Vermont Transportation Board battles legal limits
The Vermont Transportation Board grapples with authority over railroads and other legal gaps as the new Vermont Transportation Agency pushes to set highway and transit policy. Key concerns include railroad jurisdiction, unpaid salaries, hiring authority, and per diem pay. Governor Salmon faces political friction over a potential secretary pick. A second meeting is set for next Thursday in Burlington as lawmakers anticipate possible new legislation.
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Sadat Arrives in Vienna for State Visit Talks
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat landed in Vienna for a two day state visit to discuss the Middle East crisis with Chancellor Kreisky and President Kirchschlager before traveling to Salzburg to meet President Ford. Officials said talks may cover revived step by step diplomacy or Geneva peace efforts and a Palestinian solution. Kreisky urged Israeli withdrawal from lands seized in 1967 and solving the Palestinian issue.
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Veto threatens Vermont Manpower job funds
Vermont faces possible loss of about 4.4 million in federal funds if Congress does not override President Ford's veto of a 5.3 billion jobs measure. State Manpower Director Daniel Holland said Vermont would lose roughly 3.5 million for public service jobs and 958 thousand for youth summer programs.
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Gas ration plan ready for energy emergency
Washington reports a drastic emergency gas rationing plan would give all drivers equal weekly fuel, regardless of location or needs. The Federal Energy Administration Task Force drafted the standby proposal, awaiting approval by Frank Zarb and President Ford for use only in a major crisis.
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Ford pledges U S support to Europe at NATO summit
President Ford, in Brussels for the NATO meeting, affirmed U S commitment to defend Europe and keep 310,000 troops stationed there. He said alliance members agree Portugal’s leftist coup must be watched with care and expressed sympathy for the Portuguese people. He supported more high level summits and stressed a peacemaking objective in the Middle East.
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Jackson slams Ford oil tax in televised critique
UPI report shows Senator Henry M. Jackson accusing President Ford of misrepresenting his energy plan. He forecasts rising gas prices and energy costs, calls for breaking the deadlock with Congress, and labels deregulation as price rationing through taxes and tariffs. Jackson also cites a $33 billion annual cost and a $600 family burden.
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Salmon backs regional New England presidential primary
Vermont Governor Thomas Salmon endorsed a March regional primary saying it would better read the electorate. He noted support from Massachusetts and Rhode Island leaders and discussed the idea with Dukakis and Noel. Delegates from four states agreed to pursue a March 2 primary to broaden participation and curb costly state road shows.
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Spin-in at Topping Tavern draws handspinners
A loomhouse photo at Topping Tavern Shaftsbury announces a Saturday spin-in from 10 to 4. Handspinners from the region will share wool and flax techniques, with the Bennington Museum running the event at the tavern. Admission is $1 for adults and 50 cents for children except for participating spinners.
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Cloudy Humid Weekend Weather Forecast
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy and humid conditions today with highs in the upper 70s and a chance of showers or thunderstorms tonight. Sunday is expected to stay humid and cloudy with similar conditions.
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