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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1972

Page

8

Windsor inmates issue drastic demands at state prison

In Windsor Vermont inmates at Windsor State Prison publish the Windsor Statement listing 21 demands to reform disciplinary procedures and education programs. They call for conjugal visits, presence of an observer at disciplinary hearings, end to humiliating treatment of trustees, expanded rehabilitation, and greater access to state social and employment services amid accusations of fascist conditions.

Windsor Windsor State Prison State Corrections Department Innates Vermont State Prison Vermont Department of Corrections America Iefer Luparar Sual

Gilbane firm to build hospital staff adds seven doctors

The Gilbane Co. of Providence will be general contractor for a 6 million Putnam Memorial Hospital expansion. Work on the new wing starts Aug 14. Seven doctors join Pathan Herald staff, including Freyer, Greenleaf, McManmon, Gash, Peliz, Giller, and Dr Mason Barney, with specialties in otolaryngology, orthopedics, psychiatry, pediatrics, internal medicine, and osteopathic medicine.

R.I. Firm Gilbane Co Providence R.L Putnam Memorial Hospital Hubert D. Stout Stout Stout Sai William Gilbane Pathan Herald Stuart Preyer Dr. Molay Freyer Columbist University College of Physicians New York Mt. Sinai Hospital David ‘F. Greenleaf Dudley M. Baker Richard N. Fabricius Boston Univsity School of Medicine Massachusetts General Hospital Boston Robert McManmon United Counseling Service McManmon St. Louis University School of Medicine Los Angeles County University of Southern California Manindra Gash Medical College of Calcutta India Bristol Waypilad Bristol Philadelphi Harvard Medical School Presbyterian Hospital McLean Hospital Waverly Mass Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia Robert Giller University of Ilinois Mason Barney Manchester Kirksville College Kirksville, Mo

St Peter's Fair bookstall and village events set for July 22

St Peter's Fair activities on July 22 include a village green auction at Schoo Street, the fair open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Laven and Parish hall host booths, adults serve a noon hot lunch, and games and pony rides are planned for the Pleasant Street lawn. General chairs are Mrs. Peter Hoar and Mrs. Sterling Wilson with Mrs. F.J. Mayer overseeing staging.

St Peter's Church Schoo Street Pleasant Street Lawn Peter Hoar Sterling Wilson Kevin Miibadeau Harold Gore

West calls for tougher drug penalties in Vermont

UPI reports Rutland attorney general candidate Robert West urged stiffer penalties for drug abuse in Vermont. He criticized judges for not imposing harsher fines despite strong laws and defended a law redirecting funds from motor vehicle conviction fines. Opponent Kimberley Cheney campaigned in Woodstock, voicing support for the Supreme Court death penalty ban, as three-way race with Sten Lium.

Rutland UPI Robert West Vermont Rutland County Washington County Kimberley Cheney Woodstock Peole Supreme Court Montpelier Sten Lium

Vermont highway chief backs Common Sense group

Burlington based Highway Commissioner John Gray says he supports Common Sense Associates to promote economic improvement in Vermont. He also cited a 17 million federal highway funds allotment, a plan to implement an anti billboard law within a year, and expansion of routes on Interstate 89.

Washington UPI U.S. Senate George Aiken Office of Economic Opportunity Aiken O&o OEO Burlington John Gray Vermont Gray Common Sense Wcax-Tv

Stafford outlines features of new child development bill

Senator Robert Stafford says the Senate passed a bipartisan compromise bill that would fund vital services for thousands of Vermont children through new child development programs. He cites more state control, less initial funding for planning and training, and demands House elimination of a floor amendment that would give HEW broad state authority, stressing parental involvement is essential.

Washington Stafford Committee On Labor and Public Welfare Nixon Senate House of Representatives Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare Vermont

Car lands in river in one car crash. driver uninjured

State Police report a 1969 Buick ran off Route 333 west of Saxtons Niven, struck an embankment and landed on its roof in the Green River. Driver Grover Tf Hotaling, 62, of Saxtons Niven, escaped injury as the car suffered extensive damage.

Grover Tf Hotaling Saxtons Niven West Aplington Green River Holaling Siste East Dorset Donald J. Gates East Wallingford Harold Beebe Gates Ronald W. Bovie Petersburg N.Y Joseph Cavalier Bristol Conn Shaftsbury Neron Toll Rowl Steven Perkman North Jennington Peckham Pasy Pallees William D. Matson Royal Pines Villa Wailer Park Oscar L. Dominguez North Pawnal Road Matsau Dominguez

Candon Esposito seek re election

Rutland leaders Thomas Candon and Francis Esposito announce campaigns for re election as Rutland state representatives. They have served in the two member district since 1966.

Candon Esposito Rutland UPI House Thomas Candon Francis Esposito

Hospital Notes: admissions and births June 30 July 1 1972

Hospital notes list admissions across several towns including North Bennington Bennington Shaftsbury Hoosick Falls and Petersburg with names such as Harrie Hyatt Ruth Houran Patricia Van Ness Judith Cooper Valera Waite John Thamuayer Peter Buckley Penelope Sprague and more Discharges include Carolyn Hayes Wilfred Reynolds Mary Kinney plus a birth record for Mr and Mrs Chester Jennings a son June 30 and another at Engle Bridge NY July 1

Harrie R. Hyatt North Bennington Ruth Houran Patrica van Ness Judith Cooper Valera Waite John Thamuayer Bennington Patricia O'Dell Petersburg N.Y William Green North Pownal Guide Cimonett Wilmington Carolyn Hayes Wilfred J. Reynolds Mary Kinney Wendy ‘Cefit Pawnal Peter F. Buckley Penelope Sprague and Son Hoosick Falls Ivan Elwell Penny Brown Shaftsbury Kenneth Kennard Zita Fortier Lucille Kennedy Andre Hohman Margaret Pendergast Fairfax Elizabeth Brown Alfred Perramini Douglas Woodard Weal Arlington Arthur S. Harrington North Hoosick Chester Jennings Settlers Head Charles Fly Garth Pownal D. Benedict Niles Niles Road Engle Bridge

Judge Coffrin Sworn In as Vermrit District Judge

Judge Sterry R. Waterman swore Albert W. Coffrin of Burlington as a 4.8 district court judge for Vermrit. Coffrin fills the vacancy created when U S District Judge Reynard Laddy retired last January.

Burlington UPI Albert W. Coffrin U.S Circuit Court Sterry R. Waterman Vermrit Coffrin Reynard Laddy Uled

Coolidge centennial ceremonies planned at Plymouth Notch

Centenary events marking President Calvin Coolidge’s birthplace in Plymouth Notch are set for July 4 with an estimated turnout of 2000 to 4000 people if weather cooperates. The day includes a memorial service, dedication of a new visitors center, and remarks by dignitaries like Deane C. Davis Consuelo Northrup Bailey and Rep Allen Foley.

Plymouth Notch Calvin Coolidge Vermont Windsor County Richard W. Mullary Richard Nizon Coolidge Homestead Warren Hardington Deane C. Davis Consuelo Northrup Bailey

Obituary for Katharine Waldo Wilde 87 Hoosick native

Katharine Waldo Wilde 87 formerly of Fox Hollow Road Hoosick town N died Saturday at Central General Hospital Pine View Illinois. Widow of Fritz Wilde she was born in Germany and farmed with her husband in Hoosick. A son William Wille died last September and a nephew Albert Kirchner of Tong Island survives. Funeral Wednesday at 1 am Mahar Funeral Home Hoosick Falls with burial in Maple Grove. Calling hours tonight 7 to 9 and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.

Katharine Waldo Fox Hollow Road Hoosick Central General Hospital Pine View I.L. N Fritz Wilde Germany William Wille Albert Kirchner Tong Island

Ferrisburg longtime official Corydon Harris dies at 89

Funeral services are set Wednesday for Corydon Harris a Ferrisburg official and former state representative who died Sunday in Vergennes after a long illness Harris 89 served as town treasurer for 27 years as town auditor for 20 and was Ferrisburg representative to the Vermont Legislature from 1912 to 1914

Ferrisburg UPI Corydon Harris Perrisburg Vermont

Bennington Briefs and Local Notices Snapshot

Bennington Free Library closes all day July 4 for holiday. Food stamp office open, will observe holiday. Bennington and area scholastic honors listed for Stonehill College and Johnson State College. July 5 town meeting moved to Wednesday at 78 p.m. Various community notices include tenant association appeal, senior citizens card party results, upcoming card party, and office closures. Bowling lanes schedule adjustments amid resurfacing. Hearing on June event in North Bennington scheduled for 10 p.m. at the firehouse.

Bennington Brian J. Morrissey Gerald E. Morissey Newey Sr Stonehill College North Roslin Mass Usedean Johnson State College Celeste M. Gallant Nicholas C. Santo John E Reber Manchester Michael &. Rowley Londonderry Bpuilding South Street Sunction Pritsant North Bennington Karl B. Hacengton Ady

Floating tunnel discussed to link Plattsburgh and Burlington

Mayors Gordon Paquette of Burlington and Holand St. Mierre of Plattsburgh reviewed a floating tunnel plan beneath Lake Champlain. The English firm Grant Assatistes proposed a $211 to $325 million tunnel bridge linking Cumberland Head, N.Y., with Grand Isle, Vt., with strong initial enthusiasm from the officials.

Plattsburgh, N UPI Burlington, Vt Plattsburgh Lake Charnglain Gordon Paquette Burlington Holand St

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