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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1974

Page

8

Mallary cites $100 cap on Senate campaign gifts

Congressman Richard W. Mallary says his limit on contributions to 100 dollars for his Vermont Senate primary is well received. He reports over 300 small donations averaging about 20 dollars and has refused gifts above 100 dollars. Opponents vary on reform, with Nat Frothingham restricting to 200 dollars.

Mallary Washington Richard W. Mallary U.S. Senate Mallory Senate Nat Frothingham Charles Ross Patrick Leahy

Cameron Resigns as Vermont GOP Finance Chief

George R. Cameron, longtime Republican State Committee Finance Chairman and critic of President Nixon, resigns citing increased personal business pressures. The Colchester resident says impeachment proceedings are harming the party locally and nationally, and he has informed state Chairman Stewart Smith of Rutland of his decision.

Burlington UPI Republican State Committee George R. Cameron Nixon Cameron State Committee Stewart Smith Rutland Colchester

Abbott targets surplus deficit debate in Vermont race

Liberty Union candidate Martha Abbott denounces opponents for focusing on a “phony issue” of surplus versus deficit. She argues real questions concern how funds are raised and spent, criticizing Vermont’s tax structure as unfair to working residents while third party candidate Salmon is faulted for lacking tax reform.

Burlington Martha Abbott Liberty Union Ms. Abbott Salmon Kennedy Abbott Vermont Development Department

Lawrence family gathers for 64 descendant reunion in Stamford

A Stamford gathering brought together 64 descendants of Friend and Jerusha Lawrence from Sunderland Wallingford and beyond. Attendees represented the fourth Vermont generation, with many families from Bedford Hills and East Arlington. Prizes, cakes, a guest book, and a genealogical presentation marked the event, and plans for next year’s meeting at the Dunlaps’ old Lawrence Homestead were announced.

Stamford Friend Jerusha Lawrence Sunderland Wallingford Hollis Ross Todd Allen Burbank Daryl David Donna Diane Bedford Hills N.Y Hermon Benjamin East Arlington Lawrence Stamford, Conn John Keane Michael, Timothy and Gregg Ballston Clyde Dunlap Robert Couture Denise and Kimberly Averill Park Edgar Lawrence Philip Letiecq Earl Leslie Lauren Alyson Homer Ellery Lawrence Olin Gay Castleton Richard Lawrence Cory Wells David Finney Martha Alden Finney Faron Stanley Lawrence Jr Wallace R Noyes Alfred Mullett Steven Barbara Roy Brenda Leroy Lawrence al Mullett Charlotte Lawrence) Dunlap Ethel (Lawrence) Benjamin Ellison (Lawrence) Finney Kimberly Joy Couture Shirley Lawrence) Letiecq Faron Eugene Finney Tonetta Robert Burbank Edith Benjamin) Keane Linda Lawrence) Noyes Priscilla Lawrence) Mullett Old Lawrence Homestead

Food program funds extended through December

Health Commissioner Dr Anthony Robbins says additional funding will keep a mothers and children food program active through December. He learned the WIC federal plan would reduce recipients from about 10 000 to 6 000, though officials hoped to exceed 15 000 by September. He was told Vermont would receive a letter of credit for roughly half the needed amount.

Burlington UPI Anthony Robbins Robbins WIC U.S. Department of Agriculture Vermont Sen George D. Aiken R-Vt Washington Aiken

Woman Injured in Arlington Road Junction Crash

State police report an Arlington accident on July 22 at 4 p.m. at Route 7 and Miller Road. Elizabeth Johnston, 80, of Arlington, left turning onto Miller Road, was concussed and suffered back injuries. She was taken to Putnam Memorial Hospital by Bennnington Rescue Squad. Dean Babst, 52, of Lyndon, N.J., driving a 1969 Torino, struck Johnston in a 1970 Plymouth Satellite. Johnston’s car and Babst’s car sustained damage.

Shaftsbury Miller Road Dean Babst Lyndon N.J Elizabeth Johnston Arlington Ms. Johnston Bennington Putnam Memorial Hospital Babst

Act 250 extension granted for Manchester club plans

Manchester residents Leon and Polly Noe of Dorset secured an extension on the building of a proposed tennis and swimming club facility on Route 7 south of Manchester Village. The informal district environmental commission hearing heard the project was approved a year ago but not started due to energy and material shortages, with construction planned as soon as signals are go and an extension requested to July 31, 1979.

Manchester Leon Polly Noe Dorset Manchester Village District Environmental Commission Noe Commission Noes

Funeral for Mrs. Stella Mooney Held in Albany

The funeral for Mrs. Stella Mooney widow of Francis Mooney of 437 Elk St Albany N Y was held at Mahar Son Funeral Home Wednesday morning. Rev John Morris rector of the Episcopal Church in Wilmington officiated Bearers were nephews James Lasher and Richard Lasher and Harold Hilliard and John Sherman Burial was in St Johns Cemetery North Bennington committal prayers by Father Morris Mrs Mooney died unexpectedly at Putnam Memorial Hospital Monday morning Funeral services were held Monday for Leon H Rudd 66 of North Pownal at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home in Bennington Mr Rudd died.

Francis Mooney Stella Mooney Elk St Albany N.Y Mahar & Son John Morris Episcopal Church Wilmington James Lasher Richard Lasher Harold Hilliard John Sherman St. John’s Cemetery North Bennington Father Morris Leon H. Rudd North Pownal Hanson- Walbridge Bennington Mr. Rudd

Free drinks lead to criminal charge in Cincinnati bar

Leroy Smith faced a defrauding charge after ordering a free round for all patrons at the Off-Beat Lounge. A $14.95 tab due prompted the arrest as police allege fraudulent activity linked to July 26 near Putnam Memorial Hospital. Burial and local planning details appear in the same docket.

Cincinnati UPI Leroy Smith Smith

International travel warning on overseas drug laws

The piece warns travelers that drug laws abroad are harsher than in the United States. It cites Lebanon as an example where possession can lead to 3 to 5 years in a mental hospital and notes a 70% rise in American drug arrests overseas with limited aid from friends, family, or U.S. lawyers.

Lebanon United States Mexico U.S Cor. Danubio Paseo de la Reform Colonia Cuauntemorz Mexico City Corniche

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