Gunmen Free 102 Children in Dutch School Siege
Moluccan gunmen released the remaining 102 children held at Bavensmilde primary school after four days of captivity amid a sickness outbreak. Four teachers and 56 others remained hostage on a hijacked train nearby as authorities sought to resolve the crisis.
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Bovensmilde
The
Netherlands
UPI
Bavensmilde
Assen
Spice Islands
South Moluccas
den Uyl
Justice
Dries van Agt
Vermont official defends Route 7 repairs funding limits
Vermont Transportation Secretary Ronald Crisman told Bennington area lawmakers that the department lacks money to redo old Route 7 and is not blocking repairs. Governor Snelling pledged high grade maintenance but no reconstruction, stressing tight funds and statewide road needs. Rep. Michael Nawrath pressed for action, while Crisman urged patience.
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Ronald Crisman
Vermont
Bennington
Michael Nawrath
D-Manchester
Crisman
Richard A. Snelling
Green Mountain Racetrack
Snelling
Pownal
Rooney
State Racing Commission
EPA chief says Bennington lead actions protect health
U S EPA head Dougl M Castle says Bennington and Vermont health officials have adequate steps to counter lead in drinking water. Public sites with lead free water opened, plans for filtration, antis corrosive treatment, and public awareness launched cited as mitigating actions. Velkas welcomed the stance while urging broader publicity and regional attention.
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Bennington
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
C. Frank Velkas
Dougl. M. Castle
Board of Water Commissioners
Castle
Vermont
Boston
Gerald P. Morrissey
Selectman
House backs weaker auto emission delays in clean air bill
The House passed a bill amending the Clean Air Act after adopting a provision to delay and permanently weaken automobile exhaust controls. The 326 to 49 vote followed a defeat of a tougher compromise backed by the Carter administration. Environmentalists decried the move and urged Senate action to protect public health.
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Washington
House of Representatives
House
Automobile Industry
United Automobile Workers Union
National Clean Air Coalition
House Today
Senate
Solzhenitsyn wife urges U S intervention for Soviet dissidents
Mrs Solzhenitsyn wife of Nobel laureate Alexander Solzhenitsyn urged Western intervention to aid Soviet dissidents facing a government crackdown. She spoke at a Washington breakfast noting the danger they face and stressing international reaction is crucial. Rep Jeffords read the statement at a news conference.
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Washington
UPI
Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Ment
James M. Jeffords
R-Vt
Cavendish
Jeffords
Radio Free Europe
Soviet Union
United States
Carter
Vermont
House
Solzhenitsyns
Russia
Inside Edit and Opinion Notes Highlight Local Topics
The notice summarizes several items from the newspaper’s pages: an Inside Edit on OSHA and an Anthony Lewis op ed critiquing Nixon's contempt for the law. White Creek, New York selects a new highway superintendent. Wells sees solar supplies on sale. MAU and BBS win softball games in sports coverage.
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OSHA
Anthony Lewis
Nixon
White Creek
N.Y
Wells
MAU
BBS
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U.S. 7
By Rob Woolmington
Nawrath
Gov. Snelling
Bennington County
Transportation
T.garry Buckley
Dorset
U.S. Epa
By John Leaning
William Watson
Vermont Public Health
Colonie
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Mt. Anthony
George H. Willig
New York City
World Trade Center
Abraham Beame
Willig
Mrs. Solzhenitsyn
U.S
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