Vermont lawmakers consider tax checkoff to fund state elections
A bill to establish a state election campaign fund via an income tax checkoff is introduced by Merritt S. Hewitt Jr. and Madeleine M. Kunin. The measure sets up a state election board, restricts union and corporate contributions, tightens reporting, and imposes penalties. A legislative workshop is planned January 19 at the Second Congregational Church to discuss related bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt S. Hewitt Jr
Shaftsbury
Madeleine M. Kunin
D-18
Burlington
Vermont
The
American Civil Liberties Union
Second Congregational Church
Madeline Harwood
T. Garry Buckley
Rep
Thomas Haley
Irving Adler
Richard Axelrod
Patricia Barr-Webster
Laura Dubetsky
Karen Fortney
Emma Harwood
Wallace
Ursula Scott
Peg Worthington
Board of Elections
State Election Board
Bills Introduced in Vermont Legislature Expand Emergency Powers
In Montpelier, a broad set of bills backed by the Salmon administration was introduced in the Vermont Senate, including a measure granting Gov. Salmon emergency powers during the energy crisis. The package also seeks a state takeover of the Vermont Electric Power Co., reform voter registration, flood relief, removing the 7.5 percent cap on home mortgage loans, and requiring lobbyist financial disclosures.
Health Dept lists brands of doubtful mushroom cans
Burlington Vermont Health Department lists recalls of certain Mount Laurel Canning mushroom brands from Temple PA packed before Oct 1 1973. The 4 ounce cans labeled pieces and stems slices or buttons under Mount Laurel and 17 private labels were recalled after FDA analysis found spores with botulinum toxin potential. Cans packed since Oct 1 1973 are not recalled due to changed processing procedures.
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Health Dept
Burlington
Vermont Health Department
Federal Food and Drug Administration
Mount Laurel Canning Corp
Temple
FDA
Mount Laurel
N.E. Co-op
Framingham
Mass
King Kullen Grocery
Westbury
L.I
Pastene
Somerville
Premier
F.H. Leggett
Cincinnati
Regal Grocers’ Supply
Indianapolis
Inc
Super A Associated Food Stores
Jamaica
N.Y
Sweet Life
F. Shaffer Grocery Company
New Rochelle
Arlene Food Products
Philadelphia
Jesse
Springfield
Suffield
Conn
Ideal
Totowa
N.J
Lilly of the Valley
Lawrence
Monaco
Thriftway
Pueblo
Brentwood
Garfield
Thrifty Maid
San Francisco
Bennington offers Slimnastics diving and yoga courses
The Bennington Recreation Department announces upcoming programs for children 12 and under in Slimnastics diving and yoga. Diving shifts run Saturdays 11 to noon starting Jan 12 and Mon/Wed 4 to 5 starting Jan 14 for 10 weeks, taught by Kitty Kane. Yoga begins Jan 15 at Second Congregational Church with Nancy Simonson leading an eight week Hatha course costing 12 dollars. participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat.
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Bennington Recreation Department
Bennington Community Recreation Center
Kitty Kane
Second Congregational Church
Hillside Street
Nancy Simonson
Simanson
Community Recreation Center
Coolidge Avenue
Doctors hold newborn care symposium in Albany
Physicians from the Bennington area join colleagues for a neonatology symposium at Albany Medical College on January 10. It is presented by the departments of postgraduate medicine and pediatrics with planning assistance from the Albany County American Academy of Family Practice education committee. Sessions cover maternal anesthesia effects on newborns, premature baby development follow up, and fluorescein use for detecting nursery epidemics.
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Albany, N.Y
Bennington Area
Albany Medical College
Department of Postgraduate Medicine
Department of Pediatrics
The
Medical College
Albany County
American Academy of Family Practice
Bennington Court Players Face Arson and Other Docket Items
In Bennington District Court Judge John Morrissey presided. Francis E. Lane, 56, pleaded no contest to amended fourth-degree arson after initially facing first-degree arson charges tied to a depot street house fire. Lane had argued insanity claims previously. psychiatrists found him sane and competent. Bail set at 25,000 with a pre-sentence investigation ordered. Additional docket items include Roger O. Martin, 29, pleading guilty to simple assault on a Bennington officer and receiving six months jailed with suspended remainder and probation plus counseling. Laverne A. Conquest, 20, waived extradition to return to the Marine Corps for desertion. Bruce B. Post, 18, fined for DUI with one-year license suspension and CRASH program advised. Elmer A. Stanley, 49, no contest on suspended-license charge with 30-day suspended jail and probation. William R. Reynolds, 21, with additional fine. Samuel G. Pike, 20, pleaded guilty to public intoxication with one-day jail deemed served. Gale Greene, not aged, not guilty to simple assault with release on $1,000 recognizance. James F. Weater, 22, not guilty to counterfeit $20 bill with $1,000 recognizance release.
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Bennington District Court
John P. Morrissey
Francis E. Lane
Lane
Bennington
Depot St
Roger O. Martin
Thomas Crowe
United Counseling Service
Laverne A. Conquest
U.S. Marine Corps
Bruce B. Post
Pawlet
Manchester
Vermont
Elmer A. Stanley
Shushan
N.Y
Arlington
William R. Reynolds
Shirley M. King
Samuel G. Pike
East Arlington
Gale Greene
Robert W. Burton
Pownal
Kenwood Academy Scholarships Open to Capital District Girls
Albany's Kenwood Academy of the Sacred Heart announces a February 2 scholarship exam for girls in grades 9 to 12. Located on Route 9W near Thurway Exit 23, the day and boarding school will award partial tuition aid based on merit and financial need. Registration forms are available at local schools or by calling 465-5222.
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Albany
N.Y
Kenwood Academy of the Sacred Heart
Capital District
Thurway
Kenwood Academy
Funeral for Mrs Genevieve Fitzpatrick in Manchester Center
The Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial was offered Friday at St. Pauls Church in Manchester Center for Genevieve C. Fitzpatrick who died January 1 at the Bennington Convalescent Center. Bearers were grandsons James and Robert Markey, Richard Rockwell, and Donald Powers. Burial will be in Dellwood Cemetery in spring after entombment at Factory Point Cemetery vault. Arrangements by Brewster Funeral Service of Manchester Center.
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St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church
Manchester Center
Martin Clancy
Genevieve C. Fitzpatrick
Bennington Convalescent Center
James
Robert Markey
Richard Rockwell
Donald Powers
Factory Point
Dellwood
Manchester
Brewster Funeral Service
Bennington Thrift Shops Feature Ski Gear and Half-Price Clothing
The Bennington thrift shop opens Thursday and Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 to 5 with skis and boots, childrens wear, sweaters, and coats. The North Bennington store offers a radio phonograph, electric roaster, ceramics, dining set, jewelry boxes, cookware, antique tins, and half-price clothing all week. Hours vary by location with North Bennington 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
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Bennington
North Bennington
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ACLU
State Board of Election
Election Board
House Government Operations Committee
Connie Bailey
Barre
Republican State Committee
Gov
Reagan
Thomas Haley Sr
Clifford Harwood
Main St. W. Main St
Bennington, Vt
Wilmington, Vt
TER Inc
Cy Bluto
Nichals
She
Genevieve C
Fitzpatrick
Greenberg
Homer
Mahar Son Funeral Home
Edward Dp Mahar O Son
Main St
Dhone
NFDA
Ervice
Wickes
Green Surfer
Blue Surfer
Wixcote
Particle Board
North Street
the Wickes Corp
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