Wick backs total decriminalization of marijuana in Vermont
Wick, head of the State Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, urged the House Judiciary Committee to decriminalize marijuana completely. He argued a first offense should carry no jail time and only a small fine, challenging current penalties. The commission's members include former officials and judges, and Gov. Salmon previously rejected broader decriminalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
State Commission On Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Burlington
Hilton Wick
House Judiciary Committee
Rep
Thomas Haley
R-32
Bennington
Haley
Wick
Chittenden Trust Co
Chittenden County
Patrick Leahy
James Jeffords
Deane C. Davis
Judiciary Committee
Thomas P. Salmon
Vermont urged to lure European industry for jobs
An economist from First National Bank of Boston says Vermont could raise jobs and revenue by attracting European investment for mortar and brick projects. James Howell notes timber and nonmetallic minerals like talc limestone and asbestos offer growth, and urges welcoming clean industry while learning from Massachusetts. He says Gov Salmon is open to letting all industries and wants to place a European liaison to seek new business. Local funding discussions will follow at a Unitarian Fellowship meeting in North Bennington with groups including Planned Parenthood and the Bennington Opportunity Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Vermont
New England
Associated Industries of
Massachusetts
Thomas P. Salmon
Salmon
Unitarian Fellowship
McCullough Library
North Bennington
Depot Street
Bennington Opportunity Council
Planned Parenthood
Michael Povsner
Shaftsbury
McCullough
Bankers and Governor near compromise on Vermont ceiling bill
Vermont bankers and Gov. Thomas P. Salmon have moved toward a compromise on the administration housing legislation and a bill to end the interest ceiling for home mortgage loans. Salmon reported bankers back his Vermont Home Finance Agency and a one percent rate rise, while some bankers urge abolishing the cap to attract funds for new housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont Bankers Association
Hilton Wick
Wick
Chittenden Trust Co
House Commerce Committee
Frank Davis
Commerce Committee
Salmon
Paul Graves
South Burlington
Graves
Home Finance Agency
Bennington Briefs Roundup of Local Events and Notices
Community updates include snacks at the Bennington Club and hospital visits in Boston. Northeastern Christian College honors Frances Brooks, while local clubs, councils, and lodges schedule meetings, seminars, and memorial services through early February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Brooks
Francis Brooks
Bowen Road
Northeastern Christian College
Villanova
Northeastern
Shield
Business
Obituary Dr J G Irons Sr Dies at 74 in Florida
Dr J Gillam Irons 74 longtime Bennington dentist and former Vermont State Dental Society secretary died Thursday at Chapel Manor Port Charlotte Florida He born March 24 1899 Keene Valley N Y son of Rev John Irons and Jessie Smith Grew up in Cornwall Vt and graduated from Montpelier Seminary University of Vermont and Tufts Dental 1924 Practiced in Middlebury then Bennington 1924 retired 1960 Survived by three sons Dr John G Irons Jr Dr Howard Irons and M Sgt Albert Irons plus 11 grandchildren and several relatives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gillam Irons
Vermont State Dental Society
Bennington
Chapel Manor
Port Charlotte
Fla
Keene Valley
N.Y
John Irons
Jessie Smith
Cornwall
Montpelier Seminary
University of Vermont
Tufts College of Dental Medicine
Middlebury
Gladys Spicer
Rutland
Tufts Alumni Association
John G. Irons Jr
Howard Irons
Sgt
Albert Irons
Satellite Beach
Retired Col Theodore Cook Sr 69 Dies in Bennington
Theodore J. Cook Sr 69 a 33 year Army veteran from 150 Scott St Bennington died after a months illness at Putnam Memorial Hospital He was born October 3 1905 in Johnson son of Arthur and Myra Cook He served in the Vermont National Guard from 1924 to 1957 and was a member of Bennington Lodge of Elks 567 He survived by his wife Ida Robinson a son Theodore Jr and daughter Frances Hogan five grandchildren and two sisters Funeral and burial plans in Park Lawn Cemetery Vault with spring interment were listed Memorials may go to the Bennington Rescue Squad through the funeral home.
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Theodore J. Cook Sr
Scott St
Bennington
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Johnson
Arthur
Myra (Farnham) Cook
172Nd Infantry
Vermont National Guard
Mahar and Son Funeral Home
Park Lawn
Bennington Rescue Squad
Funeral Home
James E. Leonard
Branch St
Ernest Leonard Sr
Anna McGuire
Navy
Agway Petroleum Co
VFW Post
Bennington Fraternal Order of Eagles
Mahar and Son Funeral
Park Lawn Cemetery
St. John the Baptist Cemetery
North Bennington
Wind Driven Outages Hit Vermont North Shire Hard
About 2,500 CVPS customers in Bennington County lost power as strong winds and falling limbs disrupted service statewide. North Shire areas remained out this morning while crews repaired downed wires and poles overnight. Roads like Chapel Road, Morgan Street, Branch Street, Austin Hill Road, and Monument Avenue saw fallen limbs.
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Bennington County
Vermont
North Shire
Central
West
Chapel Roads
Old Bennington
Monument Circle
Monument Avenue
Arlington
Maple Hill
Crow Hill
Buck Hill
Kelly Stand
Manchester Village
Manchester Town
Dorset
East Dorset
Bondville
Peru
CVPS
Highway Department
Chapel Road
Morgan Street
Branch Street
Austin Hill Road
High winds hit New England causing damage and outages
Strong winds battered New England with property damage in Boston and Vermont. gusts up to 48 mph in Boston with 72 mph on Mt. Washington and a 94 mph gust during a snow shower. Rutland lost power for three hours as trees and downed lines disrupted service and central Vermont crews worked to restore outages. Gale warnings extended along the coast and inland northern New Hampshire and Maine as rain showers touched southeastern New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut.
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Boston
UPI
New England
Cambridge Street
Beacon Street
National Weather Service
Central Vermont Public Service Corp
Vermont
Rutland
The
Weather Service
New Hampshire
Maine
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Mt. Washington
February Gas Allocations to Be 15 20 Percent Below Last Year
The Federal Energy Office in Boston says February gasoline allocations for Massachusetts and New England will run 15 to 20 percent below February 1973 levels. Day notes regional allocations should average 80 to 85 percent of last year, with stations ranging 66 to 100 percent. Burkhardt calls the estimate conservative amid a rising consumption trend. He cites an 8 percent rise in use over 30 to 60 days and compares the gasoline squeeze to heating oil trends, suggesting potential regulatory relaxation.
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Boston
UPI
Federal Energy Office
FEO
Massachusetts
New England
Duane Day
Charles H. Burkhardt
New England Fuel Institute
Day
Burkhardt
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Economist
Pansion
Europe
Unitarians
Daigneault
Drysdale
Luther
Donavan
Mary Hodeck
Louis Mason
Robert K. Lerner
Richard B. Leake III
Mt. Anthony Union High School
New Times
Mt. Anthony
Hawks Avenue
Lamb Road
Dunham Avenue
Lamb and Bank
Dunham and Bank
Church and Bank
Willowbrook
LeBlanc Avenue
Paper Mill
Stone Church
Dorset Wall
Franklin S. Billings
Fausett
Billings
Frederick Pope
Dean Fausett
Bennington County Court
Nichols Hill Road
Bennington Briefs
Bennington Club
Ruth Morse
New England Baptist Hospital
Parker Hill Road
Mass
Bennington Catholic Daughters of America
Court St. Andrew 259
John XXIII Institute
Bennington Area
Senior Citizen Community House
BenMont Avenue
Isabella LaBarge
Bob Harrington
Ann Doran
Senior Citizens Club
Vermont Student Assistance Corp
Mary Linihan
Rachel Browe
Pawlet
Ida Barber
Hoosick Falls
UVM
Park- McCullough Association
American Civil Liberties Union
Park- McCullough House
Robert Harrington
WBTN
Tyler Resch
Banner
Patricia Barr-Webster
Depot St
Bennington Lodge of Elks
Col
the Loyal Order of Moose
Bennington County Sheriffs’ Association
Mahar & Son Funeral Home
Tracy E. Kenyon Sr
Nashville
Northeast
ADV
the Elks
Silver Towers Camp
Steward
J.G. Irons Sr
Theodore J. Cook
David Irons
Fair Haven
Francis Irons
Jessie Witherall
Second Congregational Church
Thomas D. Steffen
Hanson- Walbridge
Camp Abnaki
Medical Research Fund For
John N. Chase
North Hoosick
Veterans’ Administration Hospital
Albany
John W
Ada Kipp Chase
Hoosick
Walloomsac
Polygraphic
Ralph Sanges
Gloversville
Marcia Peters
Eagle Bridge
Marjorie Chase
Robson
Maple Grove
Dr. J. Gillam Irons
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