Salmon to unveil tax relief plan in Vermont
Governor elect Thomas Salmon will reveal a 13.4 million property tax relief program on Wednesday afternoon in Montpelier after a six hour Rutland session with aides and tax lawyers. The plan caps average Vermonters’ property levies at five percent of income and funds the 13.4 million price tag with a five million dollar tax on speculative land sales. Republicans question revenue estimates while saying they agree with the concept.
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Salman
Betit's Ouster Attributed To Salmon In Vermont
Joseph W. Betit, former Social Welfare Commissioner, pins his firing on Gov elect Thomas P. Salmon. Betit says Salmon was behind the dismissal and describes the political move in Montpelier.
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Betit
Salmon
Robbery Continues Around Bennington Police Seek Leads
Bennington police described two armed robbery suspects seen near a store and a drug store Sunday, with one 6 feet tall bearing a dark beard and blue eyes and a brown fur‑collared overcoat, the other about 5 feet with light brown hair and a bandaged eye. Investigators seek witnesses, including a young woman who visited the drug store after the holdup.
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Avene
Bennington
Forrest
David Brown
State
Depot Street
Gas Land Service
North Street
Main Street
Arthur Sakell
Florida
Sakell
North Bennington Orchestra Announces Plans and Call for Musicians
The Sage City Symphony leader Calabro proposed studying contemporary works and commissioning new pieces alongside classical repertoire. First spring performance date anticipated. Wooley Fund grant received for music rentals and purchases. Principal Kellogg thanked for rehearsal facilities. auditions open for strings and limited brass and percussion. open to local musicians aged 15 and up within driving distance.
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Calabrosso
Sage City Symphony
Wooley Fund
Bennington Cortexe
Robert Kellogg
North Bennington
Calabro
Rutland trial probes Maverick defect in Butler fatal crash
In U S District Court, witnesses described a slightly 'chattery' feeling in low gears of a 1970 Maverick before the December 3 crash that killed Mrs. Mary P. Butler. Cote seeks 500000 from Ford and related parties. Butler estate seeks 100000.
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Rutland
U.3
Pownal
U.S
Harry Moon
Bennington Ford Inc
Mary P. Hutler
Bennington
Moon
Cote
Bennington Ford
Lawrence Post
Ford Motor Co
Boston
Maverick
Correction on Mt Anthony high school board meeting paragraph
In Friday's Banner a paragraph was omitted that described Dr Thomas Curtis third suggestion at the Mt Anthony Union High School Board curriculum committee meeting. He proposed redesigning the instructional strategy which he called almost impossible yet most important. The committee ended the session by listing specific problem areas in the curriculum and opposing a summer workshop to review and improve teacher content and presentation.
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Mt. Anthony Union High School
Bennington District Court Faces Pleas And Sentences
In Bennington District Court Judge John P. Morrissey presided over multiple pleas and dispositions. Perry Mattison, 23, pleaded no contest to amended law of the road, fined $35. Carl Rowe, 45, pleaded guilty to dangerous conduct, placed on probation. Homer Fisher, 33, pleaded not guilty to breach of peace, bail set at $1,500 with curfew and sobriety conditions. Hector Stralten, 18, pleaded no contest to careless driving, 90 days with 10 served and $150 fine plus probation. Gary Smith, 26, pleaded guilty to breaking and entering, released on recognizance. Charles Golding, 60, pled guilty to driving while intoxicated, $150 fine. Virgilio Perrotta Jr., 36, pled guilty to simple assault, $35 fine. Leslie Prashaw, operator for Gouverneur Trucking, pled guilty to overweight vehicle without permit, readsboro incident, company paid $100 fine. Robert Luciano, 23, pled not guilty to DWI and related charges, released on recognizance. Winfield Gates Jr., 18, pled driving to endanger, released on $200 bail.
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Bennington
John P. Morrissey
Perry E. Mattison
Carl J. Rowe
North Bennington
Nina May
Stanley Bourn
Commissioner of Corrections
Homer Fisher
Richard V. Damour
John F. Behan
Tam
Hector H. Stralten
Benninguin
Hennington
Gary 8. Smith
Norwalk
Conn
Arnold Aberson
Manchester
Charles W. Golding
Richmondville
Virgilio N. Perrotta Jr
Roberta
Perrotta
Leslie Prashaw
Gouverneur Trucking Co
Gouverneur
W.Y
Readsboro
Robert A. Luciano
Winfield P. Gates Jr
Vermont Receives First Revenue Sharing Check
Vermont gains 2.428 million from the U S Treasury as the first revenue sharing check arrives. Gov. Deane C. Davis secretary Peter Martin says the check will be deposited in the state treasury. The 1972 law allocates four point nine billion dollars to states and localities.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Peter Martin
Deane C. Davis
Morning Mail
U.S. Treasury Department
Treasury
Hospital Notes December 1872 Admission and Discharges
Hospital notes list admissions none and discharges including Robert Blingtrut Sr of Hoosick and a string of names across Hoosick Falls Bennington Manchester Center Dorset and Pownal with multiple family members and a Reverend, Dec 8 through Dec 16.
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Robert Blingtrut Sr
Hoosick
Cynthia Leskowsky
Hoosick Falls
Mary Lou Bronk
Bennington
Tanna Harris
North Pownal
Ella Moon
Stanley Motsiff
Bonita Thomas
Pownai
Ruthlaugh
Dorset
Jessica
Thomas
Roberta Steatton
Police log lists multiple Bennington area car accidents
Bennington Police report several weekend crashes including a one car crash on Monument Road at 2 am injuring no one, a 16 year old on College Road, a 29 year old on Chapel Road, and Route 7 incidents in Pownal Arlington and Shaftsbury with minor injuries and extensive vehicle or property damage.
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Bennington
Monument Road
Surrell
West Road
Richard C. McNeil
James A. Howe
North Bennington
College Road
Arlington
Arthur Wyman
Bennington civic meetings and holiday events listed
Bennington board to meet at 7 in the town clerk's office to abate taxes. Local clubs announce Christmas party at Mt Anthony Country Club December 13 with social hour at 6 30 and dinner at 7. Eagles auxiliary plans Thursday 7 30 p m meeting at Eagles rooms. Local union vote on a new three year contract scheduled for December 12 at the Moose Hall. Women of the Moose host Christmas dinner and social December 20 at 6 30 p m with donations requested to cover a $1 gift for the grab bag. Gift tickets for a Bennington Mini Car Wash advertised. Medical ads note office moves to 332 Dewey St. Gift certificates for bowling at Bennington Lanes offered.
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Business and Professional Women’s Club of
Bennington
Mt Anthony Country Club
Order of Eagles Aerie
Eagles
Bennington Printing Specialties & Paper Products Union
Ben-Mont Papers Inc
Moose Hall
Women of the Moose
Bessie Burgess
Mrs. Burgess
Funny business probed in Chittenden voting
Chittenden County State's Attorney Patrick Laady launches a probe into alleged voting discrepancies during a county wide recount of the November 7 state senatorial race. Republican Frederick Smith, edged by Democrat Frederick Fayette, may gain a seat after a 600 vote county-wide swing and a recount that yielded 3 to 2 in one town, prompting the inquiry.
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Chittenden
Burlington
UPI
Chittenden County
Patrick Laady
Robert Larrow
Frederick Smith
Frederick Fayette
Smith
Fayette
Miasex
Fayctte
Mt Anthony board to discuss school date and prices
The Mt Anthony Union High School board meets tonight at Pownal Tafts Elementary as part of a regular report on negotiations. The meeting will cover pupil personnel services and (Mt Anthony) athletic event ticket increases to 7.30. Discussion on the agenda includes a proposed price rise and related items.
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Mt. Anthony
Rites Pending for Mrs Wheeler 70 Fire Victim in Glens Falls
Obituary item notes Ruth Stockwell Wheeler of Cormuss Road Glens Falls North Carolina aged 70 died in a Friday blaze at her West Mountain home. Widow of Fmary H Wheeler former Bennington Village Water Department superintendent. Memorial services pending cremation and burial at South Shaftsbury Cemetery. Remains found after blizzard hampered search. two houses connected by breezeway. Survivors include daughter Thelma Cocmuss and two granddaughters Anne and Jane. Also mentions sisters and other relatives.
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Cormuss Road
Glens Falls
N.C
West Mountain
Queensbury
Fmary H. Wheeler
Bennington Village
Shaftsbury
Bennington
Bennington High School
Wheeler
Burgess Road
First Baptist
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Cormuss Hone
Cormuss House
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