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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1972
Page
2
Theodore Johnson, an instructor at Mount Anthony Union High School, told Rotarians yesterday that the earth's natural resources are being used up faster than they can be replaced and faster than substitutes can be found.
MONTPELIER UPI The state will use a newly compiled Grand List to compute education aid checks this year. House Education Committee Chairman Henry Carse notes the Grand List wealth rose 39 percent, driven by out of state land sales and uneven gains across regions. He cites rural surges from low down payments.
Waterbury UPI Walter Kennedy House Speaker from Chelsea denied plans to seek the GOP gubernatorial nomination. In a broadcast interview he said he intends to seek re election to the state legislature, ending speculation about a bid for governor.
The Sunderland School Association will hold a covered dish supper and business meeting at the new school Monday Feb 7 at 6 15 p m Beverages provided bring own silverware and a short business session and social hour will follow The program committee includes Mrs Barbara Goddard Mrs Gloria Moffitt Mrs Eileen Beach and Mrs Donna Hewes The event welcomes all interested citizens regardless of form return.
U S congressman Richard Mallary co sponsors a bill to create a nine member commission to study prison reforms at state and federal levels. The panel would include three House members, three Senators, and three private sector members including one rehabilitated ex inmate. Interim report due in one year. final report with recommended changes due in two years.
The Vermont House approved an anti littering measure 84 to 38 after striking a mandatory driver license suspension for litterbugs. The bill extends penalties to hunters, motorboat operators and snowmobilers while giving courts discretion to lift suspensions for hunting and fishing licenses. The Senate sent a few related measures to committee and advanced a consumer protection funding expansion in Burlington.
Donald and Steven Bulissa, owners of the Winhall Ski Bowl, announce plans for a 50 unit campground project awaiting action from Manchester authorities. The proposal outlines site development and lodging facilities as part of the regional recreation expansion.
The February meeting of the Welcome Wagon Club begins at 7 20 p m Thursday February 10 at the UCS building behind Putnam Hospital with a tour of UCS facilities at 7 30 followed by a film and questions. All newcomers invited. The monthly family All Church Night is Tuesday February 8 at 6 p m at Second Congregational Church. Participants bring a casserole or salad to serve 6 or 8. A program by the Board of Lay Life follows dinner and all boards meet at 8 p m. Call Janice Serrigo at 447-7267 for a sitter.
UPI reports a 21 500 gain in six state region non farm jobs from November, yet total employment remains 19 200 below December 1970. The rise is linked to Christmas retail hiring as seasonal activity boosts the outlook, per Wendell D. MacDonald, regional director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Vermont Life announces Amateur Sugar Maker by Noel Perrin a Dartmouth English professor from Thetford Center. The book about building a sugarhouse and maple syrup in a small Vermont town released Feb. 22 priced at $4.50.
Manchester officials press state on delayed appraisal and funding for a 72 acre recreation site near the elementary school. The Rod and Gun Club owned land is to be sold for 100000 dollars, with 50000 federal, 38000 state, and 12000 local shares already approved. Delays at Montpelier risk missing a February 23 option extension, prompting leaders to seek legislative help and an extension from the Rod and Gun Club.
Burlington The Vermont Health Department warns tourists about polio outbreaks in Trinidad and nearby West Indies islands. 144 cases and 8 deaths are reported as of Jan. 25. Dr. Robert B. Aiken urges full three dose oral polio immunization for children and warns adults may be under immunized.
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