Thanksgiving Proclamation by Vermont Governor 1802
Isaac Tichenor proclaims a day of public thanksgiving on December ninth and urges ministers and people to assemble in gratitude. He prays for divine benediction on Vermont, the United States, national harmony, peace, and the spread of virtue, science, and religious principle.
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Inmates Devour 2500 Pounds Turkey Without Drumsticks
United Press International reports Cook County Jail inmates will eat 2,500 pounds of turkey for Thanksgiving with all bones longer than 1% inches removed to prevent weapons. Outside, Americans enjoy parades including Macy's in New York and a Hollywood to Las Vegas marathon by elderly racers.
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Portugal Quiet After Leftist Rebellion Crushed
Progovernment commandos overran a rebel military police regiment near Lisbon's presidential palace in a pitched battle. One military policeman and two commandos were killed. leaders of both units were arrested and leftist security chief Gen Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho detained. Government says most air bases and broadcasts restored.
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Bennington town manager post delay as top candidates withdraw
Two leading candidates for the vacant Bennington town manager post have withdrawn. Robert M. Jones of Williamstown and Donald Peach of Glastonbury backed out amid publicity, family relocation concerns, and salary questions. Officials say appointment is not imminent after reviewing 11 candidates. Public Works Supt Ronald Coltran is leaving today.
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Selectman's mistake to cost town 4000 dollars
Gerald P. Morrissey and Harold R. Saunders withheld hydrant information on Jefferson Heights. The town must fund five hydrants while Edward and Norman Greenberg avoid payment. Disputes over notices and town authority sparked sharp private condemnations of the chain of command.
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Stafford signals backing for less U N aid and unemployment tax stance
Vermont Senator Robert Stafford visiting Bennington said he would back reducing United States funding to the United Nations following its Zionism decree and opposes raising the federal unemployment compensation tax to help states like Vermont. He noted he may run for re election but will wait until spring and gave no firm date. The visit included meetings with residents and brief interviews amid a wider campaign landscape with Governor Thomas Salmon potential challenge.
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Inside Local Highlights Across Bennington and Vermont
Mt Anthony students star in Hypotenuse to History and Special Olympics plans unfold in Bennington. The Museum column honors two women in Bennington history, Ford admin bailouts criticized, and a guest column reviews federal flood insurance rules in Manchester. An Arlington hunter’s 11 point buck is reported with Victory’s pages. John Page on gratitude worldwide. Berkshire Symphony December concert looms and Yankee magazine to publish New England sports issue. Pro basketball and hockey news alongside Barnes civil suit update.
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Ski areas open for Thanksgiving with snow in forecast
Five regional ski areas Bromley Stratton Mount Snow Killington and Brodie plan openings for tomorrow as first snowstorm of the winter approaches. Bromley reports two feet of man made snow and one trail ready with more in progress. Killington to offer 16 to 24 inches of man made snow on three trails as operations expand.
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Salmon talks economics and possible Senate bid in Vermont
Gov. Thomas P. Salmon and Sen. Robert T. Stafford appeared in Bennington to discuss economic realities and realistic options for Vermont. Salmon, speaking to the Lions Club, says he is not campaigning for specific programs and has not decided on a 1976 Senate race, planning to wait until after the state legislature session. He aims to educate voters and legislators on economic conditions rather than pursuing tax packages, and notes Vermonters face manageable problems unlike New York City or Massachusetts.
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