Trial lawyers fight no fault auto insurance push continues
In Montpelier UPI reports Marvin E. Lewis of the American Trial Lawyers Association vows to press on against no fault auto insurance. He rebuts a White House critic and questions sanctions while Vermont lawmakers hear testimony on the plan. A Massachusetts rate debate is cited, and an insurer alliance notes possible Vermont savings. In San Remo Italy, festival entries face judging challenges as Giovanna and Alain Barrere enter songs.
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American Bar Association
Marvin E. Lewis
Lewis
Vermont
Francis Sargent
Massachusetts
Sargent
Joseph P. Hegarty Jr
American Mutual Insurance Alliance
San Remo
Italy
UPI
Giovanna
Alain Barrere
Dinner Dance Dinner-dance Committee Invites Bennington County
A telephone committee at Mt Anthony Country Club is reaching out to Bennington County residents for a Feb 12 dinner dance to benefit United Counseling Service donations scale by age and singles, with table reservations via 442-2617. Proceeds support UCS services including in and out patient care, emergency care, day treatment, and educational consultative services.
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Caveliers
Waterford
N.Y
Mt. Anthony
United Counseling Service
Mt. Anthony Country Club
Bennington County
Gary Barbera
Warren C. Jensen
Dennis
E. Joy
Charles R. Neuschafer
Harwood Hill
Bennington
Country Club
UCS
UCS Comprehensive
Senate advances expansion of Vermont consumer bureau
The Vermont Senate gave preliminary permission to accept federal funds to grow the Vermont Consumer Protection Bureau staff amid a rapid voice vote. Senator John Alden, R-Windsor County, called the move a surprise and anticipated a fight. The measure seeks legislative approval for a plan Attorney General James Jeffords was unable to win from the Emergency Board last year.
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Isdiction
Bureau
Emergency Board
Senate
Liquor Control Board
St. Michael's College
Winooski
Vermont
Judiciary Committee
Sen. T. Garry Buckley
Bennington County
Buckley
Congress
Chittenden
Dorset man Frederick F. Gilbert dies in California
Frederick F. Gilbert 78 a longtime Dorset official and former legislator died Feb 2 in La Habra California where he wintered with his daughter Charlotte Verdery Born December 21 1893 in Dorset he served as justice of the peace overseer of the poor and Republican committeeman He was a charter member of the Dorset Players an accomplished painter and wood craftsman and a lifelong horse and gladiola enthusiast He survived by his wife Ruth Warner two daughters Harriet Holling two brothers two sisters and seven grandchildren funeral will be held at the United Church of Dorset and East Rupert with flowers replaced by gifts to the church flower fund
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Frederick F. Gilbert
Dorset
LaHabra
Calif
Charlotte Gilbert Verdery
Dorset Players
Ruth Warner
California
Harriet Gilbert Holling
Clackamas
Ore
H. Miner Gilbert
Nutley
N.J
Frank H. Gilbert
New Haven
United Church of
East Rupert
Wright Disbarment Proceedings Postponed For Vermont Attorney
A three member panel in Montpelier recessed Wright disbarment hearings until Feb 16. Attorney General James Jeffords asks Vermont Supreme Court to disbar James Wright over professional misconduct and conflicts of interest linked to Sky Hawk Corp. and related litigation. Secretaries testified Wright handled routine Sky Hawk matters amid heavy practice.
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Montpelier
VPI
Woodstock
James Wright
James Jeffords
Vermont Supreme Court
Wright
Jeffords
Windsor County
Austin Noble
High Court
Sky Hawk Corp
Sky Hawk
Mary Morin
Springfield
Vermont food stamp status in doubt after talks with Washington
Vermont officials remain uncertain about the future of the federally aided food stamp program after a Friday meeting between Peter Martin, Davis administration press secretary, and Richard Lyng of the U S Department of Agriculture. Vermont protests new federal regulations claiming they require 19 extra administrators and raise costs by 131000 dollars. The state has threatened to drop the program if Washington does not modify the rules.
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Vermont
State prosecutor questions pay to pollute fee
Windsor County states attorney Frank G. Mahady said the 1970 water pollution control fee serves no useful purpose for towns and industries. He argued small industries could instead use the money for pollution abatement programs and warned of potential public backlash from charging citizens for such costs.
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Woodstock
UPI
Frank G. Mahady
Windsor County
Mahady
Water grants aid 11 Vermont communities
The Vermont state Water Resources Department announced grants totaling 144,988 dollars to fund water and pollution abatement systems in 11 communities, supporting improved infrastructure and environmental protection.
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Montpelier
UPI
State Water Resources Department
Troy Charter Change Upheld By State Supreme Court
In Troy New York State Supreme Court Justice John T Casey ruled the city council acted constitutionally on January 18 to change the city charter giving themselves authority to appoint the corporation counsel rather than the city manager. The ruling can be appealed amid a citizen suit claiming council rule violations.
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Troy
State Supreme Court
John T. Casey
Casey
Ralph DeSantis
DeSantis
Council
Parish finances tighten as diocesan report cites arrears
In Berkshire, the Springfield diocese warns 58 parishes may face hardship in 1972 unless Sunday collections rise with inflation. The two page fact sheet notes 48 parishes are delinquent on high school education payments and 12 owe mortgage funds to the diocese. North Adams residents hear views on Washington Avenue Church site as demolition orders loom.
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Pittsfield
Springfield
Chancery Office
Chancery
North Adams
Berkshire
Washington Avenue
State Line Post Office to Move and Close After 116 Years
State Line-RFD No1 will become RFD No2 in West Stockbridge this Saturday and the State Line Post Office will close after 116 years of continuous service. There are 130 delivery patrons served. West Stockbridge Postmaster Paul R. Skorput cites economics and practicality. Berkshire Hills Regional School District mailed 1000 questionnaires to residents seeking views on curriculum changes. Monument Mountain Regional High School may open 14 hours daily year round.
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Albany
State University of New York
Ernest L. Boyer
Boyer
State Line
RFD
Mass
West Stockbridge
State Line Post Office
Paul R. Skorput
Great Barrington
Berkshire Hills
Monument Mountain Regional High School
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