Grant's surgery averted 300 million dollar loss
Grant’s restructuring after Chapter XI filings led to avoided deficits of about 300 million dollars in the year ended January 30. The confidential Booz Allen Hamilton report, dated January, details aims to stabilize the business after closing 712 stores and laying off 50 000 workers since the bankruptcy filing.
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N.Y. Times
W.T. Grant Company
Grant
Booz, Allen & Hamilton
New York Times
Engaged PAWLET Couple Plans May Wedding
Engaged Cathy Sue Clark of Pawlet to Douglas William Leach of North Rupert, both graduates of Granville Central High School. Cathy works in Manchester at Factory Point Bank. Douglas assists at his father’s business. May wedding planned. The article includes a lengthy Grant Company Booz Allen analysis documenting massive 1970–75 losses, planned store closings, market outcomes, and projected savings from a 1976 restructuring aimed at compaction and cost reductions across 359 remaining stores.
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Pawlet
John B. Clark
Cathy Sue
Douglas William Leach
Howard A. Leach
North Rupert
Granville
N.Y
Central High School
Miss Clark
Vermont Technical College
Randolph
Ethan Allen Community College
Manchester
Factory Point National Bank
Grant
Grant’s
Broadway
W. 31St Street
Booz, Allen
Far West
Midwest
South
Hospital auxiliary volunteers meeting at Putnam Memorial Hospital
The Women's Hospital Auxiliary of Putnam Memorial invites all volunteers from Arlington and Manchester to an orientation session at 7 30 p m in the hospital cafeteria. Topics include regulations volunteer programs smocks uniforms name tags and a new awards system. Guests will tour the new volunteers room with speakers President Robert Stout Director of Nursing Ann Hendee and In-Service Director Ruth Walbridge. Coffee and dessert will be served.
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Women’s Hospital Auxiliary
Putnam Memorial Hospital
RSVP
Medical Auxiliary
Gray Ladies
Arlington
Manchester
Robert Stout
Ann Hendee
Ruth Walbridge
Refinancing a Balloon Mortgage for Investors
A balloon mortgage pays only interest during its term, with principal due at the end. Refinancing can secure cash to pay off existing loans, using a higher first mortgage percentage to cash out and gain tax advantages. Mrs. Hoisington, principal broker of Hoisington Realty, holds several real estate leadership roles.
Supplemental security benefits push in Vermont
In Vermont the supplemental security income program enters its third year with about 9,216 recipients. Officials urge eligible residents who have not applied to contact the Rutland Social Security office at 24 Evelyn St or call 775-0893. Monthly federal payments up to 157.70 for a single person and 236 for a couple, plus Vermont supplements to 187 and 278 respectively, with automatic Medicaid eligibility.
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Rutland
Vermont
Robert E. Normandie
Normandie
The
Social Security Administration
U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
How the Vt. delegates voted By Roll Call Report
Washington records show area House members voting on key roll calls from Jan 19 to 21. Refugee aid amendment passed 235 143, restricting refugee pupil payments. Rep. Jeffords (R VT) voted yea. Coal mining measures advanced then blocked, with Jeffords again voting yea on related amend. Widespread debate over funding, costs, education, and energy policy.
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Washington
House
Senate
Education and Labor Committee
Albert Quie
R-Minn
Carl Perkins
D-Ky
James Jeffords
R-Vt
Kissinger
Tussaud’s
Joe Skubitz
R-Kan
Itill
Subcommittee On National Parks
Jeffords
Andrew Young
D-Ga
James Quillen
R-Tenn
Ford
Quillen
Public Interest Sought for Burlington Rutland Commuter Link
The Vermont Association of Rail Passengers conducts a survey to gauge public interest in a Burlington to Rutland commuter rail line. VARP plans to seek 500000 to 750000 dollars in federal funds if demand is shown and aims to file a grant request under the Urban Mass Transportation Act by May 1.
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Sudbury
UPI
The
Vermont Association of Rail Passengers
Burlington
Rutland
VARP
Ronald Butterfield
Butterfield
WARP
Montpelier
U.S. 7
Whitehall
N.Y
Bennington
Bellows Falls
Amtrack
Washington
Montreal
Vermont
Bennington Welcome Wagon Club publishes bicentennial cookbook
The Bennington Welcome Wagon Club releases a bicentennial cookbook with over 250 recipes from members and non-members. Books cost 3 dollars with proceeds funding local projects. Available from any club member or from Maryanne Stern and Sandy Schneider. A small black puppy found on County Street can be claimed at 442-3038.
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Bennington
Maryanne Stern
Sandy Schneider
County Street
Bennington thrift shops offer vintage volumes and sale items
An unusual mix at the Bennington and North Bennington thrift shops includes a 15 volume Cambridge History of English Literature, a 30-volume Library of the World's Best Literature, a Universal Standard Encyclopedia, career law books, storm windows, and a baby car bed. Hours vary Tuesday to Saturday. donations of paperbacks and household goods are welcome with tax-deductible receipts.
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Bennington Thrift Shop
North Bennington
Italy
BCRC to Hold Public Hearing Tonight on Regional Plan
The Bennington County Regional Commission will hold the third in a series of public hearings at 7:30 tonight in the Bennington County Courthouse to gather citizen input on the regional plan update. The draft is to be presented to commissioners this spring as regional plans must be re adopted every five years. Additional hearings will follow once the document is prepared.
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Bennington County
Bennington District Court pleas and deferrals in January sessions
In Bennington District Court Judge George M. Fienberg presided as Frank P. Caruso Jr. pleaded guilty by waiver to operating a snowmobile on a Readsboro road January 10 and was fined 20 dollars. Edward J. Cross Jr. pleaded guilty to a false license application in Burlington November 6 and was fined 25 dollars. A petty larceny charge against Edward E. Call was dismissed after a related guilty plea with a 50 dollar fine. Steven A. Drake pleaded not guilty to driving with a suspended license January 2 and was released on 100 dollar recognizance bail. Raymond Lemaire pleaded not guilty to unlawful mischief in November 5 and was released on personal recognizance. Herve LaChance pleaded pro forma not guilty to DUI in November 17 and was released on 125 dollar recognizance. Elizabeth J. Sherman pleaded not guilty to a bad check in December 29 and was released on 100 dollar recognizance.
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Bennington
George M. Fienberg
Frank P. Caruso Jr
Milford
Mass
Readsboro
Edward J. Cross Jr
Shaftsbury Hollow
White Creek
N.Y
Edward E. Call
Ponderosa
Pownal
Steven A. Drake
Ben
Elizabeth J. Sherman
Wallingford
Manchester Center
Hospital Notes Admits List for Monday January 26
Admissions include Harley Graham of Bennington Fred Naef of Shaftsbury Vito Scaglione of Eagle Bridge NY William Button of North Adams MA Darlene Coolidge of Buskirk NY Discharges cover Barbara Bourn Greg Fisher Brenda Lewis Mary Fitzgibbons Shafer and baby boy of Bennington Richard Champney of North Pownal Steve Brownell of White Creek NY Dennis Decker of Hoosick Falls NY Ethel Bennett of Galway NY the Rev Alfred Cole Ronda Lackey and baby girl of Wilmington NY
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Harley Graham
Bennington
Fred Naef
Shaftsbury
Vito Scaglione
Eagle Bridge
N.Y
William Button
North Adams
Mass
Darlene Coolidge
Buskirk
Barbara Bourn
Greg Fisher
Brenda Lewis
Mary Fitzgibbons
Shafer
Baby Boy
Richard Champney
North Pownal
Steve Brownell
White Creek
Dennis Decker
Hoosick Falls
Ethel Bennett
Galway
Alfred Cole
Ronda Lackey
Baby Girl
Wilmington
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Clark-Leach
Hoisington Realty
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Henry Kissinger
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Harold Wilson
Idi Amin
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Wilson
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National Park System
National Park and Monument
Ken Hechler
D-W. Va
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Maldives Islands
Indian Ocean
Wissekerk
W. van der Kuil
VFW
American Legion Auxiliary
Senior Citizens Community Center
North Street
Bennington Briefs
United Counseling Service of
Rosamund van der Linde
Park- McCullough House
Eupha Bonham
Main St
Marion Fowler
Mt. Anthony Union High School
St. Francis de Sales Altar Rosary Society
Bill Burton
Glastonbury Mountain
Paula Welden
Mt. Anthony
Harte Theatre
ADV
Reginald L. Rockwell
Morse
Hanson Walbridge
Air Force
Joseph Lobravko
Herbert Lorenz
Edward Gould
Charles Batise
Eli Dawson
Robert Dawson
Milo
Clayton Rockwell
Park Lawn
White Chapel
Mr. Rockwell
Williamstown
Haynes & Kane
Bennington Road
U.S
BCRC
God
Eet
Hamburg
Oysters PT
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Jug
UCS
Las Vegas
Mt. Anthony Country Club
Dragons
Catamount National Bank
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