Manchester mill blaze to be rebuilt in 30 days
W Lennington Briver reports the White River Valley Hardwand Co sawmill in Manchester burned Tuesday. Donald Kelly of Kell Hardwood Car in Pittsfield plans a crash reconstruction program to reopen within 30 days, with losses around 250000 and only 25 percent of equipment insured. All 14 employees will stay on, and crews will work 24 hours a day. The fire’s cause is under investigation.
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Manchester
White River Valley
Hardwand Co
Donald Kelly
Kell Hardwood Car
Pittsfield
Mass
Kelly
Sid
Strud
Kelly Hardwool Hougut
Ts Forimer
Christopher Swezey
Swezey
Od Bradley Co
Hospital rate decisions in Vermont clarified
UPI reports the Federal Free Commission approved a partial rate hike for a Vermont hospital while denying another facility's request. William Cowles announced that Rutland Hospital’s proposed rise to cover losses and new construction was rejected, and a partial increase for Gifford Memorial Hospital was also disapproved. Last week the Vermont Association for the Crippled faced a denied request.
Rotarians Prepare for December Notary Auction
Rotary members plan the annual Notary Auction set for December 9 at the Armory. Chairman Clen Gilchrist, with Ricard Beauchamp as cochairman, call for active member participation in soliciting items and staffing the sale. Local business people and individuals are urged to contribute, with a later publication listing pickup contacts and storage arranged at the Big Mill through Catamount Dyers Inc.
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Clen Gilchrist
Ricard Beauchamp Cochairman
Rotary
Ure
Sorage
Catamount Dyers Inc
Selectmen Offer Partial Action on Barney Brook Cleanup
Angered residents along Barney Brook pressed Jenington selectmen last night to divert the waterway away from Main Gage streets. They urged quick action to curb pollution and erosion while officials consider longer term rerouting near the Roaring Branch and Velco substation on Woodford Road.
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Barney Brook
Vorder Barney Brook
Jenington
LeRoy H. Dann
East Main Street
Turing
East Main
Gage Streets
Woodford Road
Roaring Branch
Velco
Robert M
Red” Kearns
D-3-2
Kearns
Farle Kahwajy
Convention Endorses Nixon Platform Amid Delegates’ Rift
The convention backed a Nixonian Vietnam platform while opposing liberal proposals. dissenters from New Mexico and California urged anti war lines and self determination for American Indians. Charles Percy remained quiet as reformers tried to change delegate rules but lost 910 to a. New York Governor Rockefeller secured Nixon’s nomination with backing from several Democrats and diverse speakers.
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Mixon
New
Mexica
Paw N. McGloskey
California
Agnew
Charles H. Percy
Mole
Cartier
Percy
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Nixon
Nevada
Nixon Administration
Interior
Walter Mickel
Williamstown Recycling Project Gains Community Support
Williamstown Massachusetts reports strong recycling progress due to a broad education program and resident cooperation. Selectmen comment humorously on the town’s clarity compared with Fennington as Mrs. Ader and Rev. Allen Baines promote the plans. A petition with 56 signatures was presented, though organizers say it undercounts broader backing.
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Williamstown
Mass
J. Duncan Campbell
Williamston
Nhot
Fennington
Ader
Allen Baines
Power site abandoned proposed for 47 MW plant
A Vermont University of Vermont committee recommends abandoning the Intervale area for a 47 megawatt power plant proposed by Vermont Electric Power Co and others. Velco studies eight sites in Chittenden and Franklin counties for a 1977 operational date.
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Burlington
UPI
University of Vermont
Vermont Electric Power Co
Vermont
Chittenden
Franklin
Velco
Ripley recreation post petition presented to Bennington board
Tom Haley of Gaye Street presented Bennington Selectmen with a petition asking serious consideration for naming Ted Ripley as town recreation director if the post opens. Haley said he did not call for Loomis G. Dana’s ouster, despite local criticism. The selectmen did not discuss the recreation director position.
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Selectmen
Bennington
Brank
Selectman
J. Duncan Campbell
Campbell
State Highway Department
Kearns
House Highway Committee
Jann T. Gray
Highway Department
Joseph J. Caracscivola
R33
Barney Brook
Tom Haley
Gaye Street
Willow Road blockade approved by town officials
Perini Construction Co. secures approval to close Willow Road at Orchard Road intersection as highway work proceeds. Town Manager Edward R. Lamb cites safety with construction vehicles barreling down the hill and details a detour via Park Street Extension and Kocher Drive for residents north of Orchard Road until Willow Road Interchange opens.
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Perini Construction Co
Framingham
Mass
Willow Road
Orchard Road
Perini
Edward R. Lamb
Willows Road
Park Street Extision
Kocher Drive
Northside Drive
Willow Read
Zoning Board Pushes For Full Time Administrator
Berrington Planning Commission chairman urged a full time zoning administrator amid perceived violations of zoning laws without enforcement. Ned Winslow is set to retire, with a candidate suggested at 7500 to 6500 yearly, while town officials weigh budget and testimony before deciding.
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Berrington
Bohne
Robert K. Jeynett
Joseph E. Higgins
Edward R. Lamb
Virginia NI
Max" Perrotta
Perrotta
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Bobine
Petrolia
Botme
Selectman
Winslow
Sideswipe crash on Route 7 injures driver near Pownal
State Police report a 16 car accident at Jackson Crossing Route 7 in Pownal early today. Stanley White Jr 30 of North Pownal was treated for arm cuts. Donna Wilkins 21 of Arlington drove the other car. White admitted with satisfactory condition. A stolen Williamstown car recovered in North Pownal. no injuries in a separate minor incident on North Street involving George Beshara 98 and Mary Vachon 35 with door damage.
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Jackson Crossing
Pownal
Putnam, Memorial Hospital
Stanley ¥. White Jr
North Pownal
Donna K. Wilkins
Arlington
Wilkins
Williamstown
Mass
St. Bennington
North Street
George Beshara
Benington
Hs Auto
Mary Vachon
Bennington
Bashara Auto
Antique and Classic Car Show at MAUHS set for Sept 9
The Greater Hen nington Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual Antique and Classic Car Show at Mt. Anthony Union High School on Sept. 9 starting at 10 a.m. More than 60 autos are entered, with expectations of over 150 cars. Cosponsor is the Green Mountain chapter of the Connecticut Valley Regional Car Club. Awards by Bennington Potters will be given at a dinner that evening at Mt. Anthony Country Club. Robert Gilroy serves as a main chairman for the event.
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Greater
Hennington
Bennington Potters
Mt. Anthony Country Club
Robert Gilroy
Davis aide affirms his neutrality in gubernatorial race
MONITELIER UP L reports top aide to Gov Meaney asserts Davis will remain neutral in the two way Republican contest. Secretary Kerr says he foresees circumstances under which Davis might endorse one contender. Kerr notes criticisms of Jeffords were to defend his administration.
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Monitelier
UPL
Meaney
Davis
Joseph Kerr
Social Welfare Board
Tather Hackett
James Jeffords
Kerr
Jeffords
Aiken Hails Prospective Amtrak New England Route
Aiken expresses cautious optimism over Amtrak's New York to Montreal service potentially routing via New England. Officials indicated a Thursday board meeting would reveal the route with staff favoring Vermont stops at Brattleboro White River Junction Montpelier Waterbury Essex Junction and St. Albans.
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Putney
UPS
Genge D. Aiken
FRVE
Amtrak
New York-Montreal
New England
Amrak
New York
Aiken
James Bryant
Joseph Kerr
Vermont
Ker
Kerr
Prattleboro
White Hiyer Junction
Montpelier
Waterbury
Essex Junction
St. Albans
Debate over building a new supers highway for Bennington
Wasco and supporters clash over traffic growth economic impact and environment from a proposed Route 7 corridor. Questions raised include traffic downtown, old routes, job creation local contracts, environmental studies, suburb risk, and viable transportation alternatives ahead of a Highway Department report.
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Wasco
Bennington
Tennington
Vermont
Liddera
U.S. Groul Court
James L. Oakes
State Highway Board
Oakes
Bennigton
Wasco Ane Ufers
Highway Department
Collawing Artcles
Funeral for Leslie H. Rice in Bennington
The funeral for Leslie H. Ries of 312 South Street will be Thursday at 10 am at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home with burial in Hinsdillville Cemetery. Friends may call tonight from 7 to 9 and memorial contributions may be made to the Vermont Cancer Fund or the Bennington Rescue Squad through the funeral home.
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Leslie H. Rice
Leslie H. Ries
South St
Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home
Hinsdillville
Vermont Cancer Fund
Bennington Rescue Squad
Funeral Home Office
Vermont Education Dept pushes 40 percent funding plan
The Vermont Education Department seeks a 40 percent funding level with a 40 million appropriation to support local education at four percent. The proposal would add about 94 million to this year’s allocation and is slated for review at Monday’s board meeting amid 1983 gubernatorial campaign debates on funding levels.
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Montpalier
UPI
Vermont Education Department
State Education Board
Hospital Notes shows admissions and discharges in Bennington area
On Tuesday August 22 1972 admissions include Mrs Patricia King Mrs Eunice Jordin and Bennington resident. discharges list Mrs Lucy Marcoux Master Darryl Smith and Ralph DeMatteis from Hamlet Cann.
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H Hospital
Patricia King
Eunice Jordin
Bennington
Lucy Marcoux
Darryl Smith
Ralph DeMatteis
Hamlet
Bennington Briefs Visitors and Local Ads Mention Town Events
Bennington residents note visits by Mr and Mrs Eddie Johnson of Farlville Johanie Bay of Smyrna and son George of Houston to see Mrs Clara Day with members of the Hoke family. Soundife Nursing Home host. Also advertising motorcyclist protection from Shea Agency and ADY Mutual of Omaha with local rep Tracey Mack. Ann Mack’s Woodford hosts entertainment and dancing Fridays and Saturdays. Barbara’s Beauty Boutique closes Aug 28 through Labor Day.
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Eddie Johnson
Farlville
N.Y
Johanie Bay
Smyrna
George
Houston
Texas
Bennington
Clara Day
Howard Hoke
Mount Upton
Tey
Ann Mack's
Woodford
ADY
Barhbara
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Rotarians
Walter
Joyce Gavin
Gage Street
Gavin
Gage and
Main Streets
Virginia N
Max” Perrotta
Ripley
Bennington Drive-In
Park Street Extension
Mauhs
Outlook
Atuttman
Vasey
Hough
State Education Dept
Mahar & Son Frovy
Monte 06
Akeravshion
Tripe
Edward Mahar Ee Son
Bennington Briefs
Sex Ts Shea Agency Inc, Ady
Mutual of
Omaha
Tracey Mack
Park St
Benn
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