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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1977
Page
3
New holdings span fiction and general works with notable authors and topics. fiction items include Burroughs and Dickson titles while general works cover cooking, geology, history, poetry, law, and travel, featuring authors such as Buck, Puzo, MacLeish, and Rosten, among others.
Rep. James Jeffords of Vermont urges an independent prosecutor to probe the Koreagate payments scandal. He says a neutral investigation is needed to ensure impartiality in Congress.
Vermont Representative Althea Kroger seeks an attorney general opinion on whether Governor's Cost Control Council documents are subject to the Right to Know law. Access has been limited to a few state officials despite a 10 week, 150 thousand dollar, privately funded study that produced 294 recommendations saving over nine million dollars.
Baxter State Park blaze continues nine days after ignition, threatening 3,500 acres with flames possibly burning into fall. State director Albert Willis warns small pockets may persist for months while a 150-man crew works to hold lines, with wind and dry fuel fueling flareups and risk to Mount Katahdin.
The piece explains common questions about home value and factors affecting it, such as city growth and location. It cautions that realtors offer market guidance but official appraisals must come from licensed Real Estate Appraisers, highlighting Mrs. Hoisington of Hoisington Realty as a key figure.
Putnam Memorial Hospital celebrates a diverse volunteer program begun over a year ago. It includes 90 Red Cross Grey Ladies, 30 RSVP members, and youth volunteers from Hoosac School, plus a retired volunteer program and various unaffiliated helpers. Thom Bailey coordinates volunteering and can be reached at 442-6361 Extension 357.
The Recreation Department reopens its indoor pool on Wednesday July 27. Sunrise exercise runs Tue and Fri 7 to 9 am. Adult swim and sauna 11 30 to 1 30 Mon–Fri. Swimmastics Tue 6 to 7 pm. Open swim Tue 7 to 9 30 pm and Thu 8 to 9 30 pm. Family swim Thu 6 to 7 pm and Sat 6 to 9 30 pm. Free swim Fri 6 to 8 pm. Daily fee 2 for adults 1 for youths. memberships 25 family 15 adult 5 youth.
Judith Exner must provide dates of sexual encounters with President Kennedy as part of a libel case. U.S. District Court Judge William Gray ruled the information should be disclosed to publishers but kept confidential under seal. Exner’s suit challenges a Midnight magazine accusation that she spied for Mafia figures, which she denies.
Sunny Thursday with highs from the 70s to near 80 and lows in the 50s to near 60. Warmer Friday with a chance of showers, then partial clearing Saturday. Highs in the mid 80s, lows around 55 to 65 Friday and 60s to low 70s Saturday.
Charles Fitzgerald of the Baxter Park Defense Fund says scientists should assess the nine day fire and restoration plans. He warns the Baxter State Park Authority could face court if large areas scarred by heavy equipment are not reseeded and sealed, or turned into roads, and urges slower, wilderness respectful methods.
A slide presentation with narration about Indian Spiritual Master Sri Chinmoy is set for Sunday August 7 at 8 p.m. at the Green Mountain Arts Collaborative on North and River streets. Admission is free.
Engaged Cook Peters Chester Cook of Coatsville announces his daughter Betty betrothed to Donald Peters son of Edith Peters and the late James Peters of Shaftsbury. A summer wedding is planned.
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