Vermont Senate backs remap plan after court ruling
Vermont Senate moves preliminary approval to reapportion the legislature along traditional political lines after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling loosens one man one vote constraints. The bipartisan plan, led by Edward Janeway and Thomas Crowley, faces further debate as lawmakers seek multi member districts and broader guidelines for redistricting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Talbot Montpelier
UPI
U.S. Supreme Court
Vermont Senate
Edward Janeway
Windham County
Thomas Crowley
D-Chittenden
Esther Sorrell
Dchittenden
Committee On Government Operations
Sorrell
Janeway
Vermont
National Parks passports offered at Bennington Post
Postmaster Stanley J Pekelski announces Golden Eagle and Golden Age Passports available at the Bennington Post for 1973. The Golden Eagle Passport costs $10 and permits entry for the bearer and companions in a private vehicle to all National Park System areas with entrance fees. The Golden Age Passport is free to persons 82 and older with same entry privileges plus a 50 percent discount on special recreation fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley J. Pekelski
Bennington
National Park System
Pre-town meeting forum for candidates in Bennington area
Robert J. M. Matteson will moderate a pretown meeting sponsored by the League of Women Voters at 7 30 p m on Wednesday Feb 28 in the Courthouse. Six candidates for three selectmen seats will speak briefly and take audience questions. Sheridan and Campbell seek re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. M. Matteson
Bennington
League of Women Voters
Board of
Selectmen
Fred H. Baker Jr
J. Duncan Campbell
Paul Sheridan
Mia
Dorothy Warren
Timothy Corcoran
John Stone Jr
Sheridan
Campbell
Voters Service
Harrington questions legal validity of union district vote setup
Harrington a Bennington and former Woolford board member said he has consulted a lawyer over the impact of a Supreme Court ruling on one man one vote. He argues the union high school district should tally votes by town to decide winners, potentially avoiding another election and aligning with new district size variances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supeemt
King Mt. Anthony Union High School
Lawrence E. Harrington
Bennington
Woolford
Harrington
Warren Court
Uniion
Huntington
ACLU Seeks Suits Over Vermont Voting Vagueness
The Vermont ACLU urges court action over unclear local voting rules as lawmakers debate election reform. Joan Webster notes no single office oversees local procedures. durational waiting periods before registration are deemed unconstitutional. Cathy Frank of the Vermont League of Women Voters backs eliminating separate local election requirements, while leaders warn March town meetings limit bill passage until next general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fouoth
Vermont
League of Women Voters
Cathy Frank
Orrin Beattie
R-Manchester Center
Bus service halt okayed for Burlington areas
The Public Service Board final order allows Burlington Rapid Transit Co to stop bus service in Burlington Winooski South Burlington and Essex by June 30. The towns must guarantee the company for operating losses and a one and one half percent rate of return until June. Service may terminate earlier if communities fail to meet expenses or choose to cancel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
UPI
Public Service Board
Burlington Rapid Transit Co
Burlington
Winooski
Essex
Appointments statewide listed for district environment panels
Gov. Salmon named 15 people to eight district environmental commissions under the Land Development Center Act of 1970. Notables include former Secretary of State Harry Cooley and ex-Environment Commissioner A. John Holden. Details list District 1 chair Judson Lyon replacing Brendan Whittaker, with Richard Sullivan to serve four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. John Holden
Montpelier
District
Judson Lyon
Belmont
Brendan J. Whittaker
Brandon
Richard F. Sullivan
Joseph C. Jones
Bennington man faces new charge after receiving stolen property drop
District Court coverage notes state dropped receiving stolen property charges against James Leonard Bennington for a water closet from HH. Greenberg and Sons Inc. A petty larceny charge was substituted with a Monday plea. District and committee allocations, including new terms for leaders in Brattleboro, Randolph Center, and Burlington, mark a broad reshaping of local representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Leonard Bennington
Leonard
HH. Greenberg and Sons Inc
Rice couple to display crafts at Mount Holyoke fair
Edward and Muriel Rice of North Bennington will show slate etchings and decorated milk cans at the second annual Peddler's Fair, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley Massachusetts. About eight artisans from six states will demonstrate and display wares in Chapin Auditorium and Wilbur Recreation Room from 10 to 5 as part of the college arts weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Muriel Rice
North Bennington
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley
Mass
Tates
Chapin Auditorium
Wilbur Recreation Room
Plane Spotted on Magic Mt In Missing Flight
Authorities search for a private twin engine plane missing since Thursday night on route to Hart ness Airport Springfield. Wreckage found atop Magic Mountain with two occupants unaccounted. Coast Guard helicopter joined ground teams as snowmobilers and sheriff deputies assist in Windsor County.
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Londonderry
Hartness
Springfield
Magic Mountain
Williamsburg
U.S. Coast Guard
Chester
Windsor County
Bennington man pleads guilty to public intoxication
In Bennington District Court on Thursday Thomas Spargo of Old Bennington pleaded guilty to public intoxication on February 2. Judge John P. Morrissey gave a 30 day suspended sentence, placed Spargo on probation, and ordered commitment to Waterbury State Hospital until discharge by doctors. Upon release he is to consult with United Counseling Service.
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Bennington District Court
Thomas Spargo
Old Bennington
Bennington
John P. Morrissey
Spargo
Waterbury State Hospital
Sparge
United Counseling Service
Tax chief says capital gains won't hurt anybody too much
Vermont Tax Commissioner Robert Lathrop told the House Appropriations Committee that a capital gains tax in property tax relief legislation would not harm anyone. He noted IRS guidance and possible deduction as a cost of doing business for real estate agents. He warned the Ways and Means bill’s relief provisions and funding gap could affect under 65 and senior citizens. A separate Route 1 accident near Prospect Mountain left two cars damaged but no injuries.
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Page
Salmon
Norris Hoyt
Te Glover
Hebard
Peter Joseph
Smgtton
Anthony Buraczynski
Brattleboro
Roland Gervais
Enosburg
Leo O'Brien
Agriculture Department
O'Brien
Thomas H. Foster
Foster
Committee On Health and Welfare
Charles Sawer
Internal Revenue Service
Burlington
TRS
Lathrop
Ways and Means
Woodlord
Prospect Mountain
Jane P. Silva, Sr
Maplewood
Nos
Matthew W. Rowe
Williamstown
Mass
Rowe
New mental health and environmental leadership named
MONTPALIER Mrs. Margaret Garland of Burlington was reappointed to a four year term on the state Environmental Board by Gov. Salmon, with Senate confirmation awaited. In a separate action Salmon named Dr. Robert L. Okin of Cambridge head of the Mental Health Department, a 33 year old former NIH psychiatric consultant, replacing the vacant post that paid 32,500 dollars annually since last August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sored
Fred Westphal
Alamade County
John Boylan
Orleana Esser Conties
Vermont Transportation Authority
Senate
House
Westphal
Vermont League of Women Votkers
Senate Natural Resources Committee
Firsl
Bennington Briefs and Local Notices
Bennington clubs host Friday snacks and a Sunday piano recital at McCullough Mansion. VFW Post 1352 dinner and dance, a 90th birthday for Becky Cook, MAUHS gym hours, a Haiti talks event with slides, and a covered-dish supper. Snow Goers ride planned, and local election appeals urge March 6 votes.
Hospital Notes Admissions and Discharges Summary
Admissions list includes Robert Mayer Donald Davis Bennington Tammy Squires Pownal Cecilia King Manchester Depot Ruth Ann Thurber Hoosick Falls. Discharges include Linda Mercier Bennington Pamela Wickenden Shaftaury Walter Carpenter Hoosick Falls Beatrice Maxon Berlin. Births report Mr and Mrs Robert Secoy of BLD Arlington welcome their fourth son born February 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mayer
Donald Davis
Bennington
Tammy Squires
Pownal
Cecilia King
Manchester Depot
Ruth Ann Thurber
Hoosick Falls
Linda Mercier
Pamela Wickenden
Shaftaury
Walter Carpenter
Beatrice Maxon
Berlin
N.Y
Robert Secoy
Bld
Arlington
Obituaries for Mrs Florence J. Brooks and Oscar Murwin Published
Obituary notices report Florence J. Brooks 80 of Manchester Center died after 12 days at Putnam Memorial Hospital born October 18 1892 in Hubbardton taught in North Rupert and Shaftsbury widow of Otis R. Brooks survived by two sons four daughters 18 grandchildren four great grandchildren two nieces funeral Saturday at 9:30 am Brewster Funeral Home and 10 at St Pauls Church burial South Village Cemetery East Dorset memorials to Vermont Cancer Society. Oscar Murwin 81 retired lumberman died Thursday at Crescent Manor Nursing Home born August 11 1882 in Franklin New York son of William and Zada Murwin survived by three sons Leroy William and Gerald two daughters Mrs Decker and Mrs Huff and Mrs Garatoni burial Lake Lindsey Cemetery Florida arrangements by Gillney Haynes Kane Funeral Home. Incomplete notice for Hazel Ruch of Albany indicates death in Utica New York with pending funeral arrangements.
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Otis Brooks
Florence J. Brooks
Osis Brooks
Manchester Center
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Brooks
North Rupert
Shaftsbury
Hubbardton
George Davis
Castleton Normal School
Otis R. Brooks
St. Paul's Church
David Brooks
Manchester
Corliss Brooks
Los Angeles
Norman
Dorothy) Drake
Milton
Barbara) Kamiah
Idshe
John
Eleanor) Pockette
Brandon
Lloyd
Beverly) Casey
Brewster Funeral Home
South Village
East Dorset
Vermont Cancer Society
Oscar Murwin
Crescent Manor
Harpe
Byrdin Decker
Beech Street
Florida
Franklin
N.Y
Witlias and
Zada
Rylind) Murwin
New York State
Bennington
Leroy
William Marwin
Gerald
Decker
Michael Huff
Jean Garatoni
Mottepelier
Bwerer
Hrooksville
Fla
Lake Lindsey
Gitney, Haynes & Kane Funeral Home
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Commerce Committee
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Suuur
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David Shaffe
D-33
Marshall Witten
Shaffe
Natural Resources Commanittes
Camel's Hurp
Harry Hk, Cooley
Randolph Center
Putnam W. Blodgett
Bradford
Alice Flannery
Norwich
Ivan van Bree
East Corinth
Rose Fucc
George Holton
James J. McNamara
Harry R. Montague
Westford
McNamara
Wallace Anderson Jr
Middlebury
Steven Freedman
North Ferrisburg
George A. King
Morrisville
Gerald J. Kirchmer
Stowe
E. J. Hamilton
Holden
Kirchner
Frank A. Curran
Newport
Melvin Carter
Catherine Beattie
Danville
Frederick Siloway
St. Johnsbury
Sue Burton Tenner
John M. Moore
Gerald Cornell
Richard B. Leslie III
Walker
Magic Mt
Sur Lathrop
Norris Kvyt
Bennington Briefs
Bennington Club
Hill Campbells
Geneva Montle Moore Piano Studio
McCullough
VFW
Rebecca Cook
Becky
Hunt Street
Josephine Dean
Recreation Department
Mauhs
William Richardson
World Church
Wil
Second Congregational
Haiti
Pleasant Street
ADY
Napolitano
Renee Bennington
Shea Agency Inc
Southern
John Stone
Mt. Anthony
Lawrence E. “Moe
Mrs. Hazelruch
Hazel Ruch
Albany
Utica
Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home
Adams Clothes Shop
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