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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1970
Page
2
MONTPELIER UPI says the Legislative Council must restructure or risk being dissolved as leaders Blaesi and Rep. Giuliani warn reform is essential for productivity and public trust. Other items note the Loyal Day parade in Manchester and a town hearing on interim zoning in Pownal.
Mrs Anne Fox of 935 Gage Street is a patient at Memorial Hospital in Albany New York room 315 Friends may wish to send cards On Wednesday and Thursday evenings at the Elks Barn there is rehearsal for installation of Emblem Club officers The McCullough Park Foundation plans the third Sunday afternoon child movie series April 26 at 3 PM at McCullough Mansion North Bennington films The Story About Ping Squeak the Squirrel Make Way for Ducklings Parents invited no admission charge Temple Beth El Vizkor memorial services Tuesday at 8 AM Benn Pastry Shop closed Sunday Iron Kettle Weekend Special broiled strip steaks complete dinner 85 cocktails
A Vermont program proposes a yearlong, mixed format to boost literacy and youth engagement. It includes a summer remedial reading crash course for teachers, a six month work apprenticeship with stipends and banking education, and a winter bus tour to study history and society. A control group will measure dropout rates and reading progress, with college exposure at UVM planned.
Vermont faces a potential June 30 surplus after the 1970 legislature trimmed an $8 million projection for fiscal 1970. Budget director Ron Crisman said the expected surplus is now about $600,000, despite earlier estimates of higher revenue and $7.5 million spent from the 1969 overage.
An eight-year-old Bennington youth remained in fair condition at Putnam Memorial Hospital after a Friday afternoon collision with a car driven by Barbara J. Tinkham of North Hoosick. Police say the boy ran into the street and the driver did not see him until impact. two witnesses corroborate. The hospital notes possible internal injuries and rib damage.
State Police report a 1964 Volkswagen sedan driven by Gary S. Carr 21 of Mount Vernon New York rolled over on Vermont Route 8 in Searsburg Friday afternoon at 4 15 p m. Carr escaped injury while passenger Louis S. Goodman 21 of Mount Vernon a SUNY Albany student was treated and released at Putnam Memorial Hospital.
Vermont's electrical demand is projected to rise fourfold by 1980 as population growth and new industries drive consumption. Central Vermont Public Service Corp plans to issue 3.5 million dollars in 25 year bonds at about 11 percent while awaiting settlement of Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp litigation. Central Vermont is the largest shareholder in the Vernon atomic generating plant under construction.
William P. Kilgallen 73 of North Wolcott, accused of murdering two residents, is reported dead. Attorney Lee Emerson confirmed Friday the death was from natural causes on April 11.
St Albans voters face a Tuesday decision on a proposed 5.25 dollar school tax rate to fund a 1.5 million dollar budget for 1970. Mayor Melvin Kay expects passage, noting it cuts 25 cents from the prior 5.50 rate. If rejected, officials will seek an immediate re vote and rework the budget.
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