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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1971
Page
12
Northfield Village faces water pollution charges for discharging materials into state waters without a Water Resources permit after a Dog River fish kill last month. Town Manager Wilson C. McNamara ordered to answer in Vermont District Court. potential $10,000 fine if convicted.
Wesley L. Mook county supervisor for Farmers Home Administration will hold biweekly office hours 9 30 a m to noon in the Federal Building Bennington starting August 18. All of Bennington County now eligible for mortgage assistance to buy build or repair homes in rural areas at 7 percent for up to 33 years for low or moderate income families unable to obtain local bank financing. Inquiries and applications welcome at the Federal Building or Mondays at the Brattleboro County Office Route 30 Brattleboro telephone 257 7878.
Washington County State's Attorney Kimberly Cheney reports district court backlogs in Vermont threaten justice. He cites 3810+ pending criminal cases across 14 districts as of Dec 31 1970, with Rutland Windsor Windham districts most affected. He blames docket clogging from trivial cases and seeks more judges and courtrooms, docket reforms, and a circuit riding judgeship to ease delays.
An 18 year old Waterbury student faced breach of peace charges after a May protest at Harwood Union High School in Duxbury. Dis orderly conduct charges were lodged later against James D. Brooks. His lawyer argued that Principal Donald Jamieson illegally ordered Brooks off school grounds, citing a century old statute that limits a principal’s power. The judge agreed that principals lack such authority under the 1870 law.
Insured unemployment in the Bennington area during July averaged 6 per cent, higher than the statewide 4.6 per cent. The month saw 368 initial claims, up from June's 205 and last year’s 210, with four industries driving 61 per cent of claims: printing and publishing 72, non-electrical machinery 58, apparel 51, electrical machinery 43.
The Vermont Health Board will review a draft regulation to curb air pollution from motor vehicles at its next meeting. Officials say the rule, likely based on exhaust density, could affect some diesel trucks and buses and oil burning cars. The board may also pursue legal action against Burlington over the Cliffside burn.
Lynch called for ending the Stormont Northern Ireland regime citing repression and violence. London sources said the proposal would not satisfy the British government. Belfast violence persisted with new terror tactics as gunmen roared through Malone Road homes and burned them. Military operations killed two men linked to last March soldier murders. Catholic exodus continued with about 5000 people fleeing to the Republic in 48 hours. Burlington demolition contested as a possible ruse to bypass air rules. Power outages loom from limited reserve capacity and ongoing power- pool investigations cast a grim outlook.
Police investigate a fatal fall in Brattleboro after Theodore Miner 55 and Hazel Miner 77 dropped 42 feet from a third story window in the Barber Building. Dr. R Keith Clark says massive skull injuries caused death. Witnesses recall Hazel shouting for help as the tragedy occurred around 1 15 a m. Miner had just returned to the building.
The New England Telephone Co must file its reasons for an proposed eight percent rate increase for Vermont customers by Aug. 23. Aug. 23 also marks the filing deadline for further testimony, Sept. 24 for other parties, and Oct. 19 hosts a public hearing on the matter. The company seeks to cut direct dial distance charges while proposing higher rates for operator assisted calls.
A million dollar White River Junction Holiday Inn was ordered to remove a sign visible from Interstates 89 and 91, risking a legal challenge to Vermont’s interstate advertising ban. The Travel Information Council issued the order against White River Corp., with potential court action to block removal. A prior Brattleboro case upheld signs visible from other roads. Arrestee status not reported.
Gov Deane C Davis will lead a ribbon cutting Aug 26 in Montpelier to dedicate the Vermont Historical Society quarters at the Pavilion as part of the annual meeting. A three day arts festival features Vermont visual and performing artists, relief prints, a Soul of Vermont slide show, auctions, and a concert by the University Choral Union. Proceeds from book sales fund the Museum For Vermont project.
Royal Wild West Circus scheduled for two shows at 4 and 8 p.m. on August 27 at the former Oakerwood Golf Course. Michael Vince of the Bennington County Sheriff's Department promotes a wholesome, community fundraiser with up to 50 percent proceeds to the sheriff's fund and advance ticket savings. The 1971 edition promises many acts, Cristiani bareback riders, chimps, llamas, and a wild west spectacular.
A long parade lineup lists multiple fire departments and auxiliary units from Vermont Massachusetts New York and Connecticut with floats antique cars drum corps and marching units. The procession forms on Coolidge Avenue Scott Union Street and Pleasant Main streets, marching to Spinelli Field.
Rutland physician Dr. Jesse Ginsburg, 34, an allergist who began practice in Rutland a month earlier, was found dead in a hotel room June 20. State Medical Examiner Lawrence Harris lists acute cocaine poisoning as the cause. An autopsy could not determine whether the death was self-inflicted or accidental. the investigation continues.
Kenneth Hurley, 18, of Bennington faced Bennington District Court on grand larceny charges for stealing a 1964 red Chevrolet station wagon owned by William D. Emery of North Adams Mass. He entered a pro forma not guilty plea and was released on $500 personal recognizance. Formal arraignment was set for August 17.
Discharges include Mrs. Monica Daley of Peru Mrs. Mary A. Amidon Mrs. Barbara Frazier Mrs. Mary Oldham and her son Ira Sweet of Bennington, Mrs. Penelope Brownell and her daughter of Hoosick Falls. Also listed are hospital notes for sons David Morris Bennington and Mrs. Ida J. Hall Eagle Bridge N.Y. and Mrs. Betty Rufus West Halifax.
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