28 Jul 1973
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1973
Page
1
More than 100000 rock fans gathered at an auto race course for a midsummer concert that could be the Woodstock Nation of the 1970s. Teens and twenty-somethings arrived midweek amid drug use and marijuana lingering in the humid air. Some topless scenes noted as three people died during the event.
Ehrlichman completed a panel appearance as crowds swelled for a Summer Jam festival near Bethel, New York. State police estimated 125 000 attendees saturated a one square mile area around the U S Grand Prix site while race bikes played on and fans mingled among tents and vending stalls. The scene echoed Woodstock’s youth era with long lines of cars and campers in the Finger Lakes region about 120 miles west of Bethel.
Concord New Hampshire evaluators approve the proposed two nuclear power stations near Seabrook with a 8 to 4 vote by the bulk power site evaluation committee. The plan moves to the Public Utilities Commission for final review by the Atomic Energy Commission hearings expected next summer.
Obituary notices announce the death of Mrs Lydia C Shores of Dufresne Road Manchester Depot after a short illness at Putnam Memorial Hospital Born in Johnsonburg PA on November 18 1908 she was the daughter of Charles and Edith Bush Survivors include Eugene Moffit three sons Alvin Charles Ralph and two other sons and four daughters Funeral arrangements and burial details follow for other local residents including Mrs Anna L Hovey and Edward Forrest Kelver with service times locations and memorial contributions listed for community help and remembrance
Salmon told a Vermont audience that the state stands under scrutiny by other states and urged Vermonters to back bold measures. He cited an intensifying energy crisis, planned a private consultant to cut demand, and warned of a housing crunch. He proposed innovative construction and possible state land acquisition for future housing.
Vermont politicians discuss the Nixon tapes amid Watergate fallout. Leaders weigh executive privilege and impeachment, with Democrats split on action and Republicans wary of federal influence. A separate local fire incident reports minor barn damage in Bennington Holy Cross area.
Vermont Agriculture Commissioner Leo O'Brien urged federal officials to allow a minimum $1 per hundredweight rise for dairy farmers. He noted a natural seasonal rise to about $1.10 by fall, but argued extra increase is needed to cover higher production costs. If approved, consumers would pay roughly two cents more per quart.
Vermont State Colleges Provost Dr. Robert Babcock Sr. announced his resignation at a trustees meeting after building the system into recognized liberal arts colleges. He said leadership change is due and noted five colleges are now accredited and financially steady. He had planned a five year tenure but extended it as goals were met.
State Maine Vermont and New Hampshire officials meet in Concord New Hampshire to discuss legality of transferring inmates for a planned tri state security institution. Gov Salmon shows interest but awaits New England Governors Conference feasibility report before commenting further.
The Vermont manager of New England Telephone Co will be asked by the Public Service Board to explain a recent advertisement described as misleading by a consumer group. PSB Chairman Gilbert will discuss the ad with Louis Reder at a private Aug 9 meeting, originally to review new telephone rates.
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