Primary contests shape Democratic and Republican paths
Connecticut Democrats opened the presidential primary as Carter led in momentum while Udall and Jackson campaigned for a surprise, amid concerns over Udall's Trident plan and jobs in Groton. In Nebraska Ford sought momentum against Reagan, awaiting returns and possible federal funding action.
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Inside In the world Quake tolls rise in Italy fuels fears
The Inside section highlights a rising quake death toll in Italy and questions whether coal mines in Massachusetts will influence national energy and labor debates. It notes potential continued attention on foreign disasters and domestic resource issues shaping public policy discussions.
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Massachusetts
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Ford
MAU Transportation Committee
Recreation Department
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Colonial storehouse marker to be installed
A granite marker will be installed at the Bennington site of the Continental Storehouse near Monument Circle. The six foot tall marker with a steel plate inscription recalls the 1777 Battle of Bennington and the Continental defense led by Stark and Warner. Steering Committee approval completed, project led by Thom Spargo Salvatore Santarcangelo and Gordon Garrison.
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Old Bennington
John Stark
Seth Warner
Walloomsac
N.Y
Bennington
Dirlle
Thom Spargo
Colonial
IRS Abuses Cited In Tax Return Privacy Report
Senate intelligence staff report accuses the Internal Revenue Service of serious and illegal privacy abuses while assisting the FBI CIA and White House. It says the IRS functioned as an intelligence agency accumulating vast personal data and conducting targeted investigations often without justification. The report cites operations during the Nixon era and notes ongoing need for oversight and new controls.
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UPI
Internal Revenue Service
FBI
CIA
White House
Senate
IRS
Richard M. Nixon
Special Service
Florida
Miami
Meat swindle claimed $200000 daily in Army meat profits
A former quality control manager from G&G Packing Co. testified before a Senate subcommittee that the Boston area firm used ungraded cattle and cheap cuts to fill military orders, notably substituting beef knuckle for sirloin butt. He estimated illegal profits around $192,000 daily. The scheme reportedly involved owners Harry and David Goldberg. another linked firm, Blue Ribbon Frozen Food, also shut down.
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UPI
Boston
Edward Kehl
Senate
G&g Packing Co
Roxbury
Massachusetts
Kehl
G&g
Kelm
Lawton Chiles
D-Fla
George Nishan
Army Academy of Health Services
Frank Ravascini
Harry Goldberg
David Frank Goldberg
Bromley road bypass considered
The Vermont Highway Department seeks 301000 in federal funds for highway improvements in Arlington and Peru under a high hazard program. Projects include Route 11 relocation near Bromley Mountain and a Car pedestrian underpass, plus $20000 to straighten and widen Route 313 by West Mountain Inn. Public input is requested via the Bennington County Regional Commission under A-95, and construction will span several years after survey and design.
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Vermont Highway Department
Peru
Bromley Mountain
West Mountain Inn
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Drug program proposed for MAU school board
Mt. Anthony Union School Board members discussed a summer course on alcohol and drug education for junior and senior high teachers and administrators, with funding debated if grants are unavailable. Plans include new disciplinary procedures, probation for users, and after school courses, while officials weighed causes from home and school influences.
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Manchester
MES
New Arlington
New Hampshire
MAU
Cavaliers
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Lake Michigan
Red Smith
Mt. Anthony Union School
Bennington County
George M. Fienberg
Lawrence E. Harrington
Bennington
William Fox
Clarence Pelkie
Marion Smith
Pelkie
Jonathan B. Durand
Bernard Bisson
Raymond G. Bolton
Bisson
Durand
Fienberg
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