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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1970
Page
5
The Massachusetts House passed a modified no fault auto insurance bill and sent it to the Senate. Amendments restricting automatic renewals and a 15 percent rate cut were defeated, while the measure awaits Gov. Sargent action and possible emergency preamble.
Former Gov. Philip Hoff calls for a national health insurance system as a right not a privilege in a position paper for his Senate bid against Sen. Winston Prouty. He cites U S health care shortcomings, proposes regional administration and universal financing, and criticizes Nixon for budget priorities while millions lack adequate coverage.
Weirs Beach on Lake Winnipesaukee was closed after a high bacteria count. Laconia Health Officer C Frank Mowers said levels are hoped to drop to safe levels by next weekend. Opechee Point and Leavitt Park on Opechee Lake remain within safe limits.
Washington UPI reports Senator Strom Thurmond was chased by a police officer for 16 blocks after allegedly running a red light. Thurmond said he did not know he was being chased and denied the stop light violation. Police Lt. McDonald noted he would have been arrested if a private citizen, but immunity from arrest applies to members of Congress en route to or from sessions unless a serious crime is involved.
President Nixon nominates 47 year old William R. McLellan to be assistant secretary of commerce to replace Kenneth N. Davis who resigned over policy disagreements. McLellan is a native of Kearney Nebraska and has worked for FMC Corp in Saratoga California for the last two decades.
Nearly 100000 acres in southern Vermont face defoliation from the saddled prominent caterpillar. Bradford Walker of the Forests and Parks Department says beech and maple are infested and officials hesitate to spray due to environmental concerns. A natural virus may curb the worm, as last year 40000 acres were affected and two bad years could cause tree deaths. Similar infestations are noted in parts of New Hampshire.
Vermont Democrat John Daley accused Senate colleague Leo OBrien of being a me tooer in the September primary. Daley opposes OBrien on tax policy defending a 3 percent sales tax with exemptions for heating fuel children’s clothing and patent medicine. He also criticized Gov Deane C Davis saying he would lead both legislature and people as governor.
A four page mimeographed publication, The Davis Digest, launches in Montpelier by the committee to re elect Gov. Deane C. Davis. It attacks Democratic rivals, defends the Davis record on fiscal policy and human needs, and notes the governor's Washington trip for federal water pollution funds while outlining his campaign plans for the month.
Vermont District Court Judge Edward Costello ordered independent psychiatric evaluations for 18 year old Robert Reuschel amid first degree murder charges tied to the July shooting of Leopold Charette. Reuschel and co defendant Steven Mullis remain jailed on 100000 bail while mental health assessments proceed.
Secretary of State Richard Thomas said the office began sending absentee ballots for the September 8 primary. A record 1.3 million regular ballots will be printed, split evenly between the Democratic and Republican parties. He expects high turnout due to contested races, especially the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.
In New York Rensselaer County including Troy will pour over 6.5 billion gallons of raw sewage into the Hudson before the North Greenbush treatment plant opens in late 1972. The pollution threat is worsened by industrial waste, with 52 outlet points visible at low tide, signaling extensive river contamination.
Berkshire survey ranks Pontoosuc Lake second highest in Massachusetts for phosphate content. Attorney General Robert H. Quinn calls phosphates a grave threat to rivers and lakes and proposes a three point program including banning phosphate detergents, New England AGs to require ingredient listing, and a citizen awareness drive. Mt Greylock veterans tower restoration approved by Gov Sargent and set to start Monday at the summit ceremony attended by officials and veterans.
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