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High in the upper 60k and the low 70s. Benningto Bennington, Vermont, Tuesday, October 5, 1976 anner Weeklv founded 1841, Daily 1903 15 Cents To remove racism issue' Bartender slain in Manchester homicide Butz resigns WASHINGTON (OH) A published joke on the sexual and bathroom prtfa ences of black people undid Earl L. Bub, and ended his career as agriculture secretary in the cabinets of two presidents. Quitting Monday in an uproar of criticism and some support for his comments, Butz said lie was taking the step to remove "even the appearance of racism as an issue in the Ford campaign," Ford, who had strongly reprimanded Butz Friday for "highly offensive" remarks, accepted the resignation and said the action was "one of the saddest decisions of my presidency." Agriculture Undersecretary John Knebel said he was asked to serve as acting head of the department. The President said he would name a permanent successor to Butz before the year was out.

Butz, 67, served five years as secretary, appointed by President Nixon in 1971 to succeed Clifford Hardin. Butz' resignation ended a five day ordeal for the former Purdue University professor, who learned the comments were to be attributed to him in New Times magazine were originally published without attribution, in a Rolling Stone Magazine story by Watergate figure John Dean. Dean said the remarks were made by an unidentified Cabinet member on an airplane flight from the GOP invention in August. The Vermont state police Crime Laboratory wan early this morning. Police have issued a lookout for parked outside the Poluee restaurant this morning three suspects, two men and a girl, who may huic fled after it was called in to investigate a fatal shooting there in a light colored sedan toward Granville, N.Y.

Butz, Dean wrote, was asked why more blacks do not vote Republican. Butz responded that all "coloreds" want arc three things: good sex, loose fitting shoes, and warm toilet facilities. The reaction to the "joke" was bipartisan and largely negative, Edward Brooke, Mass, the Senate's only black number, said Butz should go, And, when he did Monday, Brooke said it was "for the good of the country, the President, and the Republican Party." Press Secretary Ron Nessen said Butz called the White House during the weekend to gauge reaction to his statement and then, late Sunday, requested a Monday morning appointment with Ford. After the brief meeting, Butz told reporters: "This is the price I pay fx a gross indiscretion in a private conversation. The use of a bad racial commentary in no way reflects my real attitude.

"President Ford is a decent man with high moral values, who Insists that every American be treated equally and with dignity. Every member of his administration must and does subscribe to the same values." Ford called Buti a "dose personal friend. Yet Earl Butz is also wise enough and courageous aiough to recognize that no single individual, no matter how distinguished his past service, should cast a shadow over the integrity and good will of American government." the spread of nuclear weapons." And he said Ford was keeping detads of the plan secret "to avoid full discussion and scrutiny during this week's Carter's press secretary, Jody Powell, refused to discuss debHte strategy, hut he said Carter feels he has a psychological edge in the second meeting. "We had a series of blows leading up to the first debate," Powell said. "It's the opposite now.

They're on the defensive things like the economy, like and the fact this campaign found its stride and our message is getting through." ButFord's spokesman Ron Nessen noted that Ford "deals with foreign policy every day" and predicted: "The President is going to do well in the debate." At the same time, he said, the President, will have to take care because of the knowledge that everything lie in the debate will be "weighed as a statement of foreign policy." on upswing Nuclear proliferation focus Carter foreign policy Vt. economy MONTPELIER (DPI) For months, officials have been saying Vermont's economy is getting better. Now the state Finance Department has released some solid data to back that contention. Figures for the first three months of the fiscal year showed General Fund revenues jumped by 19 per cent over those for the same period a year ago when the state whs caught in the recession. Some of that Increase, about S3.4 million wa3 attributed to the 107(1 legislature's decision to speed up certain tax collections rather than raise taxes.

When those early lax collections are separated from other revenues, the increase in General Fund revenues shows a increase of a little less than 10 per cent. ceptingthe resignation of his controversial Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz, whom he called a "dose personal friend decent good." Butz acknowledged a "gross indiscretion" in having repeated a crude racial joke, and said the resignation was his own idea and no pressure had been brought to bear from the White House. Carter, said by his staff to be off the defensive and with a psychological edge for the coming confrontation, flew to San Frandsco by way of Denver, where he charged that the administration failed to act quickly to halt the spread of nuclear weapons in the world He issued a statement calling Ford's plan to curb nuclear proliferation by tightening contracts for nuclear fuel with some 311 overseas customers a "vague outline" that was a "last minute, patched tog ether attempt to cover up the failure of the Republican leadership to deal with By MAGGIE C.BUCHOLT MANCHESTER A man was shot and killed at the Palace Restaurant and Motel early this morning and police have issued a wanted bulletin lor two men and a woman sought in connection with the slaying. State police at the Shaftsbury barrack said the victim, Harry Cifelli, 51, who resided at the hotel on Rte. 11 and 30, was apparently shot once at approximately 3 a.m.

An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death and the weapon used. State Police Corporal Robert Horton of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, in conjunction with Manchester police is investigating the homicide. According to police, the suspects may have headed toward Granville, N.Y. In a "light colored" car, which may nave been a Plymouth. Police describe one of the suspects as an "unshaven" white male about a to 35 years old, with long curly blonde hair, about 5 feet, 11 inches tall named "Mike," who may be a Brattleboro area resident.

Brattleboro local and state ponce, following up on the report that one of the suspects may be from that area, today were trying to establish an identity to the description released by Shaftsbury state police. The other white male sought, identified as "Chris," had long black hair, a mustache and dark complexion. The woman was described as "very young" with fair skin and long light brown hair See BARTENDER on back page. No tears shed in Vt. on Butz United Press International Vermont political and farm leaders say the resignation of controversial Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz probably will not have a dramatic impact in New England, but they agree his policies have not helped the region's small farmers.

Sen. Patrick Leahy, VL a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and a longtime critic of Butz called the outgoing secretary's policies "a disaster" for New England. Rep. James Jeffords, Vt. said Bute did not understand the needs or problems of the family farmer or the dairy industry.

Jeffords said he hopes the new secretary will demonstrate mare concern about preserving the family farm. Deputy state Agriculture Commissioner Ronald Albee, however, was not optimistic that Bute' resignation Monday win improve the lot of Vermont farmers. He predicted Bute's replacement will also be a midwesterns who favors that region's large grain producers. Agriculture and resource economics Prof. Fred Webster of the University of Vermont sounded one of the few positive notes about Butz.

He said the former secretary was not always to blame for the department's policies, and he noted it is often difficult to gauge the impact of federal farm policies. Webster said Butz's freemarket philosophy, which allowed increased productivity, may have helped hold down feed prices for dairy farmers. But he conceded that critics can legitimately argue that Butz favored big agribusiness at the expense of small farmers. Soviets, way to By BERNARD GWERTZMAN N.Y. Times News Service WASHINGTON Senior United States officials said yesterday that they were giving serious attention to a new, unexpected Soviet proposal that could open the way to negotiations for a total ban on underground nuclear explosions.

The new proposal, made by Foreign Minister Andrei A. Gromyku in a memorandum filed at the United Nations On the In the world: Alaska pipeline expected to be open by next summer; manhunt on for Spanish assassin Page 2. Local: Drug and alcohol abuse workshops scheduled; "high risk" chddren to get priority for flu vaccine; Lions worldwide plan special meetings as humanitarians Page 3, Edit: Tom Bradcn questions the continuing influence of the Reagan wing in Ford's attitude toward Kissinger; Bute is gone, but won't be forgotten, suggests an editorial Page 4. Page opr Americans prefer their politicians educated, but not too much so, suggests a thoughtful piece; Russell Baker on those "Important issues," like sex and sobriety Page S. Worker owned company, Vermont Asbestos, to expand MONTPELIER (UPI) The Vermont Asbestos Group, a worker owned company which has enjoyed enormous financial success since it began operations three years ago, plans to expand its operations.

Company official Stanley Parsons told the rail subcommittee of the state Tran sportatitn Board Won day the firm plans to budd a wallboard factory in either North Troy or Morrisville. Parsons said the pruyosed factory would make the wallboard with tailings and other asbestos waste byproducts from its mining and manufacturing operations in Lowell. of Ford, By ELIZABETH WHARTON United Press International President Ford and Jimmy Carter both are jumping the gun on nuclear power policy in advance of the! Wednesday night debate on foreign policy and national security. Ford issued a statement last week outlining plans to tighten restrictions on U.S. nuclear mataial and know how abroad, and his running mate Robert Dole Monday called Carter's stand on the issue "downright frightening" in sunn; respects.

Ford flew to San Francisco after ac Canadian National Railroad would be used. Maintenance workers struck the St. John railroad Monday. According to Parsons, VAG has about 60 acres of tailings for use in the wallboard manufacturing process. The employes of the company took over its operations from the GAF Corp.

after that firm said it was farced to close because of federal anti pollution requirements. VAG since has paid of all its debts and is reinvesting its capital. kiloton limit for each individual blast, but adds that the total in any excavation project may be as high as 1,500 kdotuis. To insure that peaceful explosions are nol used for weapons purposes, any project involving more than 150 kilotons may be monitored on the site. American officials lave described willingness to allow such inspection of excavation projects as a breakthrough, which the Russians may now he willing to extend to weapons testing.

Gromyko's memorandum repeats a long standing Soviet proposal for banning all unduground weapons tests. Hut in contrast to past Soviet insistence that national means, such as satellites and other techniques, are sufficient for verification, the memorandum states; "Some states suggest the possibility of on site inspection of actual circumstances if there is doubt as to compliance with the obligations to stop underground nudear tests. "The Soviet Union is convinced that no particular difficulties should arise in elaborating a compromise basis for an agreement that would insure a voluntary framework for taking decisions relating to on site ascertaining of relevant circumstances and, at the same time, impart confidence to all parties to the treaty that the obligations are compiled with, The General Fund revenues for the quarter were HI A million up more than million over first quarter revenues last year. Almost every tax category showed improvement, including the state's major revenue source, the sales and income taxes. Each went up by 11 per cent.

The figures prompted the administration to revise its revenue estimates for the entire year. Originally, the state's fiscal officers predicted the state would take in about $101.6 million by the time the fiscal year ends in June. Now they've raised that estimate to (165.4 million. The Highway funil also demonstrated a marked improvement. Tax revenues there were up by 20 per cent.

lie received assurances from the committee that the state will do everything it can to insure the company gets adequate rail service for its proposed new plant. Transportation Board Chairman Robert Gensburg said the state regards the railroad as an important factor in developing industry and jobs in economically depressed northern Vermont, Parsons said if the company sets up a plant in Morrisville, it would use the St. Johnsbury and Lamoille County Railroad. He said if the company decides to establish its proposed new facility in North Troy, the between earthquakes and suspected clandestine testing. United States officials said they were intrigued by the apparent shift in position for which they had no firm explanation.

One line nf speculation is that Moscow is determined to show further progress in nudear arms control. Having agreed earlier this year to the principle of on site inspection in connection with peaceful engineering explosions, the Russians may have dedded to extend it lo weapons tests. The new Soviet proposal is the latest move in a series of negotiations dealing with underground nuclear explosions. Explosions in the air, under water and in space have been banned since 1963. In an attempt to restrict underground explosions, the United States and the Soviet Unioi agreed in 1374 on a treaty limiting underground weapons tests to a maximum of ISOkilotcns, the equivalent of 150,000 tons of TNT.

That treaty said each side would verify compliance with its own national means of detection, aided by an exchange of technical data and an agreement to restrict sudi tests to designated areas. Last May 28, President Ford and Ionid I. Breihnev, the Soviet leader, signed an accompanying treaty on underground explosions for peaceful engineering purposes. This treaty also stipulates a 150 in unexpected move, open total nuclear test ban talks last week, said the Soviet Union was ready to discuss on site inspection to insure that a treatv prohibiting all underground nudear weapons tests was being complied with. Has was the first time since the early Ms that the Russians have agreed in principle to American insistence that there could be no total ban without adequate verification.

On site inspection is needed, the United Slates contends, to distinguish Inside Count': Permit for Italian restaurant sought in Hcosick Falls; Patu'son opens campaign for re election in N.Y. Congressional District; proposed motoreyde shop in North Bennington viewed with some concern; Manross to resign as Fisher School principal; Shaftsbury Selectmen find liability insurance' lacking Pages 6 7. Entertainment: VSO Woodwind Quintet in concert at Park McCullough House; "Pinafore" at Williams; a review of Contact Dance production Page 9. Sports: Vikings rip Steelers: Forzano resigns at Detroit; Arlington girls best MAU again in field hockey; John Randolph talks about the candidates for governor Pages 10 A 11. Apple pivkin time Forrest Kvuns of Willianistown, Mans, in mir of half dmi local residents who an' helping to pick ihe apple crop at llarwonil Hill Orchard in IWnninglon Ihis season.

Alen then' suffered in hnil slorm, unl more ihiin a third will lit sold In processor for apples mice, nr rording to owner Paul W. Ilohnr III. Hiislncs has liven lirisk nonetheless, his wife Nancy said..