Two Vermont lawyers blast Davis over spoils system pick
Duncan F. Kilmartin of Newport and Daniel J. Lynch of St. Albans blasted Gov. Davis for appointing Sen. Robert E. West as defender general. They denounced the move as political patronage and pledged to withdraw cooperation, proposing a county panel system to provide indigent defense instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
West
Vermont Bar Association
Lynch
Young Lawyers Bcation
Kilmartin
Robert Weal
Vermont
Robert West
Criminal Defense Bar
Defender General
Health Systems group fights for life in Vermont
Vermont Health Systems Inc. faces possible loss of a $982000 federal contract as HEW officials plan a January review. VHSI leaders warn that the program could be terminated, risking the future of coordinated health care delivery in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coon
Herluf V. Olsen
Vermont Medical Center
Burlington
VHS
Vermont Health Systems
Vermont
William McKenna
Boston
HEW
McKenna
James Moynihan
Ogden urges gas tax to fund Vermont rail commission
Sen-elect Herbert Ogden of Windsor County proposes creating a Vermont rail transportation commission funded by the state gasoline tax. The group aims to restore rail passenger service via AMTRAK and study commuter routes from Barre to Montpelier and along Route 7. He estimates a $2 million annual budget from one cent of gasoline receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
UPI
Herbert Ogden
Windsor County
General Assembly
Vermont
Ogden
Vermont Association of Bail Passengers
Amtrak
Barre
Montpelles
Vermont state college presidents asked to outline goals
The Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees asked the five state college presidents to submit next month a report detailing each school's goals. The board seeks information on general education policy, faculty, facilities, enrollment, and financing to guide long range planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Frank Smallwood
State Senate
Windsor County
Millstone Nuke Discharge Declared Safe By Utility
Northeast Utilities says two million gallons of waste from Millstone Nuclear Power Station, released after saltwater leaked into the reactor, were within safe government limits though twice the normal discharge. The plant shut in September, aims to reopen by February, with ongoing repairs and surveillance to confirm long term safe operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millstone
Northeast
Atomic Energy Commission
Federal
Long Island Sound
Commission
AEC
Randolph study warns downtown blocks may fall soon
An architectural history class from the University of Vermont warns Randolph downtown’s DuBois and Gay Block, Union Block, and surrounding Merchants Row buildings could deteriorate beyond repair within 10 years if preservation steps are not taken. The study cites railroad town design and modern auto traffic eroding historic storefronts and streetscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
University of Vermont
White River Valley
Merchants Row
Union Block
Main Street
Searsburg town clerk resigns after two years service
Searsburg Mrs. Helen Reinheld resigns as town clerk effective January 1 1973. Mrs. Alta Davis is appointed by the selectmen to serve the unfinished term expiring March 1973. Reinheld has served in the post for about two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Searsburg
Helen Reinheld
Alta Davis
Reinheld
Moore Sr funeral held at Sacred Heart Church
The funeral of Thomas F. Moore Sr. was held at Sacred Heart Church with the Titurgy of Christian Death and Burial co Celebrated by Rev Joseph Quinn and Rev Lawrence McAuliffe. Bearers were grandsons James J Moore Thomas F Moore II Patrick M Moore and Mathew P Moore. A Rosary prayer service was held Wednesday night. Entombment followed at Park Lawn Chapel with spring burial planned in the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Moore Sr
Sacred Heart Church
Joseph Quinn
C.5.c
Lawrence McaAuliffe
Our Lady of Fatima Church
Wilmington
Thomas F. Moore
James J. Moore
Patrick M. Moore
Mathew P. Moore
Quinn Jed
Park Lawn Chapel
Underpass crash blocks Route 7 traffic for hours
A tractor trailer carrying crushed junk cars struck the Harwood Hill railroad underpass on Route 7, overturning and backing traffic for hours. Driver George T. Gundrum of Grafton, NY, escaped uninjured with about 200 in damage to the undercarriage. A second collision on Water Street in North Bennington caused minor damage. no injuries reported.
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Harwood Hill Railroad
George T. Gundrum
Grafton
N.Y
Bennington
Harwood Hill
North Bennington
Orchard Road
Water Street
Daniel P. Burlette
Fair Haven
Christopher W. Fonteneau
Butter Road
Green
Rural Fire District Annual Meeting Nears
Voters in Bennington Fire District No. 1 will meet January 8 at 6 p.m. at the Willow Road Firehouse to act on eight articles. Elections include moderator prudential committee member treasurer clerk collector of taxes three auditors and district chiefs. Also decide date for next year’s meeting tax collection terms and borrowing authorization.
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Bennington
Willow Road
Old
North Bennington
Mitttee
Prudential Committee
Bennington Briefs and Local Holiday Notices
Pvt. John J. Hodgin returns from leave to Fort Carson Colorado on December 28. His brother Steven R. Hodgin enlists in the U.S. Marine Corps and reports to basic training at Parris Island South Carolina on December 28. Both are children of Mrs. Ann Hodgin of Bennington. Women of the Moose plan their regular meeting January 3 at 7 30 p m at Moose Hall with January designated as Child Care month, chaired by Bessie Hall. A large Christmas party turnout featured Santa Claus distributing gifts and Mary Hodeck receiving a cake made by Bertha Jones. Dues are due now and should be sent to Ian Flynn. VFW Auxiliary meets January 9 at 7 p m at VFW Hall. Peggy Maclay's Beauty Shop will be closed January 2 but open January 3. Tickets remain for the VFW Post 332 New Year’s Eve party at post rooms. Shea Agency advertises flood protection. Napolitana's Pizzeria promotes specials. The Noteh Restaurant will be open New Year’s Eve. The A & W Restaurant closes December 31 and January 1. Bennington Mini Car Wash offers New Year’s specials. Closed New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Hodgin
Bennington
Manchester
Fort Carson
Colo
Steven R. Hodgin
U.S. Marine Corps
Parris Island
S.C
Ann Hodgin
Women of the Moose
Moose Hall
Bessie Hall
Santa Claus
Mary Hodeck
Bertha Jones
Ian Flynn
Hospital Notes December 2 1973 Admissions and Discharges
Admissions include Meredith Bourn Ruth Lee Stella Squires Gertrude Church Bennington Andrew Pellerin North Bennington Rusth Hawkins Manchester Depot. Discharges include Lewis Mason East Dorset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meredith Marie Bourn
Ruth Lee
Stella Squires
Gertrude Church
Bennington
Andrew Pellerin
North Bennington
Rusth. Hawkins
Manchester
Lewis Mason
East Dorset
Obituaries for Leo J Moran and Theodore Hoorens
Leo J Moran 70 of 243 Union Street died this morning at Putnam Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Cohoes New York December 31 1901 and was a longtime painter for local contractors. Survived by wife Carmel Marcoux a daughter Janet Winslow and grandson Alan Winslow, plus siblings and nieces. Funeral arrangements at Mahar & Son Funeral Home Sacred Heart Church with Libera service and Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial. Theodore Hoorens 95 longtime Bennington resident and WWI veteran died Thursday at Putnam Memorial Hospital. Born in Armentieres France September 21 1877, he married Jeanne Cailland in 1948. Surviving son Ernest of Paris. Funeral at Sacred Heart Church with Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial. Memorials may be made to Bennington Rescue Squad through funeral home.
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Leoj.moran
Leo J. Moran
Union St
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Cohoes
N.Y
Fred
Ing (Lesson) Moran
Bennington
Moran
Carmel Marcoux
Sacred Heart Church
Donald
Janet) Winslow
Noank
Conn
Alan Winslow
Frederick Macan
Hartford
Theodore Hoorens
Main St
Armaenthres
France
Henry
Natalie
Hoste) Hoorens
Jeanne Cailland
New York City
Hoorens
United States
Canada
Montreal
Atlantic Ci
Ernest
Paris
Gibney, Haynes & Kane Panera
Runeral
Bennington Rescue Squad
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FPC
Washington
Federal Power Commission
Vermont Electric Utilities
Vermont Electric Power Co
Rutland
Central Vermont Public Service Corp
Green Mountain Power Corp
Feds
New ‘Health Systems’ Group
Moynihan
Ward
Bedford
R-Addition County
West Board
John Bloch
Worcester
Bloch
Focal Health
Barlin, Con
UVM Architecture
Peking
Hong Kong
Chau En-lai
U.S
U S. Command
Hanoi
North Vietnam
Mekong Delta
Saigon
Amuriad
44 Visual
Hanoi-Haiphong
Hanoi Radin
South Vietnam
Imperial
Hue
UPT
Donald A. Davis
U.S. 1St Marine Gon
da ‘Nang
Chester Liebs
Vermont Division of Historic Sites
American Finance Association
Nixon
Burns
Congress
Albany
Mahatma Rajeswar
Guru Mahara Ji
Friends Meeting House
Madison Ave
Janlalapm
Mahatma
Maharadi
Divine Light Mission
Bradford St
BONE
Chuck
Walker
Rural Fire District
Bennington Briefs
VFW
Peggy Maclay
Shea Agency Inc
Shea Agency Inc, Adv
Napolitana
Ben Mant Ave
Hennington
Adv
ADY
A&w
Bennington Minit
Northside Drive
Funeral Home
Gennington
Progressive
Depot Street
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