Vermont Democratic split surfaces as Salmon faults Hoff
Gov. Thomas P. Salmon criticized party Chairman Philip H. Hoff and declined to request his continuation, citing dissatisfaction with campaign effort. Hoff issued a veiled challenge to Salmon, signaling a possible leadership confrontation at the upcoming state committee meeting.
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UVM trustee resigns amid budget clash
UPI reports University of Vermont Trustee Harry J. Boswell resigns after opposing a 1.3 million dollar budget cut package. He blasts the board for financial irresponsibility and rubber stamping, claiming the administration runs the school with little accountability. Boswell, of Chagrin Falls Ohio, says he cannot influence changes in the remaining year of his term.
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Boswell
Rutland Man Enters Plea On Suspended License Charge
In Bennington District Court Judge George M. Fienberg presided as Patrick J. Hennessey, 24, of Rutland had a pro forma not guilty plea entered for driving with a suspended license and making a false report to police on Dec. 8 in Shaftsbury. Bail set at 250 dollars on each count. He faced a bench warrant related to two additional charges.
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George M. Fienberg
Patrick J. Hennessey
Rutland
Shaftsbury
Moose Notes Highlight Basket Winner and Christmas Events
Marie Quackenbush won the Moose Thanksgiving Basket. Members should bake cookies for the Loyal Order of Moose children’s Christmas party this Sunday at 1 p.m. The Women of the Moose meet December 18 with a covered dish supper at 6:30 p.m. Gift exchanges follow the meal, and books and money are requested for a doll giveaway. Four new members were initiated amid charges including driving while license suspended and careless driving in Manchester. Ronald C. Kibling pled guilty to carrying a loaded gun in Rupert and was fined. Albert Rodrigue pled guilty to simple assault against a Bennington police sergeant. recognizance bail continued, pre-sentence investigation ordered. A separate assault charge against an officer was dismissed. In District Court, Leo Parker pled guilty to multiple driving offenses in Shaftsbury. fined $350, car held until payment, with concurrent jail sentences. Thomas Brazeau pleaded not guilty to breaking and entering at Dutch Hill ski area. released on recognizance bail pending pre-sentence report.
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Order of Moose
Manchester
Ronald C. Kibling
Pawlet
Rupert
Albert Rodrigue
Bennington
Harley Graham
Thomas Crowe
Leo F. Parker
Bradenton
Fla
Shaftsbury
Thomas Brazeau
North Adams
Mass
Dutch Hill
Readsboro
Bennington Flood Zone Decision Delayed to August
Bennington officials push back final floodplain area decisions to August to avoid excluding large numbers of residents. The Planning Commission learned there is time to review flood history and seek input before replying to federal maps. The Bennington Human Services Commission also plans to speed agency reviews, including 204 Depot and the Bennington Tutorial Center, with Richard Sears expected at next meeting.
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Vermont Aeronautics Board
Governor’s mansion plan awaits funds delayed
A spokesman for Gov. Thomas Salmon says plans to build a governor’s residence in Montpelier should be delayed due to state fiscal problems. Norman James said Salmon does not think the mansion should proceed while revenues are falling. A committee led by former Gov. Deane Davis will likely urge 1975 lawmakers to build at the current state police HQ site, with the governor’s wife on the panel.
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Thomas Salmon
Norman James
Salmon
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