AFSC promotes peaceful holidays with nonconsumer gifts
The American Friends Service Committee of New England urges readers to rethink Christmas spending, endorse nonmilitary giving, and support peacetime priorities. The pamphlet criticizes Pentagon spending on the B 1 bomber, recommends gifts from cooperatives, homemade crafts, and support for farm workers while listing peace groups and ways to donate.
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Vietnam
American Friends Service Committee of New England
AFSC
Thieu
South Vietnam
Pentagon
United Farm Workers
Gallo
Franzia
Guild
Modesta
Rippon
Calif
Peter Matthiessen
Danilo Dolci
Jerre Magione
George Estey
Doris Hunter
Aliens Must Report Addresses in January
Richard E. Foster, district director for Vermont, announces all non-citizens must report addresses each January to the U S government under the 1952 act. Non-diplomatic aliens must file Form I 53 during January 1974, with penalties up to 200 fine, 30 days imprisonment, or deportation for willful violations. Resident aliens abroad in January must report within 10 days after return. guardians must file for under 14. Cards available at post offices and Immigration Service offices starting Jan 1.
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ST. Albans
Richard E. Foster
Vermont
U.S
Foster
United States
Immigration Service
BSD Lawyer Bills BSD over St Joseph Property Purchase
Springfield attorney John Parker has billed the Bennington School District 1540.90 for work during the St Joseph College property purchase. Parker’s firm sent the first bill without a hourly breakdown and will bill further on two arbitration disputes involving teachers denied contracts from last spring.
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Springfield
John Parker
Bennington School District
BSD
St. Joseph College
Parker
John Riddle
Howard Fitzgerald
Mysterious 20 Foot Wide Hole Opens Near Frink Home
Thomas Frink found an 18 inch diameter hole in his Metropolis yard that has grown to 20 feet long and depths from 9 to 20 feet. Geologists from Southern Illinois University planned to examine the site, weighing theories of an underground stream or tunneling from the nearby Ohio River. The hole has not damaged the house but may affect the driveway and prompted Frink to avoid using the carport.
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Metropolis, Ill
UPI
Thomas Frink
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Frink
Katharine Kamm obituary and services noted
Funeral services for Katharine Kamm 75 of North Hoosick N Y were held at Pompton Lakes Episcopal Church in Pompton N J Burial was at Cedar Lawn Cemetery Paterson N J She was born in Jersey City in 1898 worked in New York City and lived in New Jersey most of her life Retired with her husband she moved to North Hoosick She was active in White Creek Home Bureau Survived by husband son Ralph Lotan of Pompton Lakes brother Edward Thoden of North Arlington and three grandchildren Separate notice links Dec 2 death of Leora Gallett Theberge in Los Angeles born about 80 years ago in New York moved to Bennington as a girl attended Bennington schools Survived by son Victor of Los Angeles sister Daisy Welch of North Bennington and several grandchildren nieces and nephews Funeral was Dec 5 Burial in Los Angeles
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Katharine K. Kamm
North Hoosick
N.Y
Mary McClellan Hospital
Cambridge
Pompton Lakes Episcopal Church
Pompton
N.J
Cedar Lawn
Paterson
Kamm
Jersey City
New York City
New Jersey
Kamms
White Creek
Ralph Lotan
Pompton Lakes
Edward Thoden
North Arlington
Fred Theberge
Los Angeles
Calif
Leora Gallett
Bennington
New York
Victor
Daisy Welch
North Bennington
Free Movie Draws 83 Local Children
Eighty-three children attended a free showing of A Boy Named Charlie Brown Tuesday afternoon. Sponsored by the Bennington chapter of the Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council and the New Harte Theater. Flora Mason, local council representative, said the turnout was good despite bad weather, with several attendees from the Bennington Day Care Center.
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Charlie Brown
Bennington
Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
New Harte Theater
Flora Mason
Bennington Day Care Center
Reindeer quip from a Sacramento child baffles reporter
In Sacramento a three year old, Danielle Luzati, offered a playful answer when asked about Santa's reindeer. She stated Santa has no reindeer and that his sleigh is pulled by three fish riding on four brooms, delivering a humorous street interview moment.
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Sacramento
Calif
UPI
Danielle Luzzati
Santa
Welfare Dept hikes fuel oil allotments
In Montpelier the state Department of Social Welfare announced an emergency December through March increase in heating fuel cash allotments. Single recipients rise from 21 to 33 dollars monthly. families of seven or more from 34 to 53 dollars. A credit and cash assistance option is available, requiring proof of actual outlay. Bill Barry urged eligible residents to visit the Social Welfare office at 203 North St. Bennington, noting urgency before 3 p.m. and the office closure 4:30 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. next Wednesday. A separate incident reports a 1971 Mercury owned by Barbara J. Knapp struck in the King's Hotel parking lot. police say the investigation continues.
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Bill Barry
Tative
Rehabilitation Department
Social Welfare
North St
Bennington
Barry
DSW
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