Veterans chiefs denounce Mallary amnesty stance in rally
In Montpelier the three largest Vermont veterans groups condemn Congressman Richard Mallary for supporting conditional amnesty for Vietnam draft dodgers and deserters. They label the Pell Taft plan unconscionable and urge dodgers to return, face charges, and bear consequences. Leaders named are Maurice E. Marsh, Fred Chase, and Lyle Little.
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Disabled American Veterans
DAR Notes Bennington DAR gathers at McCullough Library
February meeting of the Bennington chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met in the McCullough Library social rooms. Dorothy Kidd elected delegate to the 83rd National DAR Congress in Washington, D C, April 15 to 20 with April 12 registration. Alternates named. history notes on American heritage articles and itinerant portrait painters. railroad bed improvement urged for Hoosick Junction rail service during the bi centennial celebration.
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Harry Hayden
Dorothy Kidd
Washington, D.C
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Carl Williams
Hayden
Herbert Lillie
Laurie Hess
Edward Emmons
American Heritage
Currier
Kidd
Hoosick Junction
Benhi 39 reunioners meet Tuesday in Bennington
The Reunion Committee for the Class of 1939 of Bennington High School will meet next Tuesday Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. at co chairwoman Marie Turgeon's home 512 Beech St Bennington. There were 139 graduates in 1939. The seven classmates who have died are Raymond Baker killed in World War II Beverly Ayers Whitman Helen Randall June Elliot Elwell Charles Scott Caliope Betts Murphy Walter Barrington Louis Stedman Dockray and Quincy Harrington. The date for the reunion is June 22. Registration will be that Saturday with a social at Jane Latif's 903 Gage St Bennington from 1 to 4 p.m. and a dinner at Mt Anthony Country Club at 7 p.m. with music by Stu Dumas and his band. Letters concerning the event will be mailed to all class members by the first week of March.
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Beech St
Bennington
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Beverly (Ayers) Whitman
Helen Randall
June
Elliot) Elwell
Charles Scott
Caliope (Betts) Murphy
Walter Barrington
Louis
Stedman) Dockray
Quincy Harrington
Jane Latif
Gage St
Mt. Anthony
Stu Dumas
Connor weighs another run for lieutenant governor
Bridport farmer Leo Connor, the 1972 Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, contemplates another bid as Republican John Burgess leaves the post and Democrat Brian Burns also seeks the nomination. Connor would discuss joining Governor Salmon on the ticket. Burns has opposed the administration and championed a children dental care plan.
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Burlington
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Waterbury prison proposal backed by committee
The House Institutions Committee endorsed a $2.5 million waterbury state prison on state land near the state hospital as part of a $44 million capital bonding bill. The maximum security facility would house 45 inmates, replacing Windsor prison facilities. Salmon administration officials have favorable views but have not endorsed.
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VFW Girls Host Bingo Party at Vermont Home
The junior unit of the Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 1332 held a bingo party at the Vermont Veterans Home on Tuesday February 19 at 7 p.m. Winners included Edward Kierra with three games and Paul Rickert with Andrew Cadoret with two games each.
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Bennington AARP chapter hosts tax aid and travel plans
February AARP meeting in Bennington drew 65 attendees as John Powell and Elizabeth Groenewegen explained the SSI program for the aged blind and disabled. A Bennington Opportunity Council session on revenue sharing followed, with lunch and beverages provided. Bernie sessions covered trips, honorary memberships, a cross country tour by Vermont Transit, and a Lifeline bill talk by Richard Bower of CVPS.
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Schools resume normal times after winter recess
Schools reopen with standard schedule following winter break. The day will begin at regular start times as classes resume, restoring normal routines for students and staff.
Leahy Field Opens For Vermont Senate Run
In Montpelier UPI Leahy faces a wide field to announce his candidacy for the seat being vacated by Sen George D Aiken as Gov Salmon opens the door for his re election and pledges no primary endorsement though backing Democrats in the general election Leahy plans a statement within 10 days and remains confident he can beat Mallary if Aiken retires
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Richard W. Mallary
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Aiken
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Salmon
Green Mountain Club hike in Hopkins Forest Sunday
A Green Mountain Club hike through Hopkins Forest will occur this Sunday February 24 covering about six miles in five hours. Participants should bring snowshoes lunch and beverage dress warmly and meet at 9 30 a m in the First Vermont Bank parking lot. A school fundraiser for Cora B Whitney School tickets and money must be returned by this weekend or contact Mrs Alberta Harrington or Mrs Paula Stewart. The drawing is Monday February 25 at 2 30 p m.
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Obituary for Oscar K. Burkman in Bennington
Military funeral services were held for World War I veteran Oscar K. Burkman of Colonial Garden Apartments Bennington after he died en route to Putnam Memorial Hospital. The service at St Francis de Sales Church included a Mass, with bearers listed and burial planned for spring at Park Lawn Cemetery vault.
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Bennington
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Mahar and Son
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Herman LeRay
Thomas Biggs
James Watson
Grange Lape
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