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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1970
Page
12
Albany New York Attorney General Louis Lefkowitz urged a 1971 bill to let consumers recover full attorney fees and costs when creditors fail to correct computerized billing errors after written protests. He warned that flawed computer statements provoke months of disputes and possible collection actions.
Dr. Kenneth P. Saurman, former De Paul University dean, is named director of special opportunity programs at the University of Vermont. He will direct two study grants of 15,000 dollars from Vermont OEO and HEW USOE, to identify culturally disadvantaged youths for higher education and develop counseling, tutoring, and preparatory programs starting in 1971. University President Edward C. Andrews Jr. will oversee the effort targeting Vermont youth. The plan includes a summer preparatory program for students entering UVM in September 1971.
Police report a light crash at North and County streets at 11 30 a m involves a 1963 Volkswagen driven by Gary A Matteson 18 of North Bennington whose accelerator stuck and a 1964 Ford driven by Robert A Smith 18 of Bennington. Both vehicles sustained minor damage with no injuries.
Voters on the Champlain Islands decide on forming a four town union school district including North and South Hero Albury and Isle La Motte. Grand Isle is excluded. No money vote today but a future bond referendum may follow if approved. A new school would hold grades 5 12 and existing elementaries would be purchased.
Announcement for the Vermont Society of the Sons of the American Revolution summer meeting at Allis State Park Bear Hill Brookfield on Saturday Aug 8 with an 11 30 a m business session and a noon picnic. Families friends and neighbors invited. Also Brookfield Historical Society gathering at Marvin Newton House and a 5 p m church supper at Brookfield Congregational Church.
Burlington report notes Castleton aide reviews the University of Vermont Audiovisual Center. TheCastleton official examines operations and potential impacts on student activities and educational media at UVM. The inquiry underscores interinstitutional collaboration and governance considerations.
CVPS increases rates across 100, hour, 250 hour, 500 hour and 1 000 hour plans by 11 to 28 percent as Meredith defends higher prices to cover wage, power, material, environmental, tax and interest costs while maintaining service levels. State College joins new UVM graduate internship in audiovisual center. Everett Mudgett studies cost analysis of the center's 2,500 film library for school rentals under Prof. Atkinson. Massie notes Mudgett’s research supports instructional services for university and state education systems.
In Montpelier the Vermont GOP hopes to bring Vice President Spiro T. Agnew to headline the October GOP gala dinner to boost U S Sen Winston L Prouty s bid for reelection. State leaders deny the plan though Hoff challenges Prouty, and a Salisbury straw poll shows Hoff gaining while Prouty leads narrowly.
Rutland with UPI report details former youths forming County Task Forces on Drug Education to scour the state for drug problem areas. They would not enforce laws but aim to prevent crimes by persuading youths to stay off drugs. Salmon argues rehabilitation, not prosecution, is key and cites former users as pivotal in a statewide effort.
The state Education Board voted to require all vocational centers to accept full and part time non resident students. The decision followed a board meeting resolving a dispute with Springfield and neighboring towns over interdistrict enrollments. Springfield had rejected part time applications and did not attend the meeting. The policy awaits approval from the U S Office of Education before it takes effect.
Elbert G. Moulton, longtime Vermont GOP figure, seeks the $36,000 a year post as co chair of the New England Regional Commission. He has told Gov. Deane Davis he wishes to stay, but reports say he plans to leave Montpelier politics for a federal berth. The Rutland Herald cited the rumor and Davis called the report irresponsible.
Champlain College and Vermont Educational Television announce a fall collaboration offering a secretary training series titled From Nine to Five. The 14 week program starts Monday Sept 21 with segments at 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. per week, with academic credit available for participating secretaries. Miss Margaret Yeager will lead a Vermont workshop Sept 15–16 for group leaders, who will then train local participants.
Bennington officials announced town dog constable George Rogers patrols roads for wandering dogs now that the leash law is in effect. Dogs found roaming must be leashed or risk humane handling. pets picked up are housed at veterinarian Peter Schaad’s on the Troy Road. If not claimed within three days, dogs may be killed or sold, per the ordinance.
The FDA asked the Agriculture Department to require a warning on No Pest Strip labels about use in kitchens or dining areas and to ban its use in restaurants. The product emits DDVP vapor. Shell Chemical says tests show safety while the FDA cites pesticide residues in food when used near food areas.
Vermont House Speaker John S. Jack Burgess pressed for a US-Canadian commission to study mercury and heavy-metal pollution in Vermont. He cited airborne sources from Canada and the Midwest, praised state health and fish and game work, urged federal action, and called for cross-border air pollution controls with New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Quebec.
In Montpelier the Vermont Republican State Committee again blocks Lt. Gov. Thomas L. Hayes from viewing a 4,000 poll ordered last March as he challenges Gov. Deane C. Davis in the September GOP primary. Hayes alleges campaign-finance rule breaches and hints at possible legal action after the committee, with only Sen. Edward G. Janeway voting to table, also rejects his bid to rescind Davis’s endorsement. Hayes cites poll figures showing 17 percent in March and 34 percent in a Salisbury poll last month, arguing Davis’s camp fears disclosure.
Admissions include Francis Woodward Jr. Patrick Hurley Bennington Thomas Mentiply Hoosick Falls Mrs Malah Bernard Jacksonville John Willard Wilmington Mrs Lillian Harrington Shaftsbury Discharges none Births to Mr and Mrs Dennis Loomis North Bennington a daughter Aug 3 to Mr and Mrs Cosmo D Erdit a Richville Road Manchester Depot a daughter Aug 3
Washington Senator Winston L. Prouty defends the Consumer Class Action Bill against former Gov. Philip H. Hoff which he calls misleading. He supports the bill, says his amendment aims to settle disputes within 60 days without lawyers, and criticizes Hoff for wanting prolonged court action.
Fire department investigates a Burgess Road false alarm as police anticipate arrest of suspects. Bennington Club hosts annual clambake at Prospect Mountain with ticket details. Ladies golf winners at Mt Anthony CC are Ruth Mattison Marilyn Mahar Jean Edmundson and others. Bennington resident Clifton Phillips hospitalized after major surgery in Florida. Midshipman Barry Bodine completes two week aviation indoctrination at Pensacola. Estate tag sale for Margaret McKeon set August 7 8. Local ads for Shirkshire Restaurant life insurance and Bennington Minit Car Wash. Doctor Oliver Durand office closed August 7 8 9.
Mrs. Shirley Elizabeth Fisher 47 wife of Warner E. Fisher of West Springfield Mass died July 23 after surgery. Burial in Factory Point Cemetery Manchester Center with committal prayers by Rev. Jerome J. Hevey Jr. Born New Britain Conn Oct 13 1922. Survived by husband three sons Paul Gary David and daughter Linda. Services held at Mittineague First Congregational Church with Dr. Donald Peterson officiating. Also noted: Judith Hewat Dibble of Ormond Beach Fla daughter of R A J and Edith Hewat died at Halifax Hospital Daytona Beach. Born North Adams Mass resident of Florida 20 years. Survived by six children many relatives and 13 grandchildren. Private funeral at family convenience. Simmons Funeral Home North Adams handling arrangements.
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