Merck Forest Hay Operation Faces Costly Realities
Merck Forest maintains a small hay operation with four steers and four horses. Fields were restored as demonstrations, later reverted to weeds, and restoring them costs more than the bale price. Haying peaks in July due to elevation and volunteer timing, with about 2500 bales grown and 1000 kept for use, leaving potential for modest sales amid hay shortages.
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Merck Forest
Merck Forest Foundation
Student Conservation Association
Vernon Beebe
Don Laurie
Shippeys Hold First North Bennington Family Reunion
A Shippey family reunion gathered at Harry Dunham's home in North Bennington. The oldest attendee was 78 year old Mrs Martha Shippey and the youngest was three year old Joan Marie Shippey. High School Principal Walter C Wood and School Superintendent Harold D Sylvester are organizing a six year high school for 1937 8 with enrollment of 633 in a building sized for 250. Mr and Mrs Archie Godbout also mentioned.
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Walter C. Wood
Harold D. Sylvester
Godbout
Alphonse Godbout
Park Street
Lawrence Rousseau
Mill Street
Los Angeles
Carter's Lance scandal taints Carter's Senate sales pitch
The piece accuses Bert Lance of using favorable loans and stock dealings to bolster Carter while denying conflicts of interest. It details a web of loans, refinancing, and meetings with bankers linked to Lance, suggesting potential improper influence and private financial maneuvering surrounding the Carter circle.
Carter Aide Favored Loan Sparks Conflict of Interest Claims
The article questions President Carter and adviser Andy Young over a favorable Abboud-Lance loan that defers interest payments, suggesting deep financial entanglements and possible political leverage. It cites concerns about teamster connections, stock assurances, and pressures from financial figures, labeling Carter's stance as a walking conflict of interest. Also notes farewell parties for two individuals, a company termination pay plan, a moved sawmill, local farm committee appointment, a longtime bus driver’s death, a kitchen fire, and craft fair needlework on display.
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Atlanta
Lance
J. Robert Abboud
First National Bank of Chicago
Daley
Abboud
Federal Reserve
Washington
Hanover
Chicago
Sens
Ribicoff
Percy
Carter
Hock
Labor Department
SEC
First Chicago
Jimmy Carter
Senate
Tree of shade and time in Manchester cityscape
A woodcarver and wife plant a street tree in Manchester pledging it will outlive them, imagining a hundred years of growth, community pride, and a calmer urban life. The letter contrasts future hopes with current bustle, stresses nature as guide to dignity, and recalls Central Park South forested views.
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Manchester
Sunderland
Michigan
New York City
River Road
John Hand
Harrington
Timmy
Phyllis
Buffalo
America
Central Park South
Bennington Letter Opposes Landfill Ordinance Proposal
A Letter to the Banner expresses strong opposition to a proposed landfill ordinance. The writer argues it would burden area collectors, raise costs for residents, and lead to more litter. They warn bureaucratic controls will frustrate people and that taxes already fund the dump. The piece contends minimal fees will rise and offer little value.
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Bennington
Landfill Fees Debate Highlights Community Waste Policy
A Bennington resident argues landfill charges are unfair and residents should not be labeled as culprits. He urges signs, penalties for trespassers, random police checks, and careful planning before hiring staff or building shelters. He urges broad turnout at a public hearing and supports garbage collectors. 506 Gage St.
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Bennington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Merck Forest Report
Duncan A. Campbell
Vermont
Karen Noyce
Jim Rauseo
Mr. and
Mrs
Archie Godbout
Tony
Office of Management and Budget
Bert Lance
Georgia
National Bank of Georgia
Manufacturers Hanover Bank
New York
Lew Jenkins
Bruce Brougham
Jenkins
Bankstician
Teamster
Robert Pollar
Teamster Fund
King Cleveland
Teamster Pension Fund
Dan Shannon
John Spickerman
William Nellis
William Safire
N.Y
Times News Service
Andy Young
Young
E-Z Mills
H.N. Sawyer Co
Readsboro
Sawyer
Whitingham
Readsboro Chair Co
Clyde H. Bryant
Manchester Center
Farmers Home Administration Committee
Maurice E. Bickford
Bryant
Omer
Sam” J. Durant
Middle Pownal Road
Greater Bennington
Molly Stark
Gore Road
Charles A. Sauer
Charmion Rodies of
Arlington
Sundance Lodge
Mt. Snow
Manchester Journal
New York Times
William F. Herrick
Factory Point Bank
Maxell
the Record Shop
Drysdale
South ST
CETA
Gage St
Burlington Free Press
Old Bennington Woodcrafters
West RD
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