PSB Chair Denies Guaranteed Rate Hike by New England Tel
Vermont Public Service Board chair William A. Gilbert defended a measured approach to New England Telephone's proposed rate increase. He denied any guaranteed profit and said decisions will be made in a professional manner after public hearings, with scope to deny or set any percentage increase. Citizens voiced concerns about seniors and small businesses facing higher bills, while witnesses urged lower rates or targeted relief. The PSB will hold two technical hearings in Montpelier before ruling, with possible appeals to the Vermont Supreme Court.
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Public Service Board
William A. Gilbert
New England Telephone Co
New England Tel
Gilbert
Liberty
Paget Rogers
Bernice Corliss
John Powell
Rogers
Powell
Susan Buck
Pownal
Thomas Cook
Bennington
Hoosick Falls
Bas
New York
Cook
Dick Sartholumae
Manchester
Four Winds
Kenney
Montpelier
PSB
Thesa
Vermont Supreme Court
Shultz
Joint Economic Committee of Congress
Congress
Penn Central
UTU
Gary Pray Faces Life Sentence For 1971 Murder
Gary H Pray two of Bennington convicted of first degree murder in the May 1971 slaying of Edouard Garneau his father in law. He faced a mandatory life term at Bennington County Court before Judge Stephen B Martin at 1 30 p m. The jury found him guilty Nov 8 and Vermont Supreme Court upheld the conviction Dec 5 1972. He will be eligible for parole after serving a portion of the sentence and is held at the Waterbury state hospital.
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Gary H. Pray
Bennington
Edouard Garneau
Stephen B. Martin
Bennington County Court
Pray
State Supreme Court
Martin
State
Neil S. Mass
State Hospital
Waterbury
Phone rate hike could reach thirty six percent in Vermont
New England Telephone seeks a statewide average increase of 27 percent for basic monthly service, but Bennington and several areas face much larger jumps. PSB Chairman Gilbert notes private lines would rise from 6.55 to 4.95 dollars per month, a 36 percent leap, with other line types and business services also increasing substantially.
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New England
Vermont
John D. Carbine
Phone Company
Benningtom
PSB
William A. Gilbert
Bennington
Steak House Fire Spares Wilmington Downtown Area
A fire gutted the first two stories of the Side Door Steak House building in Wilmington downtown on Tuesday. Eight people escaped unharmed around noon as fire crews from Wilmington and nearby towns contained the blaze, which investigators suspect started from a gas stove in the basement. Firefighters Bernie Dwyer and Robert Maynard led the response, preventing spread in a wooden downtown district.
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Wilmington
Sas
Winnington
Whitingham
Marlboro
Brattleboro
Bernie Dwyer
Robert Maynard
Firefighters halt blaze as Penn Central cuts spark losses
Firefighters battled a late day blaze at The Side Deal remodeling site sustaining cuts to hands but staying on scene after first aid. They entered via windows to the cellar and fought flames from within using a pump by the river. The first floor was a total loss with extensive smoke and water damage to upper floors.
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Dwyer
Wes
John Willar
Salmon open to tax relief compromise signals progress
Gov. Salmon outlined willingness to revise the capital gains provision and seek a middle path with a Republican-led legislature on the property tax relief package. He noted hopeful signs from House Speaker Kennedy while stressing the need for more details on a news sources shield bill and reporting on health program funds, resignations on state boards, and potential conflicts of interest among lawmakers connected to higher education.
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UPI
Thomas P. Salmon
House
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R-Chelsea
Salmon
Kennedy
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Senate Judiciary Committee
T. Garry Buckley
Bennington County
John Alden
Windsor County
Richard Snelling
Hyacintha Beaulieu
Highgate Center
Take Champlain Bridge
Vermont
University of Vermont
William Doyle
Washington County
Graham Newell
Caledonia County
Ser
Robert Daniels
Dchittenden
Vermont Health Systems Incc
Burlington
Lifle
Robert Clark
Essex
James Mercess
Associated Industries of Vermont
Vermont Senate OKs beer wine hours and farm aid request
The Vermont Senate approved extending Sunday beer and wine sales from noon to 9 pm to 10 pm with a close vote. An amendment to 8 am to noon was defeated. Senators debated impact on small stores and chain outlets while lawmakers also backed a joint resolution urging Nixon administration to release Farmers Home Administration emergency funds for Vermont farmers facing feed shortages and rising costs.
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UPI
Vermont Senate
Senate
Gerald Morse
Caledonia County
Robert Branca
D-Franklin Grand Isle
Brhalf
Agricul
Ture
Gav
Thomas P. Salmon
Nixon Administration
Farmers Home Administration
Vermont
U.S. Office of Fidget and Management
Nixon
Senate Judiciary Committee
Cheinnen T. Garry Buckley
Bennington County
Buckley
Hospital Notes February 7 1913 Admits Discharges Births
Hospital notes list admissions Harold Gilbar Richard Whittaker Jr Susan Cac hcart Irene Griffin Hyan Tall Forrest Smith Joss Peters Mast Arlington Frank Jones Joseph MaiHett Walter Tiphinson James Beattie Asa Pittenger Edward Palmer Mary Brochu and daughter Joy Jones born at Putnam Memorial Hospital to Tack McCart Mechanic Street North Sennington Bennie McClellan Hoosick Falls Dennis Moon Petersburg January 7
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Harold Gilbar
North Benenington
Richard Whittaker Jr
Susan Cathcart
Irene Griffin
Hyan Tall
Bennington
Anthony
Wilwol
Fagle Bridge
Forrest Smith
Horard Falls
Joss Peters
Mast Arlington
Frank Jones
Berlin
Joseph MaiHett
Walter Tiphinson
Hoosick Falls
James Beattie
Asa Pittenger
Manchester Depot
Lottery winners today across states Massachusetts and Connecticut and New York
Lottery results list the winning numbers by state with Massachusetts 463189 Connecticut 28583 and New York 070804. The brief update notes the three state drawings and their digit runs as reported.
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Massachusetts
Connecticut
New York
Bennington man fined in theft case and jury trials set
Bennington man was fined 25 and given a suspended jail sentence after pleading guilty to petty larceny occurring Sept. 2. Bruce Alexander, 48, originally pleaded not guilty on Oct. 24. He must pay restitution and remain on probation. Three jury trials are set for Feb. 14 15 and 16 in Manchester. Vernon K. Smith 32 faces third degree arson and disorderly conduct charges. James Yeonard publicized for receiving stolen property. Philip A. Dessert 35 charged with driving while intoxicated. All trials take place at Manchester Courthouse due to Bennington County Court in session.
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Bruce Alexander
Alexander
Cewt
Manchester
Benington District Court
Vernon K. Smith
Smith
Paul Wiers
James Yeonard
Bennington
Five-man board issue spurs Manchester town meeting debate
Manchester selectmen say no petition for a special Town Meeting to expand the board from three to five members. A petition arrived after the deadline, leaving candidate papers for Howard Dufresrie and Sanford Zecher ineffective. Proponents plan to revive the issue after March Town Meeting as voters weigh the March selectmen’s election.
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Manchester
March Selectmen
Car hits pole injuring two drivers in Vermont locations
A Pownal driver Beverly Durkee age 24 was treated and released at Putnam Memorial Hospital after her car struck a pole at Route 9 and Catamount Lane in Ol Bennington. The accident left the car a total loss. In another early morning crash on Route 7 in Pownal Mark A Powell 17 of Bennington suffered facial injuries when his 1969 Chevrolet Camaro veered and struck a pole. Powell was treated and released at Putnam Memorial Hospital with facial injuries and damage to the front of the car.
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Putnam Memorial Hospital
Route 9
Ol Bennington
Old Hennington
Joseph Y. Young
Beverly Durkee
Putnam
Hee
Catamount Lane
Wesl
Pownal
Mark A. Powell
Benington
Powell
Wis
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Bennington Briefs Local Gathering and Las Vegas Night
Tennington County Green Mountain Road team 2247 will hold its regular meeting February 11 at the clubhouse on Ore Bed Road at 4 5 3 0 p.m. Las Vegas Night is February 10 Saturday at Paradise Restaurant from 9 to 1. For tickets call Mrs Jensen 447 7815 or Mrs Barbera 447 7769.
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Green Mountain Road Team 2247
Ore Bed Road
Las Vegas
Paradise Restaurant
Jensen
Barbera
Bennington Library Hosts Medicare Film Panel and Session
Bennington Free Library schedules a Friday 10 a.m. film on Medicare panel February 20. A senior information meeting by Weak New Ireland explains Medicare changes effective January 1 with a noon to 1 p.m. question session by the Bennington County Human Resources Council February 2 at Second Congregational Church Hillside Street. Senior citizens 65 plus are welcome. lunch 12 to 12:20. Coffee and tea provided.
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Medicare Panel
New Isreland
Bennington County
Human Resources Council
Second Congregational Church
Hillside Street
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Casper) Wagner
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