Salmon challenges Stafford on labor stance and Carter support
Vermont Governor Thomas Salmon pressed Senator Robert Stafford to back the Carter Mondale ticket and pro labor positions, citing AFL CIO ratings. Stafford countered by demanding specifics on his voting record from the 3,098 Senate votes over five years.
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Vermont canvassing board confirms primary winners
The Vermont canvassing board officially verified June primary results. Gov. Thomas Salmon won the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination with 21 674 votes to Scott Skinner 19 238. Stella Hackel captured the Democratic gubernatorial nomination with 18 522 votes. Brian Burns 14 725 and Robert O'Brien 8 808. Other winners: John Burgess for Congress. Richard Snelling for governor. Robert Stafford for U.S. Senate. James Jeffords for Congress.
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Swine flu shots begin Oct 12 in Vermont
Vermont health officials announced the swine flu vaccination program will start October 12 with neighborhood clinics and doctors’ offices ready to serve. The major push targets the high risk group such as the elderly and chronically ill, about 100000 people, while most 18 to 34 year olds may wait for vaccine. No plans to vaccinate children under five or anyone allergic to eggs.
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Committee delays report on eminent domain in Vermont
A Vermont legislative panel studying eminent domain postponed its final report to September 29. The delay aims to resolve Springfield’s 54 million hydro project requiring land in Cavendish and Weathersfield amid local opposition. The panel urged that towns paying land takings cover opposing towns’ legal fees and taxed condemned land at fair market value.
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Record of fast fliers: spine-tail swift and falcon speeds
United Press International notes the spine-tail swift Chaetura caudacula reaches 219.5 miles per hour and the Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus reaches 180 mph, highlighting top speeds among birds of prey.
Tax clash dominates Vermont governor race between Hackel and Snelling
In Montpelier UPI, Democrat Stella Hackel and Republican Richard Snelling clash over taxes as the pivotal issue. Hackel accuses Snelling of financial gimmickry tied to reduced state revenue from federal tax cuts and calls for tax-rate increases to offset losses. Snelling opposes new taxes, arguing federal cuts should go to Vermonters, while Hackel vows no new taxes and to veto any tax-increasing bills. A Bank of New York involvement is cited in rating concerns.
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High school graduates rise to about 3.123 million
UPI reports from the National Center for Education Statistics that about 3.123 million students graduated from American high schools last year, up roughly 54,000 from 1974. The large class size mirrors the mid 1950s birth boom and current trends of longer schooling.
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National Center For Education Statistics
Two Bennington Students Enter Dartmouth Freshman Class
Hanover N H Two students from Bennington are among about 1050 freshmen starting at Dartmouth College for the year. Alan D Daigneault and John E Ulrich are 1976 Mt Anthony Union High School graduates. Daigneault held NHS orchestra basketball football and class president roles. Ulrich earned the RPI Math Science Medal UVM Math Award and Vermont Drafting Competition Grand Prize and participated in Student Senate Varsity Club Canoe Club Yearbook staff and prom committees. Ulrich also played football and was two time state wrestling champion.
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Loretta Wargo
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RPI
UVM
Vermont
Lush marijuana garden found near East Haven VT
State police seized an estimated 200 pounds of marijuana from a fenced plot in East Haven after a tip from a concerned citizen. Troopers located plants up to eight feet tall, planted in the spring and ready to harvest a mile from a town road, accessible only by foot.
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East Haven
UPI
Vermont
Blue Book Directory Sparks San Antonio Scandal
In San Antonio the so called Blue Book, published by a bawdy house operator, offered a full listing of the towns sporting district. Sold by hack drivers, the directory listed names and addresses of the ladies of the evening and rated them A B and C.
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UPI
New York
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