27 Sep 1974
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1974
Page
1
Washington reports an intensive review of Nelson A. Rockefeller's finances will delay his confirmation as vice president until after election day. The investigation could impact the timeline and oversight remains ongoing as lawmakers weigh implications.
Three trainer-owners Harold R. Dunn Joseph Cesarini and Ernest A. Cady were suspended pending hearings after traces of See TRACK appeared in urine of horses at Green Mountain race track. The action blocks them from handling horses while others may race.
The Republican State Committee plans a fast filed motion to block Secretary of State Richard Thomas from listing Independent Vermonters on the November ballot. Attorney Frank Mahady says a Chancery Court filing will seek a temporary injunction amid disputes over the ballot slot for the Independent Vermonter slate including Gov. Thomas Salmon.
Senators Jacob Javits and Claiborne Pell travel to Havana for talks with Fidel Castro, marking the first high level U.S. visit since relations broke in the 1960s. The trip, undertaken against Kissinger’s advice, signals cautious detente as Cuba eyes visa issuances for press coverage. The OAS plans to lift the embargo in November.
President Ford chaired 800 delegates and 700 guests at the Washington Hilton as Democratic leaders pressed for stronger action to ease inflation and unemployment. Mansfield urged wage, price, profit, and rent controls while Ford rejected them citing lack of legal authority.
Vermont Gov. Salmon laments the new state's housing finance program moved slowly, allocating 11.4 million dollars to nine northern banks for home loans. Mortgages will run about 8.45 percent with eligible Vermonters earning 16 000 dollars or less. Banks include Burlington Savings, Franklin Lamoille, Interstate Trust, Rutland Savings, Vermont Federal, Merchants National, Passumpsic, Peoples Trust, and Randolph Cooperative. National banks cannot participate due to a federal regulation technicality.
Vermont GOP Congressman Richard W. Mallary, in Bennington for a Senate campaign, says the presidents summit will largely reaffirm tight fiscal policy with restrained monetary growth and hopes for an educational show on economic problems. He urges higher milk prices for farmers and defends Earl Butz against dairy import duties while noting potential energy concerns for New England and regional price disadvantages.
In Montpelier, Supreme Court Chief Justice Albert W. Barney refused to stay 3.4 million dollars in rate increases planned by 10 electric utilities. He said the burden on individual ratepayers is small, while the total impact on utilities is larger. The Public Service Board ordered the charges to recover past fuel costs, spread over 20 months, with no more than a 5 percent monthly rise to any bill.
At a Bennington hearing the Transportation Advisory Board presented its preliminary Ten Year State Transportation Plan. John Simson led the session, outlining coordination between state and local bodies, and the preference to avoid direct competition with private transport while planning rights of way for abandoned roads for biking and hiking. Speakers urged Route 7 expansion, scenic corridors, and regional bus cooperation, with emphasis on rail preservation and rural elder access.
The feature notes how the Wadsworths honor fruit in crafting fine dishes. It discusses fruit as a central ingredient shaping menus and culinary technique for refined meals.
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