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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1971

Page

5

Mt Washington plan could boost New Hampshire economy

Mt Washington, highest peak in the Northeast, is seen as vital to New Hampshire’s economy. The Mt Washington Commission urged a 10 year, 2.973 million dollar capital program for summit facilities, disposal of outdated Summit House, and preservation of alpine meadows while promoting tourism to offset costs and support northern counties.

Mt. Washington New Hampshire Concord N.H Mt. Washington Commission Boston University University of New Hampshire Sherman Adams Coos Grafton Carroll Num Dartmouth College White Mountain National Forest Summit House Tip Top House Weather Observatory Tip Top

Man seeks peace and a job atop a flagpole in Peabody

Kenneth Gidge, 24, climbs 25 feet to live atop a flagpole for up to seven months hoping to escape modern life and land a acting job. He stocks a telephone, TV, radio, and Thoreau’s Walden with food delivered by basket from a local restaurant. Sponsors include North Shore Chrysler Plymouth and Hill Holliday. His wife says publicity is key.

Peabody Mass UPI Kenneth Gidge Gidge Henry David Thoreau Walden North Shore Chrysler Plymouth Hill Holliday, Connors, Cosmopolis, Inc Boston Judith

Miss Vermont 1971 Sandra Taft Crowned

In Vermont the Miss Vermont title goes to Sandra Taft age 24 of West Dover who will compete at Miss U S A in May in Miami Beach. Debra Kay Fish is first runner up and Susan Theresa Andrea is Miss Congeniality. Taft is a waitress at the Studio Mt Snow. crowned by Cindy Juriliez and Mayor William Foley. Separately two state senators endorsed no fault car insurance and will back a 1972 bill, opposing attorneys who fear loss of fees.

Rutland Vermont Sandra Taft West Dover U.S.A Miami Beach Fla Debra Kay Fish Taft Lowell Mass Mt. Snow Susan Theresa Andrea Cindy Juriliez William H. Foley Montpelier Robert E. Boardman Thomas C. Crowley Dchittenden-Grand Isle Massachusetts

Vermont Republicans Elect James Douglas Chairman

Brandon Inn hosts a three way race for Vermont Federation of Young Republicans with James Douglas elected chairman and William Wood chosen as vice chairman. Bruce Graham of Morrisville also loses, in a feud noted for Wood's accusations of outside backing. Rutland Berwick Hotel sold to Godrick, Cibotti, and related property bought by Rutland Herald. Raymond Bigelow dies in Bristol car crash. companion Marcel Turtin injured.

Brandon Middlebury James Douglas Vermont Federation of Young Republicans Brandon Inn William Wood Wood Bruce Graham Morrisville Graham UGOP Rutland Berwick Edward and Gilbert G. Godrick James Cibotti Rutland Herald Earl C. Noyes William I. Ginsburg

Fatal two car crash shocks Greenwich area

A 76 year old Castleton man Elmer M. Young was killed instantly Saturday morning in a head on collision on Route 40 four miles south of Greenwich. Two youths Kenneth 14 and Edward Peregrin 17 of Greenwich survived with satisfactory condition at Mary McClellan hospital Cambridge. Witnesses said the southbound car with the youths travelled at high speed, lost control on a bend and crashed into Young’s vehicle. In Albany Abbie Hoffman and Rennie Davis will speak at Albany State University gym 8 p.m. Tuesday about the People’s Peace Treaty and May Day activities in Washington. In Troy Dr Charles A Walker became president of Russell Sage College succeeding retiring Dr Lewis A Froman.

Greenwich Castleton Elmer M. Young Washington County Mary McClellan Hospital Cambridge Kenneth Edward Peregrin Albany Yippie Abbie Hoffman Rennie Davis Albany State University Washington, D.C Troy Charles A. Walker Russell Sage College Lewis A. Froman

Peaceful walk to aid hunger relief across Berkshire May 8

A 24 mile walk in northern Berkshire on May 8 aims to promote peaceful development of world resources and raise funds for the American Freedom from Hunger Foundation and similar bodies. Similar national and international hikes support hunger, poverty, and illness causes.

North Adams Berkshire United States American Freedom From Hunger Foundation

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