Vermont economy looks bleak as tax burden rises and tourism falters
Area business leaders and Gov. Salmon heard grim data on Vermont finances and jobs. Tax burdens are high relative to income, while nonresident tourism spending supports the state but promotional aid remains low. Tourism and ski areas suffer from poor conditions and rising prices, with widespread employment declines in construction and manufacturing.
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Vermont
Thomas P. Salmon
Council of Economic Advisors
Mt. Anthony Country Club
Salmon
State Council of Economic Advisors
Ford shown urged to adopt broader economic plan
Economist Walter Heller told President Ford his ideas were narrow and outdated during a high level briefing. A 49 member delegation, including 48 observers, watched as cameras captured the moment and the public debate framed inflation as public enemy number one.
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Mike Feinsilber
Washington
UPI
Walter W. Heller
Heller
Ford
Salisbury bellwether status in Vermont politics fades
Salisbury, a 600 resident town long viewed as Vermont’s bellwether for statewide voting, risks losing that role as poll results released by St Michael's College professor Vincent J. Naramore show shifting support. The Aug 29 30 survey, based on 160 interviews, places Charles Ross and James Jeffords among top contenders in Republican races, with Burgess and Harwood trailing, while Welch leads a Rutland trio in the Democratic congressional race and Leahy dominates the Democratic Senate poll.
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Vermont
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Naramore
Charles R. Ross
U.S. Senate
Richard W. Mallory
T. Serse Ambrosini
James Jeffords
John S. Burgess
Madeline Harwood
Ross
Mallory
Middlebury
Burgess
Jeffords
Burlington
WVMT
Harwood Leads in GOP Primary Campaign Spending
Vermont races show Sen. Madeline Harwood at 23847 in spending through Aug 29, dominating among Republicans. James Jeffords follows with 17534 and Lt. Gov. Burgess at 2592. Democrats Francis Cain 12480 Dennis Morrisseau 3264 Francis Esposito 2693. In Senate contests Charles Ross 54828, Richard Mallory 27333, Serse Ambrosini not filing. Patrick Leahy tops Dems with 58407, Nathaniel Frothingham 4786.
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Francis Cain
Dennis Morrisseau
Francis Esposito
Senate
Charles R. Ross
Richard W. Mallory
R-Vt
T. Serse Ambrosini
Patrick Leahy
Nathaniel Frothingham
Inside pages preview costs rise in medical field
A compact roundup notes rising medical costs ahead of other expenses per a survey on Page 2. Other briefs include the Wadsworths suggesting hamburger ideas on Page 3, editorials navigating primary confusion Page 4, camping tips from Pete Horton and Karen Fortney’s Vermont Women’s Festival on Page 4, primary race in Bennington 44 Page 4, Manchester selectmen report Page 8, college football preview Weekend Page 10, Mallory’s Deane Davis nod Page 13, and Conservation Society study results on Super 7 Page 13.
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U.S. House
Pete Horton
Karen Fortney
Vermont
Bennington
Pownal
Manchester Selectmen
Mallory
Deane Davis
Conservation Society
Vermont Second Safest State In FBI Crime Report
Vermont ranks as the nation's second safest with 70.5 violent crimes per 100000 in 1973, behind North Dakota. The state posted 2498 total crimes per 100000, sixth lowest, with declines in aggravated assault and slight rises in murders and rapes. Public Safety Commissioner Corocoran cites burglary as Vermont's main issue due to many second homes. Separately, Governor Edwards appears in the film Mandidgo, a Louisiana shoot with Ralph Serpe noting the role as a favor for filming in Louisiana.
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New England
Baton Rouge
Edwin Edwards
Bennington Democrats Court Two Senate Nominees in 1974 Primary
Bennington County Democrats face a three candidate race for two state Senate nominations. Robert E. Cummings Jr. seeks a seat with his experience as Banking and Insurance Commissioner under Gov Hoff, aiming to shorten legislative sessions and improve constituent outreach. Kelton B. Miller, Lee Miller, and Claude Dern vie for two spots, with Dern highlighting years in public service and past work on parimutuel racing, the Morgan Horse farm, and Sunday liquor laws.
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Senate
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Bennington County
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Liberty Union
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Penny Larrison
Jan Slusman
Claude Dern
Dorset
Dern
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Southshire
Kelton B. Miller
Miller
Banner
Shaftsbury
House Natural Resources Committee
Banner News
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