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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1977

Page

7

Jorling Named EPA Water and Hazardous Materials Chief

Thomas C. Jorling of Williams College is appointed assistant administrator for water and hazardous materials at the EPA. He will head one of five major divisions, with senate confirmation expected within five weeks. Jorling, 35, holds ecology and law degrees and has served in Senate, Smithsonian, and Interior Department roles.

Williamstown Mass Thomas C. Jorling Center For Environmental Studies Williams College Environmental Protection Agency EPA Doug Castle Jorling Senate Williams College Castle Washington, D.C Committee On Public Works U.S. Senate Smithsonian Institution Solicitor’s Office Department of the Interior

Arlington Calendar Busy Week of Community Events

Arlington events include veterans and clubs meetings at Legion rooms and firehouse, a kindergarten clinic at Community House, AA and Legion Auxiliary gatherings, a public hearing on a sewage disposal plant, and a country Western show at AMHS gym. Boy Scouts earned Polar Bear Camping badges and two skill awards. Playhouse Nursery School toured Wilcox Dairy with Katharine Hirsch preparing for a European study.

Veterans of Manchester Arlington Legion Rooms Arlington Snowmobile Club Firehouse Community House St. Margaret Mary Hall American Legion Auxiliary Fisher School Red Mt OES Masonic Temple FOE Eagle Rooms Manchester Arlington Lions Club Arlington Fire Co VFW AMHS Grange Hall West Arlington Battenhill Grange Jimmy Stroffoleno Jeff Chenard Kris Cone David Bart Phil Steele George Stroffoleno Richard Militzer

Arlington youths center seeks new central Arlington site

Mr and Mrs Martin H Hirsch of East Arlington seek a centrally located large space in Arlington to house about 30 youths. For leads call Sandy Jones weekdays 442-0491 or Ed Clark evenings 375-6757 amid a notice from local residents. COHOES residents urge a public vote on Mayor Canestrari s proposed 11000 pay raise with citizens party petition efforts and remarks at a hearing.

Arlington Sandy Jones Ed Clark Cohoes Citizens’ Party Ronald Canestrari Eben Patrick Citizen’s Party Canestrari

Inmate Missing After 24 Hour Furlough in Rutland

William Gillespie, 34, of New York City, failed to return to Rutland Community Correctional Center after a 24 hour furlough. He was serving three to six years for bad checks and escape and was near release on parole. Officials say he is not considered dangerous and note several inmates remain at large from recent furlough incidents.

Rutland UPI Rutland Community Correctional Center William Gillespie New York City Gillespie

Reward sought for information in Berlin murder of bookstore manager

Friends and relatives of Norman Mercier, 31, of Barre, killed in the Twin City News shooting, are raising funds for a reward to help identify the killer. Brother-in-law Roland Papon says the reward aims to achieve justice. Store owner Nicola Napoletand has offered 500 dollars for info leading to arrest and conviction.

Berlin UPI Norman Mercier Barre Twin City Mercier Roland Papon Papon Nicola Napoletand

Rutland Police Union To Vote On New Contract Offer

Rutland police union members vote today on a proposed contract offered by the city after a weekend meeting. Negotiators withheld details until union members decide, with officers working without a contract since December over time, vacation, and sick leave time. The force is affiliated with AFSCME.

Rutland UPI American Federation of State

Senator John O'Brien in satisfactory condition at hospital

Senator John O'Brien age 80 is listed in satisfactory condition at Fanny Allen hospital Winooski after admission for fluid in his lungs. Spokesmen said he was admitted last Thursday and may stay about a week, following earlier hospitalization for similar breathing problems.

Winooski UPI John O’brien Fanny Allen Hospital O’brien

Kennedy asked to fund raise in Burlington for Leahy debt

UPI reports the Democratic State Committee invites Sen Edward Kennedy to attend a May 20 fund raising reception at the Radisson Hotel Burlington. Tickets are 25 dollars each to honor Sen Patrick Leahy VI and raise funds to cover Leahy's 10 thousand dollar 1974 campaign debt and the committee's 22 thousand dollar debt. Final confirmation expected this week.

Burlington

Swanton toddler drowns in uncovered septic tank

A two year old Swanton girl died after apparently falling into an uncovered septic tank near her home. State police said Marion Bordeau was found in the tank Saturday evening.

Swanton UPI Marion Bordeau

New York City Council to choose mayoral successor

Following the death of Mayor William A. O'Neil, six council members from both parties begin selecting a fill in for the mayoral term. O'Neil had shifted from Republicans to Democrats, giving Democrats a council majority. If agreement fails, Republican City Court Judge Daniel Farano must decide.

Troy William A. O’neil O’neil Daniel Farano

Riot at Berkshire County Jail Inmates Causing Damages

State police, sheriff's deputies, and prison guards quelled a riot at the Berkshire County Jail in Pittsfield. Inmates caused about 4000 in damages by destroying toilets and plumbing, smashing windows, ripping floor tiles, and hurling projectiles. A 20 man state riot squad, 22 city police, and 24 correctional officers restored order. 13 troublemakers were moved to four other prisons and face destruction of prison property and incitement charges.

Pittsfield Berkshire County

Skeleton remains of missing girl found near Gould Farm

Monterey authorities identified the body as Mary Burek of Westfield, missing since July 11, with no suspected foul play. Initial misidentification as Carol Ann Todd, the Falmouth schoolteacher missing since December 12, was ruled out due to decomposition.

Monterey Gould Farm Mary Burek Westfield Carol Ann Todd Falmouth Sheraton North Adams Inn

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Jerling University of Notre Dame Boston College Law School Washington State University Ford Foundation Yale University School of Forestry District of Columbia Massachusetts American Association For the Advancement of Science Ecology Society of America Sandra Julie Melinda Cincinnati Ohio Vermont Bennington Sandy King Paul Godfrey Kirsten Leaning Keith Ludwig Chris Rowe Chris Gaylord Helene Thompson Linda Williams Mary Whalen Gail Lampron Playhouse Nursery School Wilcox Dairy Katharine C. Hirsch Tufts University Medford Europe University of Tuebingen Germany Katharine Chittenden Chittenden Loan FDIC Mrs Martin H. Hirsch East Arlington Home Furniture CO Main ST Charles Bentley Jr Sandgate Floyd Bentley Middletown May Andrews Jay Mattison Sunderland Mallie Lee Burton Kim Susanna Andrews Burton Snow Margarine Betty Crocker Sen. O’brien Kennedy New York Down In Berkshire
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