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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1970
Page
3
Mt Antony Union School District board reviews finances and staffing. They report $600,000 borrowed at 7.34 percent interest with funds split across checking, CDs, and savings. DUO program fate postponed as new board members defer discussion for about a month.
Ford Motor Company donated an engine and a transmission to Mt. Anthony Union High School through Bennington Ford Inc., boosting the schools automotive program. This is the second time Ford has donated such equipment, aiding students in disassembly, assembly, tuning and troubleshooting. Chicago Mayor Daley invited Lawrence Welk to present a trophy at the Lake Front Festival polka championship, but Welk declined and sent a polka album instead.
A new Canada Today exhibit will be shown at the Big E in West Springfield for the 10 day fair September 18 to 27. Eight modules cover geography people languages and daily life with a central theater presenting four color films. The display aims to present a modern, diverse view of Canada through photos, slides, and the official travel films.
Democratic candidate Peter Diamondstone argued on a Burlington TV program that the state’s top legal office could be led by a civilian without a law license, likening it to civilian heads of the Defense Department. Opponent Thomas Salmon said an attorney general would face an awkward position without Vermont bar membership. Diamondstone notes his past as Vermont Legal Aid staff attorney and pending bar admission.
Vermont Society of the Sons of the American Revolution met at Allis State Park atop Bear Hill with officers Carroll P. Adams secretary Russell H. Farnsworth and Col. John A. Williams present. After lunch some climbed the tower and a history outline was given from Adams book Over Cram Hill. The group joined Brookfield Historical Society later that day for a summer gathering at the Marvin Newton house. Supper followed at the Brookfield Community Church. Next SAR meeting set for Nov. 7 at Dog Team Tavern followed by a Washington’s Birthday dinner Feb. 20 at Lincoln Inn Essex Junction.
In Long Eaton England officials say local elderly residents may receive fog horns to call for help during emergencies. The move aims to boost safety for age groups living independently under welfare programs.
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