Vermont candidates push tax reform and real estate sales plan
Republican hopefuls Richard Snelling Robert Babcock Ralph Foote and James Oakes outline strategies to cut taxes, use state aid for education, and raise property values. Snelling favors a state run annual rural real estate sales to out-of-staters funded by brokers utilities and developers. Babcock seeks a limited retail sales tax to fund education and curb property taxes. Foote defends student loan plan funded by the state employees retirement system. Oakes promotes a legislative council to shorten sessions.
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Babcock
Ralph A. Foote
Graham Newell Wears Many Hats in State and Regional Roles
State Sen. Graham S. Newell of Saint Johns bury will serve as Vermont’s representative at the 15th annual New York Vermont Interstate Commission on the Lake Champlain Basin. He also runs as Republican candidate for lieutenant governor and will join a panel on a Lake Champlain Basin Compact in Lake Placid. He chairs the Vermont Commission of Interstate Cooperation and will address the Bennington Rotary Club. He also serves as second vice president of the Vermont Historical Society and as a Civil War Centennial Commissioner delegate for the St. Albans Raid commemoration. He leads the Vermont Senate Education Committee and Lyndon State College Social Science Department and spoke at Johnson State College for the Vermont Education Association leadership conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Johnsbury
Graham S. Newell
St. Johnsbury
Vermont
Lake Champlain Basin
Newell
Lake Placid
N.Y
Interstate Commission
Vermont Commission of Interstate Cooperation
Bennington Rotary Club
Vermont Historical Society
Funeral Services for J Warren Cottrell in Cambridge
Funerals were held for J Warren Cottrell 72 of Cambridge and White Creek New York with burial in Woodlands Cemetery. He was born July 29 1892 son of John C and Flora Pratt Cottrell. He farmed before retirement. He is survived by wife Anna M Herrington and brother Raymond of Hoosick Falls. Shaftsbury committal rites for James C Drummond of Cheshire Conn were at Center Shaftsbury Cemetery. He was a former Shaftsbury resident and member of Mount Anthony F and AM with attendees from several states.
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Cambridge
N.Y
O. K
Anna M. Herrington
Raymond
Hoosick Falls
Shaftsbury
James C. Drummond
Cheshire
Free Press Urges Hoff as Johnson Running Mate
The Burlington Free Press editorial argues for Vermont Governor Philip Hoff as a vice presidential pick. It cites geographic balance, Hoff’s appeal and campaign skill, liberal record, and surprise factor, noting Vermont’s potential Democratic tilt with Hoff on the ticket.
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Burlington
Hoff
Vermont
FDR
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Johnson
Obituaries: Loomis Hansen Squiers Rites Scheduled
Miss Frances A Loomis 84 native of Bennington died at Putnam Memorial Hospital after four years at Warner s Nursing Home. Survived by sister in law and nephew. funeral Thursday 2 p.m. at Hansom Walbridge. Esther Amada Hansen 68 died in Mt Sinai NYC after four weeks there. Survived by husband a daughter and two sisters in Finland. Funeral Wednesday at Sandgate Methodist Church no calling hours. Ernest Squiers of Alexandria Virginia died Saturday. He was son of Edward Squiers and brother of Volney Squiers. Funeral and burial Wednesday Aug 26 in Alexandria.
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Frances A. Loomis
Bennington
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Warner’s
Miss Loomis
First Baptist Church
American Bible Society
New York City
Mary W. Loomis
William W. Loomis
Helena
Sandgate
Esther Amada Hansen
Burtin Hansen
Mt. Sinai Hospital
Finland
Ber
Hansen
Vermont
Sonia Jaffee
Sandgate Methodist Church
Hanson - Walbridge Fneral
Arlington
Ernest Squiers
Alexandria
Edward Squiers
Volney Squiers
Sunderland Borough
Everett
Planners Review Preliminary Bennington Bypass Report
The Bennington Planning Commission received a preliminary study on routing a long discussed bypass. It details relocations of U.S. 7 north-south and Vermont 9 east-west, prepared by Burdis Associates. Copies were sent to municipal representatives for study before a full board discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Buckley
Branch Banking Delivers More Service say Boston Fed
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston reports a comparative study of Vermont and New Hampshire finds branch banking increases competition and public services at slightly lower costs. The study appeared in the Reserve Bank's Business Review noting Vermont allows statewide branches while New Hampshire restrictions apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
UPS
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Vermont
New Hampshire
Reserve Bank
Democratic Platform Reaffirms Nuclear Control and Anti-Extremist Stand
The Democratic convention speakers attacked Goldwater and stressed keeping nuclear weapons under presidential control. They praised Johnson’s leadership and condemned extremism including the Communist party Ku Klux Klan and John Birch Society. The GOP faced failure to adopt similar anti extremist language.
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GOP
Johnson
Communist Party
Ku Klux Klan
John Birch Society
Moose Women hold August meeting adds new member
The Women of the Moose held their regular meeting on August 19 with 20 members present. Doris Sweet joined as a new member sponsored by Antoinette Betit. The Legion of the Moose plans an outdoor fair September 17 18 and 19 at the home bake table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the Moose
Doris Sweet
Antoinette Betit
Legion of the Moose
Bessie Burgess
Arlene Joseph
Mildred Colvin
Shirley Burgess
Beatrice Olin
Marion Charest
Anna Behan
Lorraine Dusablon
Mary Hier
Bay Staters Back Loyalty Oath In DNC Credentials Fight
Massachusetts delegation in Atlantic City joins New England cliques opposing seating of disloyal delegates who refuse to back the national ticket and platform. The dispute centers on Mississippi seating and charges by the Freedom Party that the regular organization would not support President Johnson.
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Atlantic City
N.J
UPI
Massachusetts
Democratic National Coneention
New England
Donnybrook
Mississippi
Freedom Party
Johnson
Schwartz Reports No License Suspensions
MONTPELIER. Motor Vehicles Commissioner Robert C. Schwartz says no drivers’ licenses were suspended during the past two weekends of state road patrols. He notes teens may still drink illegally but not behind the wheel, as patrols continue over several months after a rash of teen drunken accidents and deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
UPS
Robert C. Schwartz
Schwartz
Stamford man pleads guilty to careless driving on Vermont road
Russell Wood Osgood, 52, of Stamford, pleaded guilty to careless driving after police said he wavered along Vt 108 Aug 18 with a hay truck. He claimed unfamiliarity with the vehicle while alcohol was noted as involved. Five $10 payments were received in municipal court for no parking fines near the Green Mountain Racetrack in Pownal. The list includes Franklin Ruel Wood, Walter Fischer, Victor M Hovey, Louisa Mary Daley, and Ludger F Beliau.
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Russell Wood Osgood
Stamford
Osgood
Witten
George M. Fienberg
Uneder
U.S. 7
Green Mountain Racetrack
Pownal
Franklin Ruel Wood
Longmeadow
Mass
Walter Fischer
Williamstown
Victor M. Hovey
Bergen
N.J
Louisa Mary Daley
Pittsfield
Ludger F. Beliau
Adams
Arlington Water Considered Safe Despite Worm Complaints
Arlington residents report still finding dirt and dead algae in tap water though chlorine levels now extra strong. Officials previously warned the water was contaminated and unsafe, urging higher chlorine doses but stopping short of boil-water advisories.
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Arlington
Arlington Water Co
Edward L. Tracy
Bureau of Environmental Sanitation
State Department of Health
Norton Barber
Alan Mattison
Tracy
East Arlington
VEW Post Plans Fall Fiesta at Village Fair
VEW Post 1332 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars schedules a Fall Fiesta village fair on October 1 2 and 3 on lower County Street inviting area groups to participate. Co chairs are James Welch and Gary Mix with a large committee handling publicity food bingo white elephant popcorn and candy apples. Four kiddie rides will be included. Worms in East Arlington water reported by Mr and Mrs George Wood unofficial neighbors prompt samples from water sources in ponds.
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Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
County Street
VFW
James Welch
Gary Mix
al Arnold
Ernest Costa
Emmet Brundige
Floyd Hall
Esther Green
Joyce Mix
George Wood
East Arlington
Loyal Order of Moose shifts meeting night in Bennington
Bennington brief notes the Loyal Order of Moose changes to meetings every Tuesday. It also covers local student registration for Molly Stark School by 4 30 p m, and reports on Arlington village water issues with algae and worms neutralized by chlorine. It mentions Mt Anthony Lodge No 13 fall meeting date and updates on Lt Lyndon Johnson visits and cadet Hurlburt in Reserve Officers Training Corps.
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Loyal Order of Moose
John E. Maxmillian
Mt. Anthony
Harley E. Hurlburt
Paul R. Hurlburt
Putnam St
Lyndon B. Johnson
Dow Air Force Base
Burlington
Hurlburt
Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
Hospital Notes Admissions List and Birth Announcement
Hospital notes record admissions including William Marshall Jacqueline Reynolds Master Alvah MacDougall William Houran Alard Wirasnik Master Kevin Leonard Arthur Dupee Benning ton Miss Sherry Miller Miss Leila Miller North Bennington Mrs Elaine Brooks Wilmington Master Duane Moll James Powers Hoosick Falls Mrs Mabel Sleeman Solomon Handy Master Kevin Dunham Bennington. Births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Edward Maynard of 103 Lyons St Bennington Harvey Crawford of Cambridge NY and a son to Mr and Mrs Michael Graham of 328 Silver St Bennington.
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William Marshall
Jacqueline Reynolds
Alvah MacDougall
William Houran
Alard Wirasnik
Kevin Leonard
Arthur Dupee
Bennington
Sherry Miller
Leila Miller
North Bennington
Elaine Brooks
Wilmington
Duane Moll
James Powers
Hoosick Falls
Mabel Sleeman
Solomon Handy
Kevin Dunham
Edward Maynard
Lyons St
Harvey Crawford
Cambridge, N.Y
Michael Graham
Silver St
Why Not LIVE Party Plans Hoff Campaign Swim Event
LIVE or Ladies for Independent Vermont Elections invites supporters to a Sunday August 30 gathering at Malvine Coles pond in Stratton Vermont. The event runs from 10 a.m. to sundown with swimming boating and dry fly casting exhibit. Proceeds support Gov Hoff's reelection.
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Jamaica
Vermont
Gov. Hoff
Malvine Cole
Strateton
LIVE
Elsie Taft
Stock Averages Mixed as Markets Close Lower
Stock averages show declines with industrials down 1.17, railroads off 0.15, utilities slipping 0.28, and the composite index at 836.14. Trading ends with mixed bids as the market trends downward across sectors.
Garden Club Honors John H. DeBell with Gold Medal
Bennington Garden Club honored John H. DeBell at a meeting by presenting a gold medal for his lifelong guidance and service to beautify Bennington. The medal, engraved and presented by president Mrs. T. Garry Buckley, carried thanks from members dated August 18, 1964.
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Bennington
DeBell
Hall W. Cushman
Richard B. Leake Jr
Buckley
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United Press International
Snelling
Robert S. Babcock
Foote
James L. Oakes
Hardwick
Interstate Progress—Highway Department
Larry Masure
Waterbury
Graham Newell
J. Warren Cottrell
Free Press
Hansom Walbridge Funeral Home
Esther A. Hansen
Ernest Squires
Miss Weichert
Lucille Weichert
Robert Weichert
Linda Moninger
Elm St
Weichert
Everett J. Croscup Jr
Pastore
Goldwater
Kennedy
Republican Party
Moose
Bay
Arlington Water
VEW Post
Bennington Briefs
Molly Stark
Beech Street
Arlington Village
Red Mountain
the Woods
West Arlington
Barber
The
Banner
Steven H. Hansen
USN
Carl H. Hansen
Burgess Road
Enterprise
McHale’s Navy
Ernest Borgnine
Joe Flynn
McHale's Crew
Tony
Curtis
Christine
Kaufman
Deive Ba Theatre
North Hoosick Rt
New York
Mirisch Company
Psoas
Yul Brynner
Deorce Chant
Riley Anne Field
United Artists
Mary Beatrice
Sacred Heart School
Ann Shea
Yonkers
Woodford
Sandra Mausert
Coolidge Ave
Ford Foundation
Shilton
Dow-Jones—Bache & Co
Albany
Erage
Garden Club
John H. DeBell
Harte Theatre
Agton
Cleopatra
Elizabeth Taylor
Richard Burton
Sun
Labor Day
Eet
Calif
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