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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1977

Page

3

Roll Call Report on Vermont Senate votes Jan 13 19 95th Congress

The article records Vermont senators positions on major Senate roll calls from January 13 to 19 in the 95th Congress. No House votes occurred. Amnesty tabling motion S Res 18 drew 37 yes and 41 no votes. The resolution urged no pardon for Vietnam era draft evaders and potential relief for deserters.

Washington Vermont House Senate Judiciary Committee Jimmy Carter Vea Carter James Allen D-Ala George McGovern Robert T. Stafford Patrick J. Leahy Congress Stafford Leahy

Vermont union backs 16.6 percent pay raise, rejects 40 hour week

Vermont State Employes Association reaffirms support for a 16.6% pay raise and calls for productivity standards. Trustees reject Gov Snelling’s demand to extend the work week to 40 hours, warning it would void contracts and harm collective bargaining. The group asks Snelling to form a committee on standards while opposing amnesty linkage. Absenteeism records show senators voting on attendance and positions on the larger political issue.

Vermont VSEA Snelling

Vermont unemployment claims dip slightly in weekly report

More than 16,000 Vermonters sought unemployment benefits, 7.4 percent of the insured workforce, in the latest week, a 0.1 point drop from the prior week. Regular and extended claims totalled over 900000 dollars. Burlington posted the lowest rate, St. Albans the highest, with Bennington at 7 percent.

Montpelier UPI Burlington St. Albans

Bennington BOC Donation Day At A P Food Store

Bennington Opportunity Council plans a donation day at the A P food store on Wednesday February 2. Shoppers return a donation day ticket and their register tape for purchases that day and BOC staff will collect tapes and the store will donate five percent of the total (excluding tax tobacco and alcohol) to BOC. Call Bert Lane at 442 9519 to receive a ticket.

BOC A&p Bennington Opportunity Council Bert Lane

Bennington District Court actions span pleas and fines

In Bennington District Court Judge George M. Fienberg handled numerous pleas and releases. Allen E. Blake, 17, admitted guilt to daytime breaking and entering at Molly Stark School and unlawful trespass, with pre sentence investigations ordered. Several defendants entered guilty pleas or no contest to charges including driving while intoxicated, public intoxication, and writing bad checks, receiving fines, probation, or jail considerations, with various bail and recognizance arrangements. Also noted were related charges against AGR Construction Co. of Readsboro for non payment of weekly wages and a related matter involving Patrick Rondeau of North Adams, Mass.

Bennington George M. Fienberg Allen E. Blake Depot St Molly Stark Edward Hescock East Dover Peru Michael D. Betts Wallace Mattison Richard Staude Donald C. Race Jr Readsboro AGR Construction Co Patrick Rondeau North Adams Mass Herbert C. Holland Harold J. Barney Dorothy T. Harrington Clifford B. Stone Sunderland Manchester Cindy M. Stratton Arlington Nobel E. Vincent Darien Conn Robert W. Phillips Eric A. Hayes Manchester Center Charles B. Brough Castleton Commissioner of Corrections

Recreation Center Weekly Skating and Activity Schedule

The Bennington Recreation Center outlines nightly skating themes from Monday through Friday 7 to 9 p.m. with variations in lighting and formats, plus a Saturday open schedule. It also lists water polo starting Feb 3, swim lessons weekly, and a broad range of programs including boxing, canoeing, dancing, climbing, crafts, guitar, scuba, fitness classes, and fee details.

Tom Otero Rec Center Bennington Center Chem Clean Arlington

Carter inaugural guests visit Marlboro and Bennington events

Bennington brief notes say Mr. and Mrs. Joe Carroll and son Jim and Marion Pello were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Pello in Marlboro Maryland last week for Carter inaugural ceremonies. The Carrolls and Mrs. Pello attended the Carter inaugural party at the National Visitors Center. Disabled American Veterans Bennington Chapter 4 will meet Thursday January 27 at 7 30 p.m. at the Vermont Veterans Mt. Anthony Country Club. Restaurant hours 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday Noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Stuffed shrimp specialty. Personal advice with the individual in mind. Best value insurance through Shea Agency Inc Bennington.

Joe Carrol Jim Marion Pello Mike Pello Marlboro Carter Carrolls Pello National Visitors Center Bennington Mt. Anthony Country Club Shea Agency Inc Insurance Center

Navy probes marijuana use aboard USS Whale at shipyard

The U S Navy is investigating alleged marijuana use by 26 crew members aboard the nuclear submarine USS Whale undergoing repairs at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in New Hampshire. The inquiry centers on off duty conduct with no confirmed incident date. Sailors found to abuse drugs would be moved from submarine duty and reassigned.

Portsmouth N.H Howard Chief of Naval Personnel

New England Council chief urges fuel conservation

New England Council President Edward J. King urged immediate conservation to curb rising fuel costs as the winter proved 24 per cent colder than last year. He cited oil demand up 25 per cent and heating bills up 30 per cent, with supplies 18 per cent lower than a year ago. He warned of shortages akin to the South and Midwest and said conservation could save money and create jobs, estimating a $108 million yearly investment and 3,400 jobs in the first year.

Boston New England Council Edward J. King New King Midwest

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Union Street Bennington District Court Brough Clifford D. Green Bridgeport Kirk S. Robinson Williamstown Charles R. Marra Rutland Fienberg Phyllis Y. Bultman Clifton Park N.Y Rupert Area High School North Bennington Bennington Briefs Veterans’ Home Navy USS Whale N.E. Council New England OPEC Solar Energy Laboratory e /Woosehead Dinette THE Happy Family Circle Elm Street Bennington, Vermont Coats & Jackets Children’s Coats & Jackets Bates Chatham Pepperell England Allendale Pittsfield
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