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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1971

Page

5

Judge orders third trial for Panther leader Newton

Huey P Newton, 29, to stand trial for voluntary manslaughter in the 1967 Oakland police killing. Judge William J Hayes set the date for Oct 12 after delays and defense objections. Garry vows appeal, contending key evidence was lost while appealing prior rulings.

Panther Newton Oakland Calif UPI Huey P. Newton Superior Court William J. Hayes Charles R. Garry U.S. Supreme Court John Frey Garry Hayes Department One Robert Kroninger Frey Black Panther

Muskie urges tax cuts and voluntary price controls for prosperity

Sen. Edmund S. Muskie proposes immediate tax cuts and a voluntary wage price control system to restore prosperity. He outlines a threefold plan including expanded unemployment benefits and $4 billion in emergency aid to cities and states, with a national wage and price board as a first step toward mandatory measures if voluntary efforts fail.

Muskie Washington UPI Edmund S. Muskie America Texas Afl-Cio Dallas Congress Maine National Wage and Price Board

Curtis criticizes utilities over Dickey-Lincoln hydro project

Gov. Kenneth Curtis, speaking at the Northeast Public Power Association conference in Brunswick, faulted private utilities for blocking the Dickey Lincoln hydroelectric proposal in northern Maine. He said their attitude harms New England power security and urged bold, new thinking as NEPOOL plans lag.

Curtis Brunswick, Maine UPI Kenneth Curtis Maine New England Northeast Public Power Association Dickey-Lincoln New England Power Pool Nepool

Government warns on minibike dangers to children

Washington reports a strong warning from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It says more than 1.5 million minibikes will be in use by 1971, mostly by children ages 10 to 14, and urges parents to restrict sidewalk and street riding due to high risk. It notes poor handling, small size, and lack of licensing, and stresses state regulation but parental responsibility to prevent tragedies.

Washington UPI National Highway Traffic Safety Administration National Safety Council

Vermont parochial schools mostly set to reopen this fall

Vermont's Diocesan School Board says 19 parochial schools will continue operating in the fall while three Burlington and St Johnsbury campuses close. St Michaels Montpelier trims 5th and 6th grades but stays open. officials expect a state aid law to be upheld amid possible court challenges.

Burlington UPI Vermont Raymond Adams St. Anthony’s and Cathedral Catholic Central St. Johnsbury St. Michael’s Montpelier Msgr Adams

Albany Transit Could Save 300000 By Modernizing

A state DOT study estimates United Traction Co. could cut costs by about 300000 yearly with modern management. The six month, 74000 study, not yet published, was provided to news media yesterday. In Albany, the Albany Medical Center and the Veterans Administration Hospital faced power failures but maintained continuous medical services.

Albany United Traction Co Capital District State Department of Transportation Albany Medical Center Veterans Administration

Filtration plan for Rattlesnake Reservoir eyed at $300000

Town Manager Robert M. Jones told selectmen a filtration system for raily water at Rattlesnake Reservoir could cost as much as 300000, with no guarantee of effectiveness. A sanitarian urged comparing filtration costs to building an additional water supply. A state health board official said a 500000 gallon per day plant may be needed and alternatives should be considered.

Williamstown Pownal Robert M. Jones Board of Selectmen State Board of Health

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