Salmon Signs Act to Curb Health Agency Authority
Gov Thomas Salmon signed a measure restricting the Vermont Health Department’s control over water quality classification. Sponsored by Rep Emory Hebard the act sets that lakes and ponds used for drinking and recreation be reclassified from A to B waters. Drinking water only after proper treatment.
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Montpelier
UPL
Thomas Salmon
State Health Department
Emory Hebard
R-Glover
Onth
Senate hearing balks at Ogden rail transport plan
Public hearing on Sen. Herbert Ogden's bill to create a Vermont rail transport commission drew broad opposition. Critics from the Vermont Transit Co and highway interests warned diverting 1 percent of the gasoline tax would siphon about 2.5 million from highway maintenance. Supporters such as Keith Wallace of the Farm Bureau favored rail needs but opposed fund diversion.
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Monuruer
Herbert Ogden
Windsor County
Rail Transport Commission
Vermont
Senate Finance Committee
William Thompson
Burlington
Vermont Transit Co, Inc
John Gray
Ogden
Thompson
Vermont Farm Bureau
Keith Wallace
Vermont Senate moves toward campus beer on campus
Vermont Senate expected to pass Buckley sponsored measure allowing sale of beer and wine on college campuses after preliminary approval amid debate. Opponents include four Republicans and one Democrat, with support from college officials but opposition from the Liquor Control Board. A separate resolution condemns Nixon administration for terminating a farm loan program as Vermont farmers face grain and forage shortages.
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Health and Welfare Committee
Madeline Harwood
H-Bennington County
Robert Daniels
D - Chittenden County
State Liquor Control Board
Vermont House
Robert Picher
Senate Chamber
Daniels
Boylan
Panlels
Buckley
House
Senate
Nixon
Vermont
Agriculture
Land act hearing frames future of land use plan
A legislative committee near a year end review debated mandatory planning rules under Act 250. Attorney Jonathan Brownell sponsors a companion bill while planners and officials weigh potential impacts, with 1700 farmers signed up before dec 27 termination and about 4000 less fortunate.
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Peter %Llacus
Windham Regional Planning Commission
Jonathan Brownell
Environmental Board
Salmon Administration
Brownell
Environmental Boad
Benjamin Partridge
Walter L. Kennedy
Pray convicted of first degree murder in 7 day trial
Gary Pray was convicted of first degree murder after a seven day trial in Manchester on November 3, 3871. The conviction was upheld by the state Supreme Court in December 1972. Pray was arrested May 6 after fatally shooting his father in law and wounding his mother in law. He began serving his life sentence at Vermont's sole maximum security prison. The only path to parole is a governor's pardon.
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Manchester
State Supreme Court
Pray
O'Neill
Thulge Martin
Ernest W. Gibson
Bennington County Court
Vermont
Wirdnor
William Keefe
American Legion Vermont Scholarships Offer Four $500 Grants
The American Legion Department of Vermont in Montpelier announces $3.00 in scholarship aid for Vermont high school seniors seeking further education. Four $500 scholarships and one $100 Charles N. Barber American Legion Scholarship are available. One $100 award goes to a finalist from the oratorical contest. Deadline April 18. Contact school counselors or Vermont Post Box 393, Montpelier, VT 05602 for forms.
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Montpelier
The
American Legion
Department of Vermont
Vermont
Charles N. Barber
P.O
Montepelier
Carse Proposes Amendment to Tax Relief Plan
Rep. Carse of Hinesburg urged an amendment to Gov. Salmor's tax relief bill to link aid to local education costs. The plan would cut credits by 0.25 percent for each $10 over cap, limiting per pupil expenditures, while the governor disputes using this vehicle.
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Carse
Giuliani
Governor’s Office
Reapportionment debate stalls over single member districts
In Montpelier Vermont UPI reports a resolution for single member districts was redirected to the Government Operations Committee after extended debate. Committee chair Quin Beattie says action waits until March 15 when the Apportionment Board delivers House reapportionment recommendations.
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Montpelifr
UPI
Vermont
Government Operations Committee
Legislative Apportionment Board
House
Quin Beattie
Manchester
Beattie
Apportionment Board
Senate
Oreste Valsangiacomo
D-Barre
Tuition
Ex-state attorney ethics panel finds James Wright in breach
A Vermont Supreme Court panel recommends ethics findings against former Windsor County prosecutor James Wright 44 for improper handling of wills and fiduciary duties. It cites accepting a 150000 bequest, misrepresentations to clients, acting for family benefit, and subterfuge in representing Sky Hawk Corp and others. The court will consider the transcript and issue its order later this year.
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Montpelier
UPI
Vermont Supreme Court
Attorney General’s
Stockbridge
James Wright
Windsor County
Wright
Austin Noble
Lee Emerson
Barton
Leon Latham
Burlington
Albert Coffrin
Latham
Dunlop Garceau
Woodstock
Robyn
Florence Bigelow
Fred Ulrich
Shirley
Sky Hawk Corp
Tunbridge Farm
Ronald
Audrey Daniels
Supreme Court
Burlington TV battle over Bennington signal heats up
WCAX TV plans to install a translator on Mt Equinox to beam a Bennington area signal, challenging WTEN of Albany in FCC proceedings. The dispute centers on Vermont news coverage and the impact on about 9,000 homes with Better TV cable access. Bennington selectmen may weigh in at next Tuesday's meeting.
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CBS TV
Bennington
Wcax-Tv
Brnington
WCAX
Vermont
Peter Martin
Stuart Martin
WTEN
Albay
CBS
Martin
Selectmen
ETV
Hennington
Mt. Equinox
Manchester
Mt. Anthony
Las Vegas Night at Paradise Restaurant Benefits United Counseling Service
The Paradise Restaurant hosts a Las Vegas Night this Saturday inviting all to attend. Proceeds support the United Counseling Service with a raffle prize offering a free weekend for two in Montreal donated by a local supporter.
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Las Vegas
Paradise Restaurant
United Counseling Service
Montreal
Bennington crash links three city drivers and two eateries
A two car collision at 8 20 a m at the Kecher Drive Park Street intersection injured no one. Herve LeChance 30 of Bennington and Duane Schultz 35 of Shaftsbury drove respective cars. LeChance’s scout had minor damage while Schultz’s car was undamaged. A separate Route 8 crash near Woodford involved Peter Kapetan 85 of Bennington whose vehicle hit a snow bank and guardrail with major front end damage and no injuries. Snacks and an auction by Hon Seifert were announced for an event with tickets at 6 4 per person.
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Alladin Travel
Shea Agency
Geannesis
A&w
Hon Seifert
Warren Jensen
Gary Barbera
Dennis Joy
Bennington
Charles Neuschater
Kecher
Park Street
Herve LeChance
Duane T. Schultz
Shaftanbury
Kocher Drive
LeChance
Schultz
Peter C. Kapetan
Woodford
Hospital Notes February 8 1973 Admissions and Births
Hospital notes list admissions Lonnie Lee West Grace Jareckie Bennington Alma Ricker Pownal Charlotte Lake South Dorset discharges Karen Bushes Manchester Mrs Patricia Wellspeak Bennington and a birth for Mr and Mrs Timothy Bryant Pawlet a daughter February 2 and Mr and Mrs Brice Cooper Bonnietony Jasor Lee an C.
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Thrusday
Lonnie Lee West
Grace Jareckie
Bennington
Alma Ricker
Pownal
Charlotte Lake
South Dorset
Karen Bushes
Manchester
Patricia Wellspeak
Timothy Bryant
Pawlet
Brice Cooper
Bonnietony
Aso
Jasor Lee
Changes asked in settlement of injury case
Attorneys for Bennington Ford Inc. asked U S District Court Judge James S Malden to modify a December jury verdict in a multiple case trial. The jury cleared the Bennington firm of liability but awarded Norman E Cote and the Butler Estate damages totaling 75000 for the December 1970 U S 7 collision in North Adams Massachusetts and elsewhere.
ACLU protests harassment of Vermonters over petitions
The Vermont branch of the ACLU reports that signers of petitions to place the Communist party on the November ballot face harassment by FBI and state authorities. The group cites infringements on free speech and association, and notes concerns over prison inmate newspaper censorship.
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Bennington Briefs Parade of Community Notices and Events
Taft Commandery holds annual inspection Saturday night with social hour at 5 p.m. in the Masonic Temple and a pre-dinner gathering. Mardi Gras planned for March 3 with tickets sold after Masses in the parish hall. State Police issue new 1974 license plates today 32 to 7 p.m. at the Dennington armory. repeat sales on Feb 16 and 23. Also: recreation programs for Catamount School youth Sundays 2 to 5 p.m. for Grades 5 to 4, with David Ordway in charge. Bennington Club hosts Friday night snacks by the Mason Amedors. Elks Valentine Party with steak dinner and dancing Saturday Feb 10. reservations by tonight. Local business ads for Tropicals, Knapp’s Pets, Elaine’s Fabrice Shop.
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Taft Commandery
Sacred Heart
Dennington
Bennington
Mason Amedors
Anne Marie
Silver ‘Towers Camp
Junction Restawant
Dusty Rogers
Rick
Obituaries for Mrs. Elizabeth Sudler and Giles E Hacon
Mrs Elizabeth Sudler of Shaftsbury wife of Oscar Sudler died at Putnam Memorial Hospital Thursday night Funeral arrangements pending at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home Arlington a further obituary will appear in Saturdays Banner Giles E Hacon of Sunderland died Thursday night at Pulp Memorial Hospital Funeral arrangements pending at Hanson Walbridge
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Oscar Sudler
Elizabeth Sudler
Shaftsbury
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Hanson-Walbridge
Arlington
Giles E. Bacon
Giles E. Hacon
Sunderland
Pulp Memoriial Hospital
Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home
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Odgen
James Jimamecan
Vermont Truck Wid Bus Association
David Stagg
Proctor
Regional Highway Council
Act
Robert Branon
D-Franklin Grand Isle
Bianon
John Alden
Gary
Hefisbuig
Usu Ntu
Ways and Means Committee
Peter Giwison
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John Hancock
Ro Hardwick
Valsangiacomo
Giles Dewey
R-Stane
Valsangiacema
Valsangigrama
U.S. Supreme Court
Hancock
Supreme Court Panel
South Shire
Trdge Fenest W. Gibson Iiii
Clyde Myyant Sr
Maicchester
Howard C. Mites
Gibson
Brian
Keefe
Dania L."lrompaon
WUAX
ACLU
Uncle Sam
Bennington Briefs
Senior Citizens Center
Recreation Department
David Ordway
Elaine
County
Ben Mont
Walker
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