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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1970
Page
14
Robert K. Bing president of the Vermont Bar Association warns against adopting no-fault auto insurance. He criticizes Massachusetts reform as folly and notes a Vermont bill on no-fault was previously introduced and rejected.
A Vermont five member council committee studying auto insurance endorsed more study and recommendations including rechecking licensed drivers every four years, a uniform motor vehicle code, and ignition theft prevention. No fault plan received no recommendation. Also notes on local events and residents appear in brief items.
Vermont Legal Aid Director Richard Blum accused Department of Social Welfare Commissioner Joseph W. Betit of flouting federal and state law in handling McAlister v. Commissioner of Social Welfare. Blum urged Betit to administer lawfully or resign, citing ongoing disputes over welfare benefits after a nonfather’s marriage and a Supreme Court ruling.
Floyd Taylor of Health Education and Welfare told the Vermont State Health Board that contamination of Vermont water supplies is not alarming but corrective action is needed. A federal report found 66 drinking water systems contaminated and 18 unfit to drink, prompting seven recommendations and calls for clearer state local authority. Governor Davis and Vermont officials warned against panic while stressing reforms and increased funding and staffing for water oversight.
Registration for children entering Kindergarten through Grade 6 who will attend Catamount Elementary Molly Stark Beech Street Cora B Whitney or Bennington Elementary Schools will be held at Bennington Elementary School 128 Park St Monday August 24 from 9 to 11 am and 12 to 4 pm A birth certificate and immunization records must be presented Kindergarten cases require these documents It is not needed for children who attended the listed schools or St Francis de Sales Academy last year If there is a change of address notify the school office
The elementary schools in the Bennington School District will start with a full day for grades 1–6 on Tuesday, September 1. Kindergarten classes begin Friday, September 4.
Hospital notes list admissions: Thomas McKiernan Dorset Mrs Joanne M Bourgeois Mrs Caroline Maroney Dexter Shultz Bennington William Mac Donald North Bennington Mrs Joanne P Green Whitingham Dischary Francis T Dow Bennington Mrs Judith L Edwards and daughter Pownal Births include James Gardner and wife 223 North St a daughter Aug 19 and Walter Fitzsimmons Bar By Recreation River Road Hoosick Falls a son Aug 18 the Fitzsimmons have a daughter Linda.
A U S Senate candidate who opposes the project warned the Federal Power Commission will face judicial scrutiny. He accused the FPC of bias toward the utility and indifference to objections. In NYC Don Edison chairman Luce welcomed the unanimous license and urged swift progress. Swidler of New York State PSC called the ruling good for power consumers but warned of years of possible litigation.
Vermont Motor Vehicle Commissioner James Malloy said the state taxes gasoline users to fund highways and would raise the registration fee for clean burning engines to 56 compared with 32 for gasoline engines. He noted only 69 non polluting vehicles exist in Vermont, all propane powered, while diesel vehicles also pay extra. while not opposing anti pollution tech, he warned a shift away from gasoline would force a highway fund overhaul.
Bennington Town Democratic chairman Perrotta urged local party members to back Kelton B. Miller of Shaftsbury for lieutenant governor in the September primary. Miller faces Edward Dupont and Michael Fay in a three way race. Perrotta emphasized Miller’s legislative experience and local roots. He noted a caucus for the justice of the peace ticket set for August 27 and plans to rent a headquarters if possible.
In Springfield a Social Welfare Board hearing was scheduled for Aug 26 to consider an appeal by more than 50 southeastern Vermont welfare recipients seeking extra funds for school clothing. Commissioner Betit denied the request saying it is not an emergency and would duplicate existing aid. The district office had hosted a five day sit in last April by Windsor County recipients seeking welfare assistance.
Two of three youths in Bennington District Court pled guilty to breaking into the Lake Paran refreshment and storage facility in North Bennington on August 12. The third youth pled not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity.
Winfield Secoy 73 a Sunderland resident and World War I veteran died at Putnam Memorial Hospital Bennington. He was a self employed plumber born Arlington Feb 22 1897 survived by wife Mary daughter and sister. Funeral Friday Arlington with call hours today. Charles W Andrews 55 Ballston Spa former copy editor of the Albany Times Union was found dead in NYC harbor. His death ruled self inflicted with a gun recovered. survivors include wife and three daughters. Funeral Saturday in Ballston Spa.
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