Vermont gubernatorial debate stirs limited voter enthusiasm
A sizable crowd heard Vermont gubernatorial candidates spar on taxes land use and education funding with mixed reactions and noted apathy. Martha Abbott of the Liberty Union drew strong audience interest while others sought clearer answers on issues and plans for state tax reform and economic policy.
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Debate over tax use and school vouchers in Vermont race
A Liberty Union candidate debate covered 5 per cent rooms and meals tax allocation for Vermont tourism and a flat per pupil voucher plan. Speakers Salmon Kennedy Abbott discussed constitutional and funding implications with guarded responses from the audience. In Bennington, Karl Barnard, 18, Tilton NH, pleaded no contest to a road law violation and was fined 35 dollars.
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Mallary Leahy race too close to call in Vermont poll
A Vermont Times poll taken Oct 19 21 shows Mallary 42.8 percent Leahy 39 percent with a 4 percent margin of error, undecideds high. Salmon Kennedy Jeffords Cheney also lead in other races. Local zoning and business agenda items follow at Bennington meeting 7 30 PM.
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Burlington
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Windham County
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Washington County
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Bennington selects gun ordinance amid hunting debate
Town officials near a draft ordinance restricting shooting within 500 feet of camps and homes sparked a crowded meeting. Hunters and supporters opposed it, while others argued it hurts Vermont hunting traditions. Two town commissions resigned, with vacancies to be filled.
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Vermont
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Ernie Thompson
Mumley
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Salvatore Santarcangelo
George A. Sleeman
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Clayton Daigneault
Daigneault
Final land use draft earns committees unanimous vote
The Legislative Land Use Study Committee approved a final land use proposal 13 to 0 and will send it to the 1975 legislature. It sets guidelines for town plans with state review if not conforming, allows three years to draw zones, and limits state control to about 2,500 feet elevation areas. Governor Salmon backs a stricter substitute proposal.
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UPI
Special Legislative
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Craftsbury
Environment Board
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State Planning Office
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