Dogs and deer problems rise in Bennington County
Winter storms left Bennington County facing early dog running deer and deer starvation problems. Miss Jean Henry of the Humane Society notes the worst winter in memory for such incidents, while Vermont game warden Walter Cabell says the issue is not yet worse than usual but has started earlier. The Fish and Game Department expects harsher spring effects and supports a proposed law allowing wardens to shoot dogs running deer year round. Residents are urged to report incidents to state police in Shaftsbury. Photos show deer beneath snow along Route 7, some killed by dogs or starvation, including a buck found near Henry farm.
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Bennington County
Jean Henry
Fish and Game Department
Cabell
Shaftsbury
Norman Brown
Arlington
Route 7
Bennington
Manchester
Henry Farm
Spain imposes partial martial law amid student protests
The Franco government in Madrid declared a state of exception to curb unrest after university closures at Madrid and Barcelona. The order gives police sweeping powers, allows detention without prompt trial, and suspends five articles of the Bill of Rights amid international fears of communist agitation.
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Barcelona University
Franco
Jury Selected For Sirhan Trial
A jury of twelve, described as a broad cross section, was chosen to try Sirhan B. Sirhan for the assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. Prosecution seeks the death penalty. trial held up by defense motion claiming grand jury bias. Sirhan appeared nervous, smiling at his mother in the guarded Los Angeles courtroom.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Sirhan B. Sirhan
Robert F. Kennedy
David N. Fitts
Herbert V. Walker
Grant B. Cooper
Sirhan
Mary
Munir
Adel
Vermont House Tees Up Joint Rules Amid Reform Fight
In Montpelier the Vermont House voted 78 to 63 to make a set of proposed joint rules a special order of business. Rep Graham Newell warned the changes would erase the legislature’s unique character and likened the plan to Mussolini’s methods. Speaker Burgess watched as Republicans push to curb messaging deadlines, while Democratic leader Salmon warned against altering long standing procedures.
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House
Graham Newell
St. St. Johnsbury
Vermont
Newell
Senate
Thomas Salmon
Rockingham
Salmon
John Burgess
Brattleboro
Bennington Official Gerald A Cornell Seeks ReElection
Gerald A Cornell, chairman of the Town Board of Selectmen, announced at the Bennington Rotary Club meeting that he would seek another term if nominated. The discussion centered on town government challenges, including water and sewer planning, consolidation of town and village authorities, and potential creation of a unified town government with a town manager after unification. The dialogue highlighted ongoing concerns over budgets, tax rates, zoning, building codes, and future growth.
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Gerald A. Cornell
Town Board of Selectmen
Bennington
Richard van Santvoord
Cornell
Fish and Game Board buys Victory Bog to block dam
The Vermont Fish and Game Board voted unanimously to purchase 4000 acre Victory Bog to prevent the U S Army Corps of Engineers flood control dam project in the Northeast Kingdom. Commissioner Kehoe says the bog could serve a wilderness classroom though no firm use plans exist. a 200000 dollar letter of intent will be sent to New England Power Co. for consideration, while seeking endorsement from the Vermont Interagency Committee on Natural Resources amid strong opposition to the dam proposal.
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Montpelier
VPI
Fish and Game Board
Victory Bog
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Vermont
Northeast Kingdom
New England Power
Vermont Interagency Committee On Natural Resources
Victory
Inside Ecumenical Vacation Bible School Debate in Manchester
George Gordon reviews highway planning on page four while letters to the editor fill page five. A computer job service agency opens an office in Bennington on page seven, signaling local business expansion.
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Ecumenical Vacation Bible School
Manchester
George Gordon
Computer Job Service Agency
Bennington
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