Flood relief money in 1976 approved faster than in 73
Vermont flood relief effort improved since 1973 as programs liberalized red tape cut and applications to municipalities may be processed faster. Farmers gain hay hauling subsidies two thirds cost up to 27 per ton and oats at 40 to 45 per ton with low interest loans. Five year crop records no longer required. snags along Otter Creek subsidized 80 percent. Rep. James M. Jeffords notes office help numbers and urges contact for assistance.
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Washington
Vermont
Burlington
Montpelier
Farmers’ Home Administration
Midwest
Otter Creek
Addison County
Leahy proposes energy office within Agriculture Department
Sen. Patrik Leahy introduces a bill to create a Rural Energy Office in the Agriculture Department to act as a clearinghouse for energy legislation affecting rural areas. The office would advise on proposals, assist grants, monitor FPC activities, and coordinate with rural agencies while avoiding a new bureaucracy.
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Leahy
Energy
Agriculture Department
Washington
UPI
Patrik Leahy
D-Vt
Legislaion
Federal Energy Administration
Secretary of Agriculture
USS
Energy Research and Development Administration
Federal Power Commission
Federal Community Services Agency
Rural Transit Office
Transportation Department
Education Board hears $6 million boost request in Vermont
Vermont Education Commissioner Robert Withey asked the Education Board for a $6 million increase in the next fiscal year's funding. The plan seeks a $2.3 million rise in local school district aid and a $2.8 million boost for special education programs for the handicapped and mentally retarded.
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Montpelier
UPI
Robert Withey
Withey
State Education Board
Bennington Briefs Time Sensitive Community Notices
Bennington residents can attend a First Baptist Church event September 3 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. featuring clothing and a macrame demonstration by Becky Sausville of Knapp’s Pet and Hobby Shop. Labor Day schedules affect the Bennington Post Office and United States Postal Service operations.
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Second Congregational
Hillside St
Becky Sausville
Knapp’s Pet and Hobby Shop
U.S
Bennington
Common Cause to sponsor a forum for candidates
Common Cause in Vermont will host a major candidates forum at its annual meeting on Saturday September 11 at the Tavern Motor Inn in Montpelier. Governor candidates attend noon luncheon session, while a 2:30 p.m. panel includes incumbents Senator Robert Stafford Congressman James Jeffords and several challengers. The event emphasizes campaign standards and survey questions, with some Republicans and Liberty Union candidates not replying. Open to the public, the day also features a 9:30 a.m. planning meeting, a noon registration, and a 4 p.m. members meeting to review voting records and survey results.
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Waterbury
Common Cause
Vermont
U.S. House
Robert Stafford
James M. Jeffords
Scott Skinner
Tom P. Salmon
John Burgess
John Schnebly
Nancy Kaufman
Liberty Union
John Welch
Robert Santway
John Medeiros
Annual meeting date set for state workers in Vermont
The 32nd annual Vermont State Employes Association meeting is slated for Saturday September 18 at the Tavern Motta Inn in Montpelier. Statewide nominees are expected to attend and address the employer four days after the primaries. Morning business will elect officers review the budget and approve a dues increase. The executive director will deliver a state of the union, with afternoon sessions for two bargaining units and a social hour with major political candidates before the banquet and dancing.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Tavern Mota
Robert S. Babcock Jr
Seminar on alcoholism and women set for Mendon
A seminar on alcoholism and women will be held September 21 at the Cortina Inn in Mendon from 9 to 5. It will explore effects unique to women and consider forming a dedicated forum. Afternoon topics include The woman with an alcoholic in the family and Women and alcoholics anonymous. Coordinated by Martha Forsythe, sponsors are Vermont Alcohol Counselor Association Vermont Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division Rutland Regional Alcohol Council and the Governor's Commission on the Status of Women. For details call Montpelier or Rutland offices.
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Cortina Inn
Mendon
Women
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division
Montpelier
Alcohol Information Referral Center, Inc
Elm St
Rutland
Vermont Alcohol Counselor Association
Vermont Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division
Rutland Regional Alcohol Council
Governor’s Commission On the Status of Women
Martha Forsythe
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Brian D. Burns
David Shaffe
Rep
R-Vt
Bennington Briefs
First Baptist Church
Main Street
Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union
Bennington Opportunity Council
Senior Citizens Club
North St
Moose Home
Women of the Loyal Order of Moose
The
Shea Agency Inc
ADV
Bennington Lanes
Davey Oil
Northside Drive
Ms. Miller
Richard Hubbard
Stowe
Nichols
Pantyhose
Smokey Trupe
E.g. Mahar & Son, Inc. Funeral Home
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Bennington,’ VT
North Adams
Larks
England
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