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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1975

Page

7

Local graduates named to dean's lists and VFW events

Kenneth White earns a master of science in education from State University College at Buffalo and a SUNY Buffalo BS in industrial arts education. Mary Rogers named to dean's list at Oneonta. Hoosick Falls student makes Oswego dean's list with 3.53 GPA. Laurie George high honors at Cortland as a health education major. VFW Auxiliary initiates five new members Kay Thurber Nancy McCabe Beverly James Hazel Bradley and Mrs. Williamstow n area. Second, Williams College hosts Lieder program by Daniel O Connor and Victor Hill with upcoming May recital by Judith Reichert. Valentine dinner and dance reservations due Feb 1 for Feb 8 at clubhouse. Hudson Mohawk Council delegates to Saratoga Springs VFW Jan 26. auxiliary meets Feb 13. Hoosick Falls Central School wrestling wins Washington County League Championship 35 18. season 6 0 1. Kalman Greenberger installed as high priest of Raymond Chapter Royal Arch Masons. Cipperly birthday party celebrated with 106 guests.

Kenneth White Donald White Second Street State University College At Buffalo HFCS Hudson Valley Community College Suny At Buffalo Troy Sally Williams Valentine Regina Schmigel Gloria Parker Tina Kenney Jessie Hickey Hudson Mohawk County Council Saratoga Springs Vfw Kalman Greenberger Raymond Chapter Royal Arch Masons Masonic Temple Andrew C. Kipp Morris Maxon King Andrew Kipp Scribe Walter A. Cusson Albert Johnson Louis Palmer Royal Arch Raymond E. Calhoun C. Cortland Cottrell Jesse Lewis George W. Chatfield Greenberger Alice L. Cipperly Breese Hollow Grange Hall Hoosick Bollingbrook Farms Joel Miller All Saints Church George Cipperly

Students live off boiled spiders in forest survival test

Three Central Michigan University students James Peacock Steve House and Greg Szyperski endured 12 days in Michigan’s Houghton Lake State Forest to study survival tactics. They subsisted on boiled spiders insects and wintergreen tea to test how a lost person might fare and to gather data to aid future rescue efforts.

Mount Pleasant Mich UPI North Woods Michigan James Peacock Peacock Central Michigan University Steve House Greg Szyperski Houghton Lake State Forest Roscommon House State Department of Natural Resources

Pownal Community Faith Meetings And School Notices

Local Pownal church groups meet tonight at 8 at the Eastman home for Christian Advocates with Mrs. Beals Jr. and Mrs. Mason leading. Our Lady Of Lourdes holds religious education Saturday 9 to 10 30 a m at Pownal Elementary. Methodist Youth Fellowship Sunday 5 to 7 at the church. PTA meets in room 102 103 of the elementary with officer elections. a Campbell labels drive yielded a tape recorder. Alcoholics Anonymous meets Saturday 8 p m at the Recreational Community Center. plus a woods expedition report detailing survival techniques, food gathering, and plans for future trips including possible women participants.

Pownal

Vermont Attorney General seeks staff pay cut plan

The State Employees Compensation Board voted unanimously to oppose Attorney General M Jerome Diamond's proposal to trim staff attorney pay by 3 percent. Diamond says he can implement the cuts without board approval but will delay as lawmakers consider broader cuts. He seeks $11,000 to $12,000 for a consultant in utility-rate cases and a toll free line for the Consumer Fraud Division.

Diamond

Castleton Faculty Forum Rejects Four-State Merger Plan

The Castleton State College Faculty Forum voted 55 to 2 against a proposed merger of the four state colleges and the University of Vermont. They plan to lobby against the merger, citing eroding local control under Chancellor William Craig. Earlier, resignations of Lyndon State College and Vermont Technical College presidents were discussed as potentially paving the way for the merger. Trustees and the state legislature are weighing the proposal.

Castleton UPI Castleton State College State Colleges University of Vermont William Craig Craig Lyndon State College Vermont Technical College Randolph

Vermont Supreme Court asked to overturn Rutland bypass halt

The Vermont Highway Board urged the state Supreme Court to allow a $12.5 million four-lane U.S. 4 bypass south of Rutland. The plan would intersect U.S. 7 two miles south of the city. In June two Rutland assistants judges balked at a lower ruling and blocked the project.

Montpelier UPI Vermont Highway Board State Supreme Court Rutland Robert Swartz U.S. 7 Rutland Superior Court Superior Court Ernest Gibson III

Vermont imposes first limits on meals for state travelers

Gov. Salmon announced caps on meals for traveling state employees to a legislative committee. The rules set Vermont meal maximums of 1.50 for breakfast 2 for lunch and 6 for dinner. Out of state limits are 2 2.50 and 8.

Montpelier UPI Salmon Vermont

Green Mountain Power Stock Rises Amid Financial Turmoil

In Burlington Vermont the stock of Green Mountain Power Corp. climbs from 3 to over 6 dollars per share since December as executives cite uncertainty. Officials warned bankruptcy risk if the Public Service Board does not approve a large rate hike. The firm halted dividends last month after the PSB cut rates.

Burlington UPI Green Mountain Power Corp Vermont Green Mountain Public Service Board PSB

Freshman Democrats Split on ouster of long-time chairmen in Albany

In Albany the Capital District's two Democratic Congressmen split over ousting Armed Services Chair F. Edward Hebert and Agriculture Chair W. R. Poage. Conservative Samuel Stratton opposed the move, while liberal Edward Pattison praised it, citing broad freshman support and a shift away from strict seniority. Troy Assemblyman Neil Kelleher plans a $90 million senior citizen aid bill amid austerity, arguing relief for those lacking luxuries. He spoke before the county executive's advisory board with fellow district representatives.

Albany Samuel S. Stratton Amsterdam Armed Services F. Edward Hebert Agriculture W. R. Poage Edward W. Pattison Troy Congress Neil Kelleher Kelleher Rensselaer County County

Williamstown District Court Declared Open After Budget Fight

Judge Bernard Lenhoff stated Williamstown District Court remains open despite county commissioners voting to cut funding and merge with North Adams. Two of three commissioners denied 4200 for a temporary clerk, while the court adapts to a reduced budget and a staff vacancy.

Williamstown Bernard Lenhoff Williamstown District Court Frank A. Agostini North Adams District Court Lenhoff District Courts Supreme Court

Debts of 16000 stolen in Pittsfield robbery

Richard Taglieri, a debt collector for the Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas, was robbed at gunpoint Thursday in Pittsfield. A gunman hid in his car, forced him to drive to a secluded area, and stole $16,000 in envelopes from the trunk. No arrests reported.

Pittsfield Las Vegas Nev Richard Taglieri Taglieri

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