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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1969

Page

7

Power spokesman defends lines and nuclear plants

Herbert R. Waite of New England Electric rebutts criticism of overhead lines and nuclear plants in Ipswich speech. He argues underground lines raise costs, nuclear plants cut fuel bills and pollution, and notes electric rates rise mainly from fuel costs and high taxes. Waite cites TVA and Massachusetts Electric contrasts to challenge calls for federal intervention.

Ipswich Mass New England Herbert R. Waite New England Electric Massachusetts Audubon Society Waite Tennessee Valley Authority Massachusetts Electric Company Massachusetts

Community Light and Power Joins Central Vermont Public Service

The merger of Community Light and Power Company into Central Vermont Public Service Corporation became effective January 31 after Vermont Public Service Board approval. About 1,200 former Community customers will switch to CVPS rates, with residential rates on average 20 percent lower.

Community Light and Power Company, Inc Central Vermont Public Service Corporation L. Douglas Meredith CVPS Meredith Vermont Public Service Board Community Light and Power Company Central Vermont Salisbury Ripton New Haven Cornwall Bridport Middlebury Community

Administrator Joins State Health Department in Vermont

Walter A. Higgins has joined the Vermont State Health Department as executive administrator. He succeeds John D. Detore at the Medical Center Hospital of Vermont. Higgins, a Holyoke native, served 1940 to 1962 in the U.S. Army, retiring as lieutenant colonel, and has held roles at the University of Vermont, Peekskill Military Academy, and St. Michael's College. He and wife live in Underhill with three sons.

Burlington Walter A. Higgins Vermont State Health Department R. B. Aiken John D. Detore Medical Center Hospital of Vermont Higgins Holyoke Mass Fall River University of Rhode Island Tufts Medical School New York University American University Wash U.S Japan Korea United States University of Vermont Peekskill Military Academy Peekskill N.Y St. Michael’s College Vermont National Guard Camp Johnson

Sandgate barber to enter Rutland Hospital for surgery

Raymond Agostini of Sandgate will enter Rutland Hospital on Sunday for surgery in the early part of next week. He operates Rays Beauty Shop in Arlington and will be confined for five or six days, hoping to reopen the shop in about two weeks.

Raymond Agostini Sandgate Rutland Hospital Agostini Rays Beauty Shop Arlington

Stockholders Meeting Reports Factory Point Bank Profits

Manchester report of the 86th annual meeting notes net earnings over 100000 for the year and year end deposits at a record 13235000, with a 300000 capital increase from a 4 for 1 split and 6000 new common shares. Directors reelected include Bartlett and Brewster. officers elected Schafer president Ellis vice president Johnson cashier Binkley assistant cashier Jannicky assistant cashier. Tellers named by the directors.

Manchester Factory Point Bank Masonic Hall Christian Schafer Schafer I. Norton Bartlett Robert C. Brewster James B. Campbell Homer B. Ellis Jr Carleton G. Howe Arthur M. Kelton John S. McCormick Jr Douglas P. Shaw Earle E. Storrs John L. Whalen Christian W. Schafer Donald G. Johnson Phyllis Binkley David E. Jannicky

New England Hotel Motel and Restaurant Show set in Boston

The 44th annual New England Hotel Motel and Restaurant Show will run April 29 to May 1 at War Memorial Auditorium Boston. It is the region’s largest exposition for lodging and food service with exhibits, demonstrations and educational sessions including a convenience foods forum. The event draws about 25 000 industry visitors and is led by Harold R Dolby with Walter J Dunfey as chair.

Boston New England War Memorial Auditorium Harold R. Dolby Convenience Foods Forum Hotel Service Inc Boston Epicurean Club Walter J. Dunfey Dunfey Family Hotels and Motor Inns Parker House New England Innkeepers Association Massachusetts Restaurant Association Greater Boston Hotel & Motor Inn Association

Cushman Co. funds supervisory training program

H T Cushman Mfg Corp engages Cambridge Associates of Boston to run a six month supervisory executive training program for Cushman foremen and supervisors in North Bennington. Charles S Shaughnessy Jr says General Interiors prioritizes improving managerial skills as Cushman projects a 20 percent volume rise in 1969, requiring high performance from first line supervisors.

H.T. Cushman Mfg. Corp Cambridge Associates Boston Mass North Bennington Cushman Charles S. Shaughnessy Jr Cushman-Shaw Group General Interiors

Gillette named chairman of National Life Board

Robert Gillette of Barre, Rock of Ages Corp. president, elected chairman of National Life Insurance Co. board. He succeeds Deane C. Davis who resigned after becoming Vermont governor. The Montpelier meeting also restructured home office staff with Morton A. Laird named executive vice president and several others promoted to senior roles.

Montpelier Robert §. Gillette Barre Rock of Ages Corp National Life Insurance Co Deane C. Davis Vermont Gillette Rock of Ages Morton A. Laird Norman L. Campbell Everett G Fey National Life John H. Harding Arthur B. Lincoln Jr Robert E. Minnich Paul M. Brady George M. Collins S. Graham Henderson Raymond J. Benko Frederick G. Mehlman Andrew R. Field Alden Guild Thomas S. Conlon Sheldon Bowers John L. Stotler Henry Augustoni Home Office Claude J. Trudel Actuary Life Foster S. Boothby Richard S. Walter Robert Young Jr William H Erly Mass Laird Yale Metropolitan Life Insurance Co National Life Investment Management Co., Inc

Vermont Bid Notice for Readsboro Route 100 Project

Department of Highways Montpelier invites sealed bids for grading drainage and paving on Readsboro Vermont Route 100 Stamford Readsboro road. Bid opening is 11:00 AM EST March 7 1969. Prequalification required with wage and labor law compliance noted. Bid right reserved to reject any or all bids. John T Gray Commissioner. Feb 8 15 1969

Department OF Highways Montpelier Vermont State Administration Readsboro Stamford Readshboro Pelsne Bennington Secretary of Labor State Highway Board John T. Gray

Bennington Town Meeting Warns March 3 1969

Town meeting notice for Bennington residents to gather at the Elementary School on School Street March 3 at 7 30 pm to transact floor business and adjourn on March 4 at 10 am for officer elections and ballot articles. North Bennington voters participate in officer elections and all ballots.

Bennington North

Town Meeting Notice North Bennington Vermont 1969 Ballot

Notice of town meeting at North Bennington Fire House and Bennington Elementary School on March 3 1969 and March 4 1969 detailing reports by town officers setting compensation, highway aid, tax levy, indebtedness, tax bill timing and payment date, and other business to be transacted by ballot including officers election and alcohol license questions. Also votes on flood control funding up to 15000 dollars for Roaring Branch project.

North Bennington Bennington Said Bennington School Street U.S. Army Engineers Roaring Branch

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