State surveys to avoid epidemics in Vermont schools
The Vermont Health Department notes dramatic changes since a year ago when a Franklin County pilot in grade schools showed the value of systematic surveys to prevent measles and chicken pox outbreaks. It contrasts past reactive barn door efforts with proactive public health measures that reduce risk through surveillance and early intervention.
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Burlington
Vermont
State Health Department
Franklin County
Health Department
Department
Statistical Division
Selectmen Endorse Vermont Lottery Idea in Bennington
Bennington selectmen voted 5-1 to endorse a state run Vermont lottery, backing a bill by Rep. Norman Reed of Hartford. The measure has won support at Town Meeting and is part of Reed’s third attempt. The group emphasized surrounding states already operate lotteries and cited benefits for state funding.
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Bennington
Reed
Vermont
New Hampshire
New York
Massachusetts
Quebec
New England
UVM president to address Rutland alums dinner
University of Vermont President Edward C. Andrews Jr. will address Rutland area alumni at a dinner at the Bardwell Motor Inn on Thursday January 24. David Baker of Baker Distributing Corp. handles reservations and may form an area alumni club based on interest.
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Burlington
Edward C. Andrews Jr
University of Vermont
Rutland Area
Bardwell Motor Inn
David Baker
Baker Distributing Corp
North
Shrewsbury
Andrews
Baker
Protesters Target GOP Dinner For Barre Bicentennial Protest
In Barre Vermont Ronald Reagan headlines a $50-a-plate Republican fundraiser as the Peoples Bicentennial Project protests with a mobile soup kitchen and apples. The group plans actions including films outside the Barre auditorium and aims to redirect funds toward social action over the next three years.
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California
Ronald Reagan
Barre
Committee
Peoples Bicentennial Committee
St. Monica’s Church
Bob O’brien
Orange County
Peter Franchot
Franchot
O’brien
People’s Bicentennial Project
Barre Auditorium
Statehouse rally to pray for Watergate in Burlington
A new group named National Prayer and Fast For the Watergate Crisis plans a noon Saturday gathering of about 200 on the Statehouse steps to urge prayer and support for the Presidency. Burlington organizer Jeff Tallakson says the movement stems from Rev Sun Myung Moon’s message and will lead a Montpelier City Hall rally with Lt Gov Burgess, Speaker Kennedy, and Reps Collins and Douglas.
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Burlington
Statehouse
Jeff Tallakson
George St
Sun Myung Moon
Montpelier City Hall
John S. Burgess
House
Walter L. Kennedy
Kenalene Collins
Readsboro
James H. Douglas
Moon
New York Times
Burlington Free Press
Dead batteries blamed on DST in Boston
ALA Auto and Travel Club spokesman Jerry Swerling said DST return causes more dead battery calls as motorists forget to switch off headlights on morning commutes. He advised taping a reminder on dashboards to cut lights when leaving.
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Boston
UPI
ALA Auto and Travel Club
Jerry Swerling
ALA
Swerling
North Shire pair released on larceny charges
District Court Judge John P. Morrissey released two North Shire defendants on $1,000 recognizance bail each after they voluntarily returned to Vermont to face grand larceny charges. Donna Morrissey 17 of Manchester Depot and Gary R. Smith 21 of Manchester Center must return Jan. 14 to enter pleas. They are charged with stealing a stereo system valued over $100 from Track Fare Restaurant in Manchester on Jan. 5. Massachusetts charges remain pending.
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District Court
John P. Morrissey
North Shire
Vermont
Donna Morrissey
Manchester Depot
Morrissey
Gary R. Smith
Manchester Center
Manchester
Obituary of Mrs Anne Geno 1882 193? Stamford resident
Mrs Anne Geno 91 of Mill Road Stamford died Tuesday in a house fire that destroyed the residence she had shared with her late husband Albert since 1930. Born Bedford New York November 15 1882 she lived in Stamford 43 years and was a member of St John Roscoe Church. Survivors include daughter Evelyn who escaped smoke after attempting to rescue her mother, son Everett four grandchildren. Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial set for Friday at St John Roscoe Church with burial in Southview Cemetery North Adams Mass. Memorials to Stamford Fire Department.
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Anne Geno
Mill Road
Stamford
Albert Geno
Bedford
N.Y
Louis and
Mary (Bourdon) Delorme
St. John Roscoe Church
Evelyn Gene
Everett Gene
Southview Cemetery
North Adams
Mass
Stamford Fire Department
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Selectmen
Education and Health Departments
Ivan Pels
State Department
Pels
UVM
Rutland
Edward C. Andrews
Montpelier
Barre Granite Workers Union
Watergate
Tallakson
Nichols
Lanesboro
Marsha C. Moon
Petersburg
Rose’s Market
River Street
William F. Pounds
North Bennington
Pounds
Stephen M. Corbett
Charles F. Gauthier
Gerald Lebeau
Richard Damour
Potters Yard
Fred
Joy Goodnow
White Creek Road
Werte Swan
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