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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1977
Page
7
House Doctor offers a simple build your own storage system for sentimental clutter. A six verticals with horizontal furring strip frame uses half inch plywood for top and rear attachments, designed to fit standard 11 5 by 17 5 by 12 inch packing cases and anchored with angle irons for stability.
General Electric reported fourth quarter earnings of 1.29 dollars a share, up 16 percent from 1.12 a year earlier, boosted by the Utah International acquisition. For 1976 GE earned 4.12 a share, up about 34 percent, with Utah adding roughly seven cents. Sales reached 4.52 billion in Q4, 15.7 billion for 1976. Chairman Jones cited better demand and cost controls, noted gas shortages disrupted plants, and mentioned 6,000 to 7,000 temporary layoffs. He reaffirmed tax-cut and investment credit calls.
Putnam Memorial Hospital adds two new staff members. Danielle Seifer-Houde joins Berkshire Rehabilitation Center as physical therapist on Jan 5 after earning a BS and diploma from Simmons College. David Wilner named public information officer replacing Paula Melvin. previously a Youth Service Bureau Counselor living in Shaftsbury with his wife and daughter.
Mayor Donald Bogardus joins a ribbon cutting for Ann's Antique Shop at 59 Church St Hoosick Falls. Attendees include Joan Rogers town councilman Ann T Maleahy proprietor and Mrs Peter Sigalos owner. The shop bought out Paul Bohne Sr Heirlooms of Yesterday on Harwood Hill Bennington.
Eye injuries from car batteries rose sharply from 1973 to 1976 authorities warn. Experts say explosions stem from improper jumper cable use, sparks, or examining a live battery with flames. A safety guide from the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness outlines a six step procedure plus precautions and recommends protective eyewear.
Joseph McCarthy of Quality Inns International says the lodging field has endured a severe shakeout, with little chance of a new build surge soon. He predicts the Hyatt may succeed on the Commodore site in New York, urges tight management, and plans limited expansion westward and into Mexico and the Caribbean without heavy building.
The Vermont Retail Association sponsors a Montpelier seminar on the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and amendments to truth-in-lending. An attorney and consumer credit executive will explain compliance, with a manual including Regulation Z, the Truth-in-Lending Act, and Regulation B 1976 revision. Registration is via 223-3245.
Crowell joins Butler Realty at 546 Main St Bennington as a licensed sales consultant announced by Gerald F. Butler. A Bowdoin and Wharton graduate, Crowell previously co owned Old Bennington Woodcrafters and served as a Naval officer during the Korean War while directing local civic groups. He is father to Nancy Reiland and siblings Lynne Allen, Bill Crowell, Barbara and Marion Crowell.
UPI reports from Health Insurance Institute citing a University of Birmingham study. It says about one in nine expectant fathers develop pregnancy symptoms as a psychological reaction to their wives' conditions amid three million men becoming fathers this year.
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