Blood building named for McClure donors
Burlington area red cross blood center valued at 1.5 million dollars is named for J Warren McClure and Lois McClure Rochester New York donors. Their 500000 gift honors their parents. The center serves about 65000 pints yearly for 46 Vermont New Hampshire hospitals, replacing a 25 year old facility. McClure after selling Burlington Free Press to Gannett moved to Rochester and is retired as vice president of marketing. He remains a Gannett director and leads McClure Media Marketing Motivation Co.
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Burlington
Red Cross Blood Center
Burlington Free Press
J. Warren McClure
Lois
Rochester, N.Y
Vermont
New Hampshire
McClure
Gannett
Rochester
McClure Media Marketing Motivation Co
Vermonters urged to claim unclaimed IRS refunds
Burlington district IRS director Peter L Dillon says 45 Vermonters have not claimed refunds. Among them is Joseph and Teresa Rodriguez of Burlington. Call 1-800-642-3110 to claim by establishing identity at the Burlington IRS office.
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Burlington
Bennington
Peter L. Dillon
Burlington District
Internal Revenue Service
Joseph
Teresa Rodriguez
Dillon
IRS
Vermont PSB trip to Hawaii draws 1600 bill
Vermont taxpayers funded a 1600 payment for two Public Service Board members to attend a National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners meeting in Hawaii. Chairman Martin Miller’s 937 and Edward Cashman’s 692 expenses raised questions about travel costs and Miller’s leadership future with the PSB.
Bennington Briefs Organizing meeting and New Year notices
Local notices announce Temple Beth El holding an organizational meeting on Tuesday January 4 at 7 30 p m at the North and Adams street temple. Also Catamount Gadabouts invite a New Year s Eve dance at Molly Stark School with Joe Uebelacker as caller. Community groups list meetings and New Year greetings from businesses and service providers including Red Top Cab Bennington Lanes and The Shea Agency insurance.
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Temple Beth-El
Temple
North and
Adams Streets
Catamount Gadabouts Square Dance Club
Molly Stark School
Joe Uebelacker
Pastore Steps Down Giving Chafee Seniority in Senate
Sen John O Pastore retires after 26 years as a political powerhouse in Washington. John H Chafee, Rhode Island's first Republican senator in 40 years, gains seniority as he takes over. Pastore, 69, defers leaving until sworn in Jan 4, plans time with family and a Columbus National Bank chair post.
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Sen. Pastore
Chafee
Pastore
Washington
Rhode Island
Providence
Dante Ionata
Ionata
America
Sonata
Salmon Defends Indian Affairs Commission in Abenaki Row
Gov. Salm on criticized Gov.-elect Snelling for remarks on granting privileges to Abenaki Indians calling his language ill chosen. Salmon defended the Indian Affairs Commission as an orderly framework to address Abenaki issues and urged review of the proclamation before any abolition decision.
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Snelling
Salmon
Rest areas along I 91 in Massachusetts fade with funds
HOLYOKE MASS UP I drivers speeding on Interstate 91 may blame the lack of rest stops on a 55 mile stretch between Vermont and Connecticut. 14 ecology cans set to attract tourists during the Bicentennial year have been removed as funds expired. Locals fear rest centers bring crime. officials say towns oppose sites.
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Holyoke
Mass
UPI
Vermont
Connecticut
Francis J. Hoey
State Department of Public Works
Whately
Bernardston
Ex-resident William Whitman honored for 20 years with Sylvania Fire Dept
William Whitman, former Bennington resident, now of 95748 Woodrow Drive Sylvania Ohio, was honored for 20 years of volunteer service with the Sylvania Township Fire Department. A STFD Scuba Diving Team member, he has attended many seminars and underwater recovery missions since 1962.
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William Whitman
Bennington
Margaret Sausville
Houghton Street
North Bennington
Sylvania
Ohio
Sylvania Township
Frank and
Agnes (Toomey) Whitman
General Telephone Co
STFD
Whitman
Margaret
Sautter’s
Michael
Ohio State University
St. Joseph’s
Parent-Teacher Association
American Legion
K of C
St. Joseph Holy Name Society
Fraternal Order of Police Association
Whitmans
Woodrow Drive
Bennington Court Handles Local Driving and Property Offenses
Judge George M. Fienberg presided on Monday over cases in Bennington District Court. John E. Rose pleaded pro forma not guilty to driving while license suspended and posted $100 bail. Benjamin H. E. Osgood was released on $200 cash bail on a bad check charge and to be arraigned January 3. Edward P. Walker pleaded no contest to careless driving and was fined $100. aggravated assault was dismissed. Robert J. Dufresne pleaded guilty to breaking and entering at a private residence and received a sentence of four to 12 months.
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John E. Rose
North Bennington
Bennington
Benjamin H. E. Osgood
West Springfield
Mass
Manchester
Edward P. Walker
Robert J. Dufresne
John Riddle
Davis Praises Sister Candon for Human Services Choice
Gov elect Richard Snelling's pick Sister Elizabeth Candon as Human Services secretary wins praise from the woman she will replace. Former Secretary Thomas Davis says the nun is an excellent choice with a streak of principle and purpose not for sale. Davis resigned to take a Maine post and says Candon can symbolize compassion and leadership.
Forecast Outlook With Snow and Cold Temperatures Ahead
Forecast clouds up Thursday with snow late Thursday into Friday and lingering flurries Saturday. Highs range from the teens to mid 20s with lows near zero Thursday and Saturday and about 10 above Friday. In court news, the commissioner of corrections custody runs concurrently with Franklin County District Court sentence. A second charge for breaking and entering at Sandra Danforth’s Bennington home was dismissed in a plea deal. John L. Burdick, 25, of Hoosick Falls, NY, pled guilty to driving while suspended, second offense, in Shaftsbury on August 23, with a two day jail term considered served.
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Commissioner of Corrections
Franklin County District Court
Sandra Danforth
Bennington
John L. Burdick
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Shaftsbury
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Richard Knapp
Ray Crosier
Crosier
McClures
Hawaii
International Paper Co
Miller
PSB
Bennington Briefs
Bennington Cha. 4
Clark's Woods
Gregg Martin
Red Top Cab
ADV
John Faraci
Faraci Consultants
Manchester Center
A&w
Shea
Insurance Center
Napolitano’s
Ben Mont Ave
By Laurie Horn
Cranston, R.I
John O. Pastore
John H. Chafee
Raps Snelling
Hoey
Arthur J. McKenna
Springfield
Massachusetts
McKenna
Longmeadow
John Fraines
Froines
Chicago Seven
Carter
Bellows Falls
New England
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Mt. Anthony Area
Bennington District Court
George M. Fienberg
Davis
Sister Candon
Spice’n Nice
Bennington’s Health Food Center
North Street
Main ST
North Adams
Whnjull
Pepperell
Chatham
England
Allendale
Pittsfield
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