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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1970

Page

5

Hoff Advocates Jobs for Everyone in Senate Run

Former Gov. Philip Hoff campaigned in Montpelier urging a guaranteed job for every able worker as he campaigns for the Democratic Senate nomination. He argued postwar job growth would open in education welfare health and environment and said many fields have suffered from military spending. His primary foe William Meyer of West Rupert weighs withdrawal amid Hoff’s responses. In Waterbury a 67-year-old Jamaica man Arthur Netzell who faced assault with intent to kill died while under observation at Waterbury State Hospital after earlier barricading state troopers with a revolver.

Hoff Vietnam Ponent William Meyer West Rupert Meyer Waterbury UPI Jamaica Waterbury State George Brooks Arthur Netzell Netzell

Brandeis Students File Suit Over Campus Ouster

The National Strike Information Center at Brandeis University sues the school and the Waltham Board of Assessors in U S District Court seeking to resume campus operations. Judge Andrew Caffey set a hearing date for restraining orders next Tuesday. The group says it was ousted from its campus office amid a $10,000 tax assessment dispute and university officials closed the office after tax concerns were raised.

Boston UPI National Strike Information Center Brandeis University U.S Brandeis Waltham Board of Assessors Andrew Caffey

Bayh to Speak at Democratic Banquet in Rutland

Sen. Birch Bayh of Indiana will keynote the Democratic state platform convention banquet in Rutland on Sept. 12. Tickets are $10, available via Box 231 Burlington, with invitations through county and town chairmen. Bayh, a rising Democrat, helped push the 25th Amendment and is involved in the 26th Amendment proposal. He opposed several Supreme Court nominees and began his career in the Indiana House.

Burlington Birch Bayh Indiana Rutland Francis J. Esposito Sen. Bayh Senate Judiciary Committee Bayh Haynesworth and Carswell U.S. Supreme Court Senate Richard Nixon Indiana House Box 231

Governor Davis to Meet Nixon Aide Over Pollution Fight

Gov. Deane C. Davis will meet White House environment adviser Russell E. Train to press for stronger federal action on water pollution. Conversation follows Davis's Lake Champlain inspection and seeks extension of prefinancing, higher pollution funds, and tougher anti-pollution laws.

Nixon Montpelier UPI Deane C. Davis White House Davis Russell E. Train Council On the Environment Lake Champlain

Rutland Parochial Schools to Have Full Programs

Rutland parochial schools plan full programs next year despite potential rejection of a $35,000 loan to hire two lay teachers for Christ the King and St. Peters elementary schools. School boards warn without the funding, two grades may be dropped by 1971 or 1972, though tuition would not rise this year. The move follows Sisters of St Joseph reductions in teaching staff last January.

Rutland UPI Christ the King St. Peters Catholic St. Peter’s al Chioffi Leonard Wing Christ the King School Board Sisters of St. Joseph’s

Senate backs Dickey Lincoln project funds in Maine

The Senate Appropriations Committee voted to restore over 800000 dollars to a public works bill for planning the Dickey Lincoln public power project on the St John River in northern Maine. The House had cut the money, setting up a clash in conference with a 5.2 billion money bill.

Washington UPI Maine Senate Senate Appropriations Committee St. John River House

Vermont Attorney General Candidate Promises Nonpartisan Office

Democratic candidate Thomas Salmon tells WCFR that if elected attorney general he will depoliticize the office and use objective criteria for justice and enforcement. He also questions marijuana law enforcement and cites a police force of 300 as a major challenge.

Salmon

Wallingford Elfin Lake Beach Reopens After Chlorination

Elfin Lake Beach in Wallingford reopened after a few days closure due to pollution. The lake was chlorinated on Monday for the second time and concession runer Miss Whitney McIntyre said chlorination killed hundreds of small fish. Tests by Town Manager John Risher showed the bacterial count was not excessive. In Burlington, Richard E. Cushing, formerly of Lowell, Mass., is held on $15,000 bond at the Vermont Correction Center after pleading innocent to assault with intent to kill Michael Belmonte, 22, last Sunday.

Wallingford Elfin Lake Whitney McIntyre John Risher Burlington UPS Richard E. Cushing Lowell Mass Vermont Correction Center Michael Belmonte

Goldberg Camps in Adirondacks for Conservation Message

Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Arthur Goldberg left New York for a two day Adirondack camping trip with an assistant and reporters. They will climb, fish, and meet conservationists to stress conservation and the Adirondack Preserve.

Lake Placid Arthur Goldberg Adirondack Mountains U.S. Supreme Court Adirondack Preserve

Berkshire Budget Edges Toward Quick Passage in Legislature

Berkshire County plans a near final $2 million 1970 budget as weather bureau funding is resolved by a Monday compromise at the Statehouse. Nuciforo and Kitterman announce bureau operation through Sept 1. Mohawk Valley Aviation seeks to sublet Harriman hangar space. city solicitor opinion pending. Williams town to dispose of two Mt Pleasant houses, demolish to exit costly real estate dealings.

Pittsfield Berkshire County Statehouse Weather Bureau Andrea F. Nuciforo William S. Kitterman North Adams Mohawk Valley Aviation Inc Harriman Williamstown Mt. Pleasant Board of Selectmen

Night Clerk Robbed at Williams Inn in Early Tuesday Heist

A neatly dressed man in his early 20s robbed the Williams Inn of 49 dollars and threatened night clerk Gordon Archibald early Tuesday morning. The suspect wore a brown looking sports coat and slacks, about six feet tall, according to Archibald.

Williamstown Williams Inn Gordon Archibald Archibald

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