Vermont lawmakers predict no action on Salmon tax proposal
In Montpelier leaders forecast a brief special session to consider Gov Salmon's one percent sales tax increase. They expect one to three days, with outcomes including possible rooms and meals tax moves and funding transfers, while Salmons plan faces strong opposition. House and Senate leaders foresee tight timelines and a January return.
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Vermont to appeal overtime pay ruling on highway workers
The Vermont administration will appeal to the Vermont Supreme Court a State Employees Labor Relations Board decision ordering overtime pay for highway maintenance workers. The board urged 32 hours of overtime weekly and retroactive pay to July 6, with $586,000 already owed and ongoing accruals expected during the appeal.
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Inside the World and Local News Notes
Hearst behavior described as erratic Fr Berrigan arrested in protest demonstration arsonists plague Kansas City Vermont churches and meeting houses to be described at Park McCullough House Page 3. The TRB column looks in vain for gutsy leadership for this country. Rob Woolmington of The Banner staff recalls near imperial encounters. The John Gould column notes tape measure and arithmetic beat slide rule and computer. History of Shaftsbury bicentennial Manchester Villagers Equinox property Sunderland School Board bond issue hoped tomorrow. Lee Grant TV series wiped out. Patriots win over Rutland Eagles lose to Otter Valley Red Sox poised for playoffs.
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CIA Tries to Assassinate Castro, Church Says
Senator Frank Church said the CIA conducted multiple assassination attempts against Cuban Premier Fidel Castro over at least 15 years. CIA Director William Colby acknowledged the topic indirectly, noting a 1973 directive to avoid assassinations and the murky facts surrounding approvals and involvement.
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Egypt marks second anniversary of 1973 war
United Press International reports Egypt celebrated two years since the 1973 war with a military parade showing new non Soviet arms links. Israel saw US oilmen arrive in Sinai to take Ras Sadar oil complex as part of the peace process. Rabin cautioned peace pact not in effect yet while US electronics technicians prepare Sinai stations. In Lebanon, Israeli troops reported minor exchanges near Menorah with no casualties. Sadat reviewed the parade as U.S. and Israeli moves intertwine with the interim accord.
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Arraignment Set for Hearst and SLA Suspects
Los Angeles prosecutors prepared a court petition seeking arraignment next Friday for Patricia Hearst and SLA suspects William and Emily Harris on 11 counts tied to a May 1974 crime spree. A habeas corpus writ could bring Hearst to Los Angeles for state charges, with possible subsequent federal or local proceedings.
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Supreme Court agrees to hear reform act challenge
The Supreme Court will examine the 1974 election reform act, funding presidential campaigns and capping donor and spending limits. The case stems from an August appeals court ruling upholding most of the statute. Critics call it a curb on political expression, while supporters say it protects democracy from money. The court will hear oral arguments and later issue a written opinion.
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Eugene J. McCarthy
Minnesota
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Glider student dies in Pine Cobble crash
Roger C. Halverson, 34, of Mechanicville New York, died when his glider crashed on Pine Cobble in Williamstown Massachusetts. FAA and Massachusetts aeronautics officials investigated the Sunday wreck witnessed by hikers Charles Neuschafer and Stewart Olsen, who reported seeing the out of control dive and locating the site with police and search planes.
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Tax cuts extend into 1976 debated by House panel
Washington based tax discussion shows House Ways and Means Committee weighing extending 1975 income tax reductions into 1976. They plan to finish draft by Thursday and revisit Oct 21 22 before sending to the House. Proposals include broader child care deductions and a simplification of the tax return with a flat deduction replacing many popular items.
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