FAA funds boost airports nationwide amid aviation boom
The FAA allocated 67 million to upgrade 356 airports and 7 million to build 41 new ones under the Federal Aid to Airports Program. Five New England states join the list released Wednesday, with 70 million authorized for fiscal 1968 and remaining funds carried over. Local communities must match grants 50 50 to qualify.
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Health advice and airport funding highlight Colorado convention
Dr. Thomas Kirk Cure ton urged delegates to work hard and eat right as the healthiest people. FAA announced airport projects across 86 locations with new runways and expanded facilities to boost general aviation, from 130 land purchases to 77 upgraded sites. Funding from 773 requests totals over 392 million, with New England allocations listed for several states. A TOPS chapter forms in Bennington to help weigh overweight individuals, inviting both men and women to join the second unit.
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Green Mountain Tops
Mary Brillon
Navy Recruiter Walter Pollert Promoted to Chief Petty Officer
Walter Pollert, Navy recruiter based in the North Adams area, was promoted to Chief Petty Officer on April 16 after a 14 year Navy career. A Pownal native and 1953 Drury Trade School graduate, he enlisted March 19, 1954, trained at Bainbridge and Norman, Memphis, Barbers Point, Anacostia, and Andrews, with duties including coxswain, air targets, and recruiting. The notice also details a Medic Alert sign-up drive by the Barnington County Medical Society Auxiliary and the emblem’s safety role endorsed by the Vermont State Medical Society.
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Hawaii
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D.C
Andrews Afb
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Fulton
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Bennington
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Bennington County Medical Society
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Medic Alert Foundation
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Denver student senate cancels referendum over blank ballots
The University of Denver student senate called off a referendum on a proposed rule change after discovering ballots had space only for yes votes. The move shows the senate’s readiness to drop plans when ballots were not properly prepared.
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New Books at Bennington Free Library Featured Selections
The Bennington Free Library lists a varied fiction lineup including Cavanna Laurie Love, Crews The Gospel Singer, Drummond Welcome Proud Lady, Everett When Summer Ends, Lawrence The Fox, Lee Sudden Guns, Randolph The Secret of Graytowers, Roberts Nurse Penny stories, Stevens Threads of Gold, Updike Couples, West The Tower of Babel, Caesar Civil Wars, Clark Carrier Admiral, Conor Rivers of Blood Years of Darkness, Gardner 365 Ways to Say I Love You, Holzer ESP and You, Kautzky Ways with Water Colors, Roberts David, Russell Conquest of Happiness, Sechrist Dreams Your Magic Mirror, and The Way Things Work. Also notes Remember to reserve out books. Fort Dix item: Pvt Gary LaFlamme in basic at Fort Dix NJ, former Bennington Catholic High student. address listed.
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Tower of Babel
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Conor
Rivers of Blood
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Holzer
Kautzky
David
Rowell Education Plan Studied by Vermont Council
The Legislative Council Higher Education Study Committee will invite University of Vermont President Lyman S. Rowell and Vermont State Colleges Provost Dr. Robert S. Babcock to discuss Rowell's proposal for a state planning council. The plan aims to review the state's education hierarchy from pre school to graduate levels and consider budgetary review power.
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