Vermont Legionnaires' outbreak expands to 29 cases
The CDC confirmed two new Vermont cases including one fatal. nationwide totals reach 118 cases and 34 deaths since Philadelphia’s 1976 outbreak, with higher fatality among those with cancer or kidney disease. A congressional subcommittee led by Senator Kennedy will question CDC handling at a Wednesday hearing, with Dr. William Foege testifying.
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Ethics panel finds no evidence O'Neill rented by Park
The House Ethics Committee released a letter stating no evidence supports the claim that Tongsun Park paid Speaker Thomas O'Neill's rent. O'Neill and Rep. Edward Boland showed canceled checks proving they paid the apartment themselves. The investigation, tied to Park's bribery case and alleged paymasters in Seoul, continues with Park a fugitive and indicted on multiple counts.
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UPI
House Ethics Committee
Thomas O’neill
Tongsun Park
O’neill
Edward Boland
Dmass
Park
Ethics Committee
Boland
UN imposes global arms embargo on South Africa
The United Nations Security Council unanimously ordered 148 members to halt military police equipment and nuclear tech sales to South Africa. The mandatory sanctions target the apartheid regime after Biko’s prison death and a crackdown on dissidents. Israel and France are among major arms suppliers evaluating steps to enforce the embargo.
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Pretoria
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Steve Biko
Rhodesia
Kurt Waldheim
Young
New Republic Party
Israel
France
Jerusalem
Jacques Leprette
Stafford urges U S sanctions on states aiding terrorists
Sen Robert Stafford urges a broad policy of trade and travel sanctions against nations that assist terrorists. He proposes blacklisting countries for American travel, halting arms and nuclear material sales, and penalizing ports with weak security. Libya is named for aiding terrorists. Russia China North Korea Cuba Algeria and Syria cited by a Library of Congress report.
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Variable Sunshine and Clouds Forecast Weekend
Variable sunshine and cloudiness with highs in the 50s. Fair Saturday night with lows near 40. Sunday brings more clouds and 50s highs.
Green Mountain Furniture expands with 50 new jobs
Green Mountain Furniture of North Bennington buys assets of a Canadian firm to expand production and hire 50 workers. Charles O Leary says the deal, concluded in Toronto with Cameron McIndoo, gives USA rights to Free Form Five institutional casement furniture and UNESCO approval boosts a growing world market for open classrooms.
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Green Mountain Furniture
North Bennington
Green Mountain
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Bennington
Toronto
Cameron McIndoo
USA
Cameron MclIndoo
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Unesco
United Nation
O’leary
Snelling centralizes Vermont administration amid memo row
Montpelier Governor Richard Snelling tightens state operations in a push for accountability, stirring contention over a perceived one man rule. Memorable memos from Health and Fish and Game officials prompt debate on whether dissent is stifled or better organized governance.
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Jennifer Small Montpelier
UPI
Richard Snelling
Snelling
Thomas Salmon
House Appropriations Committee
Madeleine Kunin
Burlington
Health
Candon
Health Department
Environmental
Martin Johnson
Fish and Game Department
Fish and Game Board
Johnson
Facelift for Falls Shows Merchants Revitalization Progress
Downtown Hoosick Falls enjoys a brighter look as a merchants' revitalization effort takes shape. Photos show the Livingston building during chemical cleaning and its prior appearance, illustrating a striking improvement in the streetscape.
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