Replace prisons with halfway houses proposes LU candidate
Liberty Union attorney general hopeful Nancy Kaufman urged sweeping penal system reforms in a Springfield talk. She called for closing all prisons, citing a 1973 Health Department report deeming Windsor State Prison unfit for habitation, and proposed replacing prisons with halfway houses to reintegrate inmates into society.
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Liberty Union
State Health Department
Windsor
Salmon to Speak at Bennington County Democratic Dinner
Emma Harwood says Gov. Thomas P. Salmon will headline a dinner to back Democratic candidates. The event is Monday Sept 16 at Captain's Cabin Williamstown Massachusetts with social hour at 6 30 and dinner at 7 30. Tickets cost 6 50 and are sold by local committeemen Shaffes Men s Store Powers Market and Mrs Harwood.
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Emma Harwood
Middle Pownal Road
Thomas P. Salmon
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Bennington
Powers Market
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Harwood
Diamond accuses Cheney of misleading public in radio ads
M Jerome Diamond of Putney a Democratic attorney general candidate charged incumbent Kimberly Cheney with deceptive consumer affairs radio advertising at a Burlington news conference. Cheney denied the charges praising the Consumer Fraud Division. Diamond's opponent Robert Broderick urged expansion and a Rutland office amid Vermont’s sole consumer fraud office in Burlington.
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Robert Broderick
Rutland
BCA Fixes Pay At Same Level For 2024
The Bennington Board of Civil Authority voted to keep member compensation at last year’s level. It recommended selectmen approve a pay rate of 10 dollars per property inspection plus 5 dollars per meeting up to two hours and 3 dollars per additional hour. Notices of property tax appeal results will be mailed. changes will be published in Tuesday’s Banner.
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Bennington
Kennedy and Salmon clash over environmental budget cut
Governor Thomas Salmon calls House Speaker Walter Kennedy's proposed environmental budget cut insane and irresponsible. Salmon notes the agency and laws were created under Republican Deane Davis with Martin Johnson leading the agency. Also mentioned is the Bennington School District pole incident and a weekly lottery number update.
St Joseph College keeps open door for Mt Anthony accelerated students
St Joseph College President James G Donahue announced continued open admissions for Mt Anthony high school students in the accelerated program even if they lack the 28 grade average. The board allowed waivers via guidance and principals, while already admitted students may face diploma hurdles without school approval. Donahue warned retroactive grade rules hurt students. high school officials seek assurance capable completion of program work.
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St. Joseph College
James G. Donahue
Mt. Anthony High School
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St. Joseph
Mt. Anthony
Everett
College
Two Women Mug Man at Tangier Motel Pool
Miami Beach police reported that 29 year old Michael Mellitt was robbed by two women as he came back from a pool dip at the Tangier Motel. He said one woman struck him with a club while the other grabbed his trousers and wallet.
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Miami Beach
UPI
Michael Mellitt
Tangier
Ross Outlines Step by Step Health Plan for U.S. Aid
Ross of Hinesburg Republican Senate candidate urged a three focus national health program. Coverage for all with major illnesses, for those too rich for Medicaid yet too poor for self pay, and gradual inclusion of those eligible for federal subsidies.
Bennington Battle Recalled In Local Historical Society Talk
The Bennington battle narrative centers on Burgoyne's failed plan to seize New England, Baum's 800 troops and 100 Indians attacking Bennington, and Stark's double envelopment. The clash ended with Baum mortally wounded and Breymann delayed by an acoustic shadow, marking a turning point in the American Revolution. The gathering also honored St Jerome's Church, while Gertrude Gilbert Drury was named curator emeritus after a decade at the museum.
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