Vermont youths gain CETA work funds via local program
James A. Merrow Jr. leads the Youth Work Experience program in Bennington under CETA funds aimed at placing four youths from disadvantaged families in nonprofit roles. State officials foresee broader expansion, with statewide targets and looming deadlines for two related federal youth programs, though local groups have yet to apply.
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James A. Merrow Jr
Vermont
State Education Department
State Department of Education
Bennington
Merrow
Department of Employment Security
Roger Sternberg
CETA
Forrest Perkins
Education Department
Sternberg
Carter Presses Congress On Energy Plan At Detroit Forum
President Carter urged rapid enactment of a moderate energy program, warning that delay would erode economic strength. In Detroit he heard from Emma Molina, a migrant worker advocate, who urged relief for the poor and cited housing aid bills signed last week. He tied energy to urban needs and said he would shield ordinary people from oil company breaks while pressing for action.
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Congress
Carter
Detroit
Emma Molina
Lawrence Hall
Gary
Ind
Hall
Martin Hernady
St. Stephens Church
Toledo
Ohio
White House
Senate
Washington
KCIA figure Kim details Park influence scandal roles
Kim describes KCIA support for Tongsun Park dating to 1967 including finances for his Washington club takeover and social campaigns that wooed Congress members and elites. He says he helped shape the KCIA while later becoming a political foe and exile in 1973.
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Kim
Park
Congress
KCIA
Tongsun Park
Korea
U.S
Washington
George Town
Park Chung Hee
South Korea
Snelling calls balanced growth policy for urban and rural areas
Governor Richard Snelling urged equal federal treatment of urban and rural problems in shaping a national growth policy. Speaking at a New England regional conference, he warned that massive federal spending in cities or neglecting rural areas would distort the economy and hinder nationwide development.
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Burlington
UPI
Richard Snelling
Snelling
New England
White House
Detroit
America
Habitual offender faces life in Vermont case
Frederick Angelucci, 34, of Montpelier, was convicted in Windsor County Superior Court on four felonies and branded a habitual offender. A presentence investigation was ordered as a three-judge panel noted a long record including kidnapping, aggravated robbery, aggravated assault, burglary and robbery. He faces up to life imprisonment.
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Woodstock
UPI
Frederick Angelucci
Montpelier
Angelucci
Windsor County Superior Court
Handicapped prepare to sue U S over CETA aid
A staff official of the President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped predicted a class action lawsuit against the U S Labor Department for discriminating against the disabled under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act. He said CETA has under served the 2 million handicapped community, citing low service rates and job-application denial.
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Burlington
UPI
Committee On Employment of the Handicapped
Labor Department
Paul Messmer
James
Bennington Briefs Highlights and Community Events
Local notices list a Mystery Hayride at 7 tonight for Southern Vermont Snow Geers meeting at the Pleasant Street lot. Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles Aerie 1861 to meet Sunday Oct 23 at 2 pm with a social to follow. Prospect School host used winter clothing sale today from 10 am to 2 pm.
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Southern
Vermont
Snow Geers
Pleasant Street
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 1861
Eagle Rooms
Prospect School
The
H Jeans and
Jodhpurs Horse Club
New England Graphics
Paper Mill Bridge
Doctors admit failure in fighting obesity
A panel of obesity specialists warned current medical options to shed fat and keep it off are largely ineffective. Diets, drugs, and very low calorie plans are limited, with long term fasting and extreme methods offering little lasting success. Surgery poses significant risks, including death rates up to five percent, and often fails to prevent rebound weight gain.
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Washington
UPI
National Institutes of Health
George Bray
Harbor General Hospital
Torrance
Calif
Bray
Friedrich Gries
Dusseldorf
West Germany
Haley urges Vermont Republicans to open doors and heal party
Haley, elected to a third term as Bennington County GOP chairman, calls for a renewal of the Vermont GOP by moving away from narrow policy to welcome fresh air. He chairs the Bennington School District Board and Vermont Veterans Home trustee, with ties to the American Legion. His son, Thomas Haley Jr., recently won a chairman post in Bennington Town Republicans. Both work at Tom Haley's used car sales on Northside Drive.
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Republican Party
Vermont
Haley
Bennington County
GOP
Bennington
Vermont Veterans Home
American Legion
State Board of Forests and Parks
Board of New England Higher Education
Thomas Haley Jr
Bennington Town
Republican Committee
Tom Haley
Northside Drive
Warrant, Bail Updates In Bennington County Court
Judge Kilburn issued arrest warrants for Peter T. Baker and Arthur J. Shepard both of Pownal for possession of marijuana and cocaine on Oct. 13. Baker is held by Massachusetts authorities on similar charges. Shepard is also held by Massachusetts authorities. Paula L. Gadsby of North Adams pleaded not guilty to cocaine and marijuana charges from Oct. 13 and was released on $2,500 bail with custody terms.
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Bennington County District Court
Ronald F. Kilburn
Peter T. Baker
Pownal
Baker
Massachusetts
Kilburn
Arthur J. Shepard
Shepard
Paula L. Gadsby
North Adams
Mass
Kathy Trimarchi
Miss Gadsby
Obituary of Marion King 80 in Florida Nursing Home
Mrs Marion King 80 died Oct 21 in a San Mateo Florida nursing home. A resident of San Mateo since 1960 she came from Bennignton. Survived by daughter Mrs Geraldine Padgett Tampa two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral Monday Oct 24 at 2 pm Grayside Palatka Memorial Gardens Palatka Florida Johnson-Davis Funeral Home Palatka in charge.
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Marion King
San Mateo
Fla
King
Bennington
Geraldine Padgett
Tampa
Grayside Palatka Memorial Gardens
Palatka
Johnson-Davis Funeral Home
Vermont settlement over coffee duty discrimination case
A New Hampshire firm settled with Charlene White after she alleged sex discrimination for refusing to fetch coffee. C and L Construction Co. agreed to two weeks salary, reclassify termination as laid off for lack of work, and draft an affirmative action plan for the Burlington municipal garage site. The company said coffee duty applied to all workers.
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Montpelier
UPI
New Hampshire
Suskin
Burlington Municipal Garage
Burlington
Waterbury move cost eyed at 750000 for state agency shift
A legislative committee heard the plan to relocate the Human Services Agency into vacant Waterbury space at the state hospital with a price tag near 750000. Administration Secretary Ralph Peters said the exact cost is being finalized and part of the move could occur before the March 1 lease expiry, affecting 537 workers and including the Health Department admin section now in Burlington. He will meet with the Vermont State Employees Association next week to address union objections.
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Montpelier
UPI
Human Services Agency
State Hospital
Waterbury
Ralph Peters
House Institutions Committee
State Health Department
Burlington
Peters
Vermont State Employees Association
Inmate in Burlington Hangs Self at Jail
Irving Douglas, 19, of Burlington, was found hanging from a bed sheet cord in a Chittenden Community Corrections Center cell Friday afternoon. He remained in critical condition at Medical Center Hospital as officials termed it an apparent death by own action while awaiting trial on charges including concealing stolen property and second degree arson.
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Burlington
UPI
Chittenden Community Correctional Center
Medical Center Hospital
Irving Douglas
George Africa
Chittenden County
Generic drugs could save Vermont Medicaid over 140000
The Vermont Public Interest Research Group said the state Social Welfare Department could save more than 140000 dollars annually on Medicaid drug purchases by buying generic drugs. VPIRG backs a bill allowing pharmacists to substitute generics for brand name equivalents.
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VPIRG
DES says Vermont job placements rise sharply this year
The Department of Employment Security reported a 27 percent rise in jobs found for Vermonters compared with the prior fiscal year ending Sept 30. It also noted a 53 percent jump in professional, technical, or managerial placements, crediting efficiency improvements and a stronger economy.
Vermont welfare gains urged by council
The Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council urged a 16.6 percent boost in welfare benefits funded from the state’s 21 million budget surplus. On WCFR radio, WLIAC President Betty Parker pressed raising aid from 75 percent of need to 91 percent, joining the Conference of Churches and others in backing higher funding.
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Springfield
UPI
Vermont
Betty Parker
Council
Conference of Churches
Shooting investigated in Burlington death of Charles Langlois
The Chittenden County State's Attorney's office investigated the Friday shooting death of 18 year old Charles Langlois of Burlington. State's Attorney William Sorrell said Langlois died from a single pistol wound to the chest in an apartment. He ruled out suicide but no arrests were reported and charges likely not until next week.
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Burlington
UPI
Chittenden County
State’s Attorney’s
Charles Langlois
William Sorrell
Langlois
Sorrell
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