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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1971

Page

5

Bennington District Court sentences for multiple cases in county

Philip A. Morse of Sunderland received 6 to 18 months in St. Albans Correction Facility for escaping Arlington officers on January 15. He pled guilty April 13 to escape, assault on State Police Corporal William Luczynski, and motor vehicle violations. Other defendants include Christopher Carpenter, Shaftsbury brothers Robert and David Ryan, James Gorman, Gary Harrington, Barbara Allen, Pasquale Onorato, Teri Reynolds, Raymond Stevens, Earl Weeks Jr., John Dunn, and David Whitman, with varied pleas, fines, probation, or jail terms. Also, three Bennington Ford salesmen were honored for 1970 performance at a Framingham banquet, entering Ford’s 300-500 Club.

Philip A. Morse Sunderland Bennington St. Albans Arlington Morse William Luczynski John P. Morrissey Rutland Morrissey Neil S. Moss Phil Morse Christopher J. Carpenter Beech Street Putnam Hotel Carpenter Banner Office Main Street Probation Shaftsbury Robert C. Ryan David G. Ryan Cleveland Avenue Ryan John Behan John Rogers James Gorman North Adams Mass Monument Motors Gorman Harrington Barbara E. Allen New York State Greenport N.Y Pasquale J. Onorato Woodford Road Teri Reynolds Earl H. Weeks Jr Pownal U.S John R. Dunn Dorset Manchester David B. Whitman Union St Bennington Ford Monticello Framingham Richard P. Harman Ford Division Boston Ford R.E. Chapman Richard Gardner G. Spencer Lee

Kehoe's job seen secure amid review and charges

Environmental Secretary Robert Williams expects to reappoint Fish and Game Commissioner Edward Kehoe, if current decision stands, despite calls to oust him over a public image controversy. Williams would confirm the appointment if made now, even as Kehoe faces intoxication and assault charges for an April 16 incident with Officer Behan, to which he pleaded not guilty. The piece also lists several local traffic and license fines from January to March, including Theodore Eggsware fined for leaving an accident scene, Bruce Slade released to his father after guilty plead for unauthorized vehicle operation, Gary McIntire fined for driving without a license, Charles Williams fined for careless driving, and Kenneth Bleau fined for driving without a license and unregistered car, with related charges dropped.

Behan Theodore H. Eggsware South Stream Road North Street Bennington Bruce W. Slade County St Morrissey Gary D. McIntire Woodford Road Park Street Charles A. Williams Hoosick N.Y Vt. 9 Kenneth Bleau Beech Street Extension Main Street

Vaudeville Revisited Variety Show by Mt Anthony 8th graders

Miss Dru Macy's 8th grade class at Mt Anthony Junior High rehearses a Vaudeville Revisited show to raise funds for a Boston field trip. The performances run April 22 to 24 at 8 p.m. at the Bennington Armory. Admission is 1 dollar for adults and 50 cents for children. Macy and Charles Williamson direct the cast as they plan to walk the Freedom Trail and tour historic sites after reading about them in class.

Patriots Day 1971 Recreates 1775 Boston Seige Scene

Patriot's Day events across Boston area revived colonial history with Revere and Dawes legacies, cannon salutes at Concord, and a large Arlington parade. Ceremonies at King's Chapel and Granary Burial Ground honored Dawes and Revere while crowds joined in marches from Roxbury to the Old North Bridge. The Boston Marathon and road races highlighted the holiday despite business closures.

Boston UPI General Howe Paul Revere Harold Snow The National Lancers William Dawes Cpl Ben Guinneweg Old North Bridge Concord Acton Capt Issac Davis Sudbury Carlisle Bedford King’s Chapel Granary Burial Ground Dawes Revere Kevin H. White Snow Lexington Eliot Square Roxbury Old North Church Wright Tavern Buttick Hillside Arlington Boston Athletic Association Hopkinton Prudential Center

Health Board approves Lemieux as Bennington health officer

Burlington The Vermont Health Board approved the appointment by Bennington Selectmen of Albert Lemieux to be Bennington health officer. Lemieux succeeds Police Chief William H. Fox who did not wish to be reappointed. The board also confirmed the reappointment of Dr. Elizabeth Byrnes of Dorset and Dr. Arthur S. Faris of Shaftsbury as health officers for those towns.

Burlington Vermont Health Board Bennington Albert Lemieux Lemieux William H. Fox Health Board Elizabeth Byrnes Dorset Arthur S. Faris Shaftsbury

Recreation Schedule April 2024 Arts and Classes

Recreation director Loomis Dana will attend the New England Park and Recreation conference Thursday through Saturday. The schedule lists arts and crafts from 3:30 at Stark Street Center and 6:30 yoga. Puppet group at Senior Citizens Center 3, bowling 7:30, fluoridation program, cooking class 1, cards party.Friday 3:30 Stark Street, card party. Saturday rifle club Armory, Grade 4-6 basketball 9, gym program North Bennington. Willow Park tennis courts open daily 9 to 6.

Senior Citizens Center Stark Street Center Armory North Bennington Willow Park Loomis Dana New England Park & Recreation Conference

Fluoridation Debate Weighs Health and Costs in Vermont

Dr Irving Lyon argues against fluoridation citing uncertain essential fluoride needs and potential thyroid disruption. He warns mottled teeth reflect excess fluoride and questions costs, urging emphasis on nutrition and preventive dental care over fluoride addition across Vermont communities.

Vermont U.S. Supreme Court Irving Lyon Bennington College

Rutland approves pilot recycling plan for city waste

Rutland aldermen voted 8-2 to authorize Public Works Commissioner Lyman Styles to draft a plan for a regional recycling plant. The project seeks 25 percent from the New England Regional Commission, 50 percent from the federal HEW, and 25 percent from the Vermont Environmental Protection Agency, with the city covering only operating costs.

Rutland VPI Public Works Lyman Styles New England Regional Commission Federal Department of Health, Education and Welfare Vermont Environmental Protection Agency

Gunmen hold elderly couple hostage in Charlotte robbery

Two masked gunmen in black snowmobile suits forced entry to the Route 7 home of Mr and Mrs Henry Parker about midnight and tied them up. They ransacked the house, ripped the phone from the wall, and fled after about three hours with 400 to 700 dollars in cash and antique coins. The Parkers freed themselves and notified police.

Charlotte UPI Henry Parker Parkers

Pair of Vermont Manages Windham County Court Case and Hartford Crash

William Coli 28 of Dover faced Windham County Court after letting his dog chase deer and claimed the dog was loose because the goat cried, though he was fined 25 dollars. In Hartford Maine a crash killed Stanley Atkinson 23 of Underhill Vermont and his cousin Jerold Perry of Hartford when their car left Route 140 and hit a tree.

Newfane UPI William Coli Dover Windham Coli Hartford Maine Stanley Atkinson Underhill Jerold Perry

New York Senate Reconvenes In Kingston For 1777 Anniversary

The New York Senate meets in Kingston the old state capital to mark the 1777 adoption of the first state constitution. Gov. Rockefeller praises the session and recalls Clinton’s early leadership, including the draft and fiscal struggles, noting belt tightening in state finances.

Kingston UPI New York Senate New York Senate Redcoats Rockefeller Abraham van Gaasbeek George Clinton Clinton

Fire Destroys Three-Story Brick Building on 6th Avenue

A three-story brick building at 2370 6th Ave. owned by Albert and Kirsch was badly damaged by fire yesterday. Residents escaped before firefighters arrived. no injuries were reported.

Troy 6Th Ave Albert & Kirsch

County weighs rehab center at Berkshire jail

Berkshire County Commissioners consider converting the sheriff’s 20 00m mansion at the Berkshire County House of Correction into a drug rehabilitation center for inmates. Attorney John F. Shea says federal funds may support an in patient facility for drug users, replacing the current jail ward. Sheriff John D. Courtney notes the plan targets prisoners only. In North Adams a housing authority sign marks the start of elderly housing construction, ending a three year renewal battle as crews move in. The Redevelopment Authority aims to relocate about 100 residents before demolition proceeds.

Pittsfield Berkshire County House of Correction John F. Shea Shea John D. Courtney House of Correction North Adams Redevelopment Authority

Noel Field Considered for New High School Site

NORTH ADAMS Noel Field a traditional venue for high school and professional sports is among two sites considered for a new high school building. The School Building Committee toured four possible locations and dropped the former Scully property on the Mohawk Trail and land across from K and H Motors on the Curran Highway.

North Adams Noel Field Scully K & H Motors

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