French House gets tentative approval for next year plan
Mt. Anthony Union High School Principal Charles W. Keir told the Mt. Anthony board he will present a recommendation by Feb. 28 on steps to relieve overcrowding. He cautioned that a switch to double sessions is premature and that alternatives, including extending the school day, are being explored to reduce the 1,400 students in the building.
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Mt. Anthony Union High School
Charles W. Keir
Mt. Anthony
Keir
la Maison Francaise
George E. Serrigo
Lerrigo
Raymond C. Murray
Richard Johnson
Serrigo
Mt Anthony district board faces vote on representation and French program
Mt Anthony union officials debate electing directors by district to satisfy Supreme Court fairness while keeping strong representation across small and large districts. A study group may assess options as five seats come up this year. La Maison Francaise faces timetable decisions with March 13 follow up.
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Shaftsbury
Clark
Faris
Woodford
Bennington
Supreme Court
Mt. Anthony
Harrington
Grandma Moses Schoolhouse Moves Near Museum Explored
Officials evaluate costs and hurdles of relocating the Eagle Bridge one room schoolhouse near Grandma Moses’s homestead for exhibition. If move proves impossible, museum may house the Moses collection in permanent display space. The building holds links to Grandma Moses born 1860 died 1961 and houses her paint room and heirlooms.
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Grandma Moses
Moses
Forrest
Mary Moses
Grandma
Eagle Bridge
Alice
Lloyd
Anna Mary Robertson Moses
Hoosick Falls
Women’s Exchange
Thomas Drug
New York City
Louis Calder
Otto Kallir
Galerie St. Etienne
Hammer Gallery
County Fair
Williamstown
N.Y
Bennington Museum
Laird Revises China Missile Outlook to 1975
Laird tempered earlier estimates on China’s nuclear capability. He now predicts China may have an intercontinental missile capable of reaching the United States and much of Russia by 1975, with 10 to 20 missiles by 1976. In 1971 China focused on medium range missiles targeting Russia and major South and East Asian cities. A modest force is expected this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Asia
Laird
Pollution charge dropped in Northfield dumping case
Judge Samuel Rothman of the Vermont District Court dismissed the pollution charge against Northfield after a Water Resources Department letter granted permission to discharge into state waters under the 1970 law. State’s Attorney Cheney pursued charges for last July’s Dog River chemicals dump that caused a fish kill, but the judge ruled Northfield had authority and blocked prosecution for discharges before Aug. 17.
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Northfield
UVM VSC Merger Plan Faces House Debate Today
In Montpelier, Vermont the plan to merge the University of Vermont and the Vermont State Colleges moves to a House debate. Trustees of both systems have backed the merger seeking improved coordination in higher education planning.
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Montpelier
UPI
University of Vermont
Vermont
Defoliant ban compromise set in Vermont hearings
Vermont pesticide officials proposed compromise defoliant rules for utilities to spray rights of way while mandating advance notice to adjacent landowners via two newspaper notices. Conservationists push to ban spraying. regulators can suspend rules for 30 days or permanently with council approval, reversing Eurich's previous broad authority.
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Montpelier
UPS
Vermont
Vermont Pesticide Council
Edward Eurich
Council
Eurich
Robbery hits Sen. Aiken's Putney home
Police confirmed a break in at Senator George D. Aiken's VT home over the weekend. A television set a hi fi and liquor were stolen after entry was gained by breaking a front window.
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Putney
UPI
George D. Aiken
R-Vt
Vermont law costs rise per bill in 1972 session
UPI reports the cost of Vermont laws at 21 000 per bill after seven weeks. The $211 000 seven week expense is divided by ten enacted measures by 180 lawmakers. Lawmakers hope to adjourn by end of March. Major governor Davis programs remain to be acted on along with a large omnibus appropriations bill.
Vermont Design reaffirmed by board amid expansion talks
The Vermont Education Board reaffirmed its support for the Vermont Design of Education, a statewide policy focusing on child learning experiences. Initiated three years ago by ex Education Commissioner Harvey Scribner, now NYC chancellor, the design has faced criticism from conservative state factions.
Phillips Wins Union Backing In Bennington Selectman Race
Democratic candidate Fred Phillips received the endorsement of Local 1371 United Auto Workers at Globe Union where he serves as office manager. Orlando Nardone said Phillips is honest and capable, as he runs in a three way race to fill the unexpired term after Edward Frasier’s resignation.
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Fred Phillips
Bennington Selectman
United Auto Workers
Globe Union
Phillips
Orlando Nardone
Charles Dewey III
Lenard J. “Blackie
Black
Edward Frasier
Virginio
Max’’ Perrotta
John Stone
Burnham Elected to Fill Shaftsbury MAUHS Board Seat
Dr. William J. Burnham a 38 year old Shaftsbury dentist was chosen interim school director by the Mt. Anthony Union High School Board by a 6 to 2 vote to fill the unexpired seat left by Dr. James Shea who resigned February 1. Burnham will serve until July and may seek election for Shaftsbury’s seat with a May 9 annual meeting deadline.
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Dr. Burnham
Shaftsbury
Mauhs Board
William J. Burnham
Mt. Anthony Union High School
James Shea
Burnham
Marion Smith
Shea
Phyllis
Myers Road
Smith
Mt. Anthony
Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union Board
Dr. Shea
Gilman
Salem
Bennington Briefs Highlight Local Meetings and Appointments
The League of Women Voters plans morning unit on Thursday with 10 am at Mrs Bradford Smith home while the Wednesday eve unit moves to Feb 23 at 8 pm at Mrs Nancy Lambs. Stephen Rice made the Missouri Valley College dean list. Moose Lodge 1233 hosts a Feb 20 pitch tournament. Burlington Free Press exec editor Lawrence O Clayton named. dog training club openings Feb 17. Channel 8 airs Mt Anthony HS board meeting. Kelton Miller wins local Dem campaign meet prize. 140 Club meets tonight. Merry Eights square dance Friday in Dalton MA with Buzz Chapman calling. American Legion Auxiliary meets tonight. ski conditions at Brodie Mountain noted. Tonight is college mixer. re-elect John Stone District 3-3 selectman. Lions Club auction set Feb 17 at 7 pm in Bennington Armory.
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League of Women Voters
Bradford Smith
Nancy Lamb
Stephen Rice
Edward Rice
Park Street Extension
Missouri Valley College
Marshall
Moose Lodge 1233
WOTM
Lawrence O. Clayton
Kenneth Clayton
County National Bank
Burlington Free Press
Cinton T. Andrews
Bennington
Qub
Mt. Anthony
John Stone
Pol Adv
Lions Club
Armory
Hospital Notes Condensed Admission and Discharge List
On Monday February 14 master James M. Carey of Pownal and Mrs Florence L. Knapp of Bennington were admitted. Paul Lavin of Hoosick Falls was discharged.
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James M. Carey
Pownal
Florence L. Knapp
Bennington
Paul Lavin
Hoosick Falls
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Rutland
Howard Johnson Motor Lodge
U.S
John Sharnahan
Greenberg
Sourwumm Virmone
Iandst
Comet & Holding Surry Conte
Sen. Aiken
Board
Selectman
John Willson
St. Albans
Burnhams
Ivor “Tink
Pelsue
Stephen Gilman
Krawczyk
Chapel Road
Theodore Senecal
North Bennington
Jack Frost
Frank Senecal
David R. Harrington
Williston
Julie Gorton
Grace Harrington
Bennington Briefs
Channel 8
Kelton B. Miller
Beech Street
140
Ethel Gerow
Dalton, Mass
Buzz Chapman
American Legion Auxiliary
Senior Citizens Center
Brodie Mountain
Hamburg
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