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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1972
Page
5
Washington UPI Margaret Chase Smith said she seriously considered retirement when her campaign aide William C. Lewis Jr. could not help with re election efforts. The 74 year old Maine Republican announced she would seek a fifth term after Lewis recovered from a heart attack.
Alfredo Barrera Vasquez, director of the Yucatan Museum, says Harvard University looted ancient Mayan treasures from Mexico for decades. He cites early looter Edward Thompson and modern methods like electric saws, tow trucks, and cranes used to remove cups, vases, masks, and gold and gem jewels from sites across Yucatan.
Vermont's lone demonstration school earned a vote of confidence from the State Education Board on Tuesday.
The New England Telephone Co reports healthy growth in 1971 with net income down 4.8 percent to $2.53 per share from $2.65. The company spent $438 million to expand and modernize, added 204000 telephones, and long distance calls rose to a record 495 million. By 1980 the firm expects 2.6 million more phones beyond its 5.3 million. The chairman cites inflation, regulatory repricing delays, and seeks rate increases to cover costs and attract capital. He also notes potential greater regulatory freedom to lift earnings.
Belfast, Northern Ireland UPI report says British troops found a 19-year-old tarred and feathered on a country road, part of a string of IRA punishments. IRA gunmen wounded five Belfast men in separate attacks, with police calling them probable assassination attempts. The shooting victims included a 17-year-old and a 46-year-old man, both in Catholic districts, one aftercare surgery left them in serious condition.
Three explosions rocked Manchester New Hampshire police and fire headquarters within 21 minutes injuring none. A fourth bomb was found under an air conditioner near the chief’s office and dismantled. Two suspects Kathrine Holt and Carl Laaman were arrested and charged with illegal transportation of explosives. Police estimated the firehouse damage at about 5000 dollars.
Mediation resumed in the 10 day strike by government electronics technicians disrupting Canada's air traffic. The walkout crippled major airports using manual control as radar failed for lack of maintenance. Mediator Gordon Simmons returned from Kingston to Ottawa to meet both sides at 10 am. He did not comment on IBEW rejection of terms by 2,200 members.
Six pharmacists including the Vermont Pharmaceutical Association head and Pharmacy Board chair told the House Health and Welfare Committee that a bill to require displaying prescription prices is unnecessary. They cite Nixon era posting provisions already covering pricing. The Senate passed the measure. hospital exemptions were suggested by a Burlington pharmacist, noting hospitals do not sell at retail.
The FTC will investigate complaints about a novelty motorized toy sold as Motor Mouse and Wonder Mouse. Vermont Maine and New York ads drew scrutiny after Montpelier students received a string attached mouse. Parents may file a fraudulent advertising complaint. stations pulled the spot.
In Schenectady County, Judge Archibald Wemple ruled Clifford Wimpy Johnson must stand trial on murder charges tied to a heroin sale that led to 17 year old Deborah Dalonzo’s overdose death in a parking lot. Autopsy confirmed heroin caused the death.
Down in Berkshire New Ashford Brodie Mountain Ski Area Inc. bought about 15 acres east of Route 7 in New Ashford Center for investment. The tract lies between the Green River and Greylock Road, one mile north of the ski resort, and was purchased from Murray D. Smith of Williamstown. No development plans are contemplated. The purchase was confirmed by James W. Kelly, president and general manager.
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