Vermont advisory panel weighs nuclear plant evacuation plan
Vermont's Nuclear Advisory Committee will focus on evacuation zones near the Vermont Yankee plant. Petitions from VPIRG and PIRG seek broader evacuation radii and inclusion of evacuation info in utility bills. Officials warn NRC guidance is incomplete and urge realistic accident scenarios and expert review.
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Montpelier
UPI
Vermont
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington Based
Public Interest Research Group
Federal
State Health Board
Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Vermont Yankee
Vernon
Brad Riley
Riley
Public Reading of Declaration Sparks Philadelphia Huzzahs
In Philadelphia on July 8 1776 Col John Nixon read the Declaration of Independence at noon from the State House yard as thousands gathered after the Liberty Bell rang out its peal. The crowd cheered three times with enthusiastic huzzahs signaling the historic proclamation.
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Philadelphia
State House Yard
John Nixon
Harrington Hurley wedding in Bennington
Cynthia Marie Hurley daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Hurley of Coleville married Brian Keith Harrington son of Mrs Silas Harrington of Harvest Hills Drive Shaftsbury at St Francis de Sales Church Bennington. Officiant Rev Thomas Mattison music by Rose Hall. Bridesmaid Wendy Longtin best man Chris Harrington ushers Cris Harrington Joseph Hurley. Reception Beech Street firehouse. Couple to Ogunquit Maine for honeymoon. Both grads of Mt Anthony Union High School now reside on West Road Ana Bella Trailer Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Marie Hurley
Mrs. Louis Hurley
Coleville
White Creek
N.Y
Joseph Hurley
Bennington
Beech Street
Ogunquit, Maine
Behan and Hawk Exchange June Wedding Vows
Moira Jean Behan and Wayne Hawk married at Trinity Lutheran Church Schenectady in an 8 pm candlelight ceremony. Officiant Rev Arthur Hawkcheck. Bridal party included Ann Cornell as maid of honor and Jay Smith as best man. They plan to reside in Saratoga Springs.
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Schenectady
N.Y
Moira Jean Behan
South Glens Falls
Wayne Hawk
Saratoga Springs
Trinity Lutheran Church
Arthur Hawkcheck
Louise Carr
North Adams
Mass
Fred Carr
Louise Hawk
Guy Hawk
Ann Cornell
Bennington
Jay Smith
Ballston Spa
Mary Kuebler
Scott Cofrancisco
Chuck Prebble
Usher
Veterans Affairs visit at Bennington Armory July 14
A state Veterans Affairs representative will be at the Bennington Armory from 8:30 to 4 on Wednesday July 14 to assist veterans and dependents with VA benefits. John M. McLellan MD relocates obstetric and gynecology practice to 302 Main St Bennington with hours by appointment.
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State Veterans Affairs Office
Bennington Armory
Tme
John M. McLellan
Main St
Bennington
Battle of Bennington booklet published by Bennington Museum
The Bennington Museum has released a 10 page plot booklet on the Battle of Bennington. Historian-attorney Joseph Parks of Old Bennington prepared the paperback, drawing on museum and regional history projects. The publication features color portraits and the 1938 Leroy Williams painting, and retails for 2.50. The booklet stems from work on The Shires of Bennington and supports museum funds and photo resources. It will be sold at local stores and the museum.
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Battle of Bennington
Bennington Museum
Joseph Parks
Old Bennington
Parks
Excelsior Printing & Binding
North Adams
Mass
Shires of
Bennington
Bennington County
Banner
Museum
Evans’ News
O'Brien discloses holdings in AT&T Texaco Exxon
UPI reports Senator Robert O'Brien of Orange County disclosed total net assets of 96,628, with holdings inherited in American Telephone and Telegraph Texaco and Exxon. He initially opposed disclosure as an invasion of privacy and did not reveal 1975 earnings or taxes. he said he made no securities purchases, sales or gifts in five years.
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O’brien
At&t
Detroit Edison
Northeast
Exxon Corp
Texaco
Pan American World Airways, Inc
Tunbridge
New England
Tibetan lectures offered at Bennington talk on Buddhism
Tibetan Center president Khongla Rato will give a free talk on Buddhism and Tibet at Theaum Gallery Bennington. Instructors later discuss July 12 through July 29 courses in thanka painting Lhasa dialect Tibetan cuisine Buddhism and meditation with enrollments taken after the talk.
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Khongla Rato
Tibetan Center
New York City
Theaum Gallery
Main St
Bennington
Rato
Wangyal
Choejey Lana
Senior citizens to get discounts at local stores Monday
More than 30 Bennington area stores will offer senior discounts up to 20 percent for residents 65 and older. Participation is voluntary, with eligibility via Medicare ID or Office on Aging cards, and excludes sale items and credit purchases.
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Bennington
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Office On Aging
North Bennington
Bennington County
American Association of Retired People
Green Mountain
Bradford Craig
River Road
Bennington Chamber of Commerce
Obituary of Mrs Mary M Chamberlain 1892 84 Readsboro Mass
Mrs Mary M Chamberlain 84 of 44 Arnold St Williamstown died Saturday at North Adams Regional Hospital after admission Friday. Born March 9 1892 in Caticook Canada to Peter and Phoebe Mignault she came to the USA as a child settling in Moosup Conn. A former Readsboro resident she was a communicant of St Joachim s Church. Survived by daughter Mrs Walter Gerry of Williamstown seven grandchildren 21 great grandchildren five great great grandchildren plus a sister and several nieces and nephews. Burial in Village Cemetery Readsboro.
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Readsboro
St. Joachim’s
Mary. M. Chamberlain
Arnold St
Williamstown
Mass
North Adams
St. Joachim’s Church
Caticook
Canada
Peter and
Phoebe (Woods) Mignault
Moosup
Conn
Walter Gerry
Sista
Funeral for Mrs Nora B Dion in Arlington
The funeral for Mrs. Nora B. Dion of Arlington who died Saturday at the Bennington Convalescent Center was held Tuesday at the Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home chapel in Arlington. The Rev. David Bort of Sunderland officiated. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery Arlington with committal prayers by the same minister. Bearers were Maynard Grout Leland Rudd Brian Hawley and John Beardon.
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Nora B. Dion
Arlington
Bennington Convalescent Center
Hanson- Walbridge
David Bort
Sunderland
West Arlington United Methodist Church
Evergreen Cemetery
Mr. Bort
Maynard Grout
Leland Rudd
Brian Hawley
John Beardon
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Occupational Safety and Health
John Fraines
Froines
NRC
Taconic Grange
Harold Crosses
Park Street
Grange Hall
Health Board
United Press International
Harrington—Hurley
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Ana Bella Trailer Park
West Road
Cynthia and
Brian Harrington
Erie
Roma
Lhee
Nichols
Berkshire
Bonanza
Wwe
Pantyhose
Hawk-Behan
Lillians
Hoosick Falls
Bennington Briefs
Saratoga
Utley
Public Service Board
Thomas Salmon
PSB
Utility Industry
A&w
Atkins & Gould
Bellemare & Sons
Bemmington Art Supplies
Berkshire Optical
Birds Inc
Bradford Books
Business World Inc
Caron Quality Paints
Culligan
Drummond Cleaners
Dunkin DoNuts
Dunham’s Furniture
Economy Auto & Sporting Goods
Flenberg Stores, Inc
H. Greenberg & Son, Inc
Harbour House of Color
Haynes & Kane Colonial
Kaufman Inc
Knapp’s Pets & Hobbies
Mary M. Chamberlain
Maine
Turkey
Fairdale Farms
Fford& Gage F
Dusan. Furniture Inc
Elm ST
Bennington, VT
Bennington Savings & Loan
Eenray
Bennington Co-Op Savings and Loan Association
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