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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1972

Page

3

Buckley backs Davis abortion stance in Vermont

Senate Judiciary Chairman T Garry Buckley in Bennington County signals endorsement of a Vermont abortion bill aligned with Gov Deane C Davis. At a public hearing with over 100 attendees most favored keeping restrictions, while Davis urged a clear rule and hospital based, limited abortion under specific conditions including life risk health rape or incest or fetal defect. Willis Higgins urged avoiding excessive limits, noting possible federal court challenges to the law.

Davis Willis Higgins Williston Higgins

UCS Dance Dinner Realizes 2350 for Bennington UCS

The eighth annual UCS dinner dance raised 2350 from ticket sales and donations to support the United Counseling Service of Bennington County. Co chairs thank volunteers and list sponsors from Bennington and surrounding towns, plus sponsors from New York City and Williamston.

United Counseling Service Bennington County UCS Gary Barbera Warren C. Jensen Bennington E. H. Campstead Jr Daniel Cadiz Harry Eddington Gerald D. Finnegan Gerald F. Butler Philip J. O’neill Edward L. Knapp Jr Barent Gordinier Edward F. Studwell James B. Gibney Bernard T. Cohen Belva Keyworth Arthur D. Taylor Mary Saunders James E. Dick Albert Shulman Joseph Madkour Arthur M. Roberts C. H. Buckley North Bennington Brian F. Albiser Arlington

Vermont Vocational Education Week Observed Feb 13 19

Vermonters will observe Vermont Vocational Education Week February 13 to 19 by visiting area vocational centers to learn about programs. Centers at Spaulding Barre and more are listed, with 12 operational and others under construction. Nearly 12,000 high school students and 4,000 adults enrolled.

Montpelier Spaulding High School Barre Mt. Anthony

Green Mountain Club Meeting in Bennington Sunday

The Bennington section of the Green Mountain Club will hold its annual meeting Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Second Congregational Church. Officers will be elected, reports given, and bylaw revisions discussed. A 5:30 covered dish supper precedes the business meeting, with coffee and tea provided. At 8:15 Duncan A. Campbell will present a tape slide show The Eye of Ecology.

Bennington Green Mountain Club Second Congregational Church Duncan A. Campbell Ecology

Vermont Tomorrow seeks members to lobby state

Vermont Tomorrow Inc led by Robert S. Babcock Jr seeks members to back its environmental agenda. Circulation outlines dues levels from 5 to 50 dollars and calls for legislation to recycle waste, curb population growth, revise energy rates, and tax land use. The group plans a state environmental plan and is registered as a lobby with the secretary of state. Headquarters are at 5 State St Montpelier 05602.

Montpelier Vermont Tomorrow Inc Robert S. Babcock Jr Vermont Environment Board Vermont Tomorrow Babcock John S. Lancaster Woodstock Edwin H. Amidon Burlington Vermont Secretary of State State St Eagles Hall Order of Eagles Aerie Max Baer

Kidney Danger Signals Warn of Functional Disorders

An old ad signals kidney danger symptoms such as waking at night burning and frequent or scanty flow along with back ache and leg pains. It promotes Bukets three tabs daily to flush kidneys regulate passage and offers a 48 hour trial at Quinlan's Drug Store.

Quinlan’s

Old Bennington Drops Extra Fire Assessment Amid Unification

Old Bennington will no longer be charged a $1,200 fire protection assessment after unification with Bennington. Town Manager Edward R. Lamb privately discussed the change with a village trustee, prompting selectmen to criticize not being informed. North Bennington plans a shared fire budget with the town to avoid double taxation, while Rural Fire District No. 1 seeks tax relief and Rural District residents face tax-rate shifts if a ballot measure passes.

Old Bennington Bennington Village of Edward R. Lamb Lamb Salvatore ‘‘Sal

Bishop names Rev. Sweeney as chancellor

Rev. John R. McSweeney of Burlington was named chancellor of the statewide diocese of Burlington. Bishop John A. Marshall Jr. announced the selection, noting McSweeney had served as assistant chancellor and head of the Vermont Priests' Senate.

Sweeney Burlington UPI John R. McSweeney John A. Marshall Jr Vermont Priests’ Senate

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Buckley UCS Dance John L. Whalen Shaftsbury Robert Sugarman Frank Efinger Tyler Resch Manchester John T. Carmody John B. Foster Dorset Charles S. Smith Jr Pownal Marshall A. Lapidus Richard S. Johnson Hoosick Falls New York City Anne Bosnack Williamston Alton L. Perry Lt. Gov Burgess John S. Burgess Brattleboro Chelsea Orange County Motor Vehicle Department Berlin Kaethe Lerm West Berlin George M. Dunsmore Vermont Vocational Association Bellows Free Academy St. Albans Cola D. Watson Green Mt. Club Treasure Chest J.F. Collins CO Roberts North Adams, Mass DIAL Nichols Berkshire Walker U.S Nantucket Wickes North Street Bankamericard Main ST
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