Controversy over Vernon nuclear plant spill and license
Vermont Yankee faces a spill probe and a license delay as Democratic candidate Burgess urges a grand jury to probe 83000 gallons of radioactive water into the Connecticut River. NRC seeks a two week delay on the court order affecting the plant’s operating license while the plant remains shut for refueling.
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Vermont Yankee
John Burgess
Connecticut River
Vernon Plant
Washington
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Vernon
Burgess
U.S
George Cook
NRC
Vermont GOP Officials Barred From Campaign Materials
Superior Judge John Morrissey extended a temporary injunction against Vermont Republican Committee leaders Walter Kennedy and John Wu. The order stops them from distributing candidate materials that omit Rep. David Curtis, who accuses them of punishing his dual party candidacy. No further hearings were scheduled.
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Burlingt!n
UPI
John Morrissey
Vermont
Republican Cmittee
Morrissey
David Curtis
Charlotte
Curtis
GOP
Walter Kennedy
John Wu
Kennedy
Mystery virus threat looms after convention deaths
Pennsylvania reports a mysterious illness likely viral after a Philadelphia convention. Three epidemiologists from the National Center for Disease Control in Atlanta traced cases as tissue and blood samples were sent to Philadelphia for analysis. Autopsies and hospital reports are being gathered to determine spread while officials note swine flu as a possibility but offer no panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Center For Disease Control
Atlanta
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Bachman
Health Department
Edward T. Hoak
American Legion
Legion
YCC camp at Mt Tabor draws keen interest and work
Neil Rideout supervises Vermont YCC campers at Mt Tabor noting high enthusiasm and frequent visits from former participants. Each camper earns 212 dollars for four weeks while logging 10 education hours weekly, with forest projects, animal tagging, and beaver box work shaping a mix of recreation and training under Forest Service oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Rideout
YCC
Rideout
Vermont
Bennington
Arlington
Middlebury
Rochester
Forest Service
Bennington County
Glastonbury Mountain
Hager Hill
Woodford
Somerset
Mt. Tabor
Flood Pool Evacuations Shift to Estes Park Area
After a record flood, mountainside rescues continue by helicopter as 700 to 800 campers near Estes Park await evacuation. 135 homeowners stay. looting prompts roadblocks and guard efforts. Bodies and debris are recovered along a swollen river with makeshift morgues set up in Loveland and Estes Park.
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Estes Park
Loveland
Bob Forsythe
Larimer County
Canyon
Back East
Forsythe
Colorado State Patrol
Helen Avery
Florence Kratzer
Stan
Mike Urvan
San Francisco
Bob Watson
Scenic Estes Park
Rocky Mountain National Park
UPI reports hunger congress donation amid policy critique
At the 41st International Eucharistic Congress in Philadelphia a 200000 pound rice shipment to Bangladesh was pledged as Bishop James Rausch condemned U S food policy as driven by money not need. He warned of a conflict between the right to food and the right to sell by merchants. The event drew about 4000 attendees and marked global hunger discourse within the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
UPI
Bangladesh
James Rausch
Washington, D.C
U.S
Putter joins four PDs in coincidental quit
Five Public Defenders quit within a week saying the resignations were coincidental and not due to leadership changes. Resignees include Robert Gaston and deputy James Rivto of Washington County, Bennington County Defender David Potter, Juvenile Defender Alan Rome, and Correctional Defender James Flett. They cite heavy caseloads and burnout after two years. Defender General Robert West was ousted last month and replaced by interim James Morse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert West
James Morse
Selectmen to discuss Memorial Park bill dispute andPark upgrades
The Bennington Recreation Commission learned the Rist-Frost fee for Memorial Park planning has risen to 9175 dollars plus 492 dollars travel. They back the 7400 dollar cap, about 10 percent of project cost, to be discussed at tonight's selectmen meeting. Officials plan to seek funds for additional fencing, playground equipment, and a graded loamed 27000 square foot area east of the recreation center using 6100 dollars.
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Bennington
Selectmen’s
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Comprehensive Health Planning Division
Montpelier
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Bennington Recreation Commission
Memorial Park
Selectmen
Roger Goodnow
Louis C. Savelas
Goodnow
State
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Coolidge Avenue
Willow Park
Battle Day Memorial Service at Old First Church Aug 16
The Bennington Battle Day Memorial Service will be held at noon on Monday Aug 16 at Old First Church in Old Bennington. Rev Dr Arvel M Steece says the wreath laying will end by 1 pm with speaker Eugene R Kosche curator at Bennington Museum discussing Why They Fought the Battle. DAR and CAR members sponsor the ceremonies and participants are urged to wear costumes evoking the spirit of 76.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Old First
Old Bennington
Old First Church
Arvel M. Steece
Eugene R. Kosche
Bennington Museum
Daughters of the American Revolution
Children of the Revolution
Steece
Rogers family holds reunion in Lake Shaftsbury
The Ralph Rogers family of 159 BenMont Ave held its 18th reunion on July 18 at Lake Shaftsbury. Attendees included Ralph and Florence Rogers, one unmarried son Ralph Jr, 11 married children with spouses, 38 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren, totaling 57 people. A noon picnic, barbeque, games, and entertainment followed. A framed family portrait was given by the grandchildren. Next year’s committee includes Jean, Ted, Dawn, Erica Rogers, Joan Morse, and Sue Roberson.
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Ralph Rogers
BenMont Ave
Lake Shaftsbury
Rogers
Jean
Ted
Dawn
Erica Rogers
Joan Morse
Sue Roberson
West Rutland Tragic Crash Claims Rutland Man
Martin Trombetta Jr. of Rutland, 28, died Monday night when his late model sports car left U.S. 4, struck 12 guard rails, and overturned for more than 400 feet. Police said wreckage and body were not found until early today amid the quiet crash scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Rutland
UPI
Martin Trombetta Jr
Rutland
U.S. 4
Trombetta
Area Obituaries Highlight Meaney and Ellsworth Losses
Obituary notices honor Thomas J. Meaney 45 of South Weymouth Mass and Adelbert S Ellsworth 68 of Williamstown Mass. Meaney a John Hancock underwriter and Korean War veteran survived by his widow and extended family. Ellsworth former Berkshire Fine Spinning worker and Williams College staff died after a short illness with two sons and siblings listed as survivors. Memorials are suggested to Edmundite Missions or Williamstown Visiting Nurses Association.
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Thomas J. Meaney
Donna Road
Weymouth
Mass
Bennington
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston
John Hancock Co
Bennington High School
St. Michael’s College
Winooski Park
Ann Delaney
Catherine Meaney
New York
County Street
Thomas
Michael
Catherine
Timothy
Ann
Ellen
Nora
Mark
Mary C. Kane
Francis Xavier Church
South Weymouth
C.C. Shepherd
Pleasant St
Selma
Ala
Williamstown
Eastlawn
Herbert and
Emma (Goodrich) Ellsworth
North Adams
Berlin
Berkshire Fine Spinning Co
Williams College
Henry
Shrewsbury
Charles
Peabody
Harold
Ellen Morfitt
Cheshire
Hospital Notes Highlights Bennington Area Aug 2 1976
Admissions list includes Linda Clark Pauline Barber Dorothy Reginbald James Griffin and others from Bennington Pownal Hoosick Falls and Greenwich Births记录 two daughters to Durand of Bennington and Kennedy of Pownal Discharges include Doreen Salisbury Connie Curtis and baby boy Frances Ruditis from Hoosick Falls Arlington and North Bennington
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Linda Clark
Pauline Barber
Dorothy Reginbald
James Griffin
Bennington
Laura Freeman
Pownal
Loretta Brahan
Beverly Gates
Sandra Surdam
Gail Amadon
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Rachel Norton
Greenwich
Jonathan Durand
Robert Kennedy
Doreen Salisbury
North Bennington
Connie Curtis
Baby Boy
Arlington
Frances Ruditis
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Hoak
Elmer Hafer
Lewisburg
John Doland
John B. Ralph
Mercy Yerski
Ralph
John
Otter Valley High School
Robert Pramuc
VCC
Air Force
Plattsburgh
N. Y
Plattsburgh Air Force Base
General Dynamics Corporation
Londonderry
New Haven
UAW
Michigan
Missouri
Senate
Kansas
Idaho
James Symington
Jerry Litton
Stuart Symington
D-Mo
Richard
Rockefeller
Veterans Stadium
Rausch
U.S.A
United States
Jesus Christ
Putter
Sarelas
Patricia Schafer
Williams
Colorado
Harry Sheehey
Sheehey
Athletes In Action
Indianapolis
Bennington Briefs
Brockway
Michael T. Smith
Washington Avenue
Main Street
Community Arts Association
David Potter
Adelbert S. Ellsworth
Adelbert Stanley Ellsworth
Water St
Sherman Burbank
Robert A. Moore
First United Methodist
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