Moss vows full time effort to reform Bennington County justice
Neil S. Moss, Bennington County's new state's attorney since March 11, promises to devote full time to the office to improve fairness and effectiveness. He aims to reduce court congestion, limit charge drops and bargaining, and shorten time from arraignment to trial, while avoiding conflicts as he ends his private practice.
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Bennington County
Neil S. Moss
John T. Carmody Jr
Vermont
New York University Law School
Moss
New York City
Champlain Spill Spurs Pollution Bill
In Montpelier the Senate poised to back a rapid House push on a Lake Champlain oil spill bill. The measure would require permits to discharge wastes into state waters, impose penalties up to 10000 dollars and five years in prison, and revive a pollution fee system. The fast action follows a fuel oil spill near Burlington and an ongoing probe into Northern Oil Co. pollution.
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Lake Champlain
Burlington
North Beach
Water Resources Department
Royal Cutts
Arthur Morrison
Waterford
Statehouse
Northern Oil Co
Northern Oil
Water Resources Board
Champlain
FAA Warns Controllers Of Possible Loss of Jobs
United Press International reports that about 20 percent of air traffic controllers at 21 major centers called in sick, disrupting flights during the Easter period. FAA officials warned travelers of delays while noting no nationwide walkout, and warned PATCO members of potential dismissal if they remained absent beyond 24 hours without medical proof.
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Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
New York
Minneapolis
Cleveland
Kansas City
F. Lee Bailey
Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization
PATCO
LaGuardia
Kennedy
Newark
O’hare
Chicago
Friendship
Baltimore
Logan International
Boston
Bailey
John A. Shaffer
Negotiations Continue For Postal Pay Hikes
Washington United Press International reports talks between the Nixon administration and postal unions on a 12 percent wage increase, described as friendly and based for negotiation. After seven hours, both sides resume discussions as pressure from lawmakers and a possible strike looms. Postmaster General Blount and President Nixon met, with no deadline set and no details released. Congress awaits the outcome as a House Senate conferees stand by in case talks falter.
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Washington
UPI
Congress
Winton M. Blount
Blount
Nixon
Capitol Hill
House-Senate
N. Gale McGee
D-Wyo
Senate
Nixon names James L. Oakes U.S. judge for Vermont
President Nixon named James L. Oakes a U.S. district judge for the District of Vermont. The Brattleboro lawyer and former Vermont state senator and attorney general, born in Springfield Illinois and Harvard educated, succeeds the late Ernest W. Gibson.
China warns it will not sit idly by Laos conflict
Peking Radio quoted the Foreign Ministry saying China firmly supports the Laotian people against U.S. imperialism and Thai trained tribesmen. Intelligence reports note Chinese troops in Laos focus on road building near northeast Thailand, not combat, while Washington’s Laos activity is called escalation.
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Hong Kong
UPI
China
United States
Laos
Peking Radio
Foreign Ministry
U.S
Thailand
Saigon
Washington
Indochina
Cambodia
Norodom Sihanouk
BSD Teachers Accept Salary Schedule After Negotiations
Bennington School District teachers vote nearly five to one to approve a new salary plan starting at 6,400 dollars, with 12 steps and 5 percent raises. The package includes full Blue Cross Blue Shield, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, 5 emergency days, tuition support up to 75 dollars for one course, and small convention and supplies allowances. The updated cost is about 38 thousand dollars more than a normal year, but fits the district budget. Mt Anthony Union High School negotiations follow after MAUHS rejected a similar offer.
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Bennington
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Catherine Corcoran
Southwestern Vermont Supervisory Union
Mt. Anthony Union High School
MAUHS
Mt. Anthony
Senate Fences Fall As Carswell Nomination Stalls
Southern support falters as Sen. Fulbright signals vote to recommit to the Judiciary Committee. The move jeopardizes G Harrold Carswell's bid for the Supreme Court with others wavering and a split between party lines. Supporters insist the recommendation will fail, while the fight continues.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
G. Harrold Carswell
Supreme Court
J. William Fulbright
D-Ark
Senate Judiciary Committee
Fulbright
Clement F. Haynsworth Jr
Nixon
Abe Fortas
Sen
Birch Bay
D-Ind
Associated Press
George D Aiken
Vermont
Aiken
Carswell
Bay
Charles H. Percy
Tallahassee
Fla
Bayh
Strom Thurmond
R-S.c
Hugh
Inside Edits on Power Use and Education at Burr and Burton
An Inside editorial examines over consumption of electric power. Sam Ogden recounts a joyful musical experience. Banner reporter Joe Swayze previews a continuing education night at Burr and Burton Seminary.
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Banner
Joe Swayze
Burr and Burton Seminary
Legislators Eye Pay Hike In Vermont
The 1970 Vermont Legislature considers increasing weekly pay from 150 to 170 dollars for the January 1971 session. Proposals would raise meal allowances, room rates, mileage per diem, and extend expenses, last raised in 1966 from 75 to 150 dollars.
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Scribner
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Tijuana
Jose Salazar
Oakes
Red China
U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
Pathet Lao
Dischama
Davos
Swiss Alps
Sam Ogden
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