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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1972
Page
10
R J Lopardo of McCall Street writes in response to Campbells and Miss Luces letters in the Banner. He defends youths who work, critiques welfare abuses, and argues both generations must compromise. He shares personal welfare denial and invites others to reflect on generation gaps.
Community Resources Center appeals for pledges to fund a new pool on Gage Street, warning some backers may reduce their commitments. The Bennington effort seeks $100,000 by Sept. 25 to complete facilities and add a gymnasium later with government aid, urging public support and attendance at an open pool-site meeting.
Augusta Maine UPI reports acting EPA commissioner William R Adams says lack of properly equipped stockpiles and legal actions blocked cleanup funds for the Portland Harbor oil spill. Roughly 40 000 to 60 000 gallons of heating oil fouled beaches and wildlife after a tanker breach between Casco Bay and Portland, with Coast Guard and Army Corps sweeping for responsible rock pinnacles and determining causes as officials prepare claims procedures and review handling bills.
Vermont Supreme Court consideration of a recommended Senate apportionment could force W Scott Mahoney to recirculate petitions in Caledonia County after the Legislative Appointment Board created two new senatorial districts by shifting towns from Orange and adjoining counties. If approved, Mahoney would run in Caledonia in September. Rutland School Board studies a plan to lease two parochial classrooms for public education, with students enrolled in both systems, amid church state separation concerns. A Burlington report notes University of Vermont generates 24 to 27.5 million dollars in state spending, plus an additional 14.1 to 41.3 million in related economic activity. Weather: a tornado, hail and storms affect central Vermont with crop damage, no injuries reported.
Norwich United Press International—Frank Smallwood, a Republican candidate, calls for a state capital gains tax to curb windfall profits from land speculation. He says land speculators profit by quick buys and sales of Vermont land. He faces four GOP challengers in Windsor County for three Senate seats.
Plans for a 526.6 mile ing and commercial development called The Complex aim to include three high rise apartment towers, a condo building, an L shaped commercial complex, and a convention center. Capnala Block Co. owner of a 16.4 acre site north of the Dunn Memorial Bridge commissioned the architect’s plans.
Severe storms with hail larger than golf balls pounded the Albany region causing numerous damaged windows and traffic disruption. A big top structure in Guilderland collapsed and trees were uprooted while alarms triggered by a burglar alarm system rang at around 4 30 p m. A six foot statue was toppled in a cemetery in Oblonix.
The Public Health Council granted GE a variance exempting its Pittsfield plant from air pollution standards, allowing 1 percent sulfur in fuel oil. GE says the change would raise fuel costs by $500,000 annually. The firm must seek EPA approval. In western Massachusetts hailstorms damaged crops and trees, with winds up to five miles per hour, causing minor floods and utility damage.
County commissioners unanimously refuse to part with the 101-year-old jail and 6.6-acre site for a new 43 million community school. The Community School Commission sought the property due to proximity to Rice Elementary, which will be replaced by the facility. A new site must be found.
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