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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1968
Page
5
The Vermont Supreme Court is asked to discipline Burlington lawyer Frederick J. Fayette, a former Democratic state senator, convicted in 1966 of influence peddling for taking 300 dollars to influence a postmaster appointment. The high court likely will refer the matter to a Board of Commissioners for findings before action.
A Schenectady grand jury reports a 25 million dollar illicit gambling operation and up to 400 people deriving income from it. It calls for a full governmental study of additional legalized forms of gambling to remove wagering from racketeers and reduce corruption. The 27 page report covers five months of inquiry and 64 witnesses. Authorities are praised for effort but found ineffective in suppressing illegal gambling. In Albany, a Ham ilton Street dispute with Rubiscon Associates may find resolution as tenants' back rents are placed in escrow and eviction actions paused while repairs proceed.
In Berkshire seven towns move toward a K to 12 regional district with Daltons plan gaining approval. Becket Washington Hinsdale Cummington Peru and Washington vote yes or expected yes. Windsor seen approving Friday. Wahconah program ends need for new junior high and elementary school construction. Effective July. In North Adams race horses to stay in residential area. board restricts pasturing in one exercise area after residents complained of nuisance. In Lee snowmobile complaints rise. police report repeated private property and public way trespass violations.
The Public Service Board refused Vermont Electric Co. Velco’s 5 million short-term financing plan and ordered a long-term financing proposal for transmission line construction. Velco may borrow 500000 to continue work while a new plan is devised, and it may proceed with two high power lines after review and regional planning consultations. The board warned against increasing short-term borrowings and stressed orderly regional development and scenic preservation.
A defective wall heater caused a fire that leveled the Country Store Apartments in Essex Center leaving 10 families homeless. Firefighters from four communities battled the eight hour blaze Monday with no injuries reported.
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