Vote equity sought for planners
Montpelier considers applying one man one vote to regional planning commissions with membership by population. The move would affect two representatives per town and face strong resistance from smaller towns while larger towns push for change. HUD pressures consolidation of commissions, with Ottauquechee RPC slated for elimination and Bennington Rutland mergers debated before Gov Davis allowed independent status starting next year.
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Elbert G. Moulton
Development and Community Affairs Agency
Moulton
Federal Housing & Urban Development Department
HUD
Ottauquechee
Ky Threatens Thieu To Bar South Vietnam Dictatorship
Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky warned he would destroy President Thieu to prevent a dictatorship as Thieu runs unopposed in the official campaign opening. Ky, once a candidate, said stability hinges on Thieu’s removal, amid fears of unrest and potential election disruption. Six political parties demanded Thieu resign or face consequences.
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Bar
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Duong van
Minh
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Intel
Parents push for more school bus service in Middletown Springs
In Middletown Springs Vermont a group of parents may sue over busing policy arguing not enough bus service for children attending West Rutland High School. Vermont Legal Aid lawyers met with officials Thursday as the dispute risks a court fight. The board voted to seek legal counsel from the Education Department if a lawsuit seems likely.
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VPS
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Vermont schools face possible state aid cuts and funding clash
Vermont Education Board chair warns that a proposed $35.5 million for the Education Department could reduce state aid to local districts. Marian Taylor of Bennington supports keeping state funding at 40 percent of local education costs, a threshold tied to Gov. Davis’s 1968 promise. Education Commissioner Oakey notes current funding would fall short, outlines alternatives, and references a California ruling that may push Vermont toward a statewide education tax, with several proposals expected in January’s General Assembly.
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State Education Department
Marian Taylor
Bennington
Deane C. Davis
Joseph H. Oakey
Oakey
Davis
Taylor
Vermont
California
Berlin Pact Ends 24 Hour Delay Eases Cold War Tensions
The Big Four ambassadors signed a Berlin accord to ease tensions in the divided city and spur European peace. It grants Western access to West Berlin 110 miles inside East Berlin, allows West Berliners to pass through the wall to East Berlin, and recognizes West Berlin’s ties to West Germany, while barring West Berlin from statehood and limiting West German political activity. The Russians win a general consulate, and talks foresee broader agreements on European security and troop reductions. Signing followed overnights talks due to translation issues, with Monday sessions in Berlin and Bonn to finalize details.
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UPI
Europe
Josef Stalin
East Berlin
Allied Control Authority
West Germany
East Germany
Russia
West Berlin
Bonn
McGovern Plans Paris and Southeast Asia Trip
Senator George S. McGovern announced an 11 day journey starting in Paris on September 9 with Southeast Asia stops and a Tokyo conclusion. He will travel with his wife and focus on domestic issues though aides keep details private. Possible meetings with North Vietnamese negotiators were hinted but Hanoi was ruled out.
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UPI
Southeast Asia
George S. McGovern
McGovern
Paris
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Tokyo
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North Vietnam
Jeff Gralnick
Hanoi
North
Jobless rate climbs to 6.1 percent in August
In August the U S unemployment rate rose to 6.1 percent from 5.8 as 500000 joined the jobless ranks while 79197000 people held jobs, the highest on record. Wholesale prices rose 0.7 percent, and the data reflect pre wage price freeze conditions.
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UPI
Nixon
Labor Department Bureau of Labor Statistics
William Proximire
Dwis
Inside U S Customs warns against importing mad bombers from Ireland
Column list notes include Ellen Rose ideas for cooking tomatoes and other ingredients. Reston extends Asian tour to Japan. Braden contrasts McGovern and Kennedy. New Hampshire seeks gambling money. North Bennington residents reverse mobile home zoning. Jockey room invaded by girls. School escape routes blocked yet schools to remain open next week.
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Ireland
Ellen Rose
James Reston
Japan
Tom Braden
Sen. McGovern
Robert Kennedy
New Hampshire
North Bennington
Pownal
Hoosick Falls
Underground Velco line urged for scenic Burlington approach
A Vermont Public Service Board special report by Overview, led by former Interior Secretary Stewart Udall, urges burying Velco’s proposed six mile 115 kV transmission line from South Burlington to Williston. It argues underground cables preserve scenic values near Lake Champlain and Interstate corridors, despite costs 3.5 times higher than overhead lines, and outlines three underground routes totaling 1.7 to 1.9 million dollars versus 470k to 533k for overhead options. The board resumes hearings September 9 in Burlington, with Overview’s findings likely to shape review.
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Burlington
Lake Champlain
Adirondack
Velco
Overview
Green Mountain Power Corp
Udall
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