Higgins Defends Road Budget In Bennington Meeting
Bennington selectmen chair Joseph E. Higgins denied that a 7-cent highway tax hike destabilizes the town budget amid reports that Town Manager Edward R. Lamb urged a 15-cent increase. Lamb cited highway needs and proposed income from a road to Eden Park Nursing Home, with the nursing home paying up to 17 500 to Finance the project.
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Bennington Selectmen
Joseph E. Higgins
Lamb
Village of
Bennington
Higgins
Dog Remedy Exists Shown at Falls Board Meeting
HOOLICK FALLS N Y The village board heard there is a long standing remedy for dangerous dogs two residents may file a complaint with the local justice If the complaint is justified the justice may confine or liquidate the dog The mayor urged that complaints be filed by more than one person over the threat posed by a dog He also read a letter to a grader supplier about a 15000 machine bought in 1968 The supplier promised adjustments and extended warranty until June The grader was deemed too small for current needs The meeting also covered property assessments and the impact of a reduced state equalization rate which will drop again next year unless reassessed The county could reassess parcels at a cost of 8 per parcel making village cost 12 The budget debate split on highway costs with Higgins challenging inclusion of 23000 for new equipment financed by loans Lamb explained the accounting confusion and described a revolving equipment fund to replace worn trucks gradually The policy shift aims to cut downtime and avoid contractor hire costs and to plan five year gear needs for the highway department
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Hoolick Falls
N.Y
Richard A. Severson
George Holbrook
Severson
Higgins
Lamb
Bennington
Highway Department
Rocky Flats
AEC
Oh Dad Oh Dad a farce at Mt Anthony Union High
A three scene comedy by ur Kopit presented by Mt Anthony troupe of the National Thespian Society directed by David McConkey with Kim Pike Bill Bebout Rita Driscoll Gary Matteson and others in the cast. Performances Feb 12 and 14 at 8 30 p.m. The play sparked controversy for sexual connotations but was judged humorous.
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Ur Kopit
Mt. Anthony
The
National Thespian Society
David M.conkey
Lon Vasco
Win Metcalf
Madame Rose Pettle
Kim Pike
Rosalie Rita Driscoll
Jonathan Bill Bebout
Commodore Rose
Gary Matteson
Belibo
Charlie Paquin Bellboys
Ary Bebout
Jared Phaetro
Brad Sourcliffe
Alan Ais
Ted Betts
Christine Ertell
Karen Pratt
Anthony
David McConkey
Mrs. Soames
Our Town
Mauhs
Kim
Jonathan
Madame Rosepettle
Bill Bebout
Trigger
Bill
Rosalie
Rita Driscoll
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Education designers align with 1953 plan in Bennington
Bennington educators and residents met at Molly Stark School to discuss a local education philosophy. Elementary Supervisor Phillip R. Viereck read decades old Bennington philosophies while Richard Sleeman, district board chairman, presented his own. Sleeman criticized limited local interest, noting 16 attendees among 75 teachers.
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Bennington
Molly Stark
Phillip R. Viereck
Richard A. Sleeman
Sleeman
Viereck
Vermont Design For
Hoff Sounds Campaign Key At Dinner
Former Gov. Philip Hoff signaled a possible U S Senate bid at a Democratic State Committee dinner in Montpelier. He criticized Nixon vetoes and GOP inflation cuts while praising the party's diverse base for addressing times.
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Hoff
Nixon
GOP
Stamford rejects extra school children and planners
Stamford officials oppose funding a full‑time planner while citing advice from Technical Planning Associates and the Bennington commission. The town attorney argues zoning amendments are legal if applied to an entire section, amid calls for tighter control of development and debate over Vermont high elevation protections.
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Lawrence
Whitham
Stamford
Bennington
Nuke-Watch Proposes Tests After Rocky Flats Fire
Lyon warns plutonium loss at Rocky Flats could devastate health and urges a Vermont science committee. He notes soil and food chain risks, cites bone cancer danger, and links to Vermont Yankee testing site. ties to Minnesota versus Northern States Power radiation standards and state amicus position.
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Lyon
Dow Chemical Co
Rocky Flats
AEC
Vermont
Connecticut River
Vermont Yankee
Vernon
Gov. Davis
Northern States Power Co
Minnesota
Northern States Power
Mississippi River
Monticello
Governors
Davis
Harold Levander
Bennington Briefs Highlights From Town and Snow Report
Mt Anthony Chapter Eastern Star plans a 6 30 p m covered dish supper at Masonic Temple Saturday. A photo caption error identified Dr Arthur Ellison of Williamstown instead of Dr E J Coughlin in a nursing home proposal. Brodie Mountain reports excellent snow conditions with all trails and lifts operating nightly. Mrs Cora Jordan of Bennington to undergo surgery at Roswell Park Buffalo N Y for about a month. Iron Kettle promotes a haddock special for 135 and The Shea Agency advertises broad homeowners coverage. Bennington Club to host piano entertainment Friday with Bill McGuiness and snacks by Mr and Mrs Mike Arnone.
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Mt. Anthony
Order
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
E.J. Coughlin
Bennington
Putnam Hospital
Arthur Ellison
Williamstown
Coughlin
Cora Jordan
Roswell Park Institute
Buffalo
N.Y
Bennington Club
Bill McGuiness
Mike Arnone
ADV
Senate to Consider Two Abortion Bills in Vermont
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee opened hearings on two abortion reform bills one passed by the House and another introduced by Sen. T. Garry Buckley R Bennington County Buckley told the committee On Her Majestys Secret Service or James Bond is alive and well at the Harte Theatre 8 pm Mon Thurs 6 30 and 8 30 pm Fri Sun. Bob and Carol and Ted and Alice starring Robert Culp Natalie Wood Elliot Gould and Dyan Cannon at Williamstown Cinema Mon Thurs 8 pm Fri Sun 7 and 8 30 pm
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Her Majesty’s Secret Service
James Bond
Harte Theatre
Bob
Carol
Ted
Alice
Robert Culp
Natalie Wood
Elliot Gould
Dyan Cannon
Williamstown Cinema
Hospital Notes and Abortion Reform Debate
Hospital notes list admissions including Jessie Goddeau Mark Hunter Richard Revet t John Thompson Bessie Rowe Marie Poulin and others with discharges and births. A legislative debate centers on abortion reform proposals proposing a probate judge or a three doctor panel to decide requests while senators argue about the law’s sufficiency and the need for change.
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Jessie L. Goddeau
Mark L. Hunter
Richard Revett
John Thompson
Bennington
Bessie Rowe
Chester
Marie Poulin
Manchester
Village crash on Depot Street injures no one
Police report an accident at 6 55 a m on Depot Street near the A and P driveway. A 1969 Volkswagen leaving the driveway collided with a 1969 Oldsmobile. Berne P Wallie 50 of 114 Adams Street drove the VW and William J Damour 62 of 737 Main Street operated the Olds. Moderate damage to both cars. no injuries.
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Village
Depot Street
Berne P. Wallie
Adams St
Oldsmobile
William J. Damour
Main St
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Jack McGirr
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Nuke-Watch
Bennington Briefs
Brodie Mountain
Shea Agency Inc
Armour Star
Turkeys
Loin Lamb
Safford and Gage Sts
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Frank Wood
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John H. Snide
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