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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1973

Page

7

Route 7 task force studies viability from Schoharie to Vermont

Hoosick Falls leader Kasmer Stempek reports that DOT regional director Charles Carlson formed a task force to study Route 7 reconstruction from Schoharie County to the Vermont line. Robert Kirker will head the comprehensive study under Lewis Gurley, with the first survey in Rensselaer County. Accidents on Route 7 prompted calls for action as Gov Rockefeller faced resolutions from county lawmakers. News brief ends with lottery numbers.

Edith Beaumont Hoosick Falls N.Y Kasmer d. Stempek Charles B. Carlson New York State Department of Transportation Schoharie County Vermont Sterupek Carlson Robert Kirker DOT Lewis M Gurley Hensselarr County Stempek Hayneesyllie Hoosick Nelson A. Rockefeller Hensselaer County New York State Rensselaer County State Department of Transportation

Winter deer losses down in Vermont survey finds herd upswing

Vermont state game teleogists report minimal winter deer losses after surveying southern regions. Holdover fawns indicate a herd upswing this year. The Fish and Game Department will keep deer license fees at 1969 levels for two more years.

Montpelier UPI Vermont State Fish and Game Department

Obituary notices span multiple Vermont New England towns

Obituaries list Mrs Louise Greene Cummings 77 of Deerfield Mass wife of Rev Stanley Cummings longtime Congregational speaker and writer with ties to St Albans Wilmington and Buckland plus memorials for Dwight Dodge Willis Hamilton Mary E Helen Hamilton and Grace Davenport. Details include births in Rutland and Bennington deaths in Sunderland Winhall Rutland and Albany, service times, and burial plans.

Louise (Greene) Cummings Deerfield Mass Stanley Cummings Second Congregational Church Sunderland Cummings Shoe Vermont Congregational Women St. Albans Mays Henry C. Greene Pittsburgh May Mary Lyon Church Buckland Dwight E. Dodge Winhall Grace Cottage Hospital Townshend Rie Dummerster Harry Mary (Dear) Dodge Ethel Jones Bondville Athol Mr. Dod Wist Drill Co Dwink H Norman J. Dodge Arthur W. Dodge Orange Bruce Alice Coffin North Grange Bryan Charles Marlowe N.H Dorothy Kennyon West Yarmouth P.m White Funece Roth Powell Pleasant View Jamaica Bourgy Willis Hamilton Mary E. Helen Hamilton East Street Mulland Willis C. Hamilton John W. Hamilton St. Francis de Sales Rutland Hospital Rutland John Bridget Howard) Camors Sodality of the Immaculate Gerception of Christ the King James Grace Danvers Harlan Lester John Gray Berard Haley Proctor Joseph Mazut Jervito Joseph Jerry Connors Trutland Thomas Maroney Raymond Burke Christ the King Church Evergreen Cemetery Clifford Funeral Home

Watergate Key Players Testify at DC Grand Jury Session

ER. Howard Hunt Je, convicted Watergate conspirator, testified for two hours at the U.S. Court House near the White House. G. Gordon Liddy, already convicted in the wiretapping scheme, arrived with his attorney for private conferral while Peter Maroulis said Liddy would not testify in exchange for immunity. Kalivach, Nixon’s personal lawyer, met with Assistant U.S. Attorney Sibert as new details emerged about attempted sabotage and missing documents from Hunt’s desk.

Watergate U.S. Court House Pennsylvania Avenue White House Howard Hunt G. Gordon Liddy Finance Committee Court House Peter Maroulis Liddy District of Columbia Herbert W. Kalivach Nixon Sau T Donald Segretti U.S Earl J. Sibert Dea Peter H. Wolf Washington Wolf U.S. District Court John J. Sirica Hunt

Ayres urges BCRC to limit airport growth and noise

Ayres urged the Bennington County Regional Commission to oppose future airport expansion and restrict landings at Bennington County Airport. He argued four engine planes could bring noise pollution. The commission planned to discuss the issue with town planners and May agenda, amid opposition from some members.

Charles Buenti Arlington Col. Fairfax Ayres Shaftsbury Bennington County Regional Commission BCRC Bennington County BCAC Commission Pownal Vermont Aeronautics Board Bennington Charles Tilgner Tit

Correction: Homes near Willow Park face $220 monthly mortgage

Thursday’s Banner reports a Wilmington contractor proposes Abaerenite houses near Willow Park with an approximate $220 monthly mortgage. Attorney Eugene Clark, representing the Wilmington firm, says the figure includes mortgage, taxes, and insurance.

Willow Park Wilmington Eugene Clark

Nixon proposes 2.3 billion revenue sharing plan to localities

President Nixon unveiled a 2.3 billion a year revenue sharing proposal to abolish urban renewal and six other federal programs. The plan would send most funds to cities with 50 000 plus residents and large urban counties while states receive a small share. If enacted the Better Communities Act would take effect July 1 1974 and redirect funds to local needs with covenants to protect prior obligations.

Washington UPI Nixon Congress James T. Lynn Lynn HUD

Bennington Briefs End of Week Community Notices

The Bennington club closes for Good Friday while Easter snacks start at 6 30 p a m on Sunday. A Country and Western show Frankie and Johnnie comes to the Vermont Veterans Home on April 22 at 2 p m. Altar Rosary Society hosts a 6 30 p m supper at John XXIII Institute with slides by Elizabeth Congdon and officer elections. Gasoline shortages close Earl's service station Sundays until further notice. There are local ads for workers compensation insurance and Napolitano's Pizzeria in Bennington.

Bennington Frankie and Johnnie Vermont Hamed-Mowler Post Vew 5471 Manchester VFW Altar Rosary Society John XXIII Institute Elizabeth Congdon

Hospital Notes April 19 1973 Admissions and Discharges

Hospital notes list admissions Betty Matson Dorset Alnne Cothard Scott Loomis North Bennington Joseph Watts Hoosick Falls Linda Statfa Pownal Eric Sherman Bennington and more. Discharges Edward Gully Anna Becker Viola Plante Bennington Mrs Goldie Loimes and daughter Hoosick Falls Robert Thompson Shaltsbury.

Betty Matson Dorset Alnne Cothard Scott Loomis North Bennington Joseph Watts Hoosick Falla Linda Statfa Pownal Eric Sherman Bennington Edward Gully Anna Becker Viola Plante Goldie Loimes Hoosick Falls Robert Thompson Shaltsbury

Route 7 hearing continues on environmental impact ruling

Judge Oakes faces decision on whether the Vermont Highway Department's environmental impact statement meets NEPA requirements for a four lane Route 7 project between Rutland and Burlington. A ruling could lift the injunction and allow construction or require broader environmental analysis beyond the 20 mile segment.

Vermont Judge Oakes State Highway Department Oakes Vermont Highway Department Highway Department Rutland Burlington

Vermont vows to fight billboard lobby in federal case

Vermont will oppose the Outdoor Advertising Association's bid to join a federal case with the U S Department of Transportation. Attorney General Henry Black seeks removal of privately owned billboards under a 1968 law, while the Travel Information Council plans future measures to expand state controlled signs in Windsor and Orange counties.

Henry Black White River Junction Burlington Outdoor Advertising Association U.S. Supreme Court Totus Ponsetto Travel Information Council Watch Hay Windsor County Orange’ County

St Joseph College launches National Library Week fund drive

During National Library Week the St Joseph College annual library fund drive seeks gifts of ten dollars or gift books to bolster the library. Over 1500 circulars mailed, aiming to raise more than fifteen thousand dollars and double the library materials budget if reached.

St. Joseph College Mumai Ford St. Joseph St. Joseph College Library

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