Auto safety standards may have saved thousands, GAO says
Government investigators estimate federal auto safety standards saved nearly 30,000 lives in eight years. A GAO report to the Senate Commerce Committee notes 1966-68 cars cut deaths and injuries by 15-25 percent, 1969-70 models by 25-30 percent, with little improvement 1971-73. In Montpelier, state police gain a new crime laboratory, keeping two lab technicians from resigning.
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Abortion Supported in Limited Cases by Lutheran Delegates
Delegates at the 8th biennial Lutheran Church in America convention adopted a resolution affirming that a woman or couple may responsibly seek an abortion in certain circumstances. The decision was made without debate, reflecting the church’s evolving stance on reproductive choices.
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Carter Campaign Talks With Catholic Bishops Ahead of Meeting
UPI reports minor talks between Jimmy Carter campaign staff and staff of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops on issues of church interest. Conference sources say the initial contacts could pave the way for a Carter meeting with Archbishop Joseph L. Bernardin, though no meeting has been requested yet.
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Handel and Telemann program with guest Ronald Corrado
Mahaine Theater presents Handel A. Scarlaff and Telemann with Ronald Corrado as guest performer. Sage City Symphony woodwind quartet performs at Pownal Community Church at 3 p.m. Heath Brothers play Berkshire Performing Arts Center in Lenox at 8 and 10 p.m. Acupressure and Massage Workshop at Park McCullough House, North Bennington, 4 p.m. Acting Company offers The Kitchen at Saratoga Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. Also Saturday two shows at 5 and 9 p.m.
Summer Arts Guide for Lenox and Nearby Towns
A packed July schedule features the Fifth Dimension and John Sebastian in Lenox at Tanglewood. Emily Frankel and Charles Moore in Becket. Boston Ballet at Berkshire Performing Arts Center. Berkshire Theatre Festival’s The Lion in Winter in Stockbridge. Paul Lynde in Latham. Winslow Homer and Early American Silver exhibits in Williamstown. Our Town at Adams Memorial Theater. NYC Ballet at Saratoga and SPAC with Swan Lake and The Kitchen. Jazz Lab performances in Bennington and Manchester Center Antique Show. Weston Playhouse The Boyfriend. Mt Snow tennis championships. Baptist Church Summer Sale. multiple jazz ensembles in Bennington.
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Arlington votes zoning change in East Arlington
Arlington voters approved a zoning change from residential to commercial industrial by 145 to 15 to enable a tea room in Phyllis Allen's home on the north side of East Arlington Old Mill Road near the Village Pedlar boundary. An amendment to the zoning by laws now allows single and two family dwellings in commercial zones and exempts them from site plan hearings.
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Meaker discusses reforms and politics in Vermont
In a lengthy interview Meaker promotes limited government and favors a new state criminal code. He defends his candidacy for attorney general and disputes claims of being Kennedy’s chosen candidate. He cites past impeachment work, sheriff studies, and the need to curb maladministration without dragging issues through the legislature.
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Bennington Briefs Board meeting and talk on loneliness
A Parents Without Partners meeting set for 8 p.m. Monday at Heritage House Restaurant will feature Rev. Dr. Arvel M. Steece speaking on loneliness followed by a discussion. Single parents are welcome.
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Scientists fix Viking 1 ills on Mars with new camera view
In Pasadena, scientists report Viking 1's jammed digging arm may be fixed as engineers plan to extend the sampling arm. The rover turned on its second camera, revealed a desert panorama at Chryse, and confirmed a plan to dig next week if the seismometer issue is resolved. The one watt transmitter limited color imaging and communication time as inspection continues.
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Memorial service for Wallace P. Scott at Old First Church
A memorial service in the Friends style will honor Wallace P. Scott of Shaftsbury at 2 p.m. Monday August 2 at Old First Church in Old Bennnington. Scott, a history teacher for 20 years at Bennnington College, died of a heart attack July 15. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Wallace P. Scott Memorial Fund at Bennnington College.
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Vermont Bicentennial Steam Train in Trouble
Governor Thomas Salmon said the Vermont Bicentennial Steam Train Project is losing money and may have to be stopped unless it becomes self supporting. A key official resigned over frustration with the project’s finances as the train faces an $84 000 deficit and a projected total deficit of $750 000 by year end. The 13 week summer and foliage season run is at risk.
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Hearing set on bottle rules to solve local center's woes
A public hearing on August 19 in Montpelier will review proposed regulations for beverage distributors and redemption centers. The Bennington Redemption Center filed the complaint, citing shell shortages and shell mismatches. The rules require distributors to provide shells or accept bottles. grocers must return shells. overall aim is to clear the 10 000 bottle backlog.
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Agency of Enironmental Conservation
Bennington Redemption Center
Ralph G. Wright
Bennington jobless rate under state average
Uninsured unemployment in Bennington for June averaged 4.5 percent, below the 5.4 percent statewide. Initial unemployment claims totaled 259, up from May, with four industries driving 58 percent: service, printing and publishing, apparel, and trade. The local office serves Bennington County.
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