Mount Independence Declared U S Historic Landmark
Mt. Independence in Addison County Vermont was named a historic landmark by the Department of the Tateller along with 24 other Revolutionary War sites in eight eastern states. Congressman Mullary announced the designation noting the fort and complex served as a strategic key to Canada and the northern Hudson Valley. Vermont will develop the site as a state historic park, with remaining land owned by the Fort Neanderoga Association. The site is not yet open to visitors.
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Washington
B.C
Mount Independence
Addison County
Department of the Tateller
Richard W. Mullary
Vermont
Mallory
Fort Wiconderoga
New York State
Mallary
Canada
Hudson Valley
Fort Neanderoga
Salmon shocked by Nixon Medicaid hikes in Vermont
Governor Thomas P. Salmon voiced shock at the Nixon administration's proposed Medicare changes he said would raise patients' drug costs. He urged senior council members to educate peers and launch advocacy to Washington and pledged action on senior employment and a May conference on older workers.
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Washington
Salmon
Employment Security Department
Vermont Work Incentive program cuts welfare costs in 1972
The Work Incentive Program in Vermont reduced welfare payments in 1972 by moving AFDC clients into jobs. About 197 people exited welfare, 93 had grants reduced, and 443 job placements were made among 634 enrollees. Forty five employers earned a special tax credit for WIN participants.
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Montpelier- Vermont
Irdsstucer
Stella B
Department of Employment Security
Department of Social Welfare
AFDC
WIA
Hackel
WIN
Vermont
District Court Hears Multiple Vermont Cases In Bennington
In Bennington District Court Judge John P. Morrissey issued a one year suspended sentence and probation for 19 year old Michael McKeighan of Arlington after a guilty plea for nighttime breaking and entering in Dorset. Other local cases include fines for Joseph W. Febsheim and a not guilty plea from Jerry P. Bushee on non-support. The report also covers legislative reapportionment debates, opposition to single member districts, and Equal Rights Amendment discussions, plus environmental land protection talks and local community notices from a card party winner and church puppet activity.
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Michael 5
McKeighan
Arlington
John P. Morrissey
Bennington
Dorset
Morrissey
Manchester
Joseph W. Febsheim
Bennnington
Pownal
Jerry P. Bushee
Salmon Appar
Senate
Edward Janeway
Windham County
Hosud
William Doyle
Washington County
Vermont
Supreme Court
Doyle
Dorothy Shea
Montpelier
Benoits celebrate golden wedding in St Albans
Mr and Mrs J Beau Benoit of 132 Dewey Street mark their 50th wedding anniversary after marrying Helen M Rogers on February 5 1923 at Holy Angela Church St Albans. The couple lived in St Albans Burlington and Bennington where Mr Benoit worked at Bennington Pottery before retirement. They have four children 21 grandchildren and four great grandchildren A jubilee Mass was held at St Francis de Sales Church with Father John Hamilton officiating.
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Ibrahim
Erelyn) Spahalic
Winter Haven
Fla
Taanial
Irene) Holland
Barre
Bennington
John
Ena) Stout
Columbian
Falls
Mont
John A. Benoit
Auburndale
Mass
St. Francis de Sales
John Hamilton
Donald E. Kervan
Donald E. Kervani
Washington Ave
Margaret Heravg
North Adams Regional Hospital
North Adams
Hoosick Fells
Kervan
Manchester
St. Francis de Sales Church
Kerven
Paul
Nancy) Donlon
Walter J
Ann) Smith Jr
Dawn) Welch
Kelly Fitzpatrick Kervan
Leon I
Irene) Taeabs
Bermington
Dorothy Kervan
Francis T. Kervar
Windsor Lacks
Conn
Mahar & Son Funeral
Arlington
Eugene
Astella (McDermott) Squiers
Margaret Gilbar
Ruth Gataletto
New Rochelle
Hazel Harrington
Phylis Main
Eisther Gates
Joyce Gates
Hoosick Falls
Linda Rose
James Squiers
Cambridge
N.Y
Kenneth
David Squiers
Vernon Squiers
Dorset
Richard Squiers
St. James Episcopal Church
Lawrence Sherwin
Evergreen Cemetery
Hanson- Walbridge Funeral Home
Bennington Planners to Consider Wilmington Housing Project
The Bennington Planning Commission will meet tonight at the sisters' office to discuss a Wilmington developer's plan to build a single family housing project near Willow Park. The principal item is the application for the project and its permitted use in the local area.
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Bennington Planning Commission
Wilmington
Willow Park
VHSI Chief Seeks Details On Salmon Sanctions
Burlington reports indicate Vermont Health Systems Inc faces possible administration sanctions to extend its 932,000 contract into a third year under Gov. Salmon. VHST president Dr. Robert Coon says no Washington notice is received yet and details are awaited.
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Burlington
UPI
Vermont Health Systems Inc
Thomas Salmon
Robert Coon
Washington
Conn
Daryl Stewart
Coon
Edward Kelly
Stewart
Faith Prior eyed as Vermont banking and insurance chief
MONTPELIER Mrs Faith Prior Extension Service economist at the University of Vermont may be offered the Banking and Insurance commissioner post paying 22000 annually She met Friday in Burlington with Administration Secretary Robert J Wilson who urged her to accept Prior helped establish the consumer protection division in the attorney general office and promoted unit pricing laws Other possible candidates include Madelyn Davidson a Montpellier bank officer and longtime Democrat activist Rumors also linked John Durkin and Ames Hunt to the post.
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Montpelier
Faith Prior
University of Vermont
Banking & Insurance
Prior
Burlington
Robert J. Wilson
Madelyn Davidson
Montpellier Bank
Gov. Salmon
New Hampshire
John Durkin
Vermont
UCS Discussion on Remarriage At Bennington College
A discussion on Single Parents led by Barbara Tary and Trudy Carter of United Counseling Service under Bennington College Early Childhood Center chair Heather Morgan drew about 20 attendees at Bennington College. Parents and former children from broken homes shared views. The group found the meeting beneficial and plans for future discussions, with Remarriage suggested as the next topic.
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Barbara Tary
Trudy Carter
United Counseling Service
Bennington College
Heather Morgan
Andrews vows to retain UVM ag school identity
At a Burlington public hearing trustees heard strong support to keep the University of Vermont College of Agriculture intact rather than fold it into a life sciences department. University president Dr Edward Andrews Jr. pledged the college’s identity would be preserved amid debate prompted by a task force report. State Agriculture Commissioner Edward Burle urged against de-emphasizing agriculture, while the master of the State Grange Kermit Richardson opposed reducing the college. The task force plan will be reviewed again at the April trustees meeting.
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Burlington
UPI
University of Vermont
College of Agriculture
I T
Edward Andrews Jr
Agricultural College
Edward Burleheld
Vermont
Agriculture College
State Grange
Kermit Richardson
One car crash injures Hoosick Falls man in Pownal
Hoosick Falls man Leonard A. Finning, 22, remained in satisfactory condition at Albany Medical Center after a Sunday night single vehicle crash on Dark Woods Road in Pownal at about 6 20. He was first taken to Putnam Memorial Hospital then transferred for further care. State Police attributed the crash to loss of control and the car overturning.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Albany Medical Center
Pownal
Leonard A. Finning
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Albany
Finning
Dark Woods
Arlington
Perry Mason
East Porset
Gladys Pike
Main Terrace
Railroad Avenue
Mason
Pike
Bennington
Burgess Road
Wayne D. Phillips
Vermont bill seeks life sentences for drug crimes
A bill introduced in the Vermont House, led by Rep Roy Vance of Danville, would impose life imprisonment for a second marijuana possession offense and for certain drug sales. It also envisions life terms without parole for various drug sales or manufacturing with a minor involved. The measure moves to the House Judiciary Committee for hearings.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Roy ¥Anve
Danville
Anul
Vance
House Judiciary Committee
Timothy O'Connor
Brattleboro
Bennington Notes Women of the Moose Meeting and VFW Tonight
Women of the Moose will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday in Moose Hall with initiation and refreshments to follow. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1332 will meet tonight at the VFW rooms. A public hearing on land capability study chaired by Rep John Mulligan will be held Thursday.
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Women of the Moose
Moose Hall
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1332
VFW Rooms
John Mulligan
D-47
Castleton
Mineralogical and Lapidary Clu
Mike Alderman
Eastern Federation of Mineraogical and Lagidary Societies
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Bennington County Central Labor Council
Marian Pierce
Gage St
League of Women Voters
Elks dance to aid Silver Towers camp fund
Michael Frater chairs the Bennington Lodge of Elks Valentine party to raise funds for the Silver Towers Camp for handicapped children. The Feb 10 event features a steak dinner and dancing with all proceeds supporting the Vermont Elks camp. Reservations available at the lodge. donations welcome from those unable to attend.
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Michael
Mickey Frater
Bennington
Bennington Lodge
Elks
Loeal Lodge
Hospital Notes Frday Feb 2 1973 Admissions and Births
Hospital notes list admissions Rachel Browe Shaftsbury Guy Millman Hoosick Falls Lois Peters Arlington A Dorr Shaftsbury William Snyder Petersburg WN Y James Beattie Manchester Depot Discharges Brenda Knapp Bennington Births several couples report newborns including decker Cambridge Peabody Hoosick Falls Lyle 238 Union St Stultz Leonard Jerusalem Gage St Loomis Sunset Trailer Park Feb 2 3 4.
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Rachel Browe
Shaftsbury
Guy Millman
Hoosick Falls
Lois Peters
Arlington
A. Dorr
William Snyder
Petersburg
Wn.y
James Beattie
Manchester Depot
Brenda Knapp
Bennington
Roberto
Helen Allen
Wilmington
Robert Peare
Manchester
Margaret Chase
Brenda Sherwin
Aclington
Darryl Decker
Cambridge
William Peabody
Obituary notices of Kervan Reardon Squiers Curran from Vermont papers
Multiple obituaries dated Rutland and Arlington detail deaths including Mrs. Donald E. Kervan of Bennington after a January accident in North Adams Massachusetts. Also notes William B. Reardon of Rutland and Royce Squiers of Arlington with funeral arrangements and memorial wishes. Edward Curran of East Arlington dies at White River Junction VA Hospital. arrangements pending.
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Edward Curran
East Arlington
Veterans Administration Hospital
White River Junction
Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home
Arlington
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U.S. Historic Landmark
Nixon
Des
Senate Judiciary Committee
Kenalene Collins
Readsboro
Wong
Senate Natural Resources Committee
Environmental Conservation
Martin Johnson
Spruce Mountain
Arthur Jones
T-Lamoille
Paul Rogers
Roy Sullivan
St. Peter's Church
Benoits
VHSI
Mrs. Prior
Theegislature
UCS
Andrews
UVM Ag
Soutly
Union Streets
Chevrolet
Alice M. LaBave
Williamstown
Ehner
Springfield
Tean
Charles McGarnett
Robertson County
Joe Robertson
Middle Tennessee
McGarnett
Noberison
Bennington Briefs
Elks Dance
Fund For Silver Towers
Bennington Ellis
Statehouse
Margaret Morse
Beverly
Feeney
Fen
Donna Hawks
North Pownal
Donald Maynard
Samuel Hulbert
Sandra Becker
Herman Bishop
Samuel
Stephen Lyle
Union St
Francis Stultz
Leonard &J
John Hrochu
Jeff Loomis
Sunset Trailer Park
Pack Lawn Chapel
Funeral Home
William B. Beardon Jr
William B. Reardon
Brown St
Rutland
John Reardon
Rutland Hospital
William
Bridget (Kane) Reardon
Helen Chartres
William Reardon Jr
Charles Casella
Dallas
Texas
Mount St. Joseph Chapel
Aldous Funeral Home
Royce Squiers
Hale Company
Mr. Squiers
Innington
Hanson
Walbridge
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