Suspects plead innocent in Vermont bartender murder
Richard Minckler and Michael Martin, both held on $100,000 bail, and Bonnie Kinney freed on $50,000 bail, pleaded not guilty to first degree murder in Bennington District Court for the fatal shooting of Harry Cifelli, 51, outside the Palace Hotel. Minckler and Martin face psychiatric evaluation to assess competency, with Martin posting no counsel at arraignment and Minckler previously facing fugitive and marijuana charges.
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Buckley and Moynihan clash over domestic policy in cordial Senate debate
In a New York Times forum, Sen. James L. Buckley and challenger Daniel P. Moynihan sparred on welfare, New York City bonds, and abortion, yet found agreement on foreign policy threats from the Soviet Union. Moynihan pressed federal aid while Buckley urged state control, with both trading wit and sharp lines on the role of government.
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Carrots and zucchini in Wadsworths bread this week
Inside Local highlights weekly kitchen feature with vegetables baked into the family loaf as a local note. Readers get a peek at seasonal produce and community life through a small, friendly column.
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Bennington
Social Security tax base rises for 1977 higher wage cap
The Social Security Administration announced a 1977 wage base increase from 15,300 to 16,500, lifting the tax bite up to 70.20 for 19 million workers and boosting payroll taxes by 2.3 billion. The maximum earnings subject to benefits reduces rises to 3,000 from 2,760, with earnings above that cut reducing benefits.
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Carter gains in polls after second debate
Carter's rebound appears solid as a strong second debate performance reshapes momentum against Ford. Analysts note changes in Carter's campaign, better organization, and sharper attacks on Ford. Ford faced controversy over Eastern Europe remarks and boycott disclosure, plus rising wholesale prices signaling inflation pressures. See CARTER on back page.
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Researchers warn of massive global TNT stockpiles per person
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute reports world nuclear stockpiles at about 15 tons of TNT per person, 60 tons per capita in NATO and Warsaw Pact nations. The book Armaments and Disarmament in the Nuclear Age cites 50,000 megatons total and ~7 trillion dollars in postwar military spending, with six percent of world output allocated to the military.
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Unemployment Dips in September Ahead of Election
Washington United Press International reports unemployment fell to 7.8 percent in September, the first dip in four months. The number of people employed also declined, marking a slight improvement in joblessness but a largely stagnant job market prior to the November 2 election. President Ford’s campaign notes the 3.7 million jobs created since the May 1975 recession low.
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Thai junta promises constitutional rule after deadly Bangkok clash
Bangkok reports say the two day old military government vows to restore constitutional rule as soon as possible while police and troops fight holdout students at Thammasat University. The junta forms a 244 member military government with an 18 member civilian advisory board and imposes weapon surrender with prison terms.
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