Bennington Schools Seek Retroactive State Aid
Bennington area districts press for a special retroactive state aid bill to cover 350 former Bennington Catholic High School students now at Mt Anthony Union High School. State aid was based on Mt Anthony enrollment as of Jan 1, 1967, BCHS closure delayed aid, with estimates ranging up to 200 000 for Mt Anthony districts. Local officials expect legislative action to restore funds amid tax pressures.
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Vermont
Bennington
Bennington Catholic High School
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Mt. Anthony
BCHS
Union High School
Marian C. Taylor
State Board of Education
Anthony Pello
BDS
Pello
George van Sant
Howard F. Kelley
Richard Sleeman
Ballance
Edward
Community Responds To Appeal For Two Bennington Families
Neil Rappaport of the Bennington Rutland Opportunity Council said the Friday night appeal for help moving two Bennington families from slum quarters into new lodgings was meeting with a strong early response. Volunteers offered bedding from motels, truck loans for furniture, a refrigerator, stoves, beds, tables, chairs, and technicians to hook up appliances, with more to be accepted by noon Saturday as donors are notified.
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Neil Rappaport
Bennington-Rutland
Derailed Train Attracts Looters Near Ely
UPD reports describe looters removing beer food and lumber from a 28 car Canadian Pacific Railway freight derailment near Ely. Police Chief Leo Marsh called the scene a regular picnic as vehicles cross fields to reach the derailed site and unload items. The derailment occurred Monday with beer and groceries among the popular items taken.
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Ely
UPD
Canadian Pacific Railway
Fairlee
Leo Marsh
U.S. 5
Bennington Grange Sets Service With Draping of Charter
At the January 26 meeting Bennington Grange voted that the service for deceased members be held at the same time as the draping of the charter during the Grange’s regular meeting with all members taking part. Iron Kettle Weekend special roast loin of pork with dressing and apple sauce Complete dinner priced at 2.25. Roller skate events at Twist-a-Burger Roller Rink from Friday 7 to 11 and weekend 1 to 5. Priscilla's Beauty Shoppe announces perm specials from Jan 29 to Feb 10 with tiered discounts and a combined top-and-sides option. Phone 442-2203.
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Bennington Grange
Grange
Priscilla’s
ADV
Three Democrats Eye Selectman Nomination in Bennington
Three prominent Bennington residents consider running for the three year selectman seat. Arthur Theberge, Ellis Winslow, and Arthur Taylor are named as possible candidates. Mrs. Ruby Van Santvoord seeks the one year term after her husband’s death. Republican J Duncan Campbell is also noted in the caucus.
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Bennington
Selectman
Arthur (Toge) Theberge
Dewey St
Ellis Winslow
Crescent Blvd
Prudential Insurance Co
Winslow
Arthur D. Taylor
Convent Avenue
Ruby van Santvoord
Richard van Santvoord
J. Duncan Campbell
Seek Resolution on Dickey Lincoln Public Power Project
In Montpelier a House resolution urging the Vermont congressional delegation to back funding for Maine’s Dickey Lincoln Public Power Project was introduced on Friday. Rep Peter Joseph announced plans to seek a three year term as selectman, replacing Louis Lausville who will not seek another term. No other Republican candidates have announced, with caucuses scheduled Thursday evening for both parties at the Armory and courthouse.
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Selectman
Louis J. Lausville
Bennington Town
Republican Committee
Larsen explains miscalculation in road construction estimates
State Highway Commissioner Lauritz S. Larsen told Rotarians that the Vermont Highway Department omitted an inflation factor in 1966 estimates for completing the arterial highway system. He said 14 year projections used 1964-65 bid prices, explaining a $78 million gap in a $311.4 million difference and potential nine year delay for U.S. 7 reconstruction. costs rose from $524.8 million to $836.2 million.
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Lauritz S. Larsen
Bennington
Highway Department
Vermont
Larsen
U.S. 7
Funeral rites for WWII veteran Maurice Ballance held at Mahar & Son
Large turnout at Mahar & Son Funeral Home for Maurice R. Ballance WWII veteran of 815 Main St with Army service. Rev Earle Forman officiated. VFW Post 1332 members attended and conducted a service. Entombment planned at Park Lawn Chapel later. Relatives from Pownal Norfolk and Virginia Beach attended.
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Maurice R. Ballance
Main St
Mahar & Son Funeral Home
Earle Forman
Church of God
Bernard
John Carnavan
Francis Davis
Hector Pinsonneault
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1332
Auxiliary
James Welch
Ernest Costa
Francis Brunina
Louis Ross
Silvio Cassano
Patrick Devlin
Eleanor Welch
Bessie Greene
Edna Bruso
Park Lawn Chapel
Mr. Forman
Pownal
Norfolk
Virginia Beach
J. Lloyd Fox
Pittsfield
Louise Kupfer
Bennington
Hillcrest Hospital
St. Frances de Sales
Francis B. Flanagan
Mahar & Son Funeral
Roy Vosburgh
Roland Benjamin
James M. Kearns Jr
Berne Vallie
Joseph Vallee
Joseph V. Young
Flanagan
General Electric Co
Fox
Loudonville
N.Y
North Adams
Mass
Forest Dale
Rutland
Manchester
Battle Day expenses get a special article in town meeting
Bennington selectmen corrected a Banner story confirming a special article for Battle Day costs. Local veterans groups seek 4000 dollars, prompting a voter referendum at town meeting. The item carries a one cent tax, added to the general tax rate of 95 cents, to cover this year’s budget.
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Bennington
Selectmen
Ruggles Moves Closer to Statewide Candidacy
Montpelier Vermont Senator Daniel G Ruggles a Washington Republican moved a step toward a statewide bid by taking out nominating petitions from Secretary of State Harry Cooley for an undisclosed post He said he has not circulated the petitions and plans a formal announcement later this month potentially for lieutenant governor.
Consultants Subpoenaed In Highway Program Probe
The Joint Legislative Investigating Committee subpoenas Donald Martin of Webster-Martin and Robert Dufresne or Walter Henry of Du fresne and Henry for testimony on U S 4 and 7 cost problems. Asst Atty Gen Mahady to aid report due Feb 19. discussion of rights of way and hearings to speed property acquisitions.
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Webster - Martin
Robert Dufresne
Walter Henry
Springfield
Jeffords
Frank G. Mahady
Louis Peck
Highway Department
Joseph Radigan
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Bradford
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Adams Clothes Shop
Oneida
Ruggles
Ment
Peck
Luther Hackett
South
Burlington
Thomas P. Salmon
Rockingham
Investors Service, Inc
Russell A. Holden
U.S. 4
Harte Theatre
Eve
Metro-Goldwyn: Mayer Presents
Peter Glenville
Richard Burton
Elizabeth Taylor
Alec Guinness
Peter Ustinov
Ggve
Graham Greene
Panavision
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Hansel. Gretel
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Constance Brigham
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