Stafford seeks change in Highway Trust Fund
Vermont Senator Robert T. Stafford proposes extending the Highway Trust Fund through 1980 and directing 1977 80 monies to Interstate completion. Non interstate federal aid would come from the General Fund. States could use up to five percent of interstate apportionments for maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stafford Seeks
Change In Highway Trust Fund
Washington
Federal Highway Trust Fund
Vermont
Robert T. Stafford
Senate Transportation Subcommittee
Stafford
General Fund
Manchester police investigate mishap
Police probe a Sunday morning crash near Pyrofax Gas Corp in Manchester Depot that sent Pawlet men Kevin Mason and Robert Sargent to Rutland Hospital. Sargent was treated and released while Mason, 19, remains in serious condition with a head injury. A second driver believed involved is in Connecticut and unnamed.
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Manchester
Rere
Pawlet
Rutland
Manfred A. Wessner
Wessner
Connecticut
Kevin Mason
Robert Leon Sargent
Sargent
Mason
Pyrofax Gas Corp
Vermont research center to host first conference in March
The Center for Research on Vermont at the University of Vermont plans a March 22 conference on Vermont research needs and talent in social sciences and humanities. An executive committee led by Lyman Gould will coordinate fellows and associates from UVM and other Vermont institutions to foster Vermont focused studies. The Living and Learning Center at UVM will host the event with open attendance and staff contact Rose Morris for details.
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Burlington
Vermont
College of Arts and Sciences
University of Vermont
John Weiger
Lyman J. Gould
Betty Bandel
George B. Bryan
Robert V. Daniels
Samuel B. Hand
H.N. Muller
III
Milton J. Nadworny
Garrison Nelson
UVM
Rose Morris
Manchester Selectmen Race Sees Five Contest Seats
Five Manchesterites vie for two one year seats on the board of selectmen. Candidates include James R. Kardas, Samuel W. Greenberg, Leslie C. Cole, Robert Schmid, and David Connors. Each cites taxes, budget, and attracting light industry as key issues while underscoring experience and town knowledge. Connors remains in the race after ballot printing.
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Russ Garland
Manchester
Board of Selectmen
Leslie C. Cole
Robert Schmid
David Connors
Connors
Hal
East Dorset
Burr and Burton Seminary
Skyline Mobilehomes
Fair Haven
Leslie W. Cole
Cole
Order of Eagles
V.F.W
Samuel W. Greenberg
Greenberg
Boston
Manchester Chamber of Commerce
James R. Kardas
Midwestern College
Denison
Iowa
Kardas
Isham
Bennington County
Schmid
Ford Foundation
Maple sugaring and slavery in early 19th century New England
In Sturbridge and rural New England, farmers turned to maple sugaring to avoid costly imported cane sugar. From March 1 to 23 at Old Sturbridge Village, residents revived the pre Revolutionary method, seizing thrift, economic independence, and a subtle protest against slavery tied to commercial sugar.
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Sturbridge
Mass
New
Walton
Vermont Register
Farmer’s Almanack
Oysters and beans supper mark Lions Club sight event
The Jacksonville Lions Club hosts an oyster stew dinner at the Municipal Center on Monday March 3 at 6 30 p m to support sight preservation. Non oyster eaters may have beans and hot dogs. The write up also contrasts maple sugaring methods and describes Old Sturbridge Village hours and a 1838 maple sugar credit at Asa Knight's store.
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Jacksonville
Municipal Center
Jacksonville Lions Club
Josiah Dodge
Dummerston
Asa Knight
Old Sturbridge Village
New
Manchester School Directors to Meet Burr and Burton Officials
Manchester school directors and Burr and Burton Seminary leaders meet tonight at 7 p.m. in the elementary school with state Department of Education representatives to discuss Burr and Burton's status under state law. The session is open to the public and follows a 6 p.m. teachers meeting.
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Manchester
Burr and
Burton Seminary
State Department of Education
Department of Education
Edward J. Fabian
Stephen L. Brandwene
BBS
Houghton D. Pear
Robert Treat
Douglas P. Shaw
Burr and Burton
Pownal Church Sends Youth to Pittsfield Rally
Young people from the Pownal Baptist Church heading to the Roller Rally in Pittsfield will depart the church at 6 p.m. tonight. The Pownal Fire Protective Association plans a 7 p.m. meeting at their firehouse, followed by the East Pownal Auxiliary gathering at 7:30 p.m. at their location.
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Pownal Baptist
Pittsfield
Pownal
East Pownal
Community notices include library hours and meeting plans
A firehouse at 823 5514 South Stream Road and the Solomon Wright Library announce hours. The Mount Anthony Union High School budget Australian Ballot polls run 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Pownal Lions Club gathers at Mount Anthony Country Club for a 6 p.m. social, 6:30 dinner, and an ensuing meeting.
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Mount Anthony Union High School
Pownal
Hoosick Falls Fire Reports Toaster Fire And Shelter Loss
A 12 30 p m Sunday call to 69 River Road Hoosick Falls for a defective toaster caused flames to spread to a clothes rack and clothes. Smoke damaged kitchen walls and ceiling. Firefighters remained about 30 minutes. Northern Livestock 4H Club members Dee F Cipperly and Susan Herrington named Holstein Friesian Association of America members, each owning at least one registered Holstein. St Marks thrift shop on Main Street hosts weekly sales 10 am to 5 pm offering girls clothing, men’s wear, jewelry, glassware and household items. Dorothy Ferrence leads.
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Hoosick Falls
Katherine LaFlamme
River Road
Northern Livestock 4H Club
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Dee F. Cipperly
Frank Cipperly
Southwest Hoosick
Susan Herrington
Sherman Herrington
Johnson Hill Road
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Main Street
Dorothy Ferrence
Loch Ness Monster: legend endures amid sightings and doubt
London UPI report recounts St Columba's era and Loch Ness lore. It notes 4000 plus sightings, with 200 deemed plausible, including a 1960 sighting by observers near Foyers. Describes lack of solid evidence, insurance against monster attacks, and skeptical voices from local authorities.
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London
UPI
St. Columba
Brude
Loch Ness
Inverness Courier
John Mackay
Mackays
Loch
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Vermont Research Center
St. Joseph College
Southern Vermont College
Bennington, Vermont
Blanche Thompson Chick
North Pownal
Joseph Thompson
Joan Watson
Gary Lewis
Jodie
Chick
Anita Thompson
Farina Goss
Bennington
Ida Cameron
North
The
Pownals
Pamela Blakeman
South Stream Road
Solomon Wright
Arlington
Hanson
Walbridge
Edith Beaumont
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