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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1975
Page
3
A listing of new fiction and non fiction titles added to the Bennington Free Library shelves. Notable works include Madam Ambassador, Waiting to Hear from William, The Big Payoff and The Peter Plan among many others with call numbers and authors listed.
Vermont officials say jobless benefit disqualifications are eased when unemployment is high. A work requirement applies unless the statewide jobless rate stays above six percent for six weeks. Voluntary quit without good cause and gross misconduct still disqualify, as does refusal of suitable work.
Molly Stark notes Gloria Boziuk's class toured The Bennington Banner learning printing cost. Christmas candles were made. Miss Johnson's class baked popcorn balls and lollipops. Ellen Viereck's class performed The Three Little Pigs for a second time with a third show planned. Birds at the feeder amused all. Pamela Puntenney's class staged puppet shows and built farm maps with popsicle sticks.
Attorney General M. Jerome Diamond announced Vermont and eight other states plus the Natural Resources Defense Council filed a petition with the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission seeking a federal ban on aerosol products containing fluorocarbons. They argue fluorocarbons imperil the ozone layer in the stratosphere, increasing skin cancer risk, and press for a quicker evaluation system to curb environmental hazards.
FDA officials will hear three sequential birth control pill makers this week as advisers consider evidence they may be less safe than combination pills. The advisory panel has proposed highly restrictive labeling for Oracon Ortho Novum SQ and Norquen amid questions about womb cancer risk and clotting, with possible FDA actions ranging from ban to no action.
RSVP News notes the old year ends and a new year begins with challenges and opportunities. RSVP staff and sponsoring agency United Counseling Service extend sincere best wishes for the coming year while continuing a spotlight on community programs.
The Vermont Public Service Board will investigate a $6 million out-of-court settlement between Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp and General Electric Co. PSB Chairman Martin Miller said the inquiry will begin next month and examine terms of the defective nuclear fuel rod settlement.
Bennington notes include Dr. K L Herrmann visiting relatives in Atlanta and Heritage House nightly specials. Vermont PSB debates on GE plant terms draw comment from Miller. a $6 million agreement and $35 million replacement costs spark petitions and possible consumer rate impact. Park McCullough House seeks volunteers for archives, tours, and programs with RSVP age 60 eligibility. contact 442 2747 or 442 8514 at 219 BenMont Ave.
The Vermont chapter of the ACLU has appealed Judge Morrissey’s decision to allow sterilization of a 16 year old girl at Brandon Training School. The group seeks a speedy Supreme Court review, citing lack of constitutional safeguards to prevent involuntary sterilizations and protect mentally challenged individuals.
The Bennington Senior Citizens host a public card party Friday night at the community center on BenMont Avenue at 8 with prizes and refreshments. Last week winners were Julia Lominski, Ralph Jackson, Alice Thompson, and a door prize. A Sunday social is set for Dec 28 at 1 30 p.m. A members meeting is planned for Dec 29 at 7 30 p.m. Moving to the new 168 North Street center is Dec 30.
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