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i 4 v'. 4 '4 i Rutland Football Team Defeats South Burlington. 14-0 Page 11 ESTABLISHED IN 1794 VOL. 128 NO. 228 COPYRIGHT MoKeiwered RUTLAND, VERMONT, SATURDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 22, 1984 2 SECTIONS 28 PAGES PRICE 25 Auto or ker Settle Dispute With GMC By EDWARD MILLER DETROIT (AP) Picket lines began coming down at General Motors Corp.

plants Friday after the company and the United Auto Workers tentatively agreed on a three-year contract that sources said gives money and retraining for displaced workers and a pay raise of more than 7 percent. The agreement was announced at 2:10 a.m. EDT, following six days of crippling spot strikes against the nations largest car-maker, which had prompted layoffs both at GM and in related industries. UAW President Owen Bieber, emerging tired from a 16-hour bargaining session, called the pact historic" because of its novel job security guarantees. Chief GM bargainer Alfred Warren called it a win-win situation for both sides that will make GM more competitive.

The union and GM said they would keep the accord secret until the union convenes its 300-member GM Council next Wednesday in St. Louis. Sources who spoke on condition they not be identified said the pact, which covers 350,000 hourly employees, provides money and retraining for workers displaced if GM farms out work overseas or to non-union shops, improves pensions and provides a pay raise of more than 7 percent over three years. The union said the job security guarantees will be in force for six years. Bieber asked 92,000 striking UAW workers at 17 plants to return to work as soon as possible.

Leaders at 11 plants said they would comply immediately, but officials at the six said they would not go back until their local contracts were resolved. The national agreement does not enrich the profit-sharing formula established in 1982, the sources said. However, GM is expected to earn more than $5 billion this year, with payouts of more than $1,000 to the average hourly worker. The strikes cost GM more than $150 million, according to estimates by Wall Street analysts. Following council review, the rank and file will vote on the contract.

That is expected to take about a week. The union and Ford Motor Co. extended their expired contract while the UAW bargained at GM. Bieber said the union now will go across town to match the pact at Ford. However, some local UAW leaders said they were reserving judgment until they see the agreement.

Im assuming they did a good job on job security, said Pat Hilla, president of UAW Local 167 in Grand Rapids, which represents 2,511 workers making (SeePage 14: Auto) Half A Century Old Efrain Gulgui, maestro of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, ap- I in Danby Friday night and will play again Saturday at the Trinity pea red in Montpelier Friday to kick off the VSOs 50th season with a Church in Rutland at 2 p.m. and in PUtsford at 4 p.m. series of 251 mini-concerts around Vermont. A string trio performed Teachers BackKunin, Jeffords No Clues Found In Jay Murders such as kindergarten and adult vocational education. Easton, too, has proposed education financing next year in addition to $70 million the state now contributes.

His recommended increase, however, is about $7 million less than proposed by Kunin. Carnahan, a longtime Democratic Party worker, is making his first bid for statewide office. The Brattleboro resident challenges incumbent Republican Lt. Gov. Peter Smith of Middlesex, founder and former president of Community College of Vermont.

Theres no question but that Peter is committed to education and very supportive of education, Townsend stressed. However, in interviewing both candiates, both the screening committee and the board were very much taken by the fact that, depsite Peters support, Mr. Carnahans positions and basic educational philosophy is much more in tune with that of Vermont-NEA. Rep. Jeffords won the endorsement of the National Education Association Thursday.

The Vermont chapter followed suit, said Townsend, because the congressman has proved friendly to education in the past, and is expected, if re-elected, to become ranking Republican on the House Education and Labor Committee clout that never hurts, she suggested. Trying to oust Jeffords is Democrat Anthony Pollina of Montpelier, a teacher and peace activist. Pollina is certainly also very supportive of education, said Townsend. One needs to look at Jim Jeffords record, however. Townsend noted that Jeffords has an 82 percent congressional voting record supporting issues of importance to the teacher union.

He also is the co-sponsor of the American Defense Education Act, which is supported by the union. The act would direct large sums of federal money to local school districts, she noted. (Jeffords) is a friend with whom we could have a very productive dialogue, said Townsend. We do not consider it appropriate to say to a proven friend, that doesnt count. The Vermont-NEA has not endorsed either Republican Jeff (See Page 14: Teachers) Kunin, a former legislator and lieutenant governor, faces Republican John Easton in a race to succeed Gov.

Richard A. Snell-ing, who is stepping down after four terms in office. Vermoot-NEA representatives interviewed both candidates for possible endorsements, as well as Republican Hilton A. Wick, who was defeated by Easton in the GOP primary election on Sept. 11.

According to Townsend, the union backs Kunins bid because her views on education are more akin to those held by the union. Townsend said the organization screening committee and board were very much impressed with her understanding of the issues and her commitment to supporting education in the state. The union also was impressed by Kunins willingness to act now on education problems such as adequate state financing of local education. Earlier this week, Kunin unveiled a $15 million education proposal that would channel $14 million in new state dollars into general aid to local school districts, plus $1 million in state categorical grants for programs By ELIZABETH SLATER Vermont Press Bureau MONTPELIER Democrats Madeleine Kunin and John Carnahan Friday won the endorsement of Vermonts largest teacher union. Kunin, the Democratic gubernatorial contender, and Carnahan, Democrat candidate for lieutenant governor, were endorsed by the state chapter of the National Education Association.

The Vermont-NEA also has backed the re-election bid of Rep. James Jeffords, and the candidacies of 57 Vermonters seeking election or re-election to the state Legislature. The endorsements may carry small campaign contributions through the unions political action committee Vermont-NEAVOTE if candidates need financial help. According to union President Maida Townsend, however, the endorsements offer campaign work from the union. The value of our endorsement is basically that we are not shy about saying to people that these are folks who are supportive of education in Vermont, Townsend said.

Frost: Best Rx for Allergies Beirut Attack Hindered By British Bodyguards stomach. He said Maram Hanel was in the kitchen on her back. Both bodies had several wounds, he said. He did not know the exact number of shots. It certainly was not the typical Vermont homicide," Adams said.

Ordinarily we see crimes of passion that got out of hand. This doesnt appear that way. Adams, who is station commander at the Derby barracks, said police have not yet determined a motive for the killings. He said there were several possibilities, but he declined to specify them. We interviewed quite a few people (Friday), he said.

Quite frankly, we have no suspects to go on, so the first thing is to find (See Page 14: Homicide) How The Attack Happened 1 Van with forged diplomatic license plates 2. While being questioned, driver opens fire 3. Guards open fire as van clears "dragon's teeth" barricade 4. Guards stationed near building open fire 5. Vehicle stops 20 feet from building-van explodes tions of all political and religious persuasions to have put the number of dead at 24.

The American Embassy said eight people were killed. David Winn, the embassy political officer, told reporters at the scene on Thursday that there were roughly 40 people in the building, but perhaps more depending on how many (See Page 14: Embassy) By JOHN DONNELLY MONTPELIER (AP) Authorities searched for clues Friday in the apparent coldblooded murder of a Jay couple, who were found dead Thursday in their northern Vermont chalet with multiple gunshot wounds. Orleans County States Attorney Philip White identified the victims as Roland Hanel, 49, and Maram Hanel, 32. They were married. To me, the multiple gunshot wounds indicated a relatively cold-blooded killing, White said Friday.

With victims of multiple gunshot wounds, there is more of a likelihood of a calculated killing." Vermont State Police Sgt. Sid Adams said police found Roland Hanel in the livingroom on his Embassy Annex bomber was killed or disabled before he could reach a driveway leading underneath the embassy, where an explosion could have caused the building to collapse. There was confusion over the casualty toll Friday. The Lebanese Red Cross and Lebanese Civil Defense, who are in charge of rescue operations, were said by radio sta mold release their spores in wet weather, while others prefer dryness and still others like windy conditions. The spore allergens are especially troublesome because mold is everywhere, thriving in grasses and fallen leaves as well as bathrooms and basements.

Many people are bothered by mowing the lawn and think they are allergic to grass, says Wright. In fact, its actually the mold growing in the grass that causes the problem People who have allergies are born that way. More accurately, Wright explains, sufferers are born with a predisposition to produce the IgE antibody. Production of the antibody is triggered by exposure to an allergen. Because each person produces (See Page 14: Allergies) By SALLY JOHNSON SOUTH BURLINGTON -Dont jump to conclusions.

It may very well be that ragweed pollen is the source of all your sniffling, snuffling misery this fall. But then again, any number of other culprits may be to blame. Hay fever, a popular and enduring misnomer for fall suffering, is caused by some external irritant which invades the body, triggering a reaction of sneezing, itching and teary eyes. In the case of seasonal allergies, the irritant is most often pollen from grasses, trees or weeds. For reasons clear to no one, the 1984 season seems to be a particularly irritating one for people prone to allergies.

Dr. William Wright, an allergist with Tiniberlane Allergy Associates in South Burlington, says the ragweed pollen count has been no higher this year than last year, suggesting to him that ragweed is not the primary perpetrator. The early spring was difficult for many people because all the rain stimulated pollen production in the early pollinators like birches and beeches," says Wright. The grasses start pollinating in June and July, but it was an average season this year. The counts for the ragweed pollen season, which starts in mid-August, have been about the same this year, so I have to assume it may be other allergens such as mold and mildew spores.

Both mold and mildew send out spores as part of their reproductive processes and those spores become airborne. Some types of By JOHN KIFNER The New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon The U.S. Embassy, which was devastated Thursday by a car bomb, appears to have been saved from total destruction Security Questioned Reagan officials say the State and Defense departments had failed to coordinate security for the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon. (Details, Page 2) and greater loss of life by the chance presence of bodyguards assigned to the British ambassador.

Initial reconstructions of the attack indicated Friday that the bodyguards may have killed, or at least disabled, the suicide car bomber before he could reach his goal. The vehicle, packed with what the police estimated was 385 pounds of explosives, raced through the defenses of the new embassy compound in the Christian suburb of Aukar and blew up in front of the building, ripping off its facade and scattering debris for hundreds of yards. It was the third nearly identical attack on American installations here in 17 months. But, officials said, the car Inside Story The Weather Some sunshine and mild Saturday, highs 70 to clouds Sunday. Quite breezy and fairly warm.

(Page 14) New Warning Calendar 15 Classified A leading Catholic theologian warns that the Comics church may speak out even more strongly Crossword against nuclear weapons if nations fail to DearAbby negotiate disarmament and arms reductions Dining Guide treaties. (See Page 15) Editorial Financial Horoscope Movies Pleading Insanity obituaries Region Two psychiatrists will testify that Roger E. sports Davis of Chester was insane the night he shot and Television! killed his longtime companion, Dorothy Sener. Weather (Seepages) WndsrWndhm 75. Sunshine giving way to Page7 Pp.

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