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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1969

Page

3

Deerfield River fish die from toxins near Glassine plant

Massachusetts tests confirm hundreds of Deerfield River fish deaths over the July 4 weekend were caused by toxic materials from near the Deerfield Glassine Co plant. Samples collected downstream to two miles show abnormal toxins. Investigations proceed with Department of Natural Resources officers and Greenfield District Court possible action. In Reno, NV, the Chamber of Commerce reports progress changing the city’s image as a marriage and divorce hub, noting 47 marriage inquiries and 80 rock-hunting brochure requests in July.

William J. Kulish Adams Philip Hammond Shelburne Falls Department of Natural Resources Hammond Doubleday Greenfield Reno, Nev

Hearing Set on Airline Changes in Vermont

The Vermont Aeronautics Board will hold a formal public hearing on September 3 at 1 30 p m in the Statehouse Montpelier to examine airline route changes involving Mohawk Northeast Executive and Northern Airways and to gather public input on the state’s stance before the Civil Aeronautics Board The plan would substitute Mohawk for Northeast on the Burlington Montpelier Boston route and shift duties for Executive and Northern on Montpelier Boston and Rutland Albany routes The chairman said the change warrants deep examination to ensure improved air service for Vermont

Montpelier Vermont Aeronautics Board Civil Aeronautics Board Vermont VAB Richard A. Snelling Statehouse Snelling Northeast Mohawk Executive Airlines Northern Airways Burlington Boston Rutland Albany

Farm Bureau Sets Plans for Barree Meeting Agenda

State Farm Bureau directors outlined plans for the Barree annual meeting on November 5 and 6. A new score sheet for county contests, a full slate of officers, resolutions, and a membership drive were discussed along with county meeting dates in October and a composite set of resolutions for state action.

Montpelier Vermont State Farm Bureau Barre State Resolutions Committee

Vermont Wellesley Club to Picnic at Stoddard Farm

The Vermont Wellesley Club and guests will visit Mrs. A. Mac Kay Stoddard in Hartland on Saturday August 23 for a summer picnic. Women alumni and visiting wives with children may attend for swimming at 11 am and games. A bring your own luncheon follows at 12 30 pm. Miss Sarah Morrison of North Pownal will speak on her 50th reunion. Call 802-436-2883 for directions.

Vermont Wellesley Club A. MacKay Stoddard Hartland Wellesley Sarah Morrison North Pownal Stoddard

Hiking on Camels Hump analyzed by UVM economist

Dr. Frederic Sargent of the University of Vermont releases a free report on Camels Hump hiking patterns. The study analyzes who hikes, preferred trails like the Callahan Trail, and the economic impact, noting 8,000 annual hikers from 23 states and Canada with varied incomes and education.

Burlington Frederic Sargent University of Vermont Sargent Morrill Hall University of Ver Callahan Camels Hump States Canada Charles W. Hendel Yale

Bennington Faculty Member Filmmaker Debuts at Saratoga

Paul Gray of Bennington College previews a 51 minute color documentary on training and racing Thoroughbreds at the Saratoga Racecourse. The film Out of Look Many Native Dancer features Doc Fager Show Off and Angel Cordero Jr. as well as Vanderbilt connections and Bennington collaborators.

Saratoga N.Y Paul Gray Bennington College Saratoga Racetrack New York Racing Association Frank Basil Alfred Gwynn Vanderbilt C. V. Whitney Johnny Nerud Tartan Stables Ocala Fla Doctor Fager Rob Bennington Gray Vanderbilt Stables Angel Cordero Jr McCullough North Bennington Cinegggg

Lane Series Concerts Promises Broad 1969 70 Lineup

Burlington announces the University of Vermont Lane Series will split into Red Blue and White major series plus Lane Extra. The season opens Sept. 28 with Mame and includes acts such as Sviatislav Richter Diana Ross and The Supremes Cleveland Orchestra Harkness Ballet and Judy Collins among others. Tickets stay at last year’s prices though Vermont sales tax applies to orders.

Burlington University of Vermont Lane Svitislav Richter Lane Series Vermont Maine Harkness Ballet NDR Symphony of Hamburg Flip Wilson Laura Nyro the Misanthrope Beveridge Webster Diana Ross the Supremes Royal Choral Society Ian and Sylvia Exit the King Sviatislav Richter Cleveland Orchestra Orchestra of Rome Tom Paine Barber of Seville Judy Collins Cabaret

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