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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1969

Page

2

Davis Says Deficit Less Than Expected

In Montpelier Gov Deane C Davis said the General Fund deficit for fiscal year 1969 was 5.5 million dollars, about 1.5 million less than his January forecast. The 1968 deficit was 1.58 million, totaling 7.089 billion for the two year period ending June 30 1969. The administration credited improved spending control investment earnings and unexpected revenue boosts for the outcome and warned further cuts are needed to eliminate the gap while cash deficit only. accrued deficit awaits further accounting.

William French Frank Davis Davis Ronald Crisman

Vermont Governor Meets Ski Areas on Development Plans

Gov Deane C Davis met with Vermont Ski Areas Association executives to discuss land development activities and concerns over unregulated vacation home growth. Joseph Parkinson of Waitsfield said the group will cooperate with Environmental Control Commission committees and submit a plan for vacation and year round housing developments. Crisman noted Davis figures exclude Social Welfare deficit carryover and unpaid bills, and that money owed to the state by others is not fully reflected.

Davis Crisman Social Welfare Department State of Vermont Goodell

Guns Recovered From Bennington Theft Tangle In Waterbury Probe

Vermont State Police confirm eight guns stolen Sept 13 1967 from Gun Rack Bennington owned by Ralph A Bevis were recovered in Waterbury and held as evidence. Undercover probe continues to identify thieves as related burglaries in Shelburne Pittsfield and Waterbury draw arrests.

Waterbury Conn Bennington Vermont Ralph A. Bevis Morgan Street Bevis Pasquale Caversa Connecticut Larry K. Robinson Whites Sporting Goods Shelburne Bill Joe Pittsfield Mass Robinson New England Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Joseph S. Holiday Brattleboro

Jack of All Trades Seeks Shares and Jobs in Local Venture

VISTA workers visit merchants and residents to recruit potential shareholders while Goodell scouts new jobs for the venture. Scanlon says $1000 in shares is needed to launch, promising a dividend in time and inviting customer investors. Goodell notes existing workers are shareholders and describes the bidding and training process for selected contractors.

VISTA Goodell

Postponed lobbying trip to Washington over reactor funds

A Bennington area Committee for Survival delegation postponed a planned Washington trip to lobby against Atomic Energy Commission fast breeder reactor funding because a congressman slated to hold hearings is ill. New date will be set when hearings resume. contact Mrs. Irving Lyon or Mrs. Dorothy Ertell to participate.

Bennington Committee For Survival Washington, D.C Atomic Energy Commission Irving Lyon North Bennington Dorothy Ertell Easton N.Y Washington County

Legislature studies town payment plans stall on uniform formula

A joint legislative committee heard that devising a uniform state payment formula for towns in lieu of taxes is virtually impossible. Mayor Willard Strong of Montpelier proposed a $60,000 yearly payment representing 10 percent of police, fire, and sewage costs, while Burlington Mayor Francis Cain noted 45 percent of property is tax exempt and pointed to past advances in state aid for education and welfare relief.

Obituary notices for Evelyn Pratt and Charles Reimann

Evelyn Pratt 43 wife of George Pratt died Friday at North Adams Hospital after a long illness born December 15 1925 in North Adams daughter of Herbert and Eva Blake survived by husband three daughters seven sisters a brother and a granddaughter. Services and burial in Pownal and North Adams. Charles F Reimann 59 died Friday in Manchester born May 2 1910 Union City New Jersey served in the army 12 years auto mechanic for the government at Ft Monmouth New Jersey moved to Arlington two years ago survived by wife Elma Habedank. Calling hours at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home.

Pownal Evelyn Pratt George Pratt North Adams Hospital North Adams Mass Herbert Eva Chafilous) Blake Susan Pratt Stephen Sally) Mattison Bennington Barbara Pratt Donald Florence) Courtot Albert Lena) Nellie Pittsfield Anna) Cook Francis Doris) Haley Dewey Shirley) Jones William Carol) Harris Robert Judith) Harrington Herbert Blake Jr Cecile Mahar & Sons Monte Cady Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Funeral Oak Hill Cemetery Arlington Charles F. Reimann Manchester Union City N.J Frank Josephine Panek) Reimann Ft. Monmouth Asbury Park Red Mountain Lodge F&am Civil Service Elma Habedank Hanson- Walbridge Funeral Home

Movie Timetable and Local Obituary News

A packed schedule lists films at several local theaters with double bills including Rascal the Masked Bandit and Petulia at Harte Theatre, The Wild Bunch and The Big Bounce at Williamstown Cinema, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and More Alive Than Dead at Bennington Drive-In and Hathaways Drive-In. The piece also notes a Masonic service on Sunday and funeral services for Mrs Florence Sullivan, who died at Monroe Park Nursing Home, with details on burial at Hinsdillville Cemetery and services at Mahar & Son Funeral Home.

William Holden Ernest Borgnine Ryan O'Neill Leigh Taylor - Young Sam Peckinpaul Robert Ryan Bennington Drive-In Dick VanDyke Clint Walker Vincent Price Hathaways Drive-in Florence Sulli Ngton Monroe Park Greenwich N.Y Andrew and Mary (McDuffee) Sullivan John E. Sullivan Robert Sullivan Bennington Mahar & Son H. Glenn Payne First Baptist Church Funeral Hinsdillville Cemetery

Bennington Art Show and Sale Entries Open

Attention artists may still enter exhibits for the Annual Art Show and Sale at the Methodist Church in Bennington. For information visit the office or call 9 a.m. to noon or write for an application. ADV.

Methodist Church Bennington

Masonic Service Planned for Charles Reimann in Arlington

A Masonic service for Charles Reimann who died Friday will be held at 8 15 p m Sunday at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home All Masons are requested to meet at 7 45 p m at the Masonic Temple prior to the service.

Arlington Charles Reimann Hanson-Walbridge Masonic Temple

Scribner Aide Fears Panel May Trigger Campus Trouble

A Burlington summer aide to Vermont education commissioner warns the Governors Commission on Student Affairs could spur campus trouble if not neutral. Panel leader Kenneth Parker seeks university input on members while police note a generational rift and calls for tough measures. A minor two-vehicle crash near Park Lawn Cemetery leaves no injuries.

Scribner Aide Kenneth Parker White River Junction Parker Vermont Scott Mahoney Newbury Governor’s Commission On Children and Youth Burlington Sullivan

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