Bennington Area Seeks Pilot School For Emotionally Disturbed
Vermont officials discuss funding a six room addition at Molly Stark School for emotionally disturbed students and speech therapy. The North Bennington plant's future at Cushman Furniture weighs on workers as the company reviews earnings and local property tax issues.
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North Bennington
Vermont
General Interiors
Kittinger, Dunbar, Biggs
Pennsylvania House
Cushman, Shaw, Dux
Salterini
McClure
Bennington
Shaftsbury
Arlington
Hoosick Falls
Campus protest disrupts faculty meeting and degree plan
Bloustein condemns disruptive student protest that led to the cancellation of a faculty meeting. About 30 students halted proceedings, delaying degree recommendations for December graduates. The college vows to restore normal operations after spring term and notes the upcoming Christmas vacation and three-month non-resident term.
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Sandy
Bloustein
Bennington
Shelburne phosphate tests shed light on sewer plant study
A UVM study on high phosphate detergents and water supplies produced inconclusive results but revealed data on sewage treatment plant operation and public attitudes toward pollution. Researchers surveyed 130 Shelburne families asking them to refrain from using phosphate detergents.
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Shelburne
Burlington
UPI
Houston
Sheriff's Posse Elects Officers in Bennington County
The Bennington County Mounted Sheriff's Posse held its December meeting at the Bennington fire station with a covered-dish supper. Officers elected for 1970 include Maj. C.H. Van Steemburg as commander, Capt. James Beattie as executive officer, Mrs. Carol Lindley as secretary, and Mrs. Carol Gleason as treasurer. installation will occur at the January annual meeting.
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Bennington County Mounted Sheriff's Posse
Bennington
Scott van Steemburg
Carol Lindley
C.H. van Steemburg
Posse
James Beattie
Carol Gleason
Prouty Pushes for Higher Social Security in VT Bill
Sen. Winston L. Prouty proposes a 10 percent Social Security increase for about 620,000 elderly Americans under a $13 million plan. The measure targets those not covered by prior amendments, while a Senate bill excludes them despite the broader 10 percent rise.
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Washington
UPI
Winston L. Prouty
R-Vt
Prouty
Senate
Snowmobilers Rush Vermont Vehicle Registry
Vermont public safety officials are flooded with snowmobile registrations. The state police vehicle registry reports a five day processing delay, down from a 14 day lag earlier this year. About 20,000 snowmobiles are expected to be registered in Vermont this season.
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Montpelier
UPI
Vermont Public Safety Department
Felix Sawicky
Sawicky
Vermont
Funeral of Mrs Gertrude W Robinson R N Manchester Center
Funeral services for Mrs Gertrude W Robinson RN of Manchester Center were held Tuesday at Zion Episcopal Church Manchester Center with Rev Robert L Clayton officiating Bearers were Charles Eddy Clarence Comar Harry R Barber and Thomas McGibney all of Manchester Center Burial followed in Mettowee Cemetery Pawlet An Order Eastern Star service at Brewster Funeral Home Manchester Center featured Judy Brownell Oakley Porter and Patricia Dorr participating
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Gertrude W. Robinson
R.N
Manchester
Rutland
Zion Episcopal Church
Manchester Center
Robert L. Clayton
Charles Eddy
Clarence Comar
Harry R. Barber
Thomas McGibney
Mettowee
Pawlet
Adoniram
Order Eastern Star
Brewster Funeral Home
Judy Brownell
Oakley Porter
Patricia Dorr
Neighborhood Youth Corps expands projects in Bennington
The Bennington-Rutland Opportunity Council expands its Neighborhood Youth Corps NYC program in Bennington County giving six new work and study openings for youths aged 16 to 18 who left high school. Applications are handled through the Bennington Employment Security Office. NYC director Brian Handridge notes the program has aided about 140 youths since 1967 and aims to broaden understanding of Manpower programs while offering education and employment avenues.
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Bennington-Rutland
Bennington
Brian Handridge
Nyc
Bennington County
Rutland
Handridge
Bennington Program may spread to other Vermont schools
Bennington Program leaders presented before the Vermont Board of Education led by Chairman Marian Taylor. Ralph Wright and three students from Mt Anthony Union High School described how the program boosts learning and attendance. Wright credited funding from state and federal sources and local merchants, noting the program’s success during a 28 day Long Trail hike and its impact on student life and attitudes.
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Kennard
Carroll
Steve
Wright
Ecumenical Center
Pharmaceutical Board censured and advisory status urged
A Vermont legislative committee issued a sweeping censure of the three member Pharmacy Board, urging the panel be stripped of regulatory powers and its duties reassigned to the Human Services Secretary. Ten unanimous recommendations cover mail order drugs, price advertising, board procedures, and audit reviews, with advisory status preferred and fingerprinting rejected.
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Human Services
Feinberg defends board amid legislative probe in Vermont
Burlington Vermont. Feinberg chairman of the Vermont Pharmacy Board defended the panel against a legislative inquiry saying the board acted within its authority. Eight lawmakers urged stripping powers and reversing rules including mail order drug bans and price advertising. Feinberg urged the committee to justify its recommendations and to show board abuse of power. He plans to discuss the report with Governor Deane C Davis and has not decided on renewal of his term.
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Burlington
UPI
Herbert Feinberg
Vermont Pharmacy Board
Feinberg
Legislative Drug Investigation Committee
Legislative Committee
More Opposition Surfaces to Town Fluoridation Plan
Town Counsel Norton Barber reports growing opposition to a town fluoridation plan, noting strong dissent among residents and select officials as discussions continue this week.
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Norton Barber
Barber
Vermont Health Board to act on radiation standards
The Vermont Health Board meets today to consider radiation standards ten times stricter than AEC rules. Brattleboro heard opposition from Vermont Yankee supporters while conservationists and some officials push for tougher limits, with impact on the $135 million Vernon plant on the Connecticut River.
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Burlington
Vermont Yankee
Connecticut River
Vernon
College Receives 18013 Grant for Vermont Science Training
U S Senator George D Aiken announced an 18013 National Science Foundation grant to Bennington College to run a summer enrichment program for 30 Vermont high school students. Reinhoud van der Linde will direct the science oriented program for 11th and 12th graders statewide, alongside a state funded course series. The grant covers part of the cost and private foundation support is being sought to complete funding.
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U.S
George D. Aiken
Rvt
National Science Foundation
Bennington College
Vermont
Reinhoud H. van der Linde
Leonard Rowe
Science Foundation
Bennington Briefs on town matters and fluoridation dispute
The Bennington Banner reports on Joseph Guetti’s resignation from the town planning commission, a rehearsal and concert schedule for the Catamount orchestra at Mt. Anthony Union High School, and Saturday Sunday Christmas tree spraying by the Bennington Fire Department. It also covers fluoridation controversy as selectmen uphold their vote, awaiting an ordinance and possible second hearing, amid public letters and debates about health effects and tooth decay.
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Bennington
Norton Barber
Joseph Guetti
Town Planning Commission
Getty
Catamount
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Walker-Morgan
Bradford
Selectmen
State Health Department
Banner
Barber
Health Department
Prospect School appoints Marian Taylor administrator
Marian Taylor, chairwoman of the Vermont Board of Education, is named administrator of Prospect School in North Bennington. She will join staff January, replacing Joan B. Blake to address increased project demands for a school psychologist. Joseph E. Joseph, new chair of the board of trustees, announced the appointment and praised Taylor’s understanding of school problems and staff and parent needs.
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Marian Taylor
Vermont Board of Education
Prospect School
North Bennington
Hospital Notes Admissions In Vermont Area Names
Hospital notes list admissions William N Harrington Karen Weeden Lillian M Grant Jay O Buck across Hoosick Falls Manchester North Pownal. Discharges include Lillian Lancour Floyd Patterson Joseph Hackett Cynthia Mattat Ida Lackey Beth Ann Waldron Sue Ann Turgeon. Births: Mr and Mrs Donald Burdick of 141 Hamlen Ave welcome a daughter on December 16.
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William N. Harrington
Karen Weeden
Hoosick Falls
Lillian M. Grant
Manchester
Jay O. Buck
North Pownal
Lillian Lancour
Shaftsbury
Floyd J. Patterson
Pownal Center
Joseph E. Hackett
Cynthia Mattat
Ida Lackey
Beth Ann Waldron
Sue Ann Turgeon
Bennington
Donald J. Burdick
Hamlen Ave
State to appeal dismissal of charges against trooper
A District Court judge in Brattleboro dismissed six charges against suspended state trooper Cpl. Richard Alexander and his wife Lorraine stemming from a fire at a Dummerston restaurant and gift shop last October. Assistant Attorney General Russell Morse said he would appeal the ruling. The trial was paused on its first day amid a legal dispute over admissibility of testimony in a district court inquest.
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Sleeman
BSC
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Joanne Dunham
Walter ‘‘Scott
Brattleboro
UPI
Russell Morse
Cpl
Richard Alexander
Lorraine
John P. Morrissey
Bennington
Alexanders
Dummerston
Morrissey
Obituary notices for Katharine Grant and Martha Whittaker
Katharine Burt Grant 86 longtime area resident dies at Crescent Manor Nursing Home after frail health. Born Arlington 1884, married 1903, lived in Bennington. survived by daughter Caroline Ostrander sons William and Fred Grant and many grandchildren. Services Saturday at Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home. burial Evergreen Arlington. Memorials to Bennington Rescue Squad. Martha T. Whittaker dies at Putnam Memorial Hospital after Castleton birth and long Bennington residence. Survived by niece Mrs George Deeley and companion Mrs Olive Parker. No calling hours. Funeral Saturday Memorial Chapel First Baptist Church.
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Katharine
Burt) Grant
Crescent Manor
Henry and
Ruby Burr
Arlington
Burr & Burton Seminary
Manchester
Morton A. Grant
Bennington
Florence
Lucien E. Loomis
Massachusetts
Maine
Grandview St
Grant
Second Congregational Church
Women’s Fellowship
Red Mountain
Order
Eastern Star
Caroline Ostrander
William
Fred Grant
Hanson-Walbridge
Thomas D. Steffen
Evergreen Cemetery
Funeral Home
Martha T. Whittaker
Earl C. Whittaker
Grandview Street
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Castleton
Whittaker
George Deeley
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
Olive Parker
First Baptist Church
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UVM Community Medicine
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Isabelle LaBarge
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Shirley Flood
Louise Gauthier
Senior Citizens Club
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Neighborhood Youth Corps
Harvey B. Scribner
Thomas C. Davis
Office of Economic Opportunity
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Public Safety Department
Deane C. Davis
Health Board
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Bennington Briefs
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