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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1968

Page

5

Vermont liquor sales rise boosting general fund revenue

Vermont reports December liquor sales up 58.9 percent from November boosting the general fund by about 4000 dollars. Five month sales exceed last year by 10.2 percent with total alcohol spending over 13 million dollars in fiscal 1968. Despite a beer drop, 20 400 cases sold in five months. The Governor's Commission on Statewide Planning for Services backs creating a vocational rehabilitation services department as an interim step toward a department of human resources to consolidate health social welfare and related boards.

The Vermont Services For the Blind Alcoholic Rehabilitation Board

Controversial pledge resolution heads to House debate

In Montpelier UPI reports a lengthy debate looms on a House floor vote over a resolution by Rep. John Hancock demanding Education Board members pledge support to the education commissioner or resign. The measure accuses the board of coercing districts to consolidate and applying policies arbitrarily. The Democratic caucus was urged to oppose as the House Education Committee sent the bill without a recommendation.

Montpelier UPI House John Hancock R-Hardwick House Education Committee

Fire Drives Dorm Residents From Northfield School

About 60 girls evacuated a three story dormitory on the Northfield School for Girls campus when a corner room on the top floor burned. Wilson Hall residents gathered on the ground floor as the fire was found origin undetermined. Students exited in drill and were taken to the infirmary then stayed at Northfield Inn overnight. No injuries reported.

Northfield Northfield School For Girls Wilson Hall Northfield Inn

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