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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1968
Page
5
Outgoing Vermont governor Hoff is named to the steering committee of the New Democratic Coalition, announced from Minneapolis. The coalition backs McCarthy McGovern Kennedy figures to transform the Democratic Party into a national participation instrument. Hoff backed Kennedy early and supported McCarthy two weeks before the convention.
Gov elect Deane C Davis names Stella Hackel of Rutland as commissioner of employment security and Ernest Gibson III of Montpelier as chair of the Public Service Board. Hackel, a Democrat, and Gibson, a Republican, were appointed by outgoing Gov Hoff in 1963. Elizabeth A Davison, 59, of Rutland, died of exposure after being found in a snowbank near her home.
In Albany acting Speaker Moses M Weinstein urged Stanley Steingut to settle the minority leadership fight in a binding caucus with a secret ballot. Steingut reportedly agreed to debate the issue publicly before the caucus as leaders expect his victory on Jan 7. Gov Rockefeller set to speak Jan 8 as session opens. Albany County Legislature approved 50000 for services toward an 8 million infirmary with 400 beds near the Ann Lee Home, to be funded by federal state and county sources.
The FAA increases financial support for Berkshire's Pittsfield airport northeast southwest runway to 55,500 dollars toward a 1.1 million dollar project. The 5,000 foot runway will allow design work to proceed and construction to start in spring. In Otis and Becket, preparatory transfers move 1,000 acres into Century Life Investment Corp. Greens subdivision name chosen for 3,000 lot plan. In Williamstown Barbara F. Horne, 21, of Darien Conn, pleads innocent to marijuana charge as case delayed to Jan 23. bail set at 200 dollars.
Burlington veteran GE executive Herb Ridgley Will head a newly formed Friends of the University of Vermont organization. Ridgley, longtime Burlington Armament Department chief, will serve as chairman and help organize a community committee to support UVM programs and inform friends about university activities.
The University of Vermont tracked steady growth from 3200 to 5700 students and projected up to 10000 by 1975. New medical and life sciences buildings were dedicated, residence halls remained crowded, and a health sciences division broadened nursing and allied health programs. Student-administration reforms included policy changes on alcohol in dorms and curfews for women, plus scholarships for five black students and a King Memorial fund. The statewide ETV network was authorized, with plans for extensive coverage of elections and education programming.
Vermont officials announced a new recruitment policy prioritizing high school seniors aged 17 and 18 for National Guard enlistment. Seniors may join up to 120 days before graduation with a six month active duty obligation delayed until after graduation, placing seniors on a higher waiting list than older non-prior service applicants.
James Finneran Vermont Local Affairs Director says he is seeking a housing sector post after being cut from the incoming Republican administration. He did not name the job or confirm plans, noting only interest in a Vermont housing role. Elbert Moulton said Finneran was a “hired gun” of retiring Gov Hoff and there is no room in the new administration for him.
The state seeks a temporary injunction in Washington Chancery Court to halt Montpelier from condemning the Pavili on Hotel, bought for 146000 in 1966. Atty. Gen. James Oakes filed the petition, with Chief Superior Judge Rudolph Daley signing. A hearing is set for Friday as fire safety rows surround the four story building.
Approximately 160 noncommissioned officers from the Vermont National Guard will attend 48 hour NCO schools in Morrisville Waterbury and Rutland during January February and March. The program standardizes basic leadership at the small unit level and updates students on current techniques. Completion is required for promotion to E-6 and above. Capt. Paul Ainsworth leads Morrisville with Capt. Gerald Roundy Rutland and Capt. J. R. Aske Waterbury directing the three branches.
The SSA regional office reports Vermont Medicare payments for fiscal year 1968 totaled 10,371,462 dollars. Hospital insurance funded 7,665,274 dollars for 14,580 admissions and 360 extended care facility admissions, plus about 375 home health agency notices. Medical insurance paid 2,736,188 dollars for 137,600 doctor claims and 24,446 outpatient bills, with similar home health agency notices.
Gary Allen Dawson, named to become La Porte City police chief, appeared in Waterloo municipal court on charges of intoxication and obstructing justice, instead of starting the job Monday.
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