Right To Sue Law For Pollution Urged In Vermont
MONTPELIER The Vermont Legislature may be asked to consider a bill that would let a citizen sue anyone depriving him of a healthy environment. The Michigan Plan, named for a University of Michigan professor, is backed by Charles Ross of Hinsburg a former Federal Power commissioner and Vermont Environmental Control Commission member. Ross urged the commission to push for the bill in 1970. Commission chairman Rep. Arthur Gibb said he would be glad to discuss it today but noted there is already a heavy conservation agenda. He said the panel has not formally dropped the plan but has tabled it for now. Lawyers warn the proposal could flood the courts with environmental suits. Ross says the new-bill date has passed, but it could be added as an amendment. Gibb offered limited encouragement citing current environmental bills occupying the legislature.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Michigan
University of Michigan
Charles Ross
Hinesburg
Vermont Environmental Control Commission
Ross
Commission
Arthur Gibb
R- 15
Weybridge
Gibb
Innocent Plea Entered In Jewelry Theft Case
Gary Harrington 20 of Chapel Road pleaded not guilty in Bennington District Court to concealing and receiving stolen property tied to a December burglary at Shultz Jewelers 411 Main St. He was freed on $200 bail with George Rogers as guardian. Harold Galusha 25 of 113 Union St. was arraigned last month on burglary charges and is out on bail after an innocent plea by attorney Robert E. Cummings Jr. About $6,000 in watches and diamond rings were taken. Some loot was reportedly found in the snow near Galusha’s apartment, a claim Chief Fox did not fully confirm.
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Gary Harrington
Chapel Road
Bennington
Shultz Jewelers
Main St
Harrington
George Rogers
Park Street Extension
William Fox
John P. Morrissey
Rogers
Ben-Mont Papers Inc
Harold Galusha
Union St
Robert E. Cummings Jr
Galusha
Fox
Pinsker
Williams and Gilman
Adams
Davis
Pleasant Street
Richard Sleeman
Witten Challenges Drug Abuse Proposal Snag
In Montpelier the House rejected a Senate amendment to the Drug Abuse Control Act and set a conference to resolve differences. Rep R Marshall Witten warned the wording could expose doctors to criminal liability by omitting criminal action for tipoffs. The House also advanced a bill shortening appeal time from 90 to 30 days for local planning commission rulings.
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R. Marshall Witten
Bennington
Witten
House
Davis Criticizes Commerce Chief Over New England Needs
Gov. Deane C. Davis and New England leaders condemn Maurice Stans for prioritizing industrial growth over education and health. Vermont seeks federal funds from the New England Regional Commission for the Caverly Child Health Center in Pittsford and the Newport Community Center to bolster schools and community health. Davis signaled the appeal in a Monday letter to regional coordinator Stewart Lamprey.
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Stans
Davis
Stewart Lamprey
New England Regional Commission
Town Water Plan Receives Commission Approval
The Town Water and Sewer Commission accepted a $15,000 master water plan by L.M. Pittendreigh of Dufresne and Henry. Selectmen will publish the report, which criticizes Bennington and North Bennington water systems as inadequate and urges metered rates to fund future projects. Some officials prefer delaying release until after March Town Meeting due to controversial findings.
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Town Water and Sewer Commission
L.M. Pittendreigh
Dufresne and Henry
Springfield
Commission
Hamilton Shields
Selectmen
Joseph E. Higgins
Higgins
Bennington
North Bennington
Last Hearing Tonight On Town Zoning Law
Bennington selectmen plan the final hearing on a permanent zoning ordinance at 7:30 p.m. at Bennington Elementary School. The measure, two years in the making, hinges on a zoning map and zone definitions to guide orderly town growth. If approved, the regulation could be adopted immediately. a public vote would only occur if a petition appears within 20 days.
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Bennington
Town Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Lawrence Moore
Technical Planning Associates
State to Proclaim a Billy Kidd Day in Vermont
Governor Davis to declare a March Ski Appreciation Day honoring Billy Kidd of Stowe for winning a World Alpine Championship gold in Italy and praising Marilyn and Barbara Cochran of Richmond for strong showings. A steering committee will plan a statewide celebration and seek a joint assembly honor.
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United States
Vermont Senators Split Vote On Hunger Committee
Washington Up I reports Vermont's two senators split on a Senate vote to fund another year for the McGovern hunger committee. Prouty backed the extension, while Aiken opposed, arguing it would empower a welfare state overhaul. The decision reflects a clash over federal welfare policy and committee authority.
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Washington
UPI
Vermont
U.S. Senate
McGovern
Winston L. Prouty
Senate Agriculture Committee
Select Committee On Nutrition and Human Needs
George D. Aiken
Howe Scale To Pull Out In Rutland Amid Walkout
In Rutland 230 workers at Howe Richardson Scale walked out over a wage contract dispute. Union members will not re-vote on the rejected company proposal as management warns the plant’s future hangs in the balance, awaiting Local 1590’s decision.
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Rutland
UPI
Howe-Richardson Scale Co
John G. Fenton
Howe-Richardson
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Bobcat bounty in Vermont may be ended
MONTPELIER The Environmental Control Commission meets today to consider recommendations to remove bounties on certain predatory animals. Commission Chairman Arthur Gibb said conservationists are alarmed by the practice and argue it disturbs Vermont wildlife balance.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Environmental Control Commission
Commission
Arthur Gibb
Gibb
Reorganizing Awaits Senate
Gov Deane C Davis plans to reorganize Vermont state government by executive order and create an eight member cabinet. Senate Government Operations Committee endorsed the measures. Sen William Doyle opposed, calling the plan too radical for Vermont at this time.
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Montpelier
Deane C. Davis
Senate
Andrew Orzel
Rutland County
Orzel
William Doyle
Washington County
Johnson State College
Doyle
Vermont
Westing Joins Suit Against Dow Chemical
Windham College professor Dr. Arthur Westing of Putney Vermont is among 65 plaintiffs filing a federal suit against Dow Chemical Co. in U S District Court. The claim asserts Dow’s products harm civilian populations and violate domestic and international laws including treaties. It also accuses Dow of aiding a war crimes program by helping the government develop chemical and biological weapons.
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Washington
UPI
Windham College
Dow Chemical Co
Arthur Westing
Putney, Vt
Windham Biology Department
U.S. District Court
Dowis
At the Movies Bond Themed Film at Harte Theatre
At the Harte Theatre showings for On Her Majesty's Secret Service run 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday with 6 30 and 8 30 p m Friday through Sunday. The Williamstown Cinema features Bob and Carol and Ted and Alice starring Robert Culp Natalie Wood Elliot Gould and Dyan Cannon a sharp comedy of changing morality with 8 p m Monday Thursday and 7 and 8 30 p m Friday Sunday.
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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
Funeral Mass for Richard Pickering in Arlington
A high mass for Richard James Pickering, killed in a Friday Arlington automobile crash, was offered at St. Margaret Mary's Church. Rev. Gerald T. Buckley presided as crowd filled the church with Arlington School Board members, Memorial High School staff and students in attendance. Bearers and attendees included local emergency crews and relatives from New York City, Norwalk and New Canaan, Conn., Pinellas Park, Fla., and surrounding areas.
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St. Margaret Mary’s Church
Richard James Pickering
Gerald T. Buckley
Kevin Keough
Keith Mattison
Donald Corey
William Moore
Jon Trachie
Peter Woodard
Arlington School Board
Arlington Memorial High School
Arlington Fire Department
Hanson - Walbridge
Father Buckley
St. Columban
Buckley
New York City
Norwalk
New Canaan
House Upholds Highway Fund Defeats State Billing Reform
In Montpelier the House voted 106 to 25 against abolishing the highway fund and creating a single state accounting system. Rep. Francis Peisch urged rejecting tying child needs to any separate fund, while House Majority Leader Walter Kennedy argued the bill would be irresponsible.
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Montpelier
UPI
Francis Peisch
Burlington
Brandon
House
Walter Kennedy
Chelsea
Highway Committee
Village Road Tax Vote Sparks Budget Clash in Bennington
Trustees clashed over the highway tax rate as Leo Nash pressed for 68 cents and $8,000 more funding, while Village President Henry Mallory vetoed the measure and backed 65 cents. The dispute tied to belt tightening, town manager actions, and looming 62 cent vs 65 cent debate, with selectmen willing to accept the trustees’ 65 cent proposal. The panel approved a general fund tax of $1.09 and a total budget about $9,000 higher than last year, funded by a surplus and a higher grand list.
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Bennington
Leo T. Nash
Henry H. Mallory
Joseph Carroll
Nash
Pello
Charles Bodine
Ormal B. Pierce
Selectman
Bodine
Michael Hogan
Highway Crew
Mike Hogan
Carroll
Mallory
Listers
James E. Alexander
Champlain CEO Wins $126,000 Grant for Vermont OEO
The Champlain Valley Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity received a $126,000 grant to cover its operations for one year. Rep. Robert Stafford said the funds will support program administration community organizations and emergency food and medical services across Addison Chittenden Franklin and Grand Isle counties.
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Washington
UPI
Champlain Valley
Office of Economic Opportunity
Robert T. Stafford
R. Vt
Addison
Chittenden
Franklin
Grand Isle
Vermont
Trustees Postpone YMCA Water Runoff Decision Again
Trustees in Bennington again delayed action on granting the YMCA permission to pipe water from its new building into Morgan Spring originated stream. A state Water Resources Board expert supported the YMCA plan, urging delay until after a February 25 hearing.
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Bennington
YMCA
Clough
Andrews
Joseph Pello
Pello
William Fox
Water Resources Board
Hospital Notes Admissions and Discharges List
Admissions include Douglas Mears William A Sherman Gladys Mitchell Douglas Bump Leonard Bump Jr Donna Alderman Lois M Reynolds Frances Ruditis Frank Wrubleski Hoosick Falls and Saratoga N Y Discharges include Earl Rufus Jr Wilmington David J Towne Hoosick Falls Mrs Dorothy Scotten and son Mrs Grace Crandall and daughter Bennington
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Douglas Mears
William A. Sherman
Gladys Mitchell
Douglas Bump
Leonard Bump Jr
Donna Alderman
Bennington
Lois M. Reynolds
Saratoga
N.Y
Frances Ruditis
Frank Wrubleski
Hoosick Falls
Earl Rufus Jr
Wilmington
David J. Towne
Dorothy Scotten
Grace Crandall
Bennington Briefs VFW Meeting and Civic Notices Updated
Bennington briefs list several meetings including a VFW post gathering at 8 tonight at North Street rooms and a Board of Civil Authority session on Wednesday Feb 18 at 7 pm to correct the election checklist for March 3 Town Meeting. Also notes for Mt Anthony Union reports, Moose and Legion auxiliary meetings, a charity auction, a hospitalized child, a resuscitation course, and office closures through March 8.
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VFW
North Street
Board of Civil Authority For
Town of
Bennington
Sisters’ Office
Women of the Moose
Vermont State Police Auxiliary
Mt. Anthony Junior High School
Main Street
Pinsker Quits Leads Village to Charter Hearing Delay
Pinsker resists immediate action as village trustees clash with Williams and Gilman over charter changes. Attorney Gary Brown to study implications. hearing postponed to allow thorough research. February 24 hearing tentatively set. warning articles include funding for a city form charter and property deals.
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Gilman
Williams
Pinsker
Ormald
Pierce
Gary Brown
Williams, Witten, Carter and Dollard
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