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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1971
Page
14
St Albans in Vermont eyed as the New England Regional Commission growth center to concentrate federal state and local efforts on reviving the economy. Governor Davis and Mayor Kaye announced the plan which could bring nearly 1 million in aid to the city, as unemployment remains Vermont's highest at about 15 percent.
The House Natural Resources Committee is urged to launch a full state study on highway salting effects on the environment and public health. Former Rep. Harvey Carter, now an attorney for conservation groups, made the Wednesday request. The article details budget debates, agency requests, and local nursing service changes amid health funding pressures.
The January meeting of the Bennington County Registered Nurses Association will be held Monday at the Cafe de la Plage in Manchester. A social hour is slated for 6.
Nixon plans a far reaching domestic agenda in a State of the Union push. Senate leader Mansfield signals trouble with welfare reform and revenue sharing while priorities include Social Security increases and family assistance. Buckley joins GOP ranks. Javits opposed. Mental health nurses speak at Bennington dinner as policy shifts and salt de-icing debates surface.
Vermont ACLU asks Liquor Control Board to withhold Burlington Elks Lodge license over discrimination. Assistant AG Louis Peck says he is still studying the request and questions if the challenge is bona fide. He notes the attorney general previously said no opinion without a formal challenge.
Officers and trustees of Fraternal Order of Eagles aerie 1861, in an emergency meeting, ordered the rooms closed as of midnight until furnace and burst water pipes are repaired and water damage cleaned up. All activities including two dances and initiation ceremonies set for Sunday are canceled until further notice. A large group of new applicants was to join, and a spokesman said the Senior Citizens Center will likely have only minimal heat.
Stamford residents face road doubts as towns push toward a regional high school with Whitingham and Wilmington schools absorbing overflow. If Town Meeting approves, committees form, and both state legislatures and Congress sign off, construction could proceed. Such interstate districts exist, including Dresden between Norwich Vermont and Hanover New Hampshire.
The Greater Bennington Chamber of Commerce named seven local businessmen and two couples for exceptional courtesy in welcoming and serving guests in the Bennington area. Recipients include Richard C. Barret of the Bennington Museum and Carole Stratton of the Bennington Monument elevator. two special awards went to Arthur D. Taylor and James Conroy, posthumously.
In Bennington District Court Wednesday William Mattison of Manchester and James May of Dorset pleaded not guilty to disorderly conduct and intoxication. Bail set at 50 dollars for each, released in own recognizance. Douglas Whitman, 20, of 1114 River St., entered a not guilty plea to breaking and entering in the nighttime. Bail set at 1000 dollars, ordered to appear with attorney. Whitman remanded to Rutland facility after allegedly entering Edward Bowmaker’s Pleasant Street apartment Sunday night Jan 17.
Vermont’s unemployment rate remained steady at 7.6 percent this week. The report notes the jobless figure holds despite changes in labor conditions and activity across statewide markets.
The father of Vermont youth Marc Huessy 21, jailed in East Germany, says a conservative youth group has launched a nationwide campaign to win his son’s freedom. Huessy faces a four year prison sentence after a conviction for al
BSD urges state aid to ease local tax burden as budgets face voter rejection. Board warns promises to fund Miller formula falter, urging legislature and governor to act, even a 1 cent sale tax hike./Supt. Corcoran backs letter as officials push residents to lobby lawmakers. Unemployment data show 8,246 claims last week and a 7.7 percent rate, with Brattleboro lowest and St Albans highest. December employment flat, work force down 1,400 from year ago.
Bennington School District Board unanimously agrees to place six Red Brick School students at Molly Stark Elementary starting Monday. Five enter special classes, one joins regular kindergarten. Some students come from Hoosick Falls, N.Y. with no local program. Agreement with New York districts to pay $1,500 yearly tuition plus transport. Red Brick, near Shaftsbury, faced 12 months of financial trouble after a federal grant loss. BFRC plans to continue in name. office to close end of month.
Obituaries report Mrs. Gilbert Twitchell 91 of Twitchell Hill Shaftsbury former beautician and rest home operator dies after long illness at Putnam Memorial Hospital born Jan 12 1880 Sunderland. Also listed are Miss Madeline Bollinger 63 Albany NY, Mrs Helen Rathbun 74 Pownal, Mrs Ella Kimball 79 Shaftsbury and William Edwards 63 state par division official. Funeral details and memorial gifts to Bennington Rescue Squad noted.
Bennington residents can still reserve seats for the Elks indoor clambake at the Elks Barn this Saturday with a 6 p.m. buffet and 8 p.m. bake, followed by dancing. Donations needed for Bennington Rutland Opportunity Council offices, tax deductible, call 442-9519. Coronary Prevention program enrollment opens at Mt Anthony Union High School nurses office 7:30 to 9 tonight. HOME Inc board meets at the Ecumenical Center at 7:30.
Funeral services for Eva Galusha Daniels of Shaftsbury were held at Hanson Walbridge with Rev. Michael Demasi officiating. Bearers included Erwin and Harold Russell, Raymond, Richard and Gerald Gallant, and Wesley Bump. Entombment in Park Lawn vault with burial planned in her family plot in Center Shaftsbury in spring. Prospect Mountain Ski Club touring group to meet at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Anthony Union High School. Griffin Electric on Main Street to close Friday evenings through February. ADV.
Admissions list includes Mrs. Dadiea Politte Arlington Master James Mears Bennington Miss Diane Marie Breen Miss Kimberly Ann Breen Johnsonville N Y Mrs Ruth Garlitz Mrs Cora St Clair Bennington Master Kevin M Tripp Pownal Christopher G James Arlington. Births announce Mr and Mrs John H Bradin Whitingham a son Jan 20.
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