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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1975
Page
3
The Vermont House Judiciary Committee tabled Gov. Thomas Salmon's proposed welfare reform bill, barring able bodied individuals without dependents from emergency General Assistance more than once in a lifetime. With one dissenter, the move delays action likely ending the session, while a revived effort seems unlikely.
The record covers April 7 to April 9 with votes on NSF grant oversight in HR 4723, Older Americans Act extension HR 3922, Genocide Day resolution Hi Res 148, and Senate Energy actions on old oil pricing. Notable votes include Jeffords (VT) supporting the NSF amendment and the aid package, with broader party splits on the measures.
Governor Salmon proclaims April 13 to 19 1975 National Library Week in Vermont urging residents to value library services. Marcelle Leahy chairs statewide events with Norma McShane and local NSW Committee members organizing exhibits displays at Bennington Museum and Bennington Free Library. A quilt exhibit Blanket Coverage runs April 17 through May 4. The new Bennington Thrift Shop seeks volunteers with shifts and a phone number provided for inquiries. Local merchants host library displays themed Information Power across a wide range of schools and libraries.
Tuesday hospital notes list admissions Candy Sweet Caroline Paligo Bermington Honora Ludwig Hoosick Elizabeth Sulham Kathleen Watts Loreen Hacket Edith Niegoda Hoosick Falls Patrick Shiland Jr Buskirk birth daughter to Mr and Mrs Andrew Jones Hoosick Falls discharges Alice Vachon Alice DeMarco Linda Burfeind and baby girl North Pownal Terry Hastings II Arlington Louis Mason East Dorset Joann Kellar Berlin
Rebecca and Frederick Latimer Jr of Bennington present a view of modern Turkey at Park McCullough House on Monday April 21 at 8 p.m. The talk covers their 40 years observing Turkish affairs from Istanbul to Ankara, including work with Voice of America and the Peace Corps era, paired with a slide presentation and a question period. Admission is free.
More than 175 people attended the Bennington Rescue Squad annual dinner on March 29 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Local businesses supplied buffet foods and pies, with numerous individuals contributing desserts and cakes for the event.
The first annual Lake Sunset Fiddlers Contest takes place Saturday at Burlington Memorial Auditorium. Special guests include Fritz Carl Smokey Carey Tom Eslick and Nickelodeon. Tickets available at local shops across Burlington Montpelier Barre St Albans Grand Isle and more. Community volunteers and sponsors listed.
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