New crime administrator idea man for two counties
George Lowe, regional planner for Bennington and Rutland counties, heads the Vermont Governor's Commission on the Administration of Justice. An administrator and idea man, he coordinates statewide research, arranges funding, and consults with local police to improve enforcement while respecting local decision making.
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U S tightens export controls on iron steel scrap
Dent announced new controls lasting until a later crack down, with Japan most affected by iron steel and soybean restraints. Japan will curb iron and steel scrap purchases by one million tons, reducing this year's exports to about 1400 million tons from a planned peak, as scrap exports would have hit a record 124 million tons but for the voluntary cutback.
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BSD Budget Update Faces Teacher Aide Cuts and Timetable Hurdles
The BSD budget study continues with renovation needs and a $10,200 line for teacher aides. The finance committee may trim this item, prompting questions on contract effects. A mid August budget readiness is possible, but no timetable. failure to approve could force borrowing to cover more than $1.6 million Mt Anthony assessment.
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Truck stuck underpass halts Route 7 traffic
Multiple crashes disrupted Route 7 on Monday. An Indiana man Chester Parks 37 Williamsburg Idaho tractor trailer became wedged under a rail underpass at Harwood Hill requiring the cab roof to be cut away for removal. No serious injuries reported.
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New evidence claimed in gains tax challenge
Barre attorney Richard Davis, who led three landowners in a failed suit against Vermont's capital gains tax, asked Judge William Hill Monday to reopen the case and allow new evidence. The state contends the levy is not revenue-raising. Davis argues it is and unconstitutional. The tax, tied to Gov. Silmon's relief plan, targets profits from land sold within a year with a maximum levy.
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Bennington District Court records verdicts and sentences
In Bennington District Court Judge John P Morrissey sentenced Richard G Caron 38 to a Slimmoonth jail term after a guilty plea to an amended daytime breaking and entering charge. He received five months credit for time served. The Feb 16 incident in Bennington preceded a plea change from nighttime to daytime breaking and entering. Separately Monday, Lawrence F Pettitone 37 of Pownal pled to simple assault against his wife, receiving six months suspended jail time and probation. George T Chandler 22 of Bennington pled not guilty to disorderly conduct public intoxication and driving while under the influence arising June 6 in Bennington. he was released on his own recognizance.
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Richard G. Caron
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George T. Chandler
Vermont Flood Toll Grows Across State
Flood damage expanded beyond Page as estimates rose in Lyndonville where a large grocery store faced about 75000 in losses and eight to ten mobile homes were evacuated. Public roads sewage facilities and private property suffered extensive harm across Wells River Bradford and Ryegate with topsoil drifting via the Connecticut River. Governor said many isolated areas and National Guard engineers planned to assist Ludlow and Plymouth while relief efforts transition to state and local control amid red tape delays for federal aid.
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Agency of Development and Community Affairs
Residents press selectmen over Barney Brook flood and more
An angry group on Gage Street will confront selectmen tonight about Barney Brook flooding after heavy rains last weekend. Former state Rep. Robert F. Red Kearns will attend with neighbors urging flood control. Also on the agenda are plans to divert a nearby track via a drainage ditch, water pollution complaints at South Stream Road, a Depot Street traffic crackdown update, funding for a county Vietnam veterans banquet, and a petition from Clarks Woods ycea protesting noise at Caramont Dyers factory.
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Bennington to get WCAX translator for Burlington signal
FCC gave WCAX approval to install a translator atop Mt Equinox to beam Burlington CBS programming into Bennington. If equipment arrives on time the fall completion could expand statewide political and public affairs coverage for southern Vermont, with Bennington gaining access to Dash Vermont news from Mt Mansfield via a Mt Equinox relay.
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Bennington Briefs On Ice Hockey And Schedules
Notes from Bennington: boys 13 and up may play Sunday ice hockey 6 to 8 pm. Mt Anthony guidance office says senior schedules available for review until July 13. Town pool water intake pipe clogged by sand. pool reopening may slip a week. cable reception in Battenkill valley could be affected by a directional beam. North Branch Street Bowen Road intersection may see traffic slowdowns due to Brooklyn sewer project with alternate routes advised.
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Floods Increase Dairy Prices Amid Farm Damage
Floods caused about 18 million dollars in damage across New Hampshire and Vermont, devastating corn and hay crops feeding dairy cattle. Officials sought federal disaster declarations as 11 people died, with New Hampshire reporting nearly 5 million in agricultural losses and Vermont dairy feed prospects bleak. Milk prices are expected to rise as a result.
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Thomas Salmon
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Obituary of Luther R. Graves Former Bennington banker
Luther Russell Graves born 1894 died Sunday in St. Petersburg Florida. Former Old Bennington resident directed First National Bank of Bennington founded by his grandfather Luther R. Graves and past president of the Vermont Bankers Association. Survived by wife Lillian Thompson son Peter Pines at Fort Washington and relatives including Hope Williams of Providence and Van Vechten Graves. Funeral in St Petersburg with later interment.
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Hospital Notes July 2 1373 Admissions and Discharges
Admissions include Paul Hyde Helen M Rowe Anne Labadie East Arlington Mathew Molloy Manchester Charlotte Lake South Dorset Discharges list Cynthia Davis Bennington Carleton Bakan Pownal.
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Helen M. Rowe
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Anne Labadie
East Arlington
Mathew Molloy
Manchester
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South Dorset
Cynthia Davis
Carleton
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