Proposal for ceremonial U S chief of state faces odds
Professor Henry S. Reuss proposes a largely ceremonial president with a $200000 salary and four year terms. The idea would require two thirds votes and state ratifications, which unlikely voters oppose. The piece argues Americans prefer a president who acts, not merely there for ceremonies.
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Henry S. Reuss
Milwaukee
House
Banking and Currency Committee
Congress
Reuss
U.S
United States
Letter clarifies petition sent to state and local officials
An open letter to H G Savage explains a petition typed on one sender's letterhead and signed by six people including three Chamber of Commerce members. Copies were sent to Montpelier officials and local town leaders, with a note of appreciation for Savage's reading.
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Banner
H.G. Savage
Chamber of Commerce
Montpelier
Dispute Over Chamber Help Leads to Public Remembrance
Harwood Hill recounts a long running quarrel with Hiram Savage over tourist bureau actions. He notes joining the Chamber in 1969, confronting Savage in 1971 about misdirected motel referrals, and resigning six months after a new motel opened. He hints at a future chat and an open house champagne gift.
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Chamber of Commerce
Hiram Savage
Savage
Reader questions CIA poisons stockpile details
Arlington reader challenges The Banner and Senator Church over reported CIA poison stockpile figures. The letter notes 8 milligrams of cobra venom and 11 grams of shellfish toxin, arguing the quantities imply a far larger risk than stated and questions the accuracy of Church’s claims.
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Banner
CIA
Rozelle Rule in NFL sparks players strike and legal clash
A professor explains the Rozelle Rule requiring old teams to be compensated when players switch teams, likening it to a forced exchange. He notes courts sided with players, while owners push bargaining to include the rule, risking broader labor disputes and potential league instability.
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National Football League
NFL
Pete Rozelle
Ford Motor Company
General Motors
G.M
Ford
Rozelle
Bennington to Host One Day Fair at Burgess Track
Town officials approve a 90 000 bond refund for relief department orders. A old gray mare dies at 39. E Z Mills workers gain eight cent hourly raise amid war time wage hikes. Old Bennington Weavers confirm 15 cent rise. Jersey cattle club announces Siegfried Horizon purchase. Fire Dept builds fund drive goal set at 15 000. Arlington caucus names Cullinan to lead town Dems. Naefs add King Bakery line to Arlington Variety Store.
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Relief Department
George Worthington
Monument Circle
Old Bennington
Norman Turgeon
Bennington
Pay Raise Priorities Clash With Vermont Classified Staff
The Vermont State Employes Association protests Governor Salmon s plan for substantial raises for top administrators. They urge realigned priorities, a freeze on exempt hires, and no raises for key administrative officials while noting lower pay for classified workers. Robert S. Babcock Jr. reflects the union s stance from Montpelier.
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Thomas P. Salmon
Vermont Pavilion
State Street
Montpelier
Vermont
Gov. Salmon
VSEA
The
Transportation Agency
Department of Motor Vehicles
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