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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1970
Page
5
A reader writes to The Banner lamenting antiwar protests and flag burnings, arguing Americans show less patriotism and support for the military. He claims many protesters avoid service, urges pride in democracy, and warns of a future where conflict at home replaces battles abroad. Signed L. Cpl. Stephen A. Pratt, US Marines, Okinawa, with letters policy note.
Malvine Cole of Stratton urges the Vermont Legislature to ban sharing drivers records with insurers. She argues that private firms cancel policies without hearings and cites personal incidents to advocate a no fault auto insurance system, claiming it would lower rates and ease court calendars.
Hamilton Shields, chair of the Bennington Housing Authority, said HUD seed money for a proposed low income housing project could arrive by March if a 1971 housing bill passes Congress. He reported after a meeting with HUD officials in Manchester NH that bids should wait for firm funding and that HUD advised against advertising without commitment. The group will seek further HUD guidance while evaluating site options and plans for a 75 unit elderly project and a larger elderly and family housing effort.
Rutland school officials will ask the Vermont Education Board for permission to build an area vocational education center. The request will be made at the Dec. 15 state board meeting. If allowed, Rutland plans a likely $700,000 bond issue next March and $1.4 million currently held in escrow.
Walpole NH firm Cray Oil Co. faces four counts of polluting the Black River in Springfield. Eugene J. Cray appeared before District Court Judge George Ellison denying the charges. Windsor County State's Attorney Frank Mahady alleges three counts of discharging untreated sewage and one count of allowing oil products into the waterway. Cray released on own recognizance. trial date not set.
Voters in Barre Town Williamstown Orange and Washington decide today on forming a K through 12 union district The plan previously included Barre City which rejected the idea Earlier Barre Town and Williamstown must approve while Barre City’s support is not required In Montpelier Vermont officials plan to ask for a hearing to exclude top echelon workers from the state employee bargaining unit in response to a board hint to review jurisdictional questions
Guy B. Sterns, 48, of New London New Hampshire died when his car veered from Interstate 91, struck guardrails, and plunged down a 70 foot embankment Wednesday night according to a Rockingham UpI report.
William Kimball, 77, of South Burlington, died at a Burlington hospital from injuries sustained in a two car wreck on Route 116 on Oct. 16.
Gen Cortland Van Rensselaer Schuyler, commissioner of the General Services office, will retire at 70 after a decade in Rockefeller era state service. Seven candidates vie for the post overseeing projects including the South Mall’s $1 billion construction. A separate Troy case reports a 15-year-old student arrested over a false Troy High School bomb scare, now a federal felony with new electronics aiding arrests.
A strong earthquake hit the Ecuador Peru border late Wednesday causing damage and casualties. Early border reports indicate at least one death and several injuries in Ecuador with no immediate figures from Peru. The quake measured between 7.2 and 7.6 and occurred at 11 35 p m EST. A woman died in Arenillas when a theater roof collapsed. Tumbez and Piura also reported damage amid widespread panic.
James J. Mitchell of Troy was arraigned in Ren sselaer County Court on two counts of bribery. He pleaded innocent before Judge Timothy J. Fogarty after being indicted last May following a lengthy probe into political corruption and fiscal mismanagement in Troy and county affairs.
Adams voters narrowly back a $4.77 million downtown renewal plan 73 to 72 with 146 attendees. but the crucial bond article failed 72 to 72, needing two thirds. An extension to HUD is sought for a new vote on the 47 acre project and the town’s one eighth share. Cable firm wins contract to restore 60 to 70 jobs at Williamstown plant in early 1971.
North Adams city officials last week approved a change to the entrance road for the Cascade Natural Area. The modification extends the road by about 500 feet but avoids taking privately owned land.
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