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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1974

Page

3

Bennington District Court Pleas and Fines Listed

In Bennington District Court Judge John P. Morrissey presided over numerous pleas and bail actions. Larry F. Rock, 23, Bennington, pled guilty to driving while intoxicated with a $150 fine, one year license suspension, probation, and a 30 day suspended jail sentence. Arthur R. Sausville, 22, Bennington, pleaded guilty to failing to stop for an officer and careless driving, receiving two concurrent 20 day suspended jail sentences and a $150 total fine. Donna Morrissey and Gary R. Smith faced grand larceny charges. Morrissey’s case was dismissed, Smith pled guilty and a pre sentence investigation ordered. Others included payments for child support, transferral hearing to juvenile court, forgery, unlawful mischief, simple assault, and liquor violations with various bail conditions and fines.

Bennington District Court John P. Morrissey Larry F. Rock Bennington Arthur R. Sausville Trackfore Manchester Donna Morrissey Scott MacElwen Manchester Village Debbie Gemmell Jeffery D. Ward Rutland Cecil Pratt Steven McKinney Albert Roderique Thomas Crowe Harley Graham Roderique Steven K. Floyd Succasunna N.J Richard L. Whitman Arlington Albert H. LaCross Charles G. Piotrowski Wakefield Mass

Business donations dry up for Vermont GOP as scandals loom

In Montpelier UPI reports the Vermont Republican party sees a sharp drop in business contributions amid Watergate fallout. Executive Secretary James Sanderson says direct corporate gifts to state candidates have fallen from about 25 percent of funding in 1972 to roughly 5 percent this year, while individual donations continue but at a lower level. He opposes federal funding of elections.

Vermont Republican Party Sanderson Washington

Aero board backs highest priority for air services

MONTPELIER API State Aeronautics Commissioner Charles Miel urged the Governor's Energy Advisory Board to assign the highest priority to existing air passenger and freight systems. He warned airlines could use the energy shortage to justify cutting Vermont airport service, but no action was taken on the recommendation.

Montpelier API State Charles Miel Governor’s Energy Advisory Board Vermont

Recreation grants an agenda tonight

The Bennington Parks and Recreation Commission plans to discuss withdrawing its $161,240 Willow Park lighting and restrooms project in favor of a $68,440 Memorial Park tennis and handball courts grant due to BOA funding cuts and new rules. A potential update on BOA status may be announced tonight.

Loomis G. Dana Willow Park Memorial Park

Well Baby Clinic Returns to Hillside Street

The monthly Well Baby Clinic will be held at Second Congregational Church on Hillside Street February 22 at 1 p.m. Free clinics are co sponsored by the state Department of Health and Bennington Home Health Agency. New patients receive a physical by Dr Manindra Ghosh. vaccines offered include oral polio red measles rubella DPT and mumps. Small pox vaccine no longer given routinely. Appointments 442 5502.

Second Congregational Church Hillside Street Bennington Home Health Agency Manindra Ghosh

Forecaster sees more snow ahead in Vermont

Burlington meteorologist Jack Hummel of the weather service warns that the heaviest snowfalls of the season are likely between now and February 27. He pins the pattern to coastal storms along a polar front, with storm tracks shifting north from mid February to mid March, increasing snow frequency for Vermont.

Burlington UPS Jack Hummel New England Vermont

Mt Anthony students lack school spirit despite great facilities

The Mt Anthony piece laments a disconnect between students and the school, noting frequent transit through the building and visible vandalism, while praising facilities and a vocational program. It calls for renewed participation and a sustained drive by all students to reclaim school spirit and live up to potential.

Mt. Anthony

Information-gap study on government secrecy and public access

NEW YORK A 18 month study funded by the Twentieth Century Fund will examine the balance between national security secrecy and citizens right to information. Morton H Halperin, former NSC staffer, leads the effort analyzing classification prior restraint espionage laws and covert operations while stressing expanded information flow to support constitutional functioning. Burlington Vermont IRS district director Carolyn K Buttolph announces federal tax help at the Bennington Federal Building every Tuesday until April 9 with state tax assistance on select dates and toll free contact 1 800 642 3110.

New York Twentieth Century Fund White House Morton H. Halperin National Security Council Nixon Congress United States Halperin Burlington Carolyn K. Buttolph Internal Revenue Service District Vermont IRS Bennington Federal Building Buttolph

Bennington Thrift Shops Offer Deep Coat Sale This Week

The Bennington shop runs Thursday and Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with winter coats at 2 dollars. Ladies suits 1 dollar, dresses 50 cents, jumpers 25 cents, skirts and shoes 10 cents. Maple bookcase headboard and maple desk table offered. 300 books for 5 dollars to decorate the bookcase. North Bennington shop shares hours and lists two phonographs, spring dresses, a recliner chair and a clock radio. donations of pictures frames and paperback books welcome.

Bennington North Bennington

Bennington Community Briefs Highlight Local Events And People

Vermont ETV schedules a Thursday 7 30 p m program on constitutional amendments for Town Meeting voting next month. Rep Orrin Beattie R 25 Manchester and House Government Operations chair attends. John Lamb a Bennington senior at Vermont Technical College organizes a winter carnival talent show Feb 15 17. DAR meets Feb 19 at 1 30 p m at McCullough Library North Bennington. AARP meets Feb 14 1 30 p m at Colgate Hall First Baptist Church Bennington with Kendall of the Vermont Tax Department on Tax Benefits for the Elderly. Tax help available with Vermont tax forms. Catamount Gadabout hosts a dance Saturday 8 11 p m at Molly Stark School with Dick Leger calling. Cub Scout Pack 445 leaders meet tonight 7 30 p m at Community Recreation Center. Mark Lowenthal and Larry Lemer visiting Howard Schneider in Bennington. Navy Fireman John E Stratton deployed for six months aboard an Norfolk based carrier in the Mediterranean. Albert R Willard III named to RPI dean's list for fall 1973.

Vermont ETV Orrin Beattie R-25 Manchester House Government Operations Committee John Lamb Bennington Vermont Technical College Randolph VTC American Association of Retired Persons Colgate Hall First Baptist Church of Kendall Vermont Tax Department

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John M. Benson Department of Social Welfare Donald F. Bushee Mary Brillon Bushee State Gop Aero Board Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation Bennington Parts & Recreation Commission Dana Youth Council Bennington Area State Department of Health Peter Graves van Graves Pownal Bob Mazza Frank A. Mazza Brandon The Weather Service U.S Monument Plaza Shopping Center Nichols Berkshire Pantyhose By Edie Pullman Foundation RT. 7 Troy-Benn. RD Main Street Equal Housing Lender Dewning Bennington Lions Club Charles Watson Fred Joppich Bennington Briefs Daughters of the American Revolution McCullough Library Catamount Gadabout Square Molly Stark Dick Leger Bristol R.I Man Mark Lowenthal Larry Lemer Oak Park, Mich Howard Schneider Lou Schneider Navy John E. Stratton Ruth Stratton Gore Road Mediterranean Norfolk Stratton Spain Greece France Italy Tunisia Albert R. Willard III Anthony Drive Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Shea Agency Inc. Adv Berkshire Plaza North Adams Salvatore Bank Americard & Mastercharge Williamstown
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