Oil tariff postponement by Ford delays energy deadline
President Ford delayed the energy policy deadline to June 1 hoping Congress acts. The pause keeps the $2 per barrel oil import tariff on hold, postpones domestic price controls, and ties future action to congressional approval every 90 days. Federal Energy Administrator Zarb cited requests from Senate leaders and Ullman for the latest postponement.
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al Ullman
House
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Viet Cong Claim Total Victory As Saigon Falls
Viet Cong declare total victory in South Vietnam and demand the U.S. 7th Fleet depart. Celebrations amid May Day parades in Saigon follow Hanoi and Saigon broadcasts signaling anti American stance and reports of extensive Viet Cong control across the Mekong Delta and surrounding provinces.
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Senate rejects zero deficit plan amid budget clash
The Senate failed to back Jesse Helms zero deficit proposal by 75 to 9, warning a deep cut would undermine the economy with unemployment near 15 percent. Aimed at a 365 billion spending year starting July 1, the plan would yield a 67.2 billion deficit, while the House debates 368.2 billion with a 73.2 billion shortfall. President Ford urges a 60 billion deficit.
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Nixon Kissinger promises to respond to Hanoi vows in 1973 letters
Admiral Zumwalt alleged Congress was not informed of a 1973 secret Nixon Thieu pact promising swift and severe retaliatory action if Hanoi violated the Paris peace accords. He said the White House failed to communicate these commitments to lawmakers, while Ford aides verified the letters as genuine. The letters dated November 14, 1972 and January 5, 1973 warned of swift forceful actions and continued U.S. aid if North Vietnam violated the settlement.
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Bennington Board Pledges Parent Briefing On School Changes
The Bennington School District Board vows to meet with worried parents before any radical Catamount Elementary curriculum changes are enacted amid renovations. Proposals aim to create flexible open spaces with movable partitions, sparking concerns over student grouping, selection, and parental input. A next curriculum committee meeting is set for May 7 at Monument Elementary.
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Molly Stark
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David J. Allen
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Sacred Heart
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Gray favored to head Vermont Transportation Agency
Vermont Governor Thomas Salmon views John T. Gray as a prime contender to lead the newly created Vermont Transportation Agency. Salmon plans to sign the enabling bill and appoint a secretary by May 10, with other candidates possible. Critics from VPIRG question Gray’s highway emphasis and openness.
Inside National and Local News Highlights
Inside National reports higher prices with Meskill signing in amid cheers. Local notes celebrate BPW honored women and a garden bicentennial idea. County coverage notes a May revival in Arlington and Hoosick Falls. Sports summarize Bullets two games up, Derby horses, and Jurgensen leaving the Duke.
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Salmon vetoes bill requiring legislative rule review in Vermont
Gov. Thomas P. Salmon used his third veto of the year to kill a measure that would have created a nine member panel to approve state agency rules. He argued the plan would add a third legislative body and confuse governance while noting courts and the legislature already provide corrective action. Salmon also signed a local option bill allowing towns to repeal the business inventory tax, despite concerns it could reduce municipal revenue.
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Stafford says pullout leaves nations fearful
UPI reports Senator Stafford says the U S Vietnam withdrawal raises questions about U S aid for self defense and the strength of alliances. Representative Jeffords notes allied unease on the Asian perimeter while acknowledging refugees needing care. He calls the evacuation a costly but required decision.
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