Sprague Resigns From Assassinations Committee
Chief counsel Richard Sprague was forced to resign from the House Assassinations Committee amid turmoil over ongoing want for further Kennedy and King investigations. The move came after hours after a Florida witness death and amid a power struggle between Sprague and former chairman Henry Gonzalez.
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Junkyard proposal rejected by Bennington selectmen
A plan for an auto salvage yard near North Branch Street was vetoed by Bennington selectmen after 90 minutes of debate. All members opposed except Richard V. Perrott who abstained as neighbors opposed the project. Kip’s proposal faced water pollution and traffic concerns, with residents citing floodplain dangers. Parks argued no pollution, but the debate centered on impact on property values and health. The six acre site northeast of Park and North Branch streets may flood, raising runoff worries into Furnace Brook. The denial may lead to a Superior Court appeal by Kip’s attorney, who called the decision regrettable and misapplied.
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New Hampshire Offers Island Refuge to Seceding Islands
New Hampshire becomes the fourth state to offer Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket new citizenship if they secede from Massachusetts. By voice vote, NH lawmakers approve eight representatives for the islands and note the added land and coastline in a bid to influence national affairs. Nantucket officials survey Connecticut interest and plan to seek meeting of New England states if secession proceeds.
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Drysdale's Bennington Store to Close Doors April 9
Alexander Drysdale & Son, a long time Bennington department fixture since 1872, will close its doors April 9. Alexander B R Drysdale will keep his South Street office as the lower floor is leased to Bird's Inc. The business, once a three floor mainstay, has evolved into a single floor operation with a rich legacy in apparel, home decor, and broad merchandise.
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Guest outlines ballot changes and voter clarity plan
Secretary of State James A. Guest visited Bennington to meet town clerks and treasurers and discuss his use of useful information. He touted consolidated ballots, simplified instructions, and toll free numbers for assistance while noting last fall’s confusing eight ballot set and misread turnout. He framed the changes as state wide reforms to improve accessibility and efficiency in elections.
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KLM takeoff not cleared before deadly Canary Islands crash
Dutch official confirms KLM jetliner did not receive takeoff clearance when it roared down a fogbound Santa Cruz runway and struck a Pan American Boeing 747. Investigators played control tower tape showing miscommunication as the Pan Am plane was taxiing for takeoff. Seven hundred seconds after impact, 577 people perished in the crash and the investigation continues.
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Globe Union defends lead record amid UAW critique
Globe Union Inc via Milwaukee vice president Howard Thomas rejected as distorted a Solidarity article accusing the firm of poor lead poisoning controls. He said the firm will mail statements to employees and cited research denying many claims as false while noting federal hearings on lead air standards. Globe Union employs UAW members at sites including Bennington.
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Combination of smoking and pill raises hazards for women
Inside world report notes combined smoking and oral contraceptives may increase health risks for women. Canary Islands crash toll rises as details emerge on page 2. Local Easter egg hunt planned for Sunday appears on page 3. House waste storage debate in Vermont draws edit on page 4. County coverage includes Manchester murder courtroom Friday and Rensselaer County executive succession. Rep Colvin cites loan rate wins. BRTI transitions to new bus schedule. Farm notes feature John Page on missing springs and 4-H Clothing Day. Ups on pine transplanting and Vermont dairymen price supports discussed by Jeffords. Yaddo founder dies in Saratoga on page 12. NFL adds two games. MAU spring sports. roundball and flamingoes column. NBC titles settled on pages 14 and 15.
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