Open Letter to Washington County Supervisors on Shushan Dam
The Banner prints a reader letter contesting the view that Vermonters should close the Shushan Dam matter despite a second article. The writer, addressing the Washington County Board of Supervisors, notes the Temporary Commission on Water Resources for Southeastern New York is currently seeking 25.
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Shushan Dam
Washington County Board of Supervisors
Commission On Water Resources
New York
Shushan Dam plan revival rhetoric stirs up water fears
Albert Shaw Jr of Shushan voices alarm over upstate reservoir proposals for New York City water supply. He warns against reviving the Battenkill Rocky Rape Reservoir plan, cites past hearings, and notes Vermont access and potential damages to land, fishing streams, and local towns. William A. Symes condemns amnesty for deserters, calling for mandatory prison terms.
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Battenkill
New York City
Washington County
Vermont
Cambridge
Bennington
Rupert
New York State
Albany
Canada
Sweden
William A. Symes
Protests hospital policy on fathers in delivery room
A letter to Putnam Memorial Hospital administrator Robert D. Stout protests a policy banning fathers from the delivery room. The writer cites widespread choices to seek births elsewhere and argues such restrictions harm goodwill and community support, urging change and mentioning plans to alert local paper readers.
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Robert D. Stout
Putnam Memorial Hospital
North Adams
Battle Day vote sparks Bennington debate letters
William Sears of 146 Scott St voices concern over municipal spending and Battle Day funding in Bennington. He cites opposition from Mrs. Ray and Mr. Rice to tax increases, while supporting a small rise to back the town’s history. Sears urges a public vote to decide funding for the YMCA pool and other projects, warning of long term tax impact.
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Fire Department
Bennington
Edith Myers
Putnam
Virginia busing debate draws large turnout and court cases
In Virginia a Feb 5 Richmond meeting drew over 4200 parents as lawmakers push a constitutional convention to curb busing. A Circuit Court delays a federal order merging districts, with cases heading to the Supreme Court affecting cities like Detroit and Buffalo. Discussions continue in Maryland and North Carolina amid protests and enrollment fights.
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Banner
Virginia
Bennie R. Ward
Bennington
Richmond
Virginia House
Congress
U.S. Supreme Court
Detroit
Buffalo
Denver
Florida
Senate
Wilmington
N.C
Prince George County
Save Our Schools
Emanuel Celler
Vermont Democrats set May 20 state convention for delegates
The Vermont Democratic State Committee scheduled May 20 for its state convention to pick 12 national convention delegates in Miami this summer. Revisions to the delegate-selection process, mandated by the 1968 convention, broaden citizen participation and reallocate 1 148 delegates among 246 towns, ensuring at least two delegates per town and linking most to population and Democratic vote.
Newport woman dies from oven explosion burns
Lena Brien, 70, of Newport, died Tuesday from burns she suffered after her clothing caught fire when an oven exploded on February 9. The death was reported by Burlington officials.
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Burlington
UPI
Lena Brien
Newport
Fire kills man and leaves 15 homeless in Albany
An Albany fire of undetermined origin claimed the life of 62 year old Lewis Browning 67 Ten Broeck Street. He was found by firefighters in his second floor apartment and apparently trapped while attempting to escape. Two residents were injured, one with a fractured ankle, as flames spread to the third floor and neighboring buildings. An autopsy was ordered and death tentatively ruled asphyxiation from smoke. The blaze started on the second floor shortly after 2 a.m.
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Albany
Lewis Browning
Ten Broeck St
Berkshire firms move amid state cases and regional notices
Glenn Turner Enterprises exits its Berkshire regional HQ heading to Kerhonkson New York amid a pending state Supreme Court lottery case and multiple injunctions against pyramid selling. The Adams action on Saddle Ball Mountain keeps private ski development alive despite a DNR bid. Deerfield Glassine gains an eight month sulfur fuel variance to 2.2 percent. The Hoosac River study by the Army Corps of Engineers will assess flood control along Adams to Stillwater with walls extension focus.
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Pittsfield
Glenn Turner Enterprises Inc
State Supreme Court
Kerhonkson
N.Y
Poughkeepsie
Massachusetts
New York
Vermont
Rhode Island
DNR
Council
Monroe Bridge
Deerfield Glassine Co
Deerfield Glassine
Arnold Print Works
Adams
North Adams
Hoosac River
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Hoosac Basin
Cheshire
Stamford
Hudson
Stillwater
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Mayor’s Association
Albert Shaw Jr
Shushan, N.Y
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George Skrzypek
South St
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Pebe
North Street
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Mercury
Cintec
Mercury Montego
Road Test Magazine
Washington
Bennington Ford
E. Main ST
Bennington, Vermont
Lincoln
William Sears
Scott St
House
Judiciary Committee
Andrews
Action Now
Lois M. Bryant
DR. Doolittle
Chagall
House & Garden
Biccer Bennington
Judge Leddy
Bernard J. Leddy
Vermont Bar Association
Philip H. Hoff
Leddy
U.S
Hoff
Federal Building
Montpelier
Vermont Aeronautics Board
Beacon
Rutland
Charles R. Miel
FAA
Richard A. Melling
Shelburne
STOWE
UPS
Thomas I. Baron
Pierz
Minn
Baron
Mt. Mansfield Ski Co
Vincent Riccio
Brooklyn
Down In
Berkshire
Saddle Ball
Army
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