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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1977
Page
16
Vermont Attorney General M Jerome Diamond said President Carter pledged states will have direct access to top White House officials on national energy policy, especially atomic power. Diamond and other attorneys general met Carter and officials, noting Carter urged direct calls to him or Vice President Mondale if cabinet officials withhold cooperation.
An emergency town hearing set for Monday February 28 at 7 p.m. at Bennington Elementary will review the use of 360000 dollars in federal revenue sharing funds for 1978. Town Manager Louis C. Savelas notes noncompliance with public meeting and hearing requirements but emphasizes discussion of proposed uses to meet the spirit of the law.
Bennington School District directors unanimously approved using the east side of a Catamount School duplex for the Vermont Dental Care Program with a two year contract covering janitorial heating and electrical costs and providing $2 000 in annual dental care for BSD students The board also proposed buying 107 109 Gage St for 17 750 plus half closing costs to demolish the building for a new playground and noted crowding at Catamount.
A Rensselaer County Grand Jury indicted Arthur R. Gates Jr. and two others for the Feb 7 armed robbery at Bunker Hill Country Store in Hoosick Falls. Gates Jr. faces first degree robbery charges. his co-defendants Gibbons and Lawrence Gates await youthful offender determinations. Bail set at 10000 each. approx 124 dollars stolen. Arraignment before March 2. trial expected if no guilty plea.
Lorraine Eastman runs unopposed to begin her first full term as Bennington selectwoman amid a list of campaign promises now visible on her bathroom mirror. She serves as a special education teacher and state education coordinator while pushing social services reform and closer ties with agencies.
Obituary notes for Mrs. Kenneth J. Fleming 76 of 124 Coolidge Ave born Aug 30 1900 in Bennington. memorial rites at St Francis de Sales Church. burial in St John the Baptist Cemetery with arrangements at Hanson-Walbridge. Also lists public notices including local events and upcoming memorials for Minnie Tietjen Lila Stockwell Marion Hardy and others. college and civic ties noted.
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