Bergland raises milk price supports to ward off shortages
Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland announced a six cent per gallon increase in government milk price supports starting April 1 to prevent a future drop in supplies. President Carter approved the rise, with expected retail milk prices rising about six cents per gallon, and butter and cheese prices also likely up. Bergland also pushed a four year farm bill with higher income guarantees, loan programs, and extensions of Food for Peace and the food stamp program, noting costs could range up to 1.6 billion depending on market conditions.
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Carter calls end to electoral college and universal registration
President Carter urged Congress to eliminate electoral college requirements, fund elections with taxpayer money, and adopt universal voter registration with election day voting. Mondale outlined the reform package backed by 12 congressional leaders, including ONeill and Kennedy, who touted higher turnout and democracy.
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Obesity cited as greater harm than saccharin ban
Washington (UPI) scientists told Congress the FDA overreacted to ban saccharin by ignoring its 70 years of safe use. They argued cancer risk from typical consumption is remote and that obesity poses a larger health problem. Dr Kurt Isselbacher noted the danger of removing a nonnutrient substitute and Dr Robert Squire urged reconsideration of the ban amid a Catch-22 masking human experience with the sweetener.
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Returnable bottles eyed to ease energy worries
Inside Local reports Rep Jeffords proposes use of returnable bottles to cut energy problems. Also noted is an upcoming egg hunt and plans for a new Vermont nuclear plant discussion on Page 4.
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Orwell residents seek special town meeting on anti nuke plant
Orwell residents plan a petition drive to call a special town meeting to vote on anti nuclear power resolutions after reports Vermont Yankee and Central Vermont Public Service show interest in building plants nearby. Organizer William Holway says 32 signatures will trigger a town meeting within 20 days.
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Gandhi resigns as India’s prime minister after election loss
Indira Gandhi submitted her resignation today and will stay as caretaker until a new cabinet is formed by the opposition. Janata party leaders jockey to fill the power vacuum as the party edges toward a majority, with Morarji Desai and Jagjivan Ram seen as likely successors.
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Carter Ends Fukuda Talks in Tokyo Visit Wraps Up Sessions
President Carter and Japanese Prime Minister Takeo Fukuda completed their final official discussions on trade energy and nuclear proliferation. Carter expressed hope for a permanent Japan seat on the UN Security Council and pledged consultative steps with Japan and South Korea while proposing a broader Japanese role in world affairs, especially in Asia. American forces would withdraw from Korea without compromising regional security.
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Snow prompts noon closures in Vermont districts
Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union closed at noon due to heavy snow forecasts. Supt George A Sleeman said the decision came shortly after 11. Hoosick Falls Central School closed at 10 am. Arlington and North Bennington kept open. Despite early closing, the day counts as a full school day since it was an emergency measure.
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Assembly votes prison term for crimes against elderly
New York State Assembly backed a bill to impose prison terms for violent crimes against people 62 and older, with only five dissenters. The measure targets assaults and similar offenses, denying youthful offender status to offenders aged 16 to 19 in these cases, amid cross party support and debate over penalties and impact on the justice system.
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