Blue Cross Wins Approval to Raise Rates 18.8 Percent
Blue Cross gains Cost of Living Council approval to raise rates 18.8 percent on October 1 and plans court action for a larger increase. President Thomas E. Edney cites regulatory constraints and past freezes. firms expect possible further losses as income and expenses balance remains unsettled.
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Blue Cross
Concord
N.W
UPI
Cost of Living Council
New Hampshire
Vermont
Thomas E. Edney
Tate
Edney
N E NEPOOL urges higher nuclear capacity in New England
NEPOOL executive Tallman told the Energy Study Committee he wants nuclear power to rise from 20 to 30 percent of New England electricity, aiming for over half from nuclear plants. He warned a moratorium on nuclear production would force rationing. The NEPOOL group includes 42 utilities coordinating regional energy planning. Governor Hoff urged careful use of electricity while favoring fusion, solar, and interim efficiency.
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Tallman
New Hampshire Public Service Corp
Nepool
New Pingland
Hoff
Thomas P. Salmon
Vermont
William Heronemus
University of Massachusetts
Heronemus
New England
Traffic concerns delay center expansion plans guidance sought
Expansion talks on the country store center moved into a battle over entrances as Sennett pressed the highway department to relocate the busy Northside Drive entry. Bohne urged a compromise with Hicks Avenue access while Carey defended the project’s traffic plan and landscaping. The plan awaits Act 259 permit review by the Bennington District Environmental Commission.
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Sennett
Monument View
Willow
Commission
Highway Department
Paul W. Lehner
Boh
Carey
Hicks Avenue
DeMarco
Hicks
Northside Drive
Charlestown Mill
Bohne
City Department of Landscaping
Jeter
Bahnz
Massachusetts
Behne
Bennington District Environmental Commission
Pownal Liquor Store Proposal Sparks Local Debate
The Vermont Liquor Board weighs site options including a race track location as a private developer Buckley, a legislator, defends his actions amid questions of conflict of interest. Vera Tornadene discusses state agency relocation and acts 250 processing while residents seek clarity on store ownership and future arrangements.
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Page
Walker
Szerbik
Pownal
Vera Tornadene
Bigwr
Tornadone
State
Vermont
Civil Service
Liquor Board
Buckley
Bickley
Burlington
WIGY
Airport taxi lane bids sought for Bennington County airport
The Vermont Aeronautics Board invites bids around 20000 dollars for a new 41 by 420 foot taxiway and 176 feet of underground electrical ducting at Bennington County shate airport. Plans cost 25.4 sat, bid opening set for Aug 31 at 2 pm.Richard Haight of Bennington Aviation notes the project will improve operation and allow larger planes. Work may start this fall or next spring depending on area contractors.
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Vermont Aeronautics Board
Bennington County Shate
Richard Haight
Bennington Aviation
Haight
VAB
Montpelier
Bennington
Bennington Battle Day Observance Mixed Across Vermont
Bankers and state officers mark the Battle of Bennington anniversary while many merchants stay open. Town offices will close tomorrow to extend a long weekend. Observance varies by location with Brattleboro showing both open and closed banks and closed town offices.
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Bennington
Brattleboro
Vermont
Wallaomene
Hoosick
N.Y
Funeral for Nathaniel Horner Held at St Michael's Brattleboro
Funeral services were held this morning at 1 for Nathaniel Horner of Vernon who died Tuesday at the Vermont Veterans Home Burial followed at Wilkins Hill Cemetery Guilford.
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St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church
Brattleboro
Nathaniel Horner
Vernon
Vermont Veterans Home
Wilkins Hill Cemetery
Guilford
Six drum corps to compete at Battle Day event Sunday
Six drum corps from the eastern United States gather at Spinelli Field Sunday at 7 30 p m for the third annual Drm and Bugle corps contest. Emerald Knights Fletcher Raiders Trinity Cadets Muchachos Golden Crusaders Fire-ettes compete in order. Trinity Cadets founded 1865 and Fire-ettes an all girl corps since 1962. Admission two dollars adults one dollar children.
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United States
Spinelli Field
Bonors
Emerald Knights
Saratoga Springs
Fletcher Raiders
Norwich
Conn
Trinity Cadets
Glovereville
N.Y
Muchachos
Troy
Golden Crusaders
Southington
Gloversville
Johnstown
Hospital Notes August admissions list includes several names
Hospital notes for Wednesday August 15 record admissions William Frost Jr. Shawn Gassaway Catherine Nevils Bennington Michelle Ann Rice North Bennington Sheila Tardy Pownal Cheryl Smith Hoosick Falls N Y Kathryn Sanity Troy N Y Discharges include Lotus Curtiss Sidlen Howe Rebecca Brooks Mrs Winifred Helland and infant daughter Bennington Edna Harrington North Bennington Sheila Hamilton Poyenal Genevieve Crawley Kristin Greenan David Hardesty Howsick Palis Mrs Penelope Durpree and infant son Buskirk N Y Births report a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Jonathan Mounds of North Pawnal Road Yawnals
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William Frost Jr
Shawn Gassaway
Catherine Nevils
Bennington
Michelle Ann Rice
North Bennington
Sheila Tardy
Pownal
Cheryl Smith
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Kathryn Sanity
Troy
Lotus Curtiss
Sidlen Howe
Rebecca Brooks
Winifred Helland
Edna Harrington
Sheila Hamilton
Poyenal
Genevieve Crawley
Kristin Green
Vermont unveils preliminary land use plan for future development
Gov. Thomas Salmon received a draft land use plan from the state Planning Office. The document outlines a public investment policy and requires state review of any project using public funds, though director Arthur Ristan will not release copies publicly.
Vermont land use plan faces state approval hurdles
Obituaries? No, the piece notes that projects failing to comply with the general guidelines and principles of the land use plan could be scrapped. The land use plan is described as the third step in Vermont's effort to control development with the Environmental Board and the governor needing approval before legislative final consent.
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Vermont
State ‘Environmental Board
Gunway nun dies after long illness in Riverhead NY
Sister Mary Joachum Gunway 61 of the Sisters of Mercy died Wednesday at Central Suffolk Hospital Riverhead NY after an extended illness. Survived locally by Sister Gertrude Conway of Old Bannington and other Conway family members. Funeral at Convent of Mercy Brooklyn with burial in Convent cemetery. Francis W. Leach 81 Rupert VT dies while vacationing in Iowa City. Leach, longtime Vermont official and farmer, served in Vermont House and led community groups. Funeral in Pawlet VT with burial at Mettowee Valley Cemetery Chapel. Henry M. Steel 86 North Rupert dies in Rutland Hospital. Scotland-born, he owned farms and was active in youth and animal husbandry groups. Funeral and memorials noted with local church and obituaries.
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Sisters of Mercy
Suffolk Hospital
Riverhead
N.Y
Gertrude Conway
Old Bannington
Bennington Catholic High School
Catherine Sebasky
Rutland
Mary Patrick
Martina) Conway
Syosset
Edward Conway
Willian M. Conway
Clifton
Convent of Mercy
Brooklyn
Convent
Mercy Convent
Ostrander
Avenue
Francis W. Leach
North Rupert
Selectman
Vermont
Uesday
Iowa City
Iowa
Abel Denio
Rupert
Harwood
Abel Denlo
Leach
James Leach
St. Johnsbury Academy
Nebraska
Currie Denia
The
Pawlet
State House of Representatives
Heard
Bennington County Cooperative Creamery
New England Milk Producers Association
Poultney- Mettowee Soil Conservation District
Cooperative Fire Insurance Association of Vermont
Rupert Town
David Newkirk
Henry M. Steel
Rutland Hospital
Scotland
John
Elizabeth (McNamara) Steel
United States
Lucile Knott
Port Chester
Bennington
Fillmore Farrs
Bennington County 4H Club
Dairy Shrine Club
Ayrshire Association
Purebred Association
Smithsonian Institute
Steel
Hiswidow
John P. Steel
Arlington
David Steel
James Steel
Margaret Kirkland
Nancy Baird
Mettowee Valley Cemetery
Fallow
Robert L. Clayton
Zion Episcopal Church
Manchester
Brewster Funeral Home
Manchester Center
Bennington County
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Silk Road
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Shafisbury
Edward J. Lamb
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