, 25, as she crossed North Winooski Avenue. The car, stolen, was abandoned in Colchester after the crash. St Amour underwent five hours of emergency surgery at Medical Center Hospital of Vermont.
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Burlington
UPI
Mary Ann St. Amour
Winooski Avenue
Bennett Greene
Deane C. Davis
French
Attorney General’s Office
Atty
James Jeffords
Group Seeks Restoration of ETV Funds
Vermont Educational Television Network officials press lawmakers to restore 152000 cut from the 1970 budget as a 446000 Governor Davis recommendation may tighten programming. Dr Raymond Phillips warns evening air may be cut while UVM President Rowell questions state spending on ETV. State Education Board criticized for missing links with teachers.
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Burlington
UPI
Broadcast Council
Vermont Education Television Network
House
Senate
Raymond Phillips
Deane C. Davis
Phillips
Finckel to Play Cello at Prospect Benefit Concert
George Finckel and Marianne Finckel headline the Prospect School concert at Mount Anthony Union High School on March 20 with a Couperin cello and piano suite. The program highlights the Vermont-based duo known for long service to Bennington College and Brattleboro venues.
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George Finckel
Prospect
Vermont
Route 7
Harwood Hill
Prospect School
Mount Anthony Union High School
Couperin
George
Marianne Finckel
Muldoon Wins Beermayhem Proposal Marriage Pact in England
In Shipley England Christine Muldoon age 23 won a female beer drinking contest beating a dozen rivals and her boyfriend proposed on the spot. The couple plans marriage as celebration and pledge.
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Shipley
England
UPI
Christine Muldoon
Area Officials To Discuss Connecticut Valley Project
Vermont and New Hampshire resource officials meet Thursday in Hanover New Hampshire to draft positions on the proposed Connecticut River Valley National Recreation area. A seven member Vermont delegation will discuss with New Hampshire officials and seek concurrence on recommendations for Sen George Aiken who may withhold endorsement without owner consent. The plan envisions a green belt recreation area from the Canadian border to Long Island Sound.
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Aiken
Connecticut River
Vermont
New Hampshire
Long Island Sound
Vermont files antitrust suits against nine plumbing firms
Vermont Attorney General James M. Jeffords announces lawsuits in U S District Court Southern District New York accusing American Standard Kohler Crane Wallace Murray Universal Bundle Rheem Borg Warner Briggs Plumbing Fixtures of price fixing from 1962 to 1966. He notes other states including Texas and Florida have filed similar actions and that damages sought will be determined later. Deputy Development Commissioner Donald Lyons reports a two pronged ad campaign to attract out of staters is yielding 10000 replies and promoting Vermont Life magazine with ads in New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Cleveland yielding seven times the investment.
Aiken to Keynote Public Power Conference May 5 8
Senator George D Aiken R VT will be principal speaker at the 26th annual American Public Power Conference May 5 8 He is a strong supporter of consumer owned electric systems The conference represents 1400 publicly owned utilities in 47 states Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
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Washington
UPI
George D. Aiken
R-Vt
Newton man killed in Sugarbush truck overturn
Richard A. Salvine aged 24 of Newton Massachusetts was killed when the truck he rode in overturned on the Sugarbush ski area access road early today. Salvine was employed at Sugarbush.
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Waitsfield
UPI
Richard A. Salvine
Newton
Mass
Sugarbush
Salvine
GE Strike Averted in Schenectady Over TV Cameras
In Schenectady New York workers in the General Electric small AC motor department voted to return to work after a strike of 600 last week. The IUE had urged acceptance of the board's tentative agreement. The proposal includes removing surveillance cameras and ends camera use on workers.
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Schenectady
General Electric Co
AC Motor Department
Small Motors
International Union of Electrical Workers
IUE
Joseph Mangino
Albany Mayor Calls Rehabilitation for Ten Broeck Street Homes
Albany mayor Erastus Corning told the Albany Executives Association that housing in the Ten Broeck Street area, built by historic lumber district families, should be rehabilitated. He praised nearby St. Joseph's Church vicinity as solid and urged preservation of lower Madison Avenue and South Ferry Street properties. He noted South Mall construction costs worsen Albany's tight housing scene and will influence future building plans.
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Erastus Corning
Albany Executives Association
Ten Broeck Street
Yesteryear
St. Joseph’s Church
Madison Avenue
South Ferry Street
Corning
South Mall
VETERAN OFFICIAL BARRED FROM TROY COMPTROLLER OFFICE
Troy comptroller Lawrence J Collins, barred from the office after his belongings were removed, twice tried to pass a counter barrier at 10 30 am with attorney Marvin Honig. Detachment members ordered by City Manager Adrian Gonyea blocked the doorway amid ongoing court battles following his firing on Feb 13.
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Troy
Lawrence J. Collins
Troy Comptroller’s Office
Adrian Gonyea
Collins
Marvin Honig
Comptroller’s Office
Troy Detective Bureau
Gonyea
Berkshire Man Returns Home After Missing Sailboat Case
Lee David R. Bickford, 43, reported missing last July when his sailboat was found on Lake George, has returned to his Lee home. Police say he had been in Ohio, with no location given. His wife says he has returned to work in Ohio for now. Probate Court files show his will was filed and allowed. In Pittsfield a free public performance of Macbeth by BRET-BTF at Berkshire Community College draws crowds as the Equity troupe tours area schools.
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David R. Bickford
Lake George
New York
John J. Boyne
Boyne
Bickford
Ohio
Pittsfield
Berkshire Community College
Berkshire
Berkshire County
Equity Company
Central County
Pittsfield High School
St. Joseph’s High School
North Junior
South Junior
Crosby Junior
Wahconah Regional High School
Twelve held on drug raid charges in Interlaken
Lee District Court heard 12 defendants charged in the Route 183 Interlaken Stockbridge raid. One faces narcotics possession and presence charges, eleven others charged with presence for illegally kept drugs. All pleaded not guilty, bail set from 500 to 2000, cases continued to April 10. North Adams State College to phase in new teacher preparation curricula next fall, offering BA psychology BS early childhood education BA English and BA history under President Flagg.
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Interlaken
Stockbridge
Lee District Court
North Adams
North Adams State College
Andrew S. Flagg
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