Vermont Delegate Vote on Public Financing Amendment
The Vermont delegation opposed an amendment to extend public financing to congressional general elections. It failed 121 to 274, proposed to HR 12406, part of reforming the Federal Election Commission. The measure would have allowed matching funds for House and Senate candidates starting 1978, financed by voluntary tax check offs and private contributions.
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Federal Election Commission
Senate
Congress
House
Mula
Timothy Wirth
D-Coro
Robert McClory
R-ill
James Jeffords
R-Vt
U.S
Supreme Court
Jacob Javits
Rn.y
William Roth
Del
Patrick Leahy
Robert Stafford
England
Maundy Thursday readings and political shifts in 1968 senate actions
Maundy Thursday radio readings from St John feature a dramatic Gospel passage on unity and betrayal as BREF presents on WBTN. Separately, Senate actions include Census penalties repeal amendments and a busing desegregation policy debate, with votes on federal versus state inspection authority and Magna Carta loan.
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Christ
BREF
WBTN
Bennington Briefs Highlight Local Activities and Notices
Carla Birk wins assistant second vice president role at Alpha Chi Omega in Vermont. Mt Anthony and Bennington School District transportation committees plan 5 p.m. meeting at 604 Main St to discuss a proposed contract bid. Elks entertainment canceled. lodge closed Friday 12 noon to 3 p.m. Easter. Griffin Electric Clinic offers shaver service with 10 percent discount on Norelco parts. Legislative note on eight member delegation amid debate over invitation. Davey Jones Locker to operate seafood truck Thursdays 11 a.m. to dusk at Petco Mini Mart. Shea Agency promotes insurance. $100 reward for information on Supreme Motor Mart break-in. Call 802-447-1876.
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Carla Birk
Wally Birk
Bennington
Alpha Iota
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
University of Vermont
Mt. Anthony
Main St
Superintendent of Schools
Local girl wins state poetry writing contest
Molly Matteson of Bennington a sixth grade student at Bennington Elementary School won first place in the state creative writing contest for poetry in her age group. She will receive the award in Burlington on June 10 for her winning poem Crawly little thing and Dear Butterfly.
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Molly Matteson
South St
Bennington
Burlington
Houghton Parker wedding at Hoosick Falls Church of the Immaculate Conception
Wanda Jean Parker and John William Houghton wed at 11 a.m. Saturday April 10 in Hoosick Falls. Officiant Rev. William McGraw presided. attendants included siblings and cousins. The bride wore an organza gown with Venice lace and carried yellow roses. reception at VFW post followed by a New Hampshire wedding trip. The couple will reside at 8 Davis Street. Parker is a nurse's aide. Houghton works at Falls Hardware.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Wanda Jean Parker
Harold Parker
Second St
John William Houghton
Wayne Houghton
River St
William McGraw
OSA
Prudence Tatro
David Hanselman
Leo Houghton
Roland Springer
Mary Ann Houghton
Robert Downing
Michael Stowell
Katie Parker
Charity Hanselman
Aaron Springer
Venice
VFW
New Hampshire
Country Club ball to benefit hospital in Bennington
An Auxiliary project of the Bennington County Medical Society plans a May 1 gala at Mt Anthony Country Club to benefit Putnam Memorial Hospital. Mrs Roland W Smith chairs with committees for decorations, food, and entertainment. The E P S Express band from North Adams will provide diverse music. Dancing 9 to 1, buffet at midnight, punch and hors d oeuvres first. Tickets $20 a couple, remaining from Mrs John M Mook at 442 8071.
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Putnam Memorial Hospital
Bennington County Medical Society
Mt. Anthony Country Club
Roland W. Smith
John M. Mook
Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges List Local Patients
Hospital notes for Tuesday April 13 list admissions Leonard Knights Sr Anna Brunina Patricia Pataniello Bennington Thomas Valyi Hoosick N Y Alice Towne John Davendanis Hoosick Falls N Y Burton Snow Sr Arlington Mary Lynn Foster Manchester Kenneth George Cropseyville N Y birth a daughter to Mr and Mrs Melford Rice Hoosick Falls N Y and discharges Louise Porter Bessie Bryant Mary Ann Hoyt Bennington George Durkee Hoosick Falls.
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Leonard Knights Sr
Anna Brunina
Patricia Pataniello
Bennington
Thomas Valyi
Hoosick
N.Y
Alice Towne
John Davendanis
Hoosick Falls
Burton Snow Sr
Arlington
Mary Lynn Foster
Manchester
Kenneth George
Cropseyville
Melford Rice
Louise Porter
Bessie Bryant
Mary Ann Hoyt
George Durkee
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Bennington Religious Education Foundation
Kenneth Costin
Fred Parker
Joan Costin
Averell Brown
Frank O'Meara
Maundy
You
Jesus
Supper Room
Annas and
Caiaphas
Judas
Simon Peter
Secretary of Agriculture
W. R. Poage
D-Tex
Jeffords
John Ashbrook
Ohio
Edward Derwinski
Ill
Bennington Briefs
the Elks
The
Elks Lodge
Earl’s
ADV
Griffin Electric Co
Norelco
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
Dewey Bartlett
R-Okla
Leahy
Stafford
Davey Jones
Petco Mini-Mart
Shea Agency Inc
Insurance Center
Supreme Motor Mart
Moe” Javery
Ernest H. Javery
Alan H
South Street
Vermont
Snoopy
Joe Cool
Woodstock
Danskin
Main
Houghton-Parker
Davis St
Hoosick Falls Central School
Hoosick Falls Health Center
HFCS
Falls Hardware
Andrick
Wanda Jean and
John Houghton
E.P.S. Expres
North Adams, Mass
Shaffe’s
Pyote
Tale Accessories
Lea
Main Street
Kennington
Waa
Wite Stipe
ORCC
Frigidaire Appliances Furniture CO
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