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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1972

Page

16

Judge Sylvester resigns from Vermont Superior Court

Judge Harold C. Sylvester of Burlington resigns after 18 years on the Vermont Superior Court effective last Friday. Governor Deane C. Davis confirmed the move, noting Sylvester will join the Burlington law office of his son. At 67, he was appointed to the bench in 1953 and served on the Vermont Supreme Court in 1963 before returning to the Superior Court in the late 1960s.

Montpelier UPI Harold C. Sylvester Burlington Vermont Superior Court Deane C. Davis Sylvester Davis Lee Emerson Vermont Supreme Court

Hughes Autobiography Agreement Under Scrutiny

Hughes endorsed checks issued by the publishing firm for rights to his story and McGraw Hill presents a nine page letter in Hughes handwriting authorizing publication. Signatures and handwriting have been authenticated by experts as genuine, with doubt cast on Hughes possible later change of heart over potential problems from the autobiography.

Hughes McGraw- Hill McGraw Nevada

Memorial bench project approved for Mt Anthony students

Eddy Gardner a Mt Anthony High ninth grader asked the school board to authorize a student committee to raise funds design and build a memorial bench for classmate Gary Robinson who died in a December auto accident in Hoosick Falls. The board chair told him the project was approved.

Eddy Gardner Mt. Anthony High School Mt. Anthony Gary Robinson Hoosick Falls Eddy David Adler

Mt Anthony board debates Super Patriot satire backlash

At the Mt Anthony Union District board meeting an angry citizen denounced the December issue of the Super Patriot satire magazine written by high school seniors with English teacher David McConkey. Trustees supported the complaint while others cautioned against judging literary merit. Principal Charles Keir defended his role saying the publication drew unexpected reaction and that mistakes were made.

Mt. Anthony Union District Super Patriot David McConkey Avis Hurley Woodford McConkey Lawrence Harrington Raymond Murray Keir Mauhs The Mount Anthony Mr. McConkey Mr McConkey Mt. Anthony

Senate panel revives bottle-litter control plan

Vermont lawmakers reopen a House measure targeting nonreturnable bottles as litter. The Natural Resources Committee weighs a nickel per bottle redemption, possible retailer refunds, and a shift toward banning nonreturnables. Hearings slated with public safety and liquor control officials.

Departments of Public Safety and Liquor Control Robert Babcock Environmental Board Governor's Office

Mt Anthony board debates AV needs and tuition hike

Mt Anthony district discussions focus on improving audiovisual access for teachers and hiring a full time AV coordinator. The board approves a $100 tuition rise to 1350 for 1972 73 and approves $800 000 in U S Treasury certificates investments.

Putnam Hospital signals urgent expansion for aging facilities

Putnam Memorial Hospital leaders announce a building program to expand space and equipment for expanding departments and bed capacity. Medical and surgical occupancy runs near capacity, with outpatient and x ray growth driving the need plus rising admissions. The plan aims to meet demand from Bennington Shaftsbury Pownal and broader regional patients as construction costs rise.

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