New England Retail Groups Form Regional Trade Body
New England state retail associations have organized a regional group to exchange information and aid member retailers. Attendees include Dean C. Cushing of Massachusetts Merchants, William Elliot of the Retail Merchants Association of New Hampshire, and Berkeley W. Bennett of the Vermont Retail Association in Boston on August 18. The body aims to share staff services, coordinate programs, and meet on legislative, merchandising, and fiscal matters to strengthen consumer value and regional retailing despite state lines.
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Boston
New England
Dean C. Cushing
Massachusetts Merchants, Inc
Wil.iam Elliot
The
Retail Merchants Association of New Hampshire
Berkeley W. Bennett
Vermont Retail Association
Bennett
Corporate farming threat to consumer food prices looms
Sen. Gaylord Nelson warns in Farm and Land Realtor that control by a few corporate giants in farming, processing, and marketing could erase the U S consumer advantage in food costs. He cites lower domestic food spending and fears for small family farms and rural businesses, urging scrutiny of corporate farming.
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Washington, D.C
Gaylord Nelson
Wis
Sen
Nelson
Senate Select Committee On
America
England
Russia
National Institute of Farm and Land Brokers
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Wisconsin Democrat
South Dakota
Munity
Obsolete Air Conditioning Expected by 2000
Westinghouse predicts future environmental control systems will replace today s air conditioning by 2000. Computers would tailor homes and buildings to location, heat sources, materials, and occupancy, delivering integrated heating cooling insulation lighting and air cleaning. The Home Utility Center now tests in Coral Springs Florida.
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Westinghouse Electric Corp
West
Inghouse
Westinghouse
Home Utility Center
Coral Springs
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Globe-Union declares 20 cent quarterly dividend
Milwaukee based Globe Union Inc. directors declare a 20 cent per share quarterly dividend payable September 19, 1969 to holders of record September 5. This marks the 117th consecutive dividend declared by the company.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Globe-Union Inc
Giraffe Charms Visitors at Caverly Open House
At the Caverly Child Health Center open house in Pittsford about 100 visitors tour the summer projects by 36 children. A 20 foot giraffe sculpture built from tissue boxes and wire draws crowds, while yard high paper flowers and student crafts highlight the display as staff describe treatment programs for handicapped children.
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Pittsford
Caverly Child Health Center
Caverly
Inform Your Babysitter Advice From Insurance People
Vermont households seek responsible sitters rather than a Mary Poppins. The Insurance Information Institute suggests choosing a known, dependable sitter who understands child care, provides written instructions, and lists emergency contacts including fire and police numbers. Ensure exits are shown, pets introduced, and a flashlight supplied for power outages. Emphasize evacuating children first before contacting the fire department.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Insurance Information Institute
Fire and Police Department
New Commissioner Cites Serious School Problems
Washington based UPI report quotes U S Education Commissioner James E Allen on looming issues for the new academic year including teacher shortages financing desegregation and problems for disadvantaged students He notes shortages may persist in rural areas and certain subjects while financing relies on property taxes and requires overhaul Desegregation pressure is seen in both North and South with emphasis on prevention and community involvement in urban schooling efforts
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Washington
UPS
U.S
James E. Allen
United Press International
Bank Directors Propose Two for One Stock Split
Brattleboro Vermont Bank and Trust Co directors urge a special shareholders meeting on Sept 15 at 10 am at Stone Fence Inn Brattleboro to approve a two for one stock split. If approved, split becomes effective Oct 1 with new certificates for each pre split share. Plus, the board raises the quarterly dividend from 50 to 60 cents payable Sept 15 to holders of record Sept 2.
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Brattleboro
Vermont Bank and Trust Co
Stone Fence Inn
Yeadon
Smaller Business Association of New England Sets 31st Meeting
The SBANE annual meeting and small business conference will be held November 5 at the Statler Hilton in Boston. The day long program, Managing in Changing Times, includes seminars on 1970s challenges and opportunities, plus many exhibits from New England vendors. Co chairs for exhibits are David Walley and Kenneth H. Munroe. arrangements chair Lawrence E. Sullivan. ticket chair Stuart B. Matheson. SBANE is the region's only association for small firms, offering education and national legislative liaison.
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Boston
Mass
Smaller Business Association of New England
SBANE
Statler Hilton Hotel
Bernard Soep
Soep
New England
David Walley
Creative Advertising Agency
Biddeford
Maine
Kenneth H. Munroe
Lawrence E. Sullivan
Downing & Desautels Associates
Stuart B. Matheson
Connecticut General Life Insurance Co
The
Smaller Business Association of
Central Vermont power output rises year over year
CVPS Rutland reports weekly electric output for Aug 15 at 21 934 400 kWh, up 1 570 700 kWh or 7 71 percent from last year. Year to date output reaches 810 096 245 kWh, up 9 99 percent from the prior year, reflecting steady growth in generation and supply.
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Rutland
Central Vermont Public Service Corp
St. Lawrence
Mobile Lab Exhibition to Visit North Springfield
The University of Wisconsin mobile machinability laboratory will tour Vermont on Monday August 25 with demonstrations lectures and a film on metal cutting. Sessions run 9 to 11 for supervisory and technical staff and 2 to 4 for management and engineers at the North Springfield National Guard Armory with free pre registration.
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North Springfield
Vermont
University of Wisconsin
New England
Wisconsin
North
Springfield
Technical Information Center
Vater Engineering Building
UVM
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