Officials dispute Vermont deficit and tax plan
In Montpelier a tax debate pits Administration Secretary Robert Wilson against Vermont industry spokesman James Mereness over an $8-10 million deficit vs a $5 million forecast. Salmon seeks a one cent sales tax rise to four percent to cover shortfalls. Legislative panels delay Oct 15 meeting as they study the plan and forecast impacts on employment and school aid.
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Revenue sharing extension urged by President Ford
President Ford urged 33 Midwest mayors to push for a five year extension of general revenue sharing, warning that delay or changes could be catastrophic. Security was tight at the North Shore Hilton in Skokie with agents and police checking visitors after recent assassination attempts. Ford cited over 20 billion dollars distributed to about 39,000 local governments since the program began.
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Salmon Offers Sole Arbitration In Vermont Teachers Pay Dispute
Governor Thomas Salmon proposes to act as sole arbitrator in a salary dispute between Vermont state college teachers and the system. The plan requires both sides to consent in writing, binding decision, and a halt to any strike vote pending ruling. Union and trustees chair welcome the move, with arguments set for Oct. 6 and a decision within seven days. The teachers seek a 10 percent raise. colleges offer up to 5 percent.
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State College
Vermont
Bennington Selectmen Tackle Stray Dogs Complaint
Town leaders wrestled with a dog control issue as stray canines harass mail carriers and pedestrians. A plan to assign a town employee to focus on October failed, as did a shorter two week option. City officials favored stronger enforcement and higher fines, but no consensus emerged. The topic will return next week alongside a job candidate interview.
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Timothy Corcoran
George Rogers
Gerald P. Morrissey
Corcoran
Paul Sheridan
Harold R. Saunders
Sheridan
Ralph G. Wright
Richard B. Leake III
Morrissey
Thom Spargo
Spargo
See Selectmen
Bennington town manager interview highlights localized debate
The Bennington town manager interview outlines ideas from the discussion in page five with emphasis on local governance. The piece delves into town hiring practices and public reactions amid ongoing municipal challenges.
Madrid police killings rise during Franco anniversary
Roving snipers killed three Madrid policemen and wounded a fourth as hundreds of thousands rallied in Plaza de Oriente to praise Franco on the 39th anniversary of his rise to power. The violence occurred amid demonstrations praising Franco and condemning Spain for executing five terrorists last Saturday.
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Franco
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Antonio Gutierrez Ferreiro
Plaza de See
Ford threats tripled this month amid assassination attempts
Washington officials testified that threats against President Ford rose to 320 in the first 20 days of September, up from prior averages. A man in Belleville offered 25,000 to an undercover agent to kill Ford, with a 307 magnum and hiding place, but was arrested after a bar encounter. Ford also sought $11 million and 150 more Secret Service agents as protection measures.
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California
Simon
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Ill
Davis
Roger Bates
Bates
Secret Service
Ripple control system eyed to trim utility costs
CVPS officials and partners from Landis and Gyr described a ripple load management system to smooth demand and cut energy costs. The pilot at the North Rutland substation involves a $170 000 test setup for a two year experiment to control large household appliances remotely.
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Rutland
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Vermont
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United States
Colby Demands Care in Disclosing CIA Funds
CIA Director William E. Colby turned secret documents over to a House committee after deleting 50 words and demanding care in public release. Chairman Otis Pike pressed for declassification terms while considering contempt threats if President Ford withholds cooperation.
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House
Otis Pike
D-N.y
House Committee On Intelligence
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