Vermont Senator Fights Mild Heart Attack at Camp
Vermont Senator Samuel W. Fishman of Addison rests at his summer camp after a mild heart attack. He is in his first Vermont Senate term and previously served as a state representative and Addison Municipal Court judge. Another senator, John H. Boylan of Essex, is hospitalized with a mild heart attack. A Vermont legislative commission on agricultural education elected Sen. George C. Morse of Caledonia as chairman and will study UVM farm relocation and Morgan Horse Farm and coordinate programs with UVM VT College and other New England universities.
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Vermont Technical College
Randolph
New England
UVM Seeks Private Funds After Federal Aid Approval
Burlington AP UVM officials say a $1.2 billion federal college aid bill boosts construction plans mainly for life and physical sciences. President Fey notes private funding may cover matching sums as most campus buildings rely on non state financing. Hoff departs on two week vacation. Billings acts as governor with Foote away.
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Burlington
University of Vermont
John T. Fey
UVM
Bennington Battle Day Observed With State Office Closures
State offices closed in observance of Bennington Battle Day honoring the August 16 1777 clash between American Green Mountain Boys and Hessians raiding Bennington for Burgoyne. The battle marked a morale boosting victory in the Revolutionary War.
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Montpelier
Bennington
Green Mountain Boys
John Burgoyne
Seven arrested in Burlington area bundle of burglaries
State and local police say 28 breaks in the area have been cleared with seven persons arrested and in prison or jail. Police Chief Arthur J. Carron said most breaks were separate from the wave of safe job robberies two years ago. Investigators spent hundreds of hours and traveled to check leads.
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Burlington
Arthur J. Carron
Carron
Water Dept repairs Sherman Springs Reservoir drain
The eastern Sherman Springs Reservoir near the North Adams line is emptied for repairs on the blow-off drain. Supt. Charles Notsley said frost damaged the drain last winter and crews began work last week, expecting a couple more days to finish before refilling. Water feeds into the reservoir from Paul Brook and Sherman and Burbank Springs.
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Williamstown
Sherman Springs
North Adams
Water Department
Charles Notsley
Notsley
Paul Brook
Sherman
Burbank Springs
Watervliet Tek-Hughes strike threatens Johnson & Johnson plant
In Watervliet New York a wildcat strike by about 600 workers at Tek-Hughes division of Johnson & Johnson began in the A-Fill department on Wednesday. Management and unions negotiated as about 50 workers waited on the curb and no violence or picketing occurred. The Local 20468 AFL-CIO Brush Workers Union cited unfair piece work prices and unresolved grievances as the strike’s cause.
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Watervliet
Tek- Hughes
Johnson & Johnson
Tek-Hughes
Afl-Cio
Brush Workers Union
North Adams Chamber Ousts Six Suspected Gamblers at Picnic
The North Adams Chamber of Commerce, echoing the Better Business Bureau, removed six alleged gamblers from the clambake grounds. The men, believed from Hartford area, posed as GE executives and were spotted by a chamber member at multiple events. Joseph H. Pontier of 56 Tyler St announces his mayoral bid challenging Mayor Florini. Pontier, 51, storied in North Adams, runs Corner Cafe after 20 years carpentry and five years contracting. He is married with four children.
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North Adams
Joseph H. Pontier
Tyler St
Pontier
Francis C. Florini
Louis J. Diamond
T. Pontier
State Street
Double Bill at Dorset: Hypocrisy and Murder
Dorset Play House presents Sorry Wrong Number and The Browning Version in a two show bill. Fred Carmichael directs a stark performance of Sorry Wrong Number with Pat Carmichael while Patricia Carmichael and Fred Carmichael lead The Browning Version in a review praising slim dramatic focus and restrained power.
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Dorset
Lucille Fletcher
Fred Carmichael
Frence Rattigan
Atricia Carmichael
Dorset Playhouse
Caravan Theater
Browning
David Thayer
Anne Boultbee
Vermont first to receive back to school funds
Vermont becomes the first state to gain federal back to school funds under welfare sponsorship. Ellen Winston announced a $2400 grant to finance August and September activities in Burlington and Orange County. The program targets 13 to 17 year olds in aid to families with dependent children.
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Washington
Vermont
The
Welfare Administration
Ellen Winston
Winston
Vermont Department of Social Welfare
Burlington
Orange County
Bureau of Family Services
Emergency Board Votes 2000 for St Albans Bay Clean Up
The Emergency Board approved up to 2000 dollars for algae and pollution control at St. Albans Bay as part of a pilot project with Water Resources Department biologists and technicians. The measure aims to restore the state beach’s appeal for swimmers and tourists.
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Emergency Board
St. Albans Bay
Montpelier
Water Resources Department
Bennington Banner Publisher Address and Contact Details
The Bennington Banner, published daily except Sunday and legal holidays, lists 425 Main St, Bennington Vermont as its office. Subscription rates are provided for 50 mile radius and nationwide, with monthly and yearly options and special servicemember rates.
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Bennington Banner
Main St
Bennington
Vermont
The
Banner Publishing Corporation
Associated Press
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Mrs. Stevenson
Pat Carmichael
Paul Mueller
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Nick Mass Jr
Michael
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Carolyn Clowes
James Davis
Pam Russomanno
John Taplow
Frank Hunter
Millie Crocker
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Frobisher
Peter Gilbert
Michael Seven
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William Gilbert
Patricia Carmichael
Mrs. Carmichael
Mr. Chips
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Motorola
U.S
Pingree
Brandon Training School
Forests & Parks Department
Vermont State Hospital
Waterbury
Highway Department
Charles T
Shea
Ernest W. Gibson II
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Attorney General
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