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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1969
Page
5
In Montpelier the Senate Finance Committee will vote on a 4 per cent sales tax proposal after a 4-2 House-aligned draft. Key dispute centers on the rebate system with Sen Richard Mallary proposing revisions. Tax Chief Wright warns Mallary plan could cost more than the House bill, delaying floor debate to Thursday.
Vermont lawmakers move to re form the 123 year old ban on therapeutic abortions by sending the measure to the House Judiciary Committee for further study. Rep John Kelly opposed the reform, arguing legal questions exist. Democratic Leader Thomas Salmon backs the panel’s stance against broader trigger exceptions.
A government funded Turboliner demonstration ran Boston Back Bay to Grand Central in about 3 hours 55 minutes with four stops. The train, capable of 170 mph but limited to 120 mph on current tracks, aims to cut schedules as crews adapt. 144 passengers rode in aircraft style seating, with galley service and fold down trays. Transport Secretary Volpe urged the railroad to win passenger favor for broader success.
Vermont officials prepare for a hearing on a bill seeking a $50,000 state appropriation for the Youth Project of Vermont. Benjamin Collins asserts no one has a vested interest in sponsorship and emphasizes public commitment, while noting possible operation by a public agency in Vermont with New York City cooperation. The plan outlines 11 projects at eight Vermont colleges this summer with a cost just over $500,000.
Secretary of State Richard C. Thomas announced two aides will survey Highway District No. to gauge local interest in Vermonts new directional sign system. The trial area tests replacing private signs with state owned ones under an anti billboard statute. Travel Information Council will begin accepting applications for the signs and test the system later this year.
The Vermont Agriculture Department reports the 1969 maple syrup season could surpass last year. Sap sweetness is above normal and about 90 percent of production may qualify as fancy grade. Experts call the flavor the best in many a year while producers report stronger sap runs and rising costs. Prices range from 7 to 8.50 per gallon with southeastern Vermont seeing up to a dollar more.
Vermont moved a bill granting a person the right to donate a body part after death for transplant or medical research. A 13-12 vote defeated Sen Westphal’s bid to send it to the Judiciary Committee. Supporters led by Sen Hayes argue Vermont lacks the uniform anatomical gift act and would allow gifts effective at death with donor consent, avoiding probate.
The Senate Government Operations Committee endorsed House approved legislation to raise Vermont's minimum wage to 1.60 an hour with one vote against. Senator Westphal opposed tying state law to federal standards and reducing the workweek to 40 hours. Senator Shea supported linking to the Fair Labor Standards Act to lift wages.
Schenectady GOP officials backed incumbent Raymond Vacca Philip Stillman and George Fountain for City Council and pledged Leonard Litz to oppose Judge William Quinn. The 14 member panel foresees a primary fight for council seats ahead of a full 170 member meeting. Albany streets to be cleaned by private contractor five day test program begins 4 to 11 30 am. Parking rules enforced. Albany County Medicaid payments rose by 2 million in 1968 with dentist Dr Joseph Koren receiving 146270 that year clarifying two year total of 244707.
Berkshire Superior Court sees another five million suit against Walter Cromwell and Hamilton Wright owners of the Lake Lee Dam that burst in 1968 causing millions in damage and two deaths. The Clark Aiken Co enters the action joining earlier suits totaling twenty five million. Separate filings include 18 civil actions opening the spring term with two auto crash suits of one hundred thousand dollars each. In Adams residents oppose converting the former Adams Super Market on Summer Street into a youth center amid a petition opposing the plan. In Monterey the Army Corps of Engineers uses emergency powers for repairs to the Lake Garfield Dam threatening three hundred acres of water and four hundred families toward North Canaan Conn. In Stockbridge John E Winn, 33, faces manslaughter charges after a fight in front of a restaurant leaves a second man unidentified dead.
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