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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1973
Page
14
Wayne Hanley argues that US Fish and Wildlife Service and wardens pursue eradicating wild monk parakeets, noting other wild parrots may follow. He criticizes government handling, Audubon stance, and urges ending exotic pet imports while highlighting pest status and established populations from Michigan to Florida.
A Fairfax man, 83, Willian W. Foss, hacked his wife to death with a hatchet before slashing his own wrists and throat. The incident shocks a Vermont town and authorities investigate motive and sequence of events.
A Court hearing set for June 20 1973 in Room 4 United States Court House Philadelphia PA will determine whether the proposed settlement under Rule 23e should be approved. Notices must be postmarked by June 8 1973 and objections due by June 4 1973 with written filings to counsel.
Tehran reports Shah Mohammad Reza claims Iran will become a developed, European level country within a decade due to his reforms and oil wealth. He says per capita income will rise fivefold, nationalization of wells stands, and foreign investment will flow from Japanese, American, and European sources. He notes energy will be sold via a trusted international organization.
The Shah explains Iran’s plan to control its oil wealth and invest in infrastructure while avoiding Western democracy. He envisions downstream industry gains and foreign participation under favorable terms, arguing the regime is more advanced than some socialist systems and stressing shared national stake. He cites agrarian reform’s completion and asserts no foreign power can penetrate their society.
President Nixon says the US Cuba anti hijacking accord should not be seen as normalizing ties. He notes many questions remain about Cuba’s Latin American policies while welcoming the move as a step toward neighborliness with a nearby Communist nation 96 miles from home.
A realtor guides you through finding a house and suggests a notes checklist to rate each property. It covers location, price, construction, rooms, heat, fuel, taxes, and financial needs. Bring photos to aid discussion with your partner. Hoisington Realty offers help at 489 Main St and 447-8337.
The University of Vermont Financial Aid Director says grant and loan announcements for income freshmen will be delayed until federal aid programs clarity improves, possibly next month. About 2,000 UVM students receive 1.2 to 1.3 million dollars in federal aid this year.
Rep Richard Mallary told a Burlington civic club that Watergate is destroying faith in the political process and of great concern to him. He urged a rapid full revelation of facts and proper disciplinary action for all involved.
Governor Salmon will decide by Wednesday whether to sign or veto three controversial 1973 Vermont bills passed by the legislature. They would stiffen penalties for drug-law violations, require sale of state land on Lake Groton, and set a 30 day residency voting requirement. A spokesman said a decision with explanation will follow in a few days.
Veteran state Senator John Boylan 65 of Brighton rests comfortably after an acute coronary event. Doctor Delmer Durkin says he is getting along as well as can be expected and will be hospitalized at least two weeks. Boylan represents Essex and Orleans counties and was treated at North Country Hospital in Newport after the attack on Monday.
Ralph Nader lieutenant Ronald Moss assisted Capital and students in Albany to set up a statewide PIRG office. Chapters are forming on college campuses including Siena College, RPI, Russell Sage College, and Albany State University, signaling growing student activism potential.
The Dyker Pond Committee of the Rensselaer County Legislature will seek an engineering study of the costs to maintain the recently acquired pond. It will also ask for advice from public and private conservation groups on the best use of the pond, which was donated by Hammermill Paper.
Albert A. Bogdan executive director of the Urban Coalition announced his candidacy for Pittsfield mayor. He joins four hopefuls including Johan Fraser Howard K. Reardon and Roy F. Brown. Bogdan, resident 19 years, Liberal Democrat, seeks a new kind of leadership.
Adams to bring a basic plan for the TOPICS program to selectmen in about a month. The effort, the first phase, follows last year’s town meeting push for Summer Street widening and is based on state and federal guidance plus consultant input, not solely local opinion. Florida H Patten of Stamford Vermont says Southern Vermont Realty will build modiline vacation homes on property on Church Road in Florida. The ranch-style houses will sit on at least one acre each in the lower road section off the Mohwak Trail in the Peary area.
Police Chief Kenneth Gamache of North Adams is hospitalized at North Adams Regional Hospital after a weekend accident at his home. He was tearing down a rear porch when it collapsed, injuring his hip and leg. His condition is listed as satisfactory.
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