EPA pressures New England on auto antipollution inspections
The EPA demands states establish regular inspections of antipollution equipment on cars or risk auto registration bans. Massachusetts is targeted first under a regional plan to curb smog, with Rhode Island already planning tests.
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Unification Church members admit lying for contributions
Vermont lawmakers hear two former members testify they were urged to lie to solicit donations for the Unification Church. They say money went to the church led by Rev. Sun Myung Moon, with witnesses urging a study of church spending and political activity.
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North Andover
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Burlington
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Lincoln Downs reaches 17 thousand purse pact for reopening
Lincoln Downs and its horsemen reached a 20 day accord raising the daily purse to 17000, enabling a potential Saturday reopen. HBPA secretary-treasurer Thomas Croce said the raise offers funds to show state aid potential, while owner B A Dario hopes higher attendance extends operations. Gov Noel has declined to call a special session on betting proceeds.
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Lincoln Downs Race Track
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General Assembly
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Croce
Fiscal comparison of N H and Vt draws fire
Dartmouth economist Colin Campbell defends a study comparing New Hampshire and Vermont tax systems. He rejects critics from Middlebury College economist David Smith, maintaining Vermont residents pay 50 percent more in taxes without better services and that state public services are largely similar. Campbell cites NEA rankings as the data source for educational facilities.
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Dartmouth
Colin Campbell
New Hampshire
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David Smith
Middlebury College
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National Education Association
Tally of nonfarm jobs up for June
The six New England states added 47,800 nonfarm jobs in June for a total of 4,805,400, a 65,600 increase since June 1975. Nonmanufacturing added 30,600. manufacturing up 17,200, with durable goods led by lumber products and electrical machinery.
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New England
U.S. Department of Labor
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Six-State
Tourism could become New England's leading industry
William B. Walton vice chairman of Holiday Inns said New England with its many historical sites could draw visitors without high capital costs for attractions. Tourism, he argued, might become a major or even the leading industry and could ease regional economic troubles from higher energy costs as companies move elsewhere.
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New England
William B. Walton
Holiday Inns
U.S
Alton
Saucers sighted near Blueberry Mountain by campers
An adult Camp Delaware counselor and 13 campers reported a silver egg shaped saucer hovering about 30 feet in the air for 15 to 25 seconds near Blueberry Mountain in Winsted Connecticut. The object had a red revolving light and a PA like noise before moving away rapidly.
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