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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1975
Page
7
Governor Salmon proclaims April 17 Food Day in Vermont citing inflation poor nutrition and need for local self sufficiency. Vermont Tomorrow coordinates activities with state agencies colleges libraries and private groups planning events across the state.
The February spill near Bromley sent an estimated 1000 to 2000 gallons of fuel oil into a holding pond and stream. State prosecutors await two agency reports from Water Resources and Fish and Game as investigation continues. A possible court action remains in prospect though penalties may be limited.
Vermont legislators revived a bill to ban flip top cans and require refillable soda and beer bottles. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Sam Lloyd, passed the House Ways and Means Committee 7 to 4 and has strong backing from the House Natural Resources Committee.
Indictments returned by Rensselaer County Grand Jury accuse Donald A. Chandler and Daniel Durgin of third degree burglary grand larceny and petit larceny for breaking into Walter LaPorte s home at 27 Munsell Street Hoosick Falls in February They allegedly stole a 22 Iver Johnson rifle and four checks cashed at Murphy s Store and the First National Bank in Bennington Both men were AWOL Marines from Yorktown Va at the time of the arrest
The trustees of the village of North Bennington will meet at the depot offices Monday night at 6.
Washington plans a 25 member NRC task force to study regional nuclear centers housing 10 to 40 reactors. The study, due by Oct 11, evaluates electric power parks, fuel cycle centers, and hybrid sites, weighing land needs, water cooling, transmission lines, and societal impacts of concentrated power.
The Arlington School Board will meet Monday April 7 at 7 p.m. Principal William Towne will present attendance policy, discuss Music Box renovations, and review programs and staffing for next year. The Woodford School Board convenes Thursday April 10 at 7 p.m.
Hoosick Falls Central School wrestlers Ed Shaw Paul Baker Doug Miner Brian Baker and Ed Wells will compete at a weekend tournament at Schenectady Central School. Winners advance to a May 2 junior Olympic matchup against a Soviet Union team at Albany State University. Tickets available from Baker or team members.
MANCHESTER Bruce Elliot administrator of the Acupuncture Center of the Berkshires will speak at the Eagles Clubhouse about acupuncture for pain relief and organ function. A slide show precedes a discussion on the science and benefits. Meal is for 60 plus, reservations due by Wednesday noon.
Mt Equinox Grange will meet April 7 at 7 a.m. in the Grange hall with Youth officiating. Pomona Grange to meet at Taconic Grange at 7 p.m. April 8 with a dues paying supper and each family bringing a covered dish. Home economy committee leads the program.
Arlington hosts a regional MS fund drive led by Russell Weston of the Southern Vermont National MS Society. Twenty RSVP volunteers will call donors in Rutland, Springfield, and Brattleboro during MS Month, from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day, to support house-to-house fundraising and mail outreach in Arlington and Bennington. Weston's group notes Bennington snowmobile clubs raised 500 dollars and aims to raise 3500 dollars in Bennington County in 1975 while funding equipment loans and MS research.
Peter Watts of Waterbury was appointed executive secretary of the Vermont Human Rights Commission after a two day inquiry by the Vermont Manpower Service Office. The former State Democratic committee executive director was deemed eligible despite questions over a 30 day unemployment period before applying for the 9200 dollar per year post. Separately, the House Government Operations Committee endorsed a bill creating an energy planning office under the governor with subpoena and enforcement powers, advancing to Appropriations before floor vote.
The Vermont State Employes Association calls a 40 hour week provision in a $2.5 million pay raise bill catastrophic to morale. Garnet Harvey says the plan is completely unacceptable and notes workers are up in arms. Many state employees currently work 37 to 42 hours weekly, a holdover from World War II.
The Cersosimo Lumber Co. sues Suburban Propane Gas Corp. of New Jersey in U.S. District Court, claiming negligence in installing a gas heating system led to a May 1973 fire at the lumber firm, seeking $896,000 in damages.
Burlington dispatch reports Vermont Democratic chairman Robert Branon says Gov. Thomas Salmon could run for the U.S. Senate next year. Branon cautions that incumbent Sen. Robert Stafford's liberal record would pose a tough challenge for Salmon or any Democrat. He also says former governor and ex-party chair Philip Hoff is not expected to seek major office in 1976.
In Hoosick Falls County Executive Murphy and Legislature Chairman Manupella plan a Saturday meeting to expand use of the Miller building. Proposed use includes Hoosick senior citizens, the county health department, and town offices in the basement. If approved, the April 15 legislative vote could authorize rents and occupancy. In Troy, District Attorney Pierce H. Russell warns town justices they may reduce charges only with his consent, amid prior cases where reductions occurred without approval.
In North Adams, 35 calves, a horse, a dog, and a duck were found deteriorating on Joseph L. Jackson’s Notch Road farm. Health director Edmond Larkin says the carcasses pose no human health threat but should have been buried earlier due to frozen ground. Jackson cites December death of the calves from infectious bovine rhinotracheitis. Police note the horse died about two years ago and the dog’s death is blamed on city dog officer Lowry. the duck’s death cause remains undetermined.
The National Weather Service issued a warning of near blizzard conditions today as Berkshire hills face high winds and heavy snow. North Adams recorded a two year low barometer at 28.48 inches while upcountry hills received new snowfall, with periods of rain and intermittent thunder.
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