Senate clears Aiken bill on nuclear power monopoly
U S Senator George D Aiken wins Senate passage of a bill extending federal antitrust oversight to nuclear power plants closing a loophole in the 1954 Act and ensuring access to generated power for smaller utilities Vermont Yankee at Vernon is cited. The radiation standards section is dropped for now. the measure may be signed by President Nixon and revisited later.
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Washington
U.S
George D. Aiken
R-Vt
Senate
Joint Atomic Energy Committee
Aiken
House
Nixon
Vermont Yankee
Vernon
Vermont Press Bureau
Community college plan seeks federal funds in Vermont
Vermont plans a new community college system to widen access for those excluded by cost age or motivation. Federal officials discussed funding with the state commission as a $60,000 planning grant backs the concept while planners seek models to operate after federal aid ends.
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Federal Office of Economic Opportunity
Vermont
Smith
SST debate grows as critics warn of noise and weather impact
Aiken reports 10 to 15 SST letters daily opposing the appropriation. Senate moves to curb overland supersonic flights and require quieter engines, arguing the jet could bring sonic booms, ground noise, and pollution. Proponents see amendments as proof of readiness to continue development despite environmental concerns.
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Senate
Russell Train
Environmental Quality Council
Davis vows no more tax for Vermont sales tax
Gov. Deane C. Davis of Vermont stated the state will keep the 3 percent sales tax, refuting a St. Johnsbury editorial that he was considering a tax hike. He reaffirmed no general fund tax increase, noting a one cent gasoline tax rise approved during his campaign to fund road construction over five years.
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Montpelier
UPI
Deane C. Davis
Vermont
Davis
St. Johnsbury
Rutland educator cites Davis credibility gap
Rutland School Superintendent James Tinney accuses Gov. Deane Davis administration of a credibility gap over school aid. He notes Davis endorsed the Miller formula while campaigning, but Mallary warned 40 percent funding may be impossible next year and that little educational legislation is expected in 1971. Tinney predicts allies will lobby for full Miller funding.
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Rutland
UPI
James Tinney
Davis
Vermont
Tinney
Deane C. Davis
Miller
Richard Mallary
Mallary
Vermont School Superintendents Association
Vermont Education Association
WHWB
Bryant Grinder labor talks resume in Springfield
Labor negotiations resume today between the United Electrical Workers Union and Bryant Grinder Co. in Springfield after talks Wednesday failed to reach a contract. Both sides extended the old contract for 24 hours as talks continued. Richard Shaw, the firm's personnel director, said progress was made in Wednesday's session.
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Springfield
UPI
United Electrical Workers Union
Bryant Grinder Co
Richard Shaw
New England Governors Meet in Boston for Winter Session
Governor Deane C. Davis heads to Boston for the New England governors winter meeting. The rising fuel oil costs will be a central topic as the New England Council leaders present findings on the fuel situation. The New England Regional Commission will also meet to name state co chairmen and co vice chairmen with federal counterparts.
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The
New England Regional Commission
North Bennington Station Says It All For Town Pride
The North Bennington railroad station stands as a point of town pride and a link to the old Bennington Branch. Residents see value in preserving the historic building despite its decay, hoping a proposal will win support from locals and railroad enthusiasts alike.
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Knights of the Road
North Bennington
Bennington
Brawl at Putnam Square Leads to Two Arrests
Village Police reported a brawl at Putnam Square last night with at least four people involved. Two arrests were made and arraignments are set for next Monday in Bennington District Court. The individuals are described as in their late teens or early 20s and no names were released.
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Village
Putnam Square
Bennington District Court
Vermont faces decison on stricter radiation standards
A decision by December 17 awaits on whether to adopt tougher radiation rules in Vermont. The Health Board met after a Brattleboro hearing where electric utilities opposed the stricter standards while environmental groups pressed for tougher limits. The plan could affect the Vernon Yankee Nuclear Plant set to open next October.
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The
Health Board
Atomic Energy Commission
Vermont Yankee
Vernon
Senior Citizens Center Notes Holiday Week Schedule
The senior center lists a week of events starting Monday with a Christmas dinner at 5 30 pm and a 1 gift exchange. Members should bring a covered dish. The meeting follows at 7 30 pm. Arts crafts puppet making bowling social afternoon and a Friday card party with prizes are noted. Mr and Mrs Harrington won last week's party.
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Senior Citizens Club
Robert Harrington
Hospital Notes December 2 1970 Admissions and Births
Admissions include Kimberly Ann Flynn Pamela Lynn Flynn Hoosick Falls New York Leo J Williams Bennington Harold Thomas Hoosick Falls and Mrs Anna Hoyt Arlington Discharges include Gladys L Taylor Bennington and Lucille Slavin and baby girl East Dorset Births report a girl to Mr and Mrs Gary Bronson RD 1 Pownal Other births note Alison Emily Fenn born November 15 at New Haven Hospital weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces Alison is the granddaughter of R S Fenn Dorset and Bruce Fenns second child with brother Douglas Bruce age 21 months.
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Kimberly Ann Flynn
Pamela Lynn Flynn
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Leo J. Williams
Bennington
Harold Thomas
Anna Hoyt
Arlington
Gladys L. Taylor Bennington
Lucille Slavin
East Dorset
Gary Bronson
Pownal
W. Bruce Fenn
Waterbury
Conn
UVM probes near riot at Patrick gymnasium
University of Vermont officials investigate a rock concert melee at Patrick gymnasium where about 30 gate crashers forced entry and a security guard was slightly injured. Assistant Dean John Moore and Security Chief Fred Barrett lead the probe with public records to follow if disciplinary actions occur.
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Burlington
UPI
University of Vermont
Patrick Gymnasium
UVM
John Moore
Fred Barrett
Bennington Briefs: Local events and notices
The Catamount Gadabouts square dance club invites Western style dancers to Molly Stark School with caller Cliff Brodeur. Mt Anthony Union School Board seeks more responses to the extended school year survey. Prime rib dinner at Bennington Club on Dec 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 with advance reservations via Dion Finnegan or club. Navy enlistee David D Pratt, Mt Anthony Union High and Berkshire Community College alumnus. Hale Mountain Fish and Game Club meets Dec 7 at 7:30 pm. Snowball Bazaar at Second Congregational Church on Hillside Street Friday 11 am to 5 pm with wreaths centerpieces decorations and more and a buffet lunch 11:15 am to 2 pm. Nursery available.
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Catamount Gadabouts Square Dance Club
Molly Stark School
Cliff Brodeur
Don Gerow
Bennington Club
Dion Finnegans
David D. Pratt
U.S. Navy
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Berkshire Community College
Second Congregational Church
Hillside Street
State seeks more time to answer Vermont Yankee plan
Vermont Attorney General James Jeffords asked for and received a Dec. 10 extension to comment on a report about the environmental impact of the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant in Vernon. He said he has now asked the Atomic Energy Commission for an extension to Jan. 25, noting state agencies could meet the December deadline but several conservation groups may not.
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Jeffords
AEC
Bennington girl escapes injury in Arlington crash
A 19 year old Bennington woman, Donna L Wright, escaped serious injury after her 1966 Simca ran off U S 7, struck a guard post and rolled over in Arlington at 730 this morning State Police said The car was a total wreck The report also notes a 70 page Vermont Yankees environmental and public health plan for its 135 million nuclear plant set to open next October Jeffords urges AEC to allow more time for response by conservationists to ease public concern.
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Bennington
U.S. 7
Arlington
Donna L. Wright
Vermont Yankees
Jeffords
AEC
Funeral Services for Mrs Alice P Heinel 81
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Alice P. Heinel 81 who died Monday at Putnam Memorial Hospital in Bennington. The Rev. Robert L. Clayton officiated at Zion Episcopal Church Manchester Center with Rev. Warren Fowler assisting. Burial followed at Factory Point Cemetery. Grandsons James Heinel John Heinel and Bruce Beebe served as bearers along with David C Hosley Clarence C Comar and Charles Gaudette.
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Alice P. Heinel
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Bennington
Zion Episcopal Church
Manchester Center
Robert L. Clayton
Warren Fowler
St. Luke’s Church
Chester
Factory Point Cemetery
James Heinel
John Heinel
Bruce Beebe
Polluters fees on board agenda in Vermont
The Vermont Water Resources Board planned to approve a pay-as you-pollute fee schedule ahead of a Dec. 30 public hearing and July 1 implementation. The law requires permits and fees for discharging wastes, with the schedule set by a Massachusetts firm based on abatement costs. Also on the agenda is Hemco Corp. dam plans for a Mad River Waitsfield site opposed by conservationists, pending about a year.
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Montpelier
UPI
Vermont Water Resources Board
Massachusetts
Waitsfield
Gilman admits error vote must be two thirds
Attorney Stephen Gilman for Eagle Square Mfg Co said a two thirds vote is required for Shaftsbury’s Dec 29 special town meeting after review of Vermont statutes. The two thirds rule previously thought to be a simple majority was confirmed. in 1963 Eagle Square won a two thirds vote 132 to 22.
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Stephen Gilman
Eagle Square Mfg. Co
Shaftsbury
Gilman
Vermont
Eagle Square
Obituaries of Mrs. JAY C. MATTISON and others in Bennington
Obituary notices for Mrs. Alice Grace Mattison of Shaftsbury and longtime Bennington resident Raymond F. Patten, plus a private funeral for seven year old William Galvin Moffitt. Mattison, 86, died at Sourcliffe Nursing Home. services Friday at Hanson-Walbridge. Patten, born 1902, dies at Putnam Memorial Hospital. funeral details at Mahar & Son and St Frances de Sales Church. Moffitt burial planned with private funeral services and family tributes at Gibney Haynes & Kane Funeral Home. memorials to Caverly Child Health Center.
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Alice Grace Mattison
Jay C. Mattison
Main Street
Shaftsbury
Sourcliffe Nursing Home
Mattison
Bennington
Fred
Carrie (Slocum) Bugbee
Bessie Denio
Concord
N.H
Florence Wentworth
Burgess Road
Edna Townsend
First United Methodist Church of
A. J. MacDonald
Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home
Center Shaftsbury Cemetery
Raymond F. Patten
North St
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Edward and
Sara
Barry) Patten
North Bennington
A.S. Payne Co
Watervliet Arsenal
Watervliet
N.Y
Pierce’s
North Street
Mary Lee
St. France de Sales
William Galvin Moffitt
Raymond Moffitt
Gibney, Haynes & Kane
Rose Trombley
Darlene
Raymond Jr
Brian
George Moffitt
Peru
Arthur Trombley
Caverly Child Health Center
Funeral Home
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Justice Department
Richard W. McLaren
Antitrust Division
Atomicnergy Commission
Community College Idea
Conrad Hoffman
Virginia Gerleman
Paul Bohne Jr
Theodore Cook
Haydn
Bryant
N.E. Governors
Boston
Stargazers
Senior Citizens Center
Bennington Briefs
Mary Dailey
Mt. Anthony Union School Board
Hale Mountain Fish and Game Club
Mrs
Fred Heinel
Hemco Corp
William Moffitt
Armour Star
Franks
Foster's
Safford & Gage
SUN
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