Gasoline Station Shutdown Sparks Widespread Protests
Hundreds of gas stations halted weekend operations in a nationwide protest against Phase IV gasoline guidelines. Dealers in multiple states plan to press the Cost of Living Council in Washington, while in Stamford, Connecticut, organizers funded travel and ads to mobilize dealers.
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Washington
Cost of Living Council
Stamford
Conn
New Tennessee Retail Gasoline Dealers Association
Oklahoma Gas
San Diego
Calif
Oregon
Mid America
Kansas City
Greater Boston
Price control board promises rapid action on gas ceilings
Washington based Cost of Living Council said it would act promptly to ease retail gasoline price ceilings. It asked dealers to submit cost data by Sept 25. Director Dunlop indicated possible upward adjustments by month end, while noting current ceilings stay in effect during review.
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Washington
UPI
Cost of Living Council
CLC
John T. Dunlop
Dunlop
Vermont 1974 session previews political shifts and bills
A preview of the 1974 Vermont legislative session outlines anticipated debates on land use planning Act 250 rules, a major property tax reform proposal by Gov. Salmon, and a push to curb public gatherings after a Labor Day festival injuries. It notes plans for a state power authority, stalled rail issues, and a proposed truth panel to counter environmental misinformation.
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Bruce Talbot
Vermont
Robert Emond
Brattleboro
Northeast Kingdom
Gerald Farrington
Lyndonville
John McClaughry
Kirby
Vermont Watchman
Friends
Thomas P. Salmon
Salmon
Norris Hoyt
United States
Oregon
Vermont Retail Grocers Association
St. Johnsbury
Blue Ribbon Labor Board
Mac
T. Garry Buckley
Bennington County
Kimberly Cheney
Day care center has a new director
Bruce Stanley is named director of Bennington Day Care Center on Union Street replacing David Wilkinson. Stanley brings psychology training from the University of Maryland and Tufts Eliot Pearson School, with prior roles at Arlington Day Care Center. New staff include Craig Sweet, John Poggi, and Cindy Babson, outlining their education and duties with 3- and 4-year olds.
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Jan Slusmon
Bennington Day Care Center
Bruce Stanley
Arlington Day Care Center
Bennington Center
Union Street
David Wilkinson
Stanley
University of Maryland
Eliot Pearson School
Tufts University
Boston
Arlington Center
Craig Sweet
John Poggi
Cindy Babson
Sweet
Johnson State College
North Adams State College
Bennington Democratic Committee
Poggi
University of Massachusetts
The
Williams
Carol Thompson
Kate Klein
Cook
Jill Wickes
Salmon Unveils Balanced Budget For 1975
Gov Thomas P Salmon Friday released a record 168.3 million general fund budget for fiscal 1975 with no tax increase. The proposal totals 325 to 330 million in revenue including federal and special funds, prioritizes education property tax relief and human services, and adds 5.1 million to education and 5.3 million to human services. University of Vermont would rise 869 thousand to 11.5 million, state colleges 432 thousand to 4.8 million, and community colleges 100 thousand to 150 thousand. Public school education would see 1.8 million more in state aid to 33.8 million.
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Salmon
University of Vermont
Human Services
Thomas C. Davis
Davis
Man Charged Killer Battick Found Competent for Trial
Edward Battick aged 25 was ruled mentally competent to stand trial on first degree murder charges for the December shooting of Manchester Police Chief Dana Thompson at Whipple's drug store. Battick, critically wounded and hospitalized five months, pleaded innocent as venue shifted to Chittenden County. Brian O'Keefe, 25, received three to seven years for manslaughter and related charges.
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Burlington
UPI
Edward Battick
Manchester
Dana Thompson
Robert Larrow
Battick
Thompson
Whipple
Brian O’keefe
Weather forecast for a calm day with cool turns
Gradual clearing followed by variable cloudiness this afternoon and evening. Highs in the 60s to low 70s, dropping to the 40s tonight. Sunday will be partly cloudy with little temperature change.
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Baltimore County
Memphis
Tenn
Price Control Board
Montpelier
Young Lawyers Section
Vermont Bar Association
White River Junction
Brookfield
Martin Fay
Rte. 5
Fay
Bennington
Park- McCullough
Chandler's Store
Monument Avenue
Old Bennington
South and
Elm Streets
Girls Club
Red Mill
Woodford
Medical Center Hospital
Chittenden County Court
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