Bennington Eyes $800,000 Multi Purpose Ice Rink Bond
A town committee proposes an $800,000 bond to fund a five acre Bennington ice skating rink open 26 weeks for skating and hockey plus half the year for concerts and events. The plan includes 3,000 seats 200 to 400 skaters on ice, a skate shop and food concession with no tax impact if self funded over 20 years. The Parks & Recreation panel asked selectmen to place the measure on Town Meeting ballot for voter decision.
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Bennington
Parks & Recreation Commission
John Lyons
Lyons
Commission
Carl Territo
Richardson explains plea bargaining deal
Washington UPI report says Attorney General Elliott L. Richardson described Spiro T. Agnew’s plea of no contest to a single tax evasion charge and resignation as a negotiated settlement that spared a protracted legal battle. He noted President Nixon was kept informed, while U.S. Attorney George Beall disagreed on jail terms, and outlined resumed talks leading to the resignation.
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Washington
UPI
Elliot L. Richardson
Spiro T. Agnew
Eough
Richardson
Agnew
White House
Nixon
Justice Department
U.S
Maryland
George Beall
Beall
Leonard Garment
Ronald L. Ziegler
Walter E. Hoffman
I. H. Hammerman
Jerome B. Wolff
State Road Commission
Allen Green
Hoffman
Carl Albert Next In Line To Presidency After Agnew Resigns
House Speaker Carl Albert learned he was the first in the presidential line of succession following Spiro Agnew's resignation. Secret Service protection was assigned, with Albert to assume the duties if Nixon cannot serve. President Nixon called Albert to confirm the shift as Eastland stood next in line.
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Carl Albert
Washington
UPI
Spiro T. Agnew
Secret Service
Albert
Nixon
Agnew
Oklahoma
Mike Reed
Reed
James O. Eastland
Dmiss
Senate
Kissinger
United States
John C. Calhoun
Smoking ban at Community Recreation Center limited to two rooms
Parks & Recreation Commission voted to prohibit smoking throughout the center except in two basement meeting rooms. The rule aims to reduce agitation during meetings, with smoking allowed only during meetings and rooms locked at other times.
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Parks & Recreation Commission
Commission
Agnew Resigns as Vice President in Political Crisis
Spiro T. Agnew quits in disgrace after a tax evasion plea, letting Nixon seek a replacement amid Watergate turmoil. The court record details kickback schemes, penalties, and Agnew’s insistence he acted to protect his family and the nation. Nixon plans to nominate a nonpolitical successor if possible within days.
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Washington
UPI
Spiro T. Agnew
Nixon
Democratic Congress
Agnew
Baltimore
White House
Congress
Hubert H. Humphrey
D-Minn
Elliot L. Richardson
Maryland
IRS
Oval Office
Federal Court
Nixon Moves Swiftly to Name New Vice President
President Nixon moved swiftly today to select a new vice president amid uncertainty over the path to a possible 1976 presidential bid. The move signals priority in shaping the administration and potential implications for the upcoming campaign.
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Nixon
Veep
Washington
UPI
Aiken Suggested as Replacement for Agnew
Vermont leaders weigh possible picks for vice president after Spiro Agnew resignation. Gov. Salmon argues for governors, Lt. Gov. Burgess and Sen. Aiken touted, while House leader ONeill backs Aiken. Nixon to name a successor by weekend with Senate approval required.
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Agnew
John Burgess
Vermont
George Aiken
House
Thomas O’neill
Massachusetts
Aiken
O’neill
New England
White House
Spiro T. Agnew
Nixon
Congress
Ronald L. Ziegler
Israel Advances Toward Damascus In Six Day War
United Press International reports Israeli Defense Minister Moise Dayan announcing armored columns push toward Damascus after Gen. Chaim Herzog said Israel destroyed 800 of Syria’s 1,400 tanks. Dayan noted uncertain penetration depth as air battles raged and Syria air defenses claimed planes downed.
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United Press International
Moise Dayan
Damascus
Dayan
Tel Aviv
Chaim Herzog
Syria
Israel
Suez Canal
Egypt
Canal
Bania
Mediterranean
Golan Heights
United Nations Security Council
Middle East
Stamford seeks first incinerator push amid zoning dispute
Stamford voted to buy a $25,000 incinerator to replace an illegal dump and cut pollution. The plan to place it on Mill Road faced local zoning opposition, though state approval had been granted. A court fight with the IBA may reverse the denial, risking next spring construction and continued use of the old dump.
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Geoffrey Chapman
Stamford
Janice Farman
Mill Road
Vermont
Zoning Board of Adjustment
IBA
Agnew resignation and fallout explored in depth
Page 3 covers Inside details of Agnew’s resignation and the ensuing aftermath. Page 5 notes MAU adult education courses starting this term. Page 6 features Safire’s take on Agnew. Page 7 has Gretchen Becker on leaves. Page 9 reports Selectmen postponing Everett Street decision. Page 10 reports Peru road in the news again. Page 11 notes Hoosick Falls municipal building demolition. Page 14 covers MAU booters spoiling Otter Valley’s unbeaten hopes.
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Agnew
MAU
Safire
Gretchen Becker
Everett Street
Peru
Hoosick Falls
MAU Booters
Otter Valley
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Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Muskie
John B. Connally
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R-Vt
Richard Mallary
State Republican Committee
Stewart Smith
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
California
Ronald Reagan
Robert P. Griffin
Michigan
Mike Mansfield
Pentagon
Russia
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