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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1969
Page
5
The Vermont Democratic State Committee approved a fulltime paid organizer with 20 of 42 members backing the move. The plan follows a two month discussion after a November defeat. Chairman Frank Esposito expects enough members to approve via telephone this week. A 5 member advisory committee was also created to unite party factions.
Democratic former Lt. Gov. John Daley says Gov. Deane C. Davis uses inflated budget figures to push a broad-base tax. He notes a $96 million first-year budget, about $18 million above expected revenues, as justification for a sales tax.
MONTPELIER UPI The Vermont Department of Employment Security said last week 4136 unemployment insurance claims were filed. The unemployment rate held at 3.7 percent of the average covered work force versus 4.5 percent a year earlier. Initial claims declined by 13 to 457 with construction workers making up about a quarter. Unemployment rose in Barre Montpelier Bennington Brattleboro Burlington and White River Junction while it fell in Rutland Middlebury St. Albans St. Johnsbury and Springfield.
Rep. Brian Burns and Rep. Clarence LeClair propose state operated gambling houses to raise tax money. They estimate about one million dollars yearly from the seven member commission run establishments in tourist areas with aims to prevent criminal influence.
A new nonprofit in Albany will elect its first board on February 19. The Community Foundation of Albany, New York, Inc. plans to function as an endowment fund funded by legacies from wills with an initial goal of 100000 dollars. Its idea grew from a 1967 study by a six member committee aimed at guiding donors to lasting charitable support.
Albany reports Governor Rockefeller will present two insurance bills to the Legislature. The first aims to boost consumer protection by widening access, reliability, and price competition in property and liability insurance. The second would amend the State Insurance Law to stimulate insurance price competition.
Pittsfield officials from the Council on Aging and the Fire Department Building Commission pushed capital requests totaling over $880,000 during Capital Outlay Committee workshops in the Planning Department. The council seeks a new senior center and a west side fire station is foreseen.
LENOX The deficit at Tanglewood this summer will be about 350000 dollars and the entire Boston Symphony Orchestra faces a 1.5 million dollar shortfall in 1969 as the BSO announced plans to launch its fundraising drive last week.
In Pittsfield Massachusetts district court two young couples described by police as a double Bonnie and Clyde were arraigned on breaking and entering and larceny charges. David Duz 21 Heather 19 Kenneth Vosburg 20 and Monya 19 held without bail. Duz charged with assault with intent to murder. Police recovered 24 shotguns and rifles nine telescopic sights a large ammunition stock hunting gear drills and two TV sets. One couple fled with goods from Big N Department store while the other loaded a second car. A shot from a parked vehicle hit the police cruiser but no injuries occurred.
The USS Constitution broke from moorings in gale winds and drifted about 100 yards before heavy anchors held it. Two civilian tugs and one Navy tug aided, with no damage reported as winds topped 50 mph. Downtown Boston stores closed and City Hall dedication postponed to Tuesday due to the storm.
Northeast Airlines will start new DC9 flights linking northern New England with Detroit and Chicago on April 28 pending approvals. Daily service from Bangor Portland Maine and Manchester NH to Detroit and Chicago begins. Weekend Bangor Burlington VT to Cleveland and Chicago flights start May 31 with potential daily service later.
Lion Ferry Service of Sweden plans a rapid decision on the terminal for the new Nova Scotia to Portland service. Managing director Sig Leuhusan indicated Portland is likely the chosen port after Maine supporters pledged about 1 million dollars to cover early losses. Nova Scotia will pick after Lion Ferry’s recommendation. service starts from Yarmouth, N S next summer.
Washington reports the Agriculture Department forecasts higher food prices for 1969 with consumers paying more while farmers may earn less. Gross farm income could rise to about 51.8 billion, aided by cash receipts and government payments, but rising production costs may offset gains. Strong demand for livestock products keeps farm prices above year ago, with little change expected for the rest of 1969.
Mark A. Larner age 18 of Albany New York a Phillips Academy senior was killed in a mountain climbing accident on Mt Adams in the White Mountains He and 12 other academy boys and two instructors had been climbing since Friday Larner apparently slipped skidded about 60 feet striking a rock per officials
Framingham Massachusetts public works employees west of Boston did not man snow plows Sunday due to a contract dispute and overtime refusal. The town hired over 30 private plows to clear roads blocked by more than a foot of snow and abandoned vehicles, costing 13.50 to 20 dollars per hour per unit. Primo Silva, director, said he was unable to monitor the busy scene.
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