Salmon centers conservation over nuclear power in energy plan
Vermont Governor Thom Salmon, a Democratic Senate candidate, calls for a national energy program prioritizing high conservation and very low nuclear power. At a Vermont Home Builders Association energy symposium, he warns against rapid energy development. advocates solar, renewables, efficiency, and state led projects while opposing fast breeder reactors and nuclear proliferation.
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Moonies complain discrimination by NBC over rally ad
Unification Church spokesman Michael Runyon says NBC canceled the church's paid advertisement for a Washington rally, calling it a blatant FCC code violation and alleging media discrimination that hinders the church message. Runyon spoke amid a Vermont Educational interview.
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FDA orders changes on estrogen drugs amid safety doubts
The FDA blasted estrogen drugs as risky and ineffective for many menopause symptoms, ordering revised labeling for doctors and a patient brochure. It warns of uterine cancer risk with long use, urges lowest effective doses, and reevaluation every six months. prohibits use in pregnancy and certain health conditions.
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Vermont railroad line shuts down as operators balk
The St Johnsbury and Lamoille County Railroad remains closed after a three year state private operator agreement collapsed. State Transportation Secretary Arthur Ristau says a new operator is sought as labor disputes and demands for track upgrades stalled a new contract. Crew efforts to repair 300 feet of track after a derailment at Fair Haven proceed.
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Vermont Unemployment Edges Down to 4.2 Percent
The Vermont unemployment rate declined to 4.2 percent of the insured workforce, down two tenths from the prior week, with just over 10 000 claims filed for regular extended and supplemental benefits totaling about 550 000 dollars. Burlington remained the lowest area at 2.9 percent while St Albans stood highest at 6.4 percent. district by district changes show mixed declines and a few increases across Barre Montpelier Bennington Brattleboro Burlington Middlebury Morrisville Newport Rutland St Johnsbury Springfield White River Junction.
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High court rejects bid to block ballot printing in Vermont
The Vermont Supreme Court refused a restraining order blocking printing of ballots for the upcoming general election. A dissident group opposed to the Democratic slate on the Independent Vermonter line sought to prevent use of the party label this year. A hearing on the appeal is set for Oct. 15, marking a partial procedural victory for the dissidents. Separately, USDA data show 48 percent of American households planted or planned to plant a garden, a rise from prior years.
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Vermont to profit from parks bill under Land and Water fund
Federal officials say Vermont could gain up to 45.2 million dollars over 13 years to buy land for parks and recreational facilities. The Land and Water Conservation Fund grants rise from 300 to 900 million annually. Vermont's 1978 allocation is 2.8 million, increasing over two years and totaling 35.1 million from 1981 to 1989.
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Escapee Kent Hanson sought after St Albans prison break
Police continued the search for Kent Hanson a 33 year old Brattleboro man who escaped from a St Albans Correctional Center work detail. Hanson is considered dangerous and in curably insane with a fatal shooting charge from 1964 and past hospital release. Authorities traced a parked car he fled in to Georgia as bloodhounds scoured East Georgia woods.
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Public takeover urged as utility profits soar
Liberty Union candidate John Franco said Vermonts two largest electric firms Central Vermont Public Service and Green Mountain Power posted rising profits after rate hikes. He argued the industry should be publicly controlled, noting near bankruptcy two years earlier and current strong financial reports.
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