A-95 approvals announced by Bennington County Regional Commission
Bennington County Regional Commission advances two A-95 proposals for approval. The Fiscal Year 1975 Adult Education State Plan details funding use under the Adult Education Act, with an estimated Vermont grant of at least 257000 dollars and a 10 percent state match. The statewide Drug Treatment System seeks a coordinated statewide network of treatment services, with projected federal costs of 542595 dollars and total program funding around 701 thousand dollars, serving about 1115 individuals. Public comments are due by Sept 21 and Oct 1 for the education grant.
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Arlington
Bennington County
Congress
Department of Education
Vermont
Bennington
Mt. Anthony Union High School
MAUHS
Bennington County Social Welfare
Manchester
Ethan Allen Community College
Burr and Burton Guidance Department
BCRC
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division
ADAD
Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Montpelier
Vermont Center For Self-Help, Inc
South Barre
Treatment Resource Action Center
TRAC
Rutland
Vermont State Hospital
Waterbury
Employment Adjustment, Inc
Burlington
DATAC
United Counseling Service
Free and reduced price meals policy announced for Vermont students
Manchester Burlington Rutland Supervisory Union announces free and reduced price school meals and free milk for children unable to pay full price. Details include income scales, eligibility based on family size, special expenses, confidential applications, and appeal rights with Edward F. Houlihan named as hearing officer.
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Manchester
Bennington
Rutland
Vermont
Edward F. Houlihan
Manchester Center
Cancer Crusade raises funds for Vermonters and nation
Shaftsbury volunteers led by Mr and Mrs Eugene Kosche report raising 1472.30 dollars toward the Cancer Crusade goal of 1155.00. Sixty percent remains in Vermont for local programs and services, while forty percent supports national ACS research efforts. The Kosches thank all Crusaders for their time and generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaftsbury
Eugene Kosche
American Cancer Society
Walloomsac Card Party Draws Seniors and Visits
A successful card party at the senior citizens rooms Aug 26 drew players from Clarksburg Mass and beyond with 15 tables in play. Prizes awarded in Bridge Pinochle Pitch Canasta with named winners and organizers. Next party Sept 23 at 11 am. Sept 9 business meeting. Sept 16 blood pressure testing 10 11 am. new walkers welcome. Bertha's Angels report back order arrival Aug 22 and pads turned in. Travelers including Mr and Mrs Salluzzo and Barbara and Edward Cottrell returned from Williamsburg Jamestown and Atlantic City.
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Clarksburg
Mass
Marjorie Lockrow
Howard Harrison
Francis Flynn
Ellsworth Stevens
George Rogers
Addie Dorgelah
Gerald Morin
William Ogilvie
Vincent Costantino
Robert Salluzzo
Barbara
Edward Cottrell
Williamsburg
Jamestown
Atlantic City
Local residents visit relatives and friends across New York state
A string of social visits and returns fills a list of weekend and weekday activity. Relatives from Bennington Cobleskill Albany Troy and Rochester stop by homes in Cambridge Troy Albany and Hoosick Falls. Several trips include Las Vegas and East Greenbush with numerous family gatherings and hosted guests.
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Fred O‘conner
East Greenbush
Gladys O'Conner
Troy
Stephen Bradley
Roscoe Austin
Hoosick Falls
Alice Guiden and Brothers
Percy to refund contributors for 1976 GOP bid
Sen. Charles Percy said he will repay donors who contributed to his exploratory campaign for the 1976 Republican presidential nomination. An aide said Percy sent letters to about 200 fundraisers offering refunds, noting he has suspended his campaign as Ford appears likely to seek and obtain the nomination.
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Chicago
UPI
Charles Percy
Percy
Ford
Vermont Supreme Court hears bid to declare prison post vacant
A Vermont lawyer urged the state high court to rule the assistant warden post at the prison vacant and to order Civil Service testing for filling it. The attorney said William C. Davis, a senior probation and parole officer, had passed tests but was not considered when John Vesely was chosen. Officials argued the warden canceled Civil Service procedures to hire someone he knew. The court did not indicate a ruling date.
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Cook
Davis
State Personnel Board
County Court
Supreme Court
NLRB rules UVM under its labor practices jurisdiction
The National Labor Relations Board reverses a regional decision and rules that the University of Vermont falls under its jurisdiction for unfair labor practices. The American Federation of Teachers is organizing UVM faculty and seeks arbitration, with AFT charging President Edward Andrews’ administration with violations. The Boston office had previously held jurisdiction did not extend to UVM.
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Burlington
UPI
National Labor Relations Board
University of Vermont
American Federation of Teachers
UVM
College of Arts and Sciences
AFT
Edward Andrews
NLRB
Boston
National Panel
Mortgage Market Shrinks in Capital District
In Albany Rensselaer and Schenectady counties the home mortgage market has dried up as a smaller money supply higher rates and tighter borrowing rules hit 13 Capital District banks. Some banks demand 30 to 40 percent down payments others loan only to longtime customers and one major bank halted new loans. Bank officials cite funds leaving banks to cover debts and buy government bonds yielding 9 to 10 percent for small investors.
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Albany
Rensselaer
Schenectady
Capital District
County Executive Reports Unanimous Opposition to OTB
William J. Murphy says three public hearings show nearly all county residents oppose an Off-Track Betting operation citing economic uncertainty and fears of bureaucratic inefficiency. A fourth hearing is planned in Troy on September 9 as Republicans raise concerns while Democrats favor the idea.
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Troy
OTB
Berkshire town lead dispute sparks meeting clash
In Williamstown Dr Roy Weymouth denies authoring a lead poisoning letter cited by Mayor Bianco as evidence of a child’s illness before moving into Bianco’s apartment last October. Board members question authenticity, Bianco storms out, and Weymouth’s denial prompts further inquiry into a possible confidential report. In Great Barrington an 18 year old’s burglary and larceny charges are delayed after the victim requests equal consideration, with Judge McCormick ordering continued investigation.
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North Adame
Williamstown
Bianco
Roy E. Weymouth
John B. DeRosa
Weymouth
Edmond P. Larkin
City Health
Great Barrington
Constance Keegan
James Arienti
Keegan
George R. McCormick
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Main
Finast
North Bennington Road
Bennington, Vermont
Super Duper
Cancer Crusade
Walloomsac
Bertha Hoag
Marcella Mahoney
Francis Hughes
Webster Ottman
SUNY
Cobleskill
Betty Coonract
Mary Ellen Hoag
Ralph Phillips
Charles Telford
Rock City Falls
Telford
Louis Willinger
Rochester
John Madill
Sylvester James
Bridget Hoag
Ruth McLenahan
Cambridge
Gordon Hoag
Edward Barringer
Susie Barringer
Las Vegas
George Wolfrum
Jim Hoag
Vincent LeBlanc
Jack O‘‘Brien
Ann O’brien
William Carmody
Henry Cerwinski
Keansburg, N.J
Alice B. Fitzgerald
Edward LaFortune Jr
Julie Ann
Melrose
Bridget
Bruce Andrews
North Adams
Frank Cain
Health Cares
Don Francis E. Sanborn
Cain For Congress
Moosehead
Temple Stuart
Bankamericard
Furniture Inc
EL ‘Treet
Brattleboro
William Dorsch
Vermont Legal Aid
State Supreme Court
West Windsor
Legal Aid
U.S. Supreme Court
Vermont Department of Employment Security
New York
Murphy
Down In
Berkshire
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