Floodwall Nears Completion for Roaring Branch Project
U S Army Corps of Engineers says the 5100 foot floodwall work at Roaring Branch should finish by end of September. The $490000 plus project aims to shield Mt. Anthony Union High School by directing floodwaters away from settled areas with reinforced walls and a new levee running from Park Street Extension toward Bradford Street Extension. Officials deny risks to Vermont Veteran's Home, citing the home's elevation and a natural drain directing water away from it. The effort includes upgrading old walls and adding new barriers at critical points to manage high water events.
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Roaring Branch
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Tom M. McDonnell
Corps of Engineers
Park Street
Mt. Anthony
Bradford Street
Vermont Veteran's Home
McDonnell
Vermont eyes floodplain zoning as 1972 target
The Environmental Conservation Agency pushes a statewide floodplain zoning bill to regulate development in flood-prone zones. Officials say current gaps threaten lowland areas and may cut flood damages, reducing need for upstream dams. The agency also seeks funding for enforcement and other environmental safeguards.
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Environmental Conservation Agency
Vermont
Robert B. Williams
Environmental Conservation
Williams
General Assembly
State Environmental Board
Thieu Says One-Man Election Is Vote of Confidence
President Nguyen Van Thieu declared in a televised address that he would run alone in the election as a constitutional duty and a stand against communism. He warned he would resign if the people lost confidence, and would not seek a four-year term, pledging to pursue peace if supported.
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Thieu
U.S
Ellsworth Bunker
United States
Senate
Berlin pact signing delayed over German text dispute
The Big Four postponed signing of the Berlin accord in West Berlin after last minute talks failed to finalize the German text. Four power working groups met until 3 a.m., delaying the ceremony at the Allied Control Authority Building. Officials hoped later talks would resolve the issue and proceed with the signing.
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Berlin
West Berlin
Allied Control Authority
Montpelier labeled Vermont heroin capital by police
Montpelier is called the heroin capital of Vermont by Police Sgt. Richard Pratt, the town's only full time drug investigator. He estimates 35 to 40 regular users in Montpelier, with 10 to 12 addicts, and says pushers exploit the city’s limited drug enforcement. He notes a rising crime rate and vows arrests to dry up traffic.
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Montpelier
UPI
Vermont
Richard Pratt
Barre-Montpelier
Argus Pratt
Pratt
Voters approve federation uniting Egypt Syria and Libya
United Press International reports Egypt Syria and Libya narrowly united under the Federation of Arab Republics with referendums showing overwhelming approval. Egypt 99.9 percent of 7.7 million ballots. Syria 96.4 percent of 1.8 million. Libya totals not immediately released as officials predicted high nineties. Officials say the federation aims to counter Israel and unify Arab strength.
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Egypt
Syria
Libya
Federation of Arab Republics
Israel
United Arab Republic
Mamdouh Salem
Cairo
Ali Zasa
Damascus Radio
Zaza
Benghazi
Anwar Shadat
Hafez Assad
Muammar Khadafy
Damascus
Sadat
Assad
Khadafy
Beirut
Federation
Inside the Washington office pay for not doing work
The piece profiles Otto Otepka in a plush Washington office earning 36000 dollars annually for doing nothing. The report critiques taxpayer funds used for unproductive duties and questions accountability in government personnel management.
Teachers pay hikes spark Nixon freeze dispute
The NEA and Treasury undersecretary Charles Walker clash over whether most teachers can receive raises under the wage price freeze. Walker says most increases will not be allowed, while NEA chief Morrison insists many contracts will qualify. Nixon delays a $1.3 billion raise for federal workers and hints at further delays. Trudeau plans measures against U S import surcharges as the ruble devalues and McGovern calls to extend the freeze. Economist Okun proposes modest post freeze limits on wage and price rises.
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Washington
UPI
Treasury Department
Charles E. Walker
Nixon
Walker
Donald E. Morrison
National Education Association
NEA
Cost of Living Council
Morrison
Soviet Union
Japan
George McGovern
Dl.d
Arthur M. Okun
President
Lyndon B. Johnson
Aiken Says Nixon Aid Plan Move Could Hurt Funds
Senator George D. Aiken Republican of Vermont warned that President Nixon's decision to withhold the Pentagon's five year foreign aid plan and invoke executive privilege may complicate future military aid appropriations. He said Congress would likely cut the administration request and criticized excess military assistance to rivals.
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Putney
UPI
George D. Aiken
R-Vt
Nixon
Aiken
Foreign Relations
Pentagon
Congress
Senate
Republicans
U.S
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Four Power
Claus Schuetz
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