Ford blasts Congress in France summit plan
President Ford attacked Congress as unable to agree on his tax cut and budget plan during a Washington briefing before a trip to France for a three day economic summit with leaders from France Britain West Germany Italy Japan and possibly Canada. French officials expect the talks to be held at a 15th century chateau near Paris.
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Helmut Schmidt
China
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Henry A. Kissinger
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Ristau warns electricity costs rise in New England energy outlook
Vermont Transportation Secretary Arthur Ristau warned at a Sherburne meeting that electricity prices could rise five to six fold by 1990. He said New England faces tougher energy costs than the nation, with nuclear or solar sources years away, risking continued economic hardship.
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Bail set at 50000 for Pray in Vermont murder case
Temporary bail of 50000 was set for Gary Pray of Bennington by Superior Court Judge John Morrissey. A final decision on bail will be issued by next Tuesday after reviewing new evidence and a recent Vermont Supreme Court ruling on pretrial release. Pray, 26, faces a murder conviction for the 1971 rifle slaying of Edouard Garneau in Arlington and seeks pretrial release amid ongoing appeals and allegations of an October escape attempt.
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Ford proposes $100 billion Energy Independence Agency
President Ford asks Congress to create a ten year government corporation with $25 billion in stock and $75 billion in loans to back risky energy ventures. The Energy Independence Agency would seed private funding for large scale projects such as synthetic fuel from coal, oil shale, nuclear and solar energy, aiming to unlock about $600 billion in energy investments over ten years.
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Joseph Hall Named Bennington Housing Director
The Bennington Housing Authority unanimously chose Joseph Hall from 24 applicants to be executive director. Hall, 43, a Mt. Anthony Union High School Board member and former chairman, will leave his Metropolitan Life Insurance job in Bennington to take the post, with interim director Phyllis Agard retaining the role during transition. The salary is $12,000 annually with potential raises after rearrangements and HUD oversight will aid the handover. Hall resides on Harwood Hill with his wife and six children and was re elected to a second term on the high school board, not seeking chairmanship again.
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Weekend Weather Outlook With Cloudy Skies
Mostly cloudy and cool today with highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s. Tonight’s low will be in the 40s. Sunset tonight at 6 19. Sunrise Sunday at 7 03. Sunset Sunday at 6 17.
Vermont House weighs temporary sales tax hike debate
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a temporary one cent rise to Vermont's 3 percent sales tax, opening a broader floor debate in a special session called by Gov. Salmon to address an $8–10 million deficit. Lobbyists warn of industry impact as lawmakers prepare to face election-year pressure.
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Vermont Hotel-Motel Restaurant Association
Robert Wilson
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