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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1969
Page
6
Fortune magazine forecasts the U S economy will barely grow in 1969 and slow further in 1970. GNP growth around 3 percent in 1969 and about half that in 1970 with unemployment rising to 4 percent this year and 4 5 percent in 1970. Upturn expected only in late 1970 led by home building and consumer spending.
The University of Vermont designates Col. William N. Cogswell as acting alumni secretary during Arthur M. Brink Jr. military leave. Karl A. Kurt, a retired Army officer and NYU graduate, will fill a new development associate role focusing on corporate and foundation support, reporting to Walter G. Bruska.
New York police veteran Michael J. Murphy warns buyers that a bargain car may be stolen. He urges checks on seller reputation, use of reputable dealers, and verification of seller contact details and address. Avoid street sales, be wary of unusually low prices to prevent buying a stolen vehicle.
Washington Hous ing Secretary George Romney pledges to defend the real estate tax break costing the government at least 750 million dollars annually. He argues that eliminating accelerated depreciation and capital gains treatment could jeopardize housing goals of 26 million new units in 10 years while noting treasury and Kennedy positions differ. Romney warns against tax reforms that reduce incentives for real estate investment and stresses the lasting impact on the housing market and taxpayers.
Second Lt. Charles L. Wood III son of Mr and Mrs Charles L Wood Jr of 305 Elm St Bennington is assigned at the U S Continental Army Command headquarters Fort Monroe Va as assistant chief in Data Support Operations Data Division office of the adjutant general He previously completed an automatic data processing course at Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind and is a 1968 Norwich University business administration graduate He entered the Army in March 1968 through ROTC His wife Kathleen daughter of Mr and Mrs William Pivarnik of Darien Conn the Woods reside at 452-D Gulick Drive Fort Monroe VA
Washington based UPI reports the Douglas Commission on Housing and Urban Problems taxes state and local planning for land use and development. After nearly two years of study it highlights confusion lack of coordination and short sightedness in housing policy efforts.
In three years since Medicare began on July 1, 1966, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, for the Social Security Administration, paid over a million Medicare bills in New Hampshire and Vermont totaling $75 million. The plans serve about 140,000 residents over 65 and act as intermediaries with hospitals, physicians, and facilities on a non profit basis. Executive VPs Edney and Fifield cited figures through June 25 this year.
Bill Pearcen 28, a burglary suspect, avoided police for 18 months by living in his mother's mop closet. He reportedly only moved at night until daytime daylight for a wine shop robbery led to his capture.
A special enrollment examination for accountants and others seeking IRS representation will occur Sept 29 30. Applicants must file by Aug 31 with a 25 dollar fee. Details and forms available from IRS district offices. Last year’s exam reproduced in IRS Bulletin 1969. Copies 20 cents each from the Superintendent of Documents.
Dr. M. Madison Slusher has opened an ophthalmology office at the Winslow Building on West Main Street. He has been on the Putnam Memorial Hospital staff since September 1968 and maintains an office in North Adams. Bennington office hours are Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dr. Slusher will perform eye surgery at Putnam Memorial Hospital and is welcomed as a long‑missing medical specialty.
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