Battle of Saratoga 200th Observed in Stillwater N Y
Text and photos by Tim Powers cover the bicentennial commemoration at Saratoga National Historical Park with NBC anchor Tom Brokaw, foreign dignitaries, and local officials. The ceremony examined Burgoyne’s surrender on Oct 7 1777 and the shared bonds among nations in the Revolutionary era.
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Saratoga National Historical Park
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Canada
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Jewish Community Center
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Saratoga Springs
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U.S
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United States
Gerard Gaussen
France
Atlantic
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West Germany
Germany
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America
Thaddeus Kosciuska
Horatio Gates
Jail term for Mandel ends Mandel’s Maryland governorship
Ailing Gov. Marvin Mandel was removed from office and sentenced to four years in prison on multiple mail fraud and racketeering counts. Lt. Gov. Blair Lee III became acting governor. Mandel’s term could be affected by possible disbarment like Agnew’s. Other codefendants received prison terms and fines. some racketeering rulings were appealed for clarity.
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Rain Likely To Start Late Today Through Sunday
Rain likely begins late today and continues through Sunday. Highs in the 50s with lows near 40 each night.
Vermont Governor Proposes $12.4 Million Tax Cut Plan
Gov. Richard Snelling outlined a plan to cut Vermont taxes by 12.4 million in fiscal 1978, including repealing the nine percent income tax surcharge retroactive to Jan 1 1977 and expanding deductions to mirror federal forms. He cited surpluses of 11.3 million in FY78 and 17.4 million for the year ending June 30 as justification, noting new federal rules require a larger state return form.
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Unregulated ski area insurers threaten Vermont resorts
Vermont faces escalating ski liability costs as two insurers control most coverage. A Sunday verdict fined Stratton Mountain for alleged trail misrepresentation, prompting fear rates will surge and potentially shutter operations.Insurers seek protective legislation while resort managers weigh insurance options ahead of Thanksgiving weekend.
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Mt. Ascutney
Windsor
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Inferno at South Street BP Gas Station
Cheryl Briggs, 28, of Pownal, lost brakes and crashed into pumps at the South Street BP. Firefighters battled the blaze. Briggs escaped unharmed. Police reported no additional damage. Photo by Rick Colonel, a student in John Hubbard's photography course at the Recreation Center.
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