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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1977
Page
16
Sherman Sprague was removed Jan. 19 from his self appointed post as head of the business and industry loan division at the regional Farmers Home Administration office in Montpelier. The Civil Service Commission ordered the move after an ensuing investigation, and Sprague resumes as regional FHA director.
Vermont Yankee and Central Vermont Public Service warn local anti nuclear power ordinances threaten higher electric rates and energy problems. They cite winter weather as a reason, arguing bans could become a permanent burden on Vermonters and jobs.
In Montpelier Gov. Richard Snelling faces opposition to a 16.6 percent pay raise for state workers tied to extending the work week from 37.5 to 40 hours. The two-year raise would apply with no increase for fiscal 1979, prompting concerns from Vermont State Employees Association head Robert Babcock and House Republican Leader James Douglas. Snelling cites a board’s recommendations, but panel members say one year was sufficient.
Police hunt a lone gunman who robbed an Allen Street pharmacy of amphetamine like drugs and stole car keys then fled on foot near Rutland Hospital. In Newport a Masseau grocery owner was punched during an attempted robbery on Monday night but fled empty handed and was treated for bruises.
A study finds lead dust in workers' homes three times higher than in nonlead homes, with higher blood lead and FEP levels in children of Globe Union workers. Experts urge in-plant controls, separate work clothes, and thorough home cleaning as Vermont and Memphis studies suggest. Globe Union officials defer comment pending final report.
Vermont Tax Commissioner Ed Gora said no settlement yet in the dispute over whether Bennington area merchants should pay New York State sales tax on items delivered to New Yorkers across the border. NY officials offered a settlement, but talks continue with merchants and state representatives meeting to arrange further negotiations.
Anthony Jonassen Jr., 28, charged as a fugitive from justice in Ohio, bolted from the Addison County Courthouse while talking to his lawyer. Police pursued and recaptured him, and he agreed to waive extradition to Ohio, where he was jailed for grand larceny. He had been arrested in January for petty larceny.
A tractor trailer skidded off Routes 2 and 302 in Montpelier injuring driver Joselyn Labonville of Gorham New Hampshire. The crash sheared a telephone pole and three guard rails blocking a key Barre Montpelier artery. Traffic remained halted eight hours later as crews cleared lines and detours were set via Berlin Hill.
Seven inmates from the Community Correctional Center face arraignment Friday on attempted escape charges after a mass jailbreak attempt. Allen Johnson, 22, of South Burlington, is also charged with aggravated assault for striking guard Timothy Searles, 24, with a broom handle. Other defendants include John Ritchie, 17. Allard Mashtar Jr., 20. Carl Billadord, 15. George Slocum, 24. Sylvester Johnson, 21. and Bert Hansen, 21, all from nearby towns.
In Saturdays issue the Business and Industry section features a cover on Pownal and Green Mountain Racetrack tracing its rise and decline with interviews from horsemen, management, and locals. It also surveys Manchester growth, McDonalds talk, 1877 centennial notes, Union Carbide Bennington, Oak Mitsui in Hoosick Falls, Bennington water system expansion, and a photo essay of local craftsmen.
Sandra Dragon 36 of Burlington named director of the Vermont Comprehensive Employment and Training Office replacing Daniel Holland who was not reappointed by Gov Snelling. Dragon will assume the post Feb 15 and has been executive director of the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity. The office oversees federal manpower funds and job programs for welfare recipients.
Robert Howe aged 26 of Brattleboro was sentenced to life in prison for the rape and murder of 63 year old Ruth Kastenbaum. A Windham County jury convicted him after deliberating under two hours. Howe faces automatic appeal to the Vermont Supreme Court and becomes eligible for parole in 1987.
Janet Henry hired attorney Patricia Barr to win back custody of her two daughters held by their father Donald Rutley who fled to Cedar Rapids Iowa with the children. Rutley faces two counts of kidnapping in Vermont and refuses extradition. He is free on $1000 bail and lives with his second wife and daughters. Henry established the Janet Henry Fund via Chittenden Bank to cover legal and travel costs. Also a bird census drive for New England feeder birds is planned for Feb 12–13 with reports sought to Audubon or Vermont Institute of Natural Science.
A public card party will be held Friday at the Senior Citizens Center 168 North St starting at 8 p.m Prizes will be awarded Last week's winners were Veronica Galipeau and George Rogers Jeanne Beaudoin was hostess A Sunday social is set for February 6 at 1 30 p.m at the center
The Vermont Senate approved Gov. Richard Snelling's nomination of Richard Saudek as Public Service Board chairman, 24-6, after about 30 minutes of debate. Opponents argued Saudek would favor utilities over consumers while supporters called him a fair hardnose not in utilities pockets. Other local items include a Bennington planning plan approval for a 26 lot subdivision, a home occupation ruling allowing limited business in houses, a Catamount Gadabouts dance, a Bennington bus driver clinic, and notices of obituaries for Bessie O Dell Miller and Blanche Boscoe with services and memorials.
On Wednesday February 2 admissions include Joseph Giard Cherilyn Morse Ben nington Jason Hall Hoosick Falls NY William E Gardner Jr North Hoosick NY Harry Pickering Sr Arlington Robert Pike Wilmington Birth recorded for a son to Mr and Mrs Robert Lebert North Bennington Discharges include Shawn Patrick Bennington Patricia Van Orman Pownal Cheryl Young Harry Sanders Hoosick Falls Jerome Viault Arlington Daniel O'Dell Cambridge NY
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