Retrial of Gary Pray opens in Middlebury
The first degree murder trial of Gary B. Pray 26 of Bennington began in Addison County Court with the prosecution's opening. Ellen Garneau Beattie, daughter of Edouard Garneau, testified about May 6, 1971, the family scene at East Arlington, Pray's behavior after the shooting, and the rifle involved. The day’s testimony traced Pray’s whereabouts with Kenneth Harris earlier that day.
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Gary B. Pray
Bennington
Edouard Garneau
East Arlington
Addison County
Ellen Garneau Beattie
Bennington County
Raymond Bolton
Pray
Suzzanne
Sunderland
Marion Garneau
Rumsfeld Clears Senate Unit On Defense Secretary Nomination
The Senate Armed Services Committee recommended Donald H. Rumsfeld be confirmed as secretary of defense. Senator John C. Stennis expected a full Senate vote soon, and Rumsfeld faced tough SALT questions from Senator Henry M. Jackson, with notes and outside counsel used to prepare.
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Senate Armed Services Committee
Secretary of Defense
D-Wash
Rumsfeld
Pentagon
Jackson
State Department
Henry A. Kissinger
Defense Department
Ford May Agree to Aid N Y City Rescue Plan
President Ford appears to back federal aid to New York City to avert bankruptcy. A 1.4 billion rescue plan and tax, salary, and debt measures are under discussion with Albany and Congress as Carey pushes for state action and loan guarantees. White House signals readiness once commitments are in place.
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UPI
Ford
New York City
Albany
Manhattan
White House
Congress
New York
Hugh Carey
Carey
Ron Nessen
New York State
Nessen
Henry S. Reuss
D-Wis
House Banking Committee
Local income tax bill eyed for town use in Vermont
The Legislative Council sent a dozen bills to the printer, including a measure allowing towns to levy an income tax to fund elementary and public education. Sponsored by Rep. Charles Smith of Burlington, the plan has the State Tax Department compute the rate and collect the funds, then return them to towns.
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Montpelier
Legislative Council
Charles Smith
Burlington
State Tax Department
Thomas Foster
R-Bennington
Michael Silver
John Corskie
House Government Appropriations Committee
Mary Maher
South
Oil Gulf drilling off New England coast limited
The Interior Department will not offer offshore oil and gas leases within 48 miles of New England and Georges Bank. A November 20 notice will name tracts for leasing, with sale tentatively set for August 1976. The plan originally covered 15.6 million acres, the closest 20 miles from Nantucket.
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UPI
Interior Department
New England
George’s Bank
Massachusetts
Frank Edwards
Bureau of Land Management
Edwards
Nantucket
Leahy Doubts Rumsfeld Nomination For Defense Secretary
Senator Patrick Leahy voiced ongoing concerns about Donald Rumsfeld as defense secretary nominee. He urged clear policies to prevent conventional war from escalating to nuclear conflict and warned he may vote against confirmation if answers are inadequate. Leahy contrasted Rumsfeld with James Schlesinger, whom he respected despite disagreements.
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Washington
Rumsfeld
Leahy
Senate
Ford Aims for a Nation of Brothers and Sisters
President Ford spoke at North Carolina Central University in Durham during a GOP fundraising swing. He urged equality and endorsed the Equal Rights Amendment and a broader Voting Rights Act extension while praising graduates including Maynard Jackson and Lee Calhoun. Ford pledged to work toward a race and religion free competition and opportunity for all Americans.
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N.C
UPI
Ford
Republican Party
South
North Carolina Central University
Paris
North Carolina Central
Maynard Jackson
Atlanta
Lee Calhoun
Bethe touts heavy water reactors as US energy solution
Nobel laureate Hans Bethe argues that switching from light water to heavy water reactors could extend US uranium reserves by centuries and, with lower grade fuel, render the nation energy self sufficient for up to a thousand years. He cites Ontario Hydro’s heavy water plant and notes safety perceptions.
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Upi
United States
Hans Bethe
Bethe
Cornell
U. S
Urani
Ontario Hydro Co
Toronto
Canada
The
Inside Maine resettlement noted in Vietnamese communities
A roundup highlights that many Vietnamese residents successfully resettle in Maine while other items cover gun law challenges, local culture features, and various public affairs. The page also previews sports and national political topics with noted figures and events.
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Maine
Bay State
The
Wadsworths
Library
Joseph Harsch
Christian Science Monitor
New Hampshire OKs 20 Percent Hike for Blues Plan
The New Hampshire Insurance Department approved a 20 percent income increase for Blue Cross Blue Shield in the state. Acting Commissioner Leo Frasier said subscribers will see rate effects announced by Monday. Blue Cross Blue Shield sought 14.5 million more, was granted 11 million to help solvency and reduce a 3 million Blue Shield deficit. Includes 2.9 million for mandated mental health benefits by January 1976. Frasier noted some subscribers may still be unable to buy coverage. He attributed the need to higher malpractice costs and inflation.
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N.H
UPI
New Hampshire Insurance Department
Blue Cross-Blue Shield
Leo Frasier
Frasier
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Testing Franco brain activity while body relies on machines
Madrid reports Franco’s brain remains active though his body is dependent on life support. Doctors note normal brain waves for therapy and ongoing intensive treatment with a kidney machine and respirator. The 28th day of his struggle for survival sees tubes, external pacemaker, transfusions, and medical prayers from his wife and daughter.
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Spain
UPI
Francisco Franco
Franco
la Paz
Carmen Polo
Carmen
el Pardo Palace
Jose-Marie Bulard
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England
Americans For Energy Independence
Fish and Game
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Udall
Interior
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Williams
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Milwaukee
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France
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