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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1973
Page
9
Vermont House passed comprehensive land capability and development legislation on a 121 roll call vote. The bill moved to the Senate for consideration, with Natural Resources Committee Chair Arthur Jones noting it could face action soon.
In Saigon sources say the last 2147 American POWs including six civilians and a Canadian civilian will be turned over to U.S. forces at Hanoi’s Lam Lam, clearing the way for weekend releases under the Jan. 28 ceasefire. The exchange, part of Countdown, aims to complete by Sunday with 26,722 Communist prisoners exchanged for 4,753 South Vietnamese troops, three days ahead of the new ceasefire.
Gov. James P. Salmon reversed earlier opposition under pressure and endorsed a statewide dental care program for low income children. The revised plan would cost $207,000 more than first proposed, with dentists serving as providers and the state covering 75 percent of costs for families under 5750 and 50 percent for those earning up to 8750.
The Supreme Court ruled the Texas style mix of state and local funds for public schools constitutional. Justice Powell led a five to four majority, saying local property taxes with state support have a rational link to a legitimate public purpose and do not target a suspect class. Dissenters were Justices Douglas Brennan White and Marshall. The Edgewood case originated in San Antonio with 15 parents challenging tax-based funding.
After months of delays, Bennington Housing Authority expects construction on the Sunk Housing for the Elderly to start within weeks. Contractor Holiday Park Properties Inc. of Long Island, N.Y. should sign a contract within a week or five, pending U.S. Labor Department wage rate approval due in a fortnight. The project, slated to begin July 3 72 and run about nine months, faced questions over oversight and contractor choice but officials say the matter is nearly resolved.
Efforts to remove the federal court injunction blocking Route 7 from Bennington to Manchester continued Tuesday. U.S. Attorney Willam Gray in Rutland seeks removal after state environmental reviews, while opponents weigh possible challenges. The 24 mile route runs from Bennington to Route 11 in Manchester, cost about 17.9 million dollars, with initial two lane construction on four lane right of way. Vermont filed an environmental impact statement, but critics question its scope within a broader regional highway plan. Judge James J. Oakes has requested copies of the Impact statement to determine if legal requirements are met.
In Montpelier, Vermont, a resolution would let Gov Cheney appoint a labrador named Hector as a four legged deputy attorney general. The measure stalled 77 to 60 after Speaker Kennedy faced questions about a canine in state offices and is now referred to the House Natural Resources Committee.
UPI reports February saw a 0.8 percent overall rise in living costs and a 2.4 percent surge in grocery food prices. Meat poultry and fish spiked 5 percent, the largest since 1985, with eggs the sole major price drop. The White House signaled possible wage price controls as the BLS highlighted food as two thirds of last month’s cost increase.
In Hanoi, life remains Spartan though shaded streets and old French buildings soften the scene. Workers earn around $12.50 monthly, bicycles sit everywhere, and meat is rationed while private stalls sell fowl. Stores offer essential items as the city rebuilds after bombardment, with small pleasures like a 14 cent plastic toy and a $250 saxophone hinting at limited luxury.
In a late edition synopsis the Inside Senate discusses a proposed amendment to expand executive control powers, signaling partisan debate over authority and limits within the executive branch.
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