Vermont museum opens with spring cleaning bustle
In Montpelier the Vermont Historical Society unveils a new museum at the Pavilion Hotel. Workers move canvas and paint as five exhibit modules begin to tell Vermont’s ecological and historical story. Directors and staff, including John Duffy and Walter Hubbard, supervise in a lively, welcoming opening setup aimed at broad public use.
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Montpelier
Museum of the
Vermont Historical Society
The
Historical Society
State of
Vermont
State Administration
Clement
John Duffy
Walter Hubbard
Jean Cate
Hubbard
New Museum
Vermont Earth
Vermont House Votes To Preserve Supervisor Exclusion in Act
The Vermont House narrowly approves a measure that preserves a provision excluding supervisory personnel from the state workers union. VSEA warns the change could weaken the association as Rep Hancock and Valsangiacomo defend the move against union-shop expansion and broader inclusion.
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Garnett Harvey
VSEA
John Hancock
R-Hardwick
Oreste Valsangiacomo
D-Barre
Hancock
Valsangiacomo
Deane C. Davis
House Government Operations Committee
Henry Hicks
Weathersfield
University of Vermont
Searsburg landmark house may be saved as demolition delayed
New England Power will postpone razing the Bond Rice House in Searsburg for one week to hear saving proposals. The Gothic Victorian three story landmark, built mid 19th century, sits on power company land in a wooded site. Architect Hapgood will inspect and offer suggestions while negotiations consider cost of removal and restoration.
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The
New England Power Co
Bond-Rice
Searsburg
Vermont
Banner
Power Company
Hugh Sullivan
New England Power
Lebanon
N.H
Hanover
Sullivan
New England
North Bennington
David Hapgood
McCullough Park Foundation
Bond- Rice
Burlington
Margaret Muller
Hapgood
Carlo Walter
Miss Walter
Gordon Rice
Bond Rice
George W. Doane
Somerset
Doane
Devil Staircase
George Bond
Bond
Deerfield Lumber Company
New England Power Company
Florida
Doris
Norma
Vernon
Snow storm watch for New England with heavy accumulation
A heavy snow watch is posted across New England with snow expected to continue today and accumulate six inches or more. Snow may linger tonight with flurries and strong winds causing drifting. Lows tonight reach the upper teens to mid 20s, while Sunday highs reach the mid 20s to low 30s.
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New England
California Supreme Court abolishes death penalty nationwide impact
The California Supreme Court ruled death penalty unconstitutional under state cruel or unusual punishment standards and ordered all penalties changed to life imprisonment. The decision, 6-1, affects California inmates on death row including Sirhan Sirhan and Charles Manson and notes the ruling applies to state law, not the U.S. Constitution.
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San Francisco
UPI
California Supreme Court
California
U.S
Sirhan B. Sirhan
Robert F. Kennedy
Charles Manson
United States
West Virginia
HEW calls alcohol the major drug problem in U.S.
The HEW 11 member task force released the first Congress report under a new law stating about 9 million Americans have alcoholism or related problems. It cites 28,000 alcohol related traffic deaths yearly and a $15 billion annual economic loss. An advertising campaign backed by the liquor industry will compare alcohol to other drugs. The report notes moderation can have medicinal value but excess damages the body and life expectancy. It highlights endemic alcoholism among American Indians and provides figures on the average yearly alcohol consumption for adults.
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Washington
UPI
Congress
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
HEW
Licensed
Beverage Institute
Advertising Council
Morris E. Chaffetz
National Institute On Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Chafetz
Leonard 91 died. local industrialist active in many causes
Herbert H. Leonard 91, longtime Shaftsbury resident and former president of American Machine and Foundry Co., died Friday at Putnam Memorial Hospital. A Scarsdale, New York, native, he moved to the area in 1948 and became a key civic figure, supporting education youth and community projects. He chaired YMCA fund drives and aided school consolidation, served as a church leader and museum trustee, led the Greater Bennington Association, and earned the Layman's Award and D. Ed. Moore award in the 1960s.
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Herbert H. Leonard
Shaftsbury
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Scarsdale
N.Y
American Machine and Foundry Co
New York City
Leonard
Southwest District Teachers Association
Red Brick
YMCA
First Congregational Church
Old Bennington
Bennington Museum
Greater
Nixon seeks ongoing contact with China after Peking trip
President Nixon aims to establish an on going communications belt with China as a key objective of his Peking visit. Press secretary Ziegler said diplomatic ties remain off the table for now while noting plans for a possible first meeting between Nixon and Mao Tse tung in Peking. Nixon will brief bipartisan congressional leaders on February 29 after returning.
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Honolulu
Ziegler
U.S
China
Nixon
Communist Party
Mao Tsetung
Peking
Mao
PeeWee programs expansion eyed for Bennington youth
Dr. Oakley Frost outlined on Rotary talk that Mt Anthony Youth Athletic Association will broaden PeeWee sports in Bennington for 7 to 12 year olds. Immediate aims include hockey and soccer with wrestling and other sports possible. 30 boys in PeeWee football drew 65 turned away, planning to admit up to 100 across several sports including 7 to 9 year olds. potential girls field hockey and parental volunteer coaching urged. money raising noted.
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Mt. Anthony
Association
Bennington officers graduate from Vermont Police Academy
Two Bennington Police officers Michael D. Martin and Richard V. Damour completed the six week state required training at the Vermont Training Council Police Academy in Pittsford. Chief William H. Fox and Detective David Brown attended the ceremony, with three more recruits Gary Briggs Thomas Sinclair and William Bryan scheduled to begin the course on Sunday February 27.
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Pittsford
Bennington
Vermont Training Council Police Academy
Michael D. Martin
Richard V. Damour
William H. Fox
David Brown
Gary Briggs
Thomas Sinclair
William Bryan
Vermont Environmental Board issues interim land plan policy
The Vermont Environmental Board released a policy statement to guide district commissions in interpreting the interim land capability plan. If signed by the governor, the statements would become state law, shaping development control under Act 250. The plan remains a guidance document for development decisions.
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Charles Bonenti Montpelier
Vermont
State Environmental Board
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State Museum
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Dr. Frost
Environment Board
Environmental Board
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