11 Sep 1975
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1975
Page
1
Gov Thomas Salmon urges raising Vermont sales tax from 3 to 4 percent to ease the state fiscal crisis after recalling lawmakers. He will address the public on WCAX WEZF and the statewide educational network, with a potential Sept 29 special session to back the move.
UPI reports that congressional investigators gain access to top classified internal memoranda on Middle East conditions before the Yom Kippur War. The White House delivered the material under a secrecy pledge as House Intelligence Chair Otis Pike orders public hearings on agency performance and past covert briefings.
President Ford rode in an open limousine to greet thousands in Keene New Hampshire guiding a 120 mile daylong campaign for Louis C. Wyman. Secret Service kept safety but planned no major changes as Reagan also campaigned and Durkin looms in the special election.
Hall W Cushman resigned Wednesday as executive director of the Bennington Housing Authority for health reasons. He will stay until a replacement is hired. Cushman, 66, began part time and served through Willowbrook and senior projects, earning about 12000 annually. The authority will search locally regionally and with HUD for a qualified successor.
Washington UPI reports amid veto clash over oil price controls, President Ford urges a quick compromise to avoid sharp fuel price rises. Democrats and the House Commerce Committee hold talks as Senate 61 39 failed to override, decontrol looms and a 45 day reimposition plus phased removal over 39 months is floated.
Governor Thomas Salmon denounced Congress for not overriding President Ford's veto on six month emergency legislation. He warned fuel prices would rise and rural oil supply could shrink as a result. Senators Leahy and Stafford supported the override.
United Press International reports Chicago and New York teachers defied court orders to end strikes. Nationwide disruption harms nearly two million students with millions in daily aid losses and potential jail for UFT President Albert Shanker.
Inside sections review national surprises with Squeaky Fromme indicted and President Reagan touring New Hampshire. The Senate hears disturbing LSD stories amid broader crime and culture debates shaping early 1970s politics. Local highlights include antique car show plans and a bicentennial committee seeking leadership.
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