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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1969

Page

6

Vermont Higher Education Report Due From Commission in June

Rutland Vermont The Vermont Commission on Higher Education Facilities will deliver its report to Gov Deane Davis by June 30 1969 chairman James J Ritchie disclosed Friday after a commission meeting in Rutland The report may publish sooner the sections under legislative review It covers roles of independent colleges projected institutional changes expanding education continuing education vocational and technical recommendations for educating the economically and socially deprived and a statewide organizational plan The study uses staff and consultant services from the Institute for Educational Development based in New York City The commission was established in 1963 to administer Title I grants and later Title VI and other higher education programs Its members include Joseph M ONeill Elizabeth Candon Robert E Long Thomas B Ragle Lyman S Rowell Raymond A Withey and executive secretary Terry F Allen

Rutland Iti Vermont Commission Deane Dasmins James Jem Ritchie Ofb LisRitchie Activi Institute For Educational Development Research ,and Development Corporation New York City Vermont Ted Nils Y. Wessell Tufts University Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Charles E. Adkins IED Briarcliff College Mitchell N. Call Office of Ritchie Essex Junction IBM Joseph M. O'Neill Elizabeth Candon Trinity College Burlington Robert E. Long Lyndon State College Lyndon Center Thomas B. Ragle Marlboro College Lyman S. Rowell University of Vermont Raymond A. Withey Green Mountain College Terry F. Allen

Vermont businessmen join UVM Friends steering committee

Fifteen prominent Vermont men accepted membership on the steering committee of a new Friends of the University of Vermont. C H Ridgley, invited to chair, said the group will formalize mutual support between the university and the community. Derick V Webb of Shelburne Farms was elected vice chairman, with members including James B Antell Herbert A Bahrenburg and others from major firms and institutions. George V Kidder will serve as liaison.

Burlington Friends of the University of Vermont C.H. Ridgley the Maltex Co William J. Cody Jr Burlington Federal Savings and Loan Association James P. Dempsey General Electric Willett S. Foster Edlund Co William W. Freeman Freeman French Freeman Parnell C. Kirby J.C. Penney Co John H. McDonald Vermont Structural Steel Glen M. McKibben Green Mountain Power Corp Horace A. Ransom Jr Chittenden Trust James J. Ritchie IBM Essex Junction Richard A. Snelling Shelburne Industries, Inc Max B. Wall Hilton A. Wick Wick, Dinse and Allen George V. Kidder UVM

Machine Course Over ETV

Vermont workers and students gain basic machine shop training via a GE Armament Department produced program on Vermont Educational Television. The half hour lessons air every Tuesday for 15 weeks starting February 25 at 9 45 am with repeats at 2 and 6 30 pm to fit all shifts. GE staff teach and demonstrate at the Burlington plant.

Burlington Vermont Vermont Educational General Electric Company Armament Department ETV

Sprague Electric Posts First Deficit Since 1932

Sprague Electric Co reports 1968 net loss of 2.83 million or 83 cents per share after a year end inventory write down of 2.32 million. Despite higher annual sales of 132.75 million, chairman Robert C. Sprague says cost cutting and plant consolidations begun in 1968 should yield substantial savings by mid 1969 and beyond as operations rationalize across 28 plants in 12 states and 7 foreign countries.

North Adams Mass Sprague Electric Co Robert C. Sprague Sprague

Chicago Clothier To Relocate Operations To Hardwick

Chicago based manufacturer of children's clothes plans to move its entire operation to a new modern plant in Hardwick by early summer. Announcement came from William Hill of Hardwick Development Corp and David Kirker of Vermont Development Department. Ted Shaw of Bonnie Shaw Inc expects to start construction when weather permits. The plant will be air conditioned with modern machinery and employ 25 to 30 women initially, with a total workforce around 175 plus maintenance and shipping staff. John W. Lane of Bonnie Shaw will head plant operations.

Hardwick William Hill Hardwick Development Corp David Kirker Vermont Development Department Ted Shaw Bonnie Shaw Inc Charles Wiley Vermont Industrial Building Authority Shaw

Denver Police Probe Recruiting Error in Robbery Case

In Denver city police report, Robert J. Cohen, 39, of Wallace Nebraska, sought help from Don Brennan a detective sergeant and Ed Hansen a patrolman for an armed robbery. The incident unfolds as authorities review the misstep.

Denver UPI Robert J. Cohen Wallace, Neb Don Brennan Ed Hansen Brennan Hansen New Denver City

New England Home Show Opens in Boston March 1

The 19th annual New England Home Show opens March 1 at Boston War Memorial Auditorium and runs eight days. More than 300 national regional and local home industry companies will present new concepts materials and ideas for the 1969 home. The event is sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Greater Boston, drawing more than 250000 visitors previously. Experts will cover kitchen planning landscaping cabinets appliances built-in units paints wallpaper tile lighting heating and many other home improvement topics.

Boston New England War Memorial Auditorium United States Home Builders Association of Greater Boston

Granville Gemologist Qualifies as Jeweler

Charles W. Cramer of L. E. Roberts Jewelers in Granville New York earned the title of registered jeweler from the American Gem Society after completing gemology studies and a comprehensive exam. Leo Kaplan, president of the international society of jewelers, praised his pursuit of knowledge and ethical business practices. The designation allows the store to be known as a registered jeweler a credential for stores of proven integrity in the United States and Canada. Cramer is a 1934 graduate of Bennington High School.

Los Angeles Calif Charles W. Cramer L. E. Roberts Jewelers Main St Granville N.Y American Gem Society Leo Kaplan International Society of Jewelers Cramer Federal Trade Commission Better Business Bureau United States Canada Bennington High School

Bennington VW Dealer Returns From Aruba Meeting

VW dealer Fritz Fricke and wife return to Bennington after attending the third annual New England VW dealers meeting in Aruba. The 180 attendees from five states included sales, service and parts executives of Northeastern Distributor Inc. Fricker, president of Monument Motors, notes a record 1968 sales year and expects gains in 1969. The group, led by S. J. Tucker, toured Curacao for business social sessions before resuming duties. The Frickes reside at 491 Main St.

Bennington Volkswagen Fritz Fricke Aruba Netherlands Antilles New England Volkswagen Northeastern Distributor, Inc Waltham, Mass Fricker Monument Motors Gulf Coast Boston S.J. Tucker Tucker Curacao Frickes Main St

Vermont Seeks Record Fish as Ice Season Opens

The Vermont Fish and Game Department plans to compile a complete list of record fish in seven categories and 31 species. Forms and instructions are available from agency personnel and fishing outlets. Record holders earn patches and certificates with annual publicity.

Montpelier Vermont Fish and Game Department Vermont

Ten Million Paid by VA in Vermont

White River Jct Vermont 1968 VA compensation and pension payments totaled 10,079,000 to Vermont veterans and dependents of deceased veterans. VA Center Director M Dawson Tyson MD announced 7,182 veterans received service connected or need based pensions, with 2,897 widows children and dependent relatives on rolls.

White River Jct Veterans Administration Vermont M. Dawson Tyson White River Junction Tyson VA Center

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