Taft-Hartley: Blunt weapon or failed tool for docks
Washington dispatch analyzes the Taft-Hartley Act as a frequent tool in West Coast dock strikes. It notes Nixon’s 80 day cooling off period and repeated settlements after injunctions expire, with unions and managers warning the measure may hinder negotiation. The piece recalls 1948 dock actions and the one time used against West Coast workers.
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Taft-Hartley
Job Losers Find New Jobs In Political Shift
In Montpelier two Washington County men who resigned from Employment Security Department posts over Republican party roles have new positions. Jeff Bailey joined the Thomas for Congress Campaign Committee in Montpelier, while Richard Cleveland took a job in the Johnson State College financial office at Johnson. The resignations followed their election to Republican town and county committees, with federal law restricting holding party office while employed.
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Thomas For Congress
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Northfield
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Johnson
Cities league takes stand on nine issues
The League of Cities and Towns adopted 65 stands on nine issues from local administration to highways and environmental control. It backs year round daylight saving time to aid winter recreation and supports state aid to education while urging higher state shares and continued aid for all communities.
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UVM to hire 30 under job emergency act
The University of Vermont will participate in the 1971 federal Emergency Employment Act to hire 30 people. The move follows a prior university position freeze announced by President Edward C. Andrews. Priority for hires includes Vietnam veterans welfare recipients and Vermont residents.
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UPI
University of Vermont
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Edward C. Andrews
Washington
Vermont
Wayne Patterson
Judges weigh secretary plea over unemployment benefits
A three judge federal panel in Montpelier weighs Diane Wheeler's challenge to Employment Security Department procedures. Wheeler argues lack of a prior hearing violated due process and was illegal. The department defends its procedures as constitutional and seeks denial of declaratory relief and a revision. In St Johnsbury, the Vermont State Grange opens its centennial year with a three day convention marking 100 years since its New England beginnings. Governor Davis will issue a proclamation designating the coming year as the state orange centennial year. The Grange, organized July 4, 1872, will feature organization reports ceremonies honoring youth and a banquet.
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U.S
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Bernard Leddy
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ST. Johnsbury
UPI
Vermont State Grange
New England
Johnson praises Barbara Jordan for Congress run support
Former President Lyndon B. Johnson, at a Houston reception, urged Senator Barbara Jordan to run for Congress. He called her "the epitome of the new politics in Texas" and praised her inclusion of all people and races in government.
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Johnson
Stoneman Warns Windsor Prison Risks Riots
Vermont Corrections Commissioner R Kent Stoneman warned Windsor State Prison has conditions that could spark rebellions. He said even small problems can trigger unrest and urged proper controls and room for recreation and counseling as the 162 year old facility slowly returns to normal after a three week work stoppage protest. Plans for a new max security facility are on hold while programs are reviewed. Warden Robert Smith approved inmate family requests.
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Essex Junction
UPI
Vermont
R. Kent Stoneman
Windsor State Prison
Stoneman
Windsor
Robert Smith
Welfare Board ruling sought on benefits appeal
The Vermont Social Welfare Board will decide next week on an appeal by a former St. Johnsbury woman denied welfare because she refused to disclose her husband’s whereabouts. Attorney Richard Kohn said she feared for her life and her two children. The department had denied retroactive benefits in June. The case involves questions about required disclosures and child welfare. In a separate report, Claudine Rossi in Caderousse, France, watched her house collapse after a rotten beam, leaving her unharmed but shaken.
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Vermont Social Welfare Board
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Richard Kohn
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Caderousse
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