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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1971
Page
5
New England Telephone and its service network operated close to normal as a nationwide strike affected about 50 000 workers in the region. Supervisors manned switchboards and handled repairs while unions warned of future delays for new installations and old-line repairs.
In Saigon the UPI report notes heavy air strikes over Vietnam north, first sizable U.S. ground clashes in a week. 29 Americans killed last week, 13 from wounds or listed missing. Fire Base Fuller rebuilt after June 23 overrun. Gen. Vu Van Giai cites caution on large installations. Americal Division troops involved in two Wednesday clashes, 14 enemy killed, air and naval bombers conduct 48 missions in the north that day.
The Massachusetts constitutional convention approved initial reform to cut the House from 240 to 160 single member districts based on the 1975 census. Holders say it empowers wealthier interests, while opponents warn it erases minority representation. the plan must clear further votes and voter approval in 1974. Rep. Bolling and others warned minorities would lose voice if enacted.
At the Western Governors Conference in Jackson Hole Wyoming the White House rejected Governor Dan Evans claim that President Nixon offers only band aids for inflation and unemployment. The administration stressed funds for highway construction should be released and defended Nixon against calls for broader spending. Governors Reagan McCall and others discussed unity on the Trans Alaska pipeline subsidies and revenue sharing while pressing for action to end the West Coast longshoremen strike.
Connecticut Gov. Thomas J. Meskill signed a bill creating a state lottery to raise funds and aid the budget. The plan envisions up to 15 million dollars later and a first year target of 2.5 million. A nine member commission will oversee parimutuel bets on track and off track betting, with a GOP majority on appointments.
Vermont man John Galt, 53 Fernwood Drive, Burlington, is jailed after FBI recovery of about 120000 dollars in Audubon lithographs and rare books from Union College Schenectady. About 100 Audubon lithographs and 26 rare books were found, along with two loaded guns. three other volumes remained at large. He faces interstate transportation of stolen property charges and possible maximums of 10 years and 10000 dollars.
Concord New Hampshire UPI. The only passenger train run in the state departs today with few aboard. The Boston and Maine Railroad halted passenger service in 1967 but continues limited service under an annual track inspection by Gov Walter and the Public Utilities Commission. The 12 hour, 300 mile inspection covers less than half of B M’s 680 miles in state and seeks crossings and trackage maintenance amid concerns over deterioration and brush growth. Authorities blame bankruptcy efforts by B M to abandon freight lines for the delays.
Windsor County Court heard arguments challenging conditions at the Windsor State Prison. Edward Stringer, 18, of Colchester seeks release from a two year maximum sentence claiming cruel and unusual punishment as the facility’s safety and fire hazards have drawn scrutiny. The dispute follows a federal ruling favoring four protective custody inmates and broader legislative debate on replacing the aging prison.
The New York Board of Pharmacy announced 6,800 Almante Magnetic Health Bands surrendered by Afra Associated of Mount Vernon after allegations of misbranding. The board will destroy the bracelets which claimed to treat insomnia high blood pressure and other disorders without scientific evidence. The maker claimed benefits for vascular and nervous system disorders and for healthy people but authorities found no proof.
Joanne Brooks, a 40 year old mother of eight, earned 24 dollars a week at a bakery over 15 months and received more than 7 200 dollars in welfare benefits for her dependents. She admitted failing to report earnings to welfare and was jailed. She faces sentencing on July 20.
John K. Wallace 18 died of an electric shock on LaSalle Institute grounds near Troy. He was operating a drill rig to dig holes for tree planting when the rig touched high tension power lines, state police reported.
Williamstown 18 year old D Tatro was convicted in District Court of dangerous driving and transporting alcohol after a Route 7 crash on May 29 that killed 19 year old John Walker. Co-defendant 17 year old T Santelli was found guilty on two counts and fined 85 dollars. he appealed. Taconic Park Restaurant sale planned to Essex Junction interest. liquor license transfer pending. North Adams may swap Scully property for Noel Field if college buys Windsor Lake tract. city must plan new fields.
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