New England governors seek energy independence plan and task force
Six New England governors agreed to draft a joint energy independence statement and form a regional economic task force. They also asked Washington to revisit liquified natural gas shipping from Alaska and voted to allocate $1.2 million in surplus federal funds. Maine called for an offshore oil moratorium, but the idea was shelved for a broader policy review in 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Mass
UPI
New England
New England Governors’ Conference
New England Regional Commission
Thomas Salmon
Vermont
Alaska
Regional Commission
James Longley
Maine
Longley
Dawn White to wed Robert Pilato in September
Pinefield NY announces the engagement of Dawn White daughter of Mr and Mrs Roger White to Robert C Pilato son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Pilato of Irondequoit New York. Dawn White is a Mt Anthony Union High School graduate and former St Joseph College of Bennington employee at Union Carbide Bennington. Robert Pilato is a graduate of Bishop Kearney High School and St Bonaventure University. A September 27 wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinefield
N.Y
Roger White
Dawn
Robert C. Pilato
Samuel C. Pilato
Pinegrove Ave
Irondequoit
White
Mt. Anthony Union High School
St. Joseph College of
Rochester
Bishop Kearney High School
St. Bonaventure University
Fall that launched Pittsfield fight against TB resurfaces in new book
The book The Legacy by E. D. Fales Jr. chronicles Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association history from its 1908 formation led by Dr. Frederick Shurtleff Coolidge to its 1911 tiny hospital and 1915 death of Coolidge. It notes the 1936 national acclaim for Pittsfield’s TB death rate and current volunteer-led efforts including a 24 hour breathing-station project with Hillcrest Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Mass
Massachusetts
E. D.fales Jr
Little Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association
PATA
Frederick Shurtleff Coolidge
Boston
Chicago
America
Dr. Coolidge
Freddie’ Coolidge
Statehouse
William Endicott
J.F.A. Adams
Coolidge
Franklin Institute
Philadelphia
Hillcreast
Bennington Briefs on local meetings and ads update
The Bennington energy committee will meet tonight at 7 30 at the town clerk's office with public attendance invited. The April meeting of the Bennington Junior Women is set for 8 p m Tuesday with a natural childbirth discussion by Dr and Mrs John McLellan. A St Jean de Baptiste council meeting is planned at 7 30 Tuesday at Mrs Edward Pinsonneault's home 217 Park St real estate listing requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Energy Committee
Bennington
Thomas Haley
John McLellan
St. Jean de Baptiste
Council St
Catherine
Edward Pinsonneault
Park St
Legislative Wives Club luncheon ends Vermont season
In Montpelier 75 members and former members attended the Loyal Legislative Wives Club luncheon at the Montpelier Elks Club. The event honored the lieutenant governor’s wife and last year’s president. Door prize went to Mrs. Carl Anderson. Police logged several minor weekend accidents on Route 7 and Bennington streets with no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Legislative Wives Club
Elks Club
Donald Smith
Barre
Brian Burns
Burlington
George Sloan
Rutland
America Galli
Washington County
Galli
Carl Anderson
Thetford
Parking Lot Drumlin Accident Report In Bennington
A 1970 Plymouth driven by Lewis T. Stanley 31 of Bennington sustained no damage or injuries. A 1975 Pontiac driven by Max J. Halpern 58 of Norwood New York backed into Karl L. Holden 49 of Willow Grove Pennsylvania s 1975 Chevrolet Impala in the New Englander Motel parking lot causing light damage to both vehicles. Unknown time Saturday a 1971 Toyota Land Cruiser driven by Steven L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pownal Mountain
Leo W. Lavalley
North Adams
Mass
Harry Andrews
Pownal
Timothy Giroux
Bennington
Ruth Liggett
Robert E. Gerity
Ms. Liggett
McKinley Street
Lewis T. Stanley
Max J. Halpern
Norwood
N.Y
Karl L. Holden
Willow Grove
New Englander
Steven L
Aviation accidents in New England fall 15 percent in 1973
FAA data show general aviation mishaps in New England dropping from 188 in 1972 to 169 in 1974, a continuing downward trend. FAA regional director Quentin S. Taylor notes 96 percent of pilots and 98 percent of aircraft fall in general aviation, with about 30,000 pilots operating from 507 airports across six states. Minor local crashes in Bennington and nearby towns cited with vehicle and property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
API
New England
Federal Aviation Agency
Quentin S. Taylor
FAA
Taylor
Bennington Couple Wed At St Francis DeSales Church
Mary M Tiernan daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Tiernan of 221 Grove St Bennington married Lynn Buak son of Mrs Alice Buak and the late Henry Buak at 11 am April 5 at St Francis de Sales Church. The Rev John T Hamilton officiated with organist Louise Gauthier providing music. The wedding party included Rosemary Lindsey as matron of honor, Lois Bunk Patricia Hathaway Cynthia Tiernan as bridesmaids, Alan Armstrong as best man, and ushers Jon Kenyon Ronald Lindsey Donald Seney. The bride wore a white silk organza gown with chantilly lace and a mantilla and carried white carnations and baby's breath. The couple plan a Montreal honeymoon and will reside at 616 Main St Bennington. Both are Mt Anthony Union High School graduates. The bride works in the superintendent of schools office. the groom is a Stanley Tool Co employee and St Joseph College graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary M. Tiernan
Lawrence E. Tiernan
Grove St
Bennington
Lynn Buak
Alice Buak
Jefferson Heights
Henry Buak
Francis de Sales
John T. Hamilton
Louise Gauthier
Rosemary Lindsey
Shaftsbury
Lois Bunk
Rutland
Patricia Hathaway
Pownal
Cynthia Tiernan
Alan Armstrong
Jon Kenyon
North Bennington
Ronald Lindsey
Donald Seney
North Hoosick
N.Y
Chantilly
Hoosick Falls couple wed at Hoosick Baptist Church
Kim Marie Pokines and Gerald Albert Harrington exchanged vows at 11:30 a.m. on March 22 in Hoosick Falls. The ceremony, led by Rev. Clifford M. Gilson, featured organ music and a gown designed by the bride. Attendants included Karen LaFlamme and Karol Pokines, with Kevin Harrington as best man. The couple, both Hoosick Falls graduates, reside on RD 1 Hoosick Falls and plan a wedding trip after a reception at Buskirk firehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosick
N.Y
Hoosick Baptist Church
Kim Marie Pokines
Walter Pokines
Abbott St
Hoosick Falls
Gerald Albert Harrington
Albert J. Harrington
RD 1
Clifford M. Gilson
Donald Hebert
Karen Laflamme
Eagle Bridge
Karol Pokines
Lisa
Tammy LaFlamme
Kevin Harrington
Edward Burnt
Terry Durkee
Buskirk
Old Bennington Library Seeks Bookworms Weekdays
The Old Bennington Library invites readers of all ages to join, with sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 6 pm. Available titles include You Can Get There From Here by Shirley MacLaine and Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Shirley MacLaine
Frederic Storoska
Bugliosi
Arthur Hailey
Maigret and the
Loner
George Simeonon
Madame Serpent
Jean Palidy
Michener
Berlitz
Tryon
Martin
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N.E. Governors’ Energy Statement
Washington
Dawn F. White
Johnson State College Dance Company
Dorset Playhouse
Burr and Burton Seminary
Dorset Players
Harvard Medical School
Harvard
Massachsetts General Hospital
Elizabeth Penn Sprague
Saranac Lake
Trudeau Sanatorium
Coolidges
Berkshires
Bennington Briefs
Shea Agency Inc
Bennington, VI
Adv
Gail’s Beauty Boutique
Main St
Bette
Red Sherman
Bm Soneney Adv
Serna the Friendly Fronit
Main
Bruce Westcott
Governor’s Committee On Children and Youth
Frederick Hutchinson
St. Albans
John Belding
Vermont Life Magazine
Mrs. Belding
Schaefer
Glastonbury
Conn
Morgan Street
Pownal Road
Bruce J. Carroll
Northside Drive
Observatory Street
Peter Q. Graves
Harry G. Remington Jr
Buak-Tiernan
Montreal
Mr. and
Mrs
Krawczyk
Kim Pokines
Gerald Harrington
Hoosick Falls Central School
Gerald A. Harrington
Main Street
Ngton, Vt
Haynes & Kane, Inc
Zoo
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