Judge Coffrin to hear Lorenzo vs Manchester case
U S District Court Judge Albert Coffrin denied a motion to dismiss a $20,000 lawsuit against Manchester selectmen and town manager. The suit, brought by the Vermont ACLU on behalf of Anthony Lorenzo, alleges officials exceeded authority and violated free speech and petition rights by firing Lorenzo after he criticized plant operations in March 1972.
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Montpelier
U.S
Albert W. Coffrin
Manchester
Selectmen
Arthur J. O'Dea
Oakley K. Porter
Clyde Bryant Jr
Emil Zoufaly
Harold Benson
Vermont
American Civil Liberties Union
ACLU
Anthony Lorenzo
Tarenzy
O'Dea
Atorney
David Puller
Arlington
Potter
Lorenzo
Selectnen
Leer
John West
Main Street
Porter
Coffrin
Watergate ties linger as Ehrlichman, Dean figures flare
The article outlines Ehrlichman’s recalled statements about aiding Hunt in a covert White House investigation linked to Ellsberg’s psychiatrist burglary. It also covers Postmaster General Klassen denying political mail tampering during the 1972 campaign, Ervin’s comments on a spying plan, Nixon’s acknowledgment, and procedural notes on subpoenas and immunity for Dean and Magruder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehrlichman
E. Howard Hunt
White House
Teaks
Hunt
Daniel Ellsberg
Ehriicnman
E. T. Klassen
House
Nixon
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Spiro T. Agnew
Trobert Dole
Edward Gurney
Gurney
Ervin
John Dean
Jeb S. Magruder
Board tackles one man one vote ruling at meeting
The session centered on the Supreme Court one man one vote ruling and its reach for school districts. Attorney Eugene Clark argued single district elections may be unconstitutional due to district population disparities. Board members debated legal advice, distrust among districts, and possible return to the old at large system or a compromise solution to satisfy smaller districts while conforming to law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page
Brandewene
Supreme Courts
Eugene V. Clark
Clark
Harrington
Bennington
Union School Board
Union Board
Supreme Court
Woodford
Community Drug Forum Outlines Priorities And Plans
A town meeting on drug issues produced a broad list of priorities including love, understanding, education, and better parent communication. Proposals featured alternate highs, youth drop‑in centers, helpline access, rehabilitation programs, tighter advertising controls, and a organized drug council. Participants ranged from State's Attorney Neil Moss to local teachers and youths, with hopes to begin next week.
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Neil Moss
UCS
Jim Henry
Bermington
William Bryan
Bennington
Donald Humphreys
20 Depot Street
Richard Sears
ME Anthony
Kay Toomey
Ruth Ruby
William Lally
20 Depot
Mt. Anthony
Marion Susith
ACLU Seeks Staff Lawyer in Vermont and New Hampshire
The Vermont and New Hampshire ACLU chapters seek a fulltime staff counsel to supervise litigation in both states. With a $12,000 budget for the two units, the lawyer will advise about 40 cooperating attorneys, each handling ACLU cases about once yearly. The legal director will oversee cases on women’s rights, prisoners, mental patients, and juveniles. Interviews start in June per retiring Executive Director Craig Murray. Applications to the Vermont ACLU at 96 State St Montpelier 03602.
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Montpelinr
American Civil Liberties Union
Vermont
New Hampshire
ACLU
Craig Murray
Vermont Aclu
State St
Montpelier
Morning Union Street crash injures two cars
Bennington Police reported an early morning tender bender on Union Street involving Patricia L. Wellspeak, 2, driving a 1972 Toyota westbound, and a parked car owned by Lanka L. Burgess. Both vehicles sustained minor damage in the 6:56 a.m. collision in Bennington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Street
Bennington
Patricia L. Wellspeak
Lanka L. Burgess
Wellspeak
Burgess
Second grader Bridget Mollica Accepts Sister's UVM Degree
Bridget Mollica, a Branden Elementary School second grader, stood in for her sister Joan at the University of Vermont May 20 commencement, accepting a B A degree as Joan broke an ankle playing rugby. Joan, a Mt Anthony Union High School graduate living in Pillsford, was one of 631 graduates.
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Bridget Mollica
Branden
University of Vermont
Joan
UVM
Bridget
Edward Andrews
Dean Weiger
College of
Joat
John R. Mollica
Silver St
Mt Anthony Union High School
Pillsford
VISTA
Bridget Ives
Beverly B. Moillea
Brandon
Chris Cadiz
Mt. Anthony
Union High School
National Honor Society
Chir Cady
Pine Cobble School names valedictorian in Williams town
Nine Pine Cobble School graduates received diplomas at a morning ceremony in the school auditorium. Valedictorian was Rick Bushman and Andrew Blackmer received the Henry N. Flynt Jr. award for sportsmanship. Closing exercises set for Friday June 6 at 11 35 and open to the public.
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Williamstown
Mass
Pine Cobble School
Robert Banvilla
Cheshire
Andrew Trackmer
Jennifer Ellison
Elizabeth Hastings
Melinda, Howard
Steven McGill
James Phifer
Elisabeth Klensch
Hancock
Frederic Bushman
Thomas Bushman
Bennington
Frank Patterson
Winston Churchill
Andrew Blackmer
Rick Bushman
Henry N. Flynt Jr
Andrew Blacker
Waste-recovery schemes spar over plans in Berkshire Vermont
Burlington and Rutland leaders and regional officials gather at Williams College to compare solid waste recovery. Williams Town Manager Robert Jones touts a successful model, while Alan Asikainen outlines cost-cutting recycling strategies and Richard Valentinetti explains Vermont’s statewide plan to reach 40 percent recycling, funded by private operation and state oversight. Residents debate mandatory versus voluntary recycling, with Valentinetti insisting mandatory separation yields high compliance.
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Jan Slusmon
Williamstown
Mass
Bennington Berkshire
Williams College
Sennington
Berkshire Counties
Robert Jones
Alan Asikainen
Richard Valentinetti
Vermont Agency of Environmental Conservation
Bennington County
Bennington
Edward R. Lamb
Regional Commission
John Simson
Jones
Atowa
Valentinetti
Montpelier
Vermont
Massachusetts
Berkshire County
Senate
House
Burlington
Rutland
St. Johnsbury
Springfield
Public Service Board
Thhose
Stamford
Salmon denies he gave aide a Tunaround
MONTPELIER Vermont Governor Salmon rejected accusations that his office is delaying action for Margaret Tocenti head of the Vermont Human Rights Commission. He said there have been few civil rights complaints recently and called the inactivity good news, despite earlier claims of potential political risk from more active commission activity.
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Salmon
Vermont
Ex-selectman petitions to rescind pool name in Bennington
Former Bennington selectman Edward Frasier plans petitions to reverse the Recreation Center name change to Sleeman Center. He argues the center's naming honors a broad community effort and vows to urge the recreation board to reconsider at Tuesday’s meeting. Frasier, who resigned health reasons, will attend with supporters and publicize contact details.
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Selectman
Pool
Bennington
Sleeman Area Community Center
Edward Frasier
Wiso Oaks the Selectmen
Selectmen
Dr. Sleeman
Wrasier
Frasier
J. Duncan Campbell
Duncan
Bir St
Death of Sister Phelps diminishes New Hampshire Shaker colony
Sister Titian Phelps, 96, native of Boston, died at Canterbury Shaker Village leaving four members. Funeral services set for Saturday as the Shaker community nears extinction with only nine elderly women remaining in the U S. Shakers cannot recruit due to celibacy and lack of male counselors.
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Phelps
N.H. Shaker Colony
Canterbury
N.H
UPI
America
Titian Phelps
Boston
Canterbury Shakers
Shaker Village Inc
United States
Sabbathday Lake
Maine
Tere
Bennington Teens Rally, Sales, and School Ads
Bennington briefs cover a Square Dance graduation at Adams Memorial Junior High School with Dave Mahar as caller and Victor Boucher cueing. RSYP seeks a standard typewriter donation for a handicapped person, Margaret Stratton listed as contact. Also shown: Daya of Wine and Roses screening at John XX Institute with no admission, a tee-ball parents meeting at Memorial Park led by Hank Tenny, Anne Marie’s-Best bands lineup, a yard sale on Old South Stream Road, a notice for St Joseph College summer session starting June 4, and a Vermont homeowners policy reminder from Shea Agency.
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Adams Memorial Junior High School
Columbia Street
Adams, Mass
Dave Mahar
Victor Boucher
Daya of Wine and Roses
John XX Institute
Catamount School
Anne Marie
McGee & Me
Larry
Jess Moon
Mike Devanow
Larry Betit
South Stream Road
Earl Bishop
St. Joseph College
Obituary notices for Hussey Sr and Warner Sr reported in Hudson and Arlington
William H. Hussey Sr a longtime Troy fireman who worked 22 years and lived at Shadowbrook Farm with family ties to Seymour Van Santvoord died at the Volunteer Firemen's Home in Hudson. Funeral services are private at John J. Curley Funeral Home in Troy with calling hours this afternoon and evening. Robert W. Warner Sr a River Head resident died at Putnam Memorial Hospital after residing in Arlington 19 years. Survivors include two sons and two daughters with burial at West Arlington Cemetery and possible memorials to Arlington Rescue Squad.
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William H. Hussey Sr
Troy
N.Y
Seymour van Santvoord
Shadowbrook Farm
Hudson
Albany
Watervliet
North Troy
Robert F
Speightown
N Y
Wiliam H. Hussey Jr
Seattle
Wash
Slater
Heather
John J. Curley
Teoy
Fifth Ave
Robert W. Warner Sr
River Head
Arlington
Putnam Memorial Hospital
New York City
Peter R
Grace (Wagner) Warner
Mitchel Bissell
Robert W. Warner Jr
New City
Timothy S. Warner
Muriel Stanton
Fairfield
Fairfield, Conn
Pamela McAneny
Bellevue
Neb
West Arlington Cemetery
Arlington Rescue
Hanson-Walebridge Funeral Home
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Watergate
Sandgate Road
Sandgate
Keith Giroux
Cecelia Greene Callahan
School of Dance
Anthony Union High School
Berkshire
Asikainen
Curran Associates
Berkshire County Regional Planning Commission
Raymond Calabro
Stevenague
Rose Myers
Ben Jangtons
Marion Baird
East Dorset
Timothy Whalen
Anthony Ennis
Edward Warkward
Ann Scott
Hoosick Falls
Elliott Boyd
Wilmington
Joyce LaSala
Shaftsbury
Mer
Tony Hover
Crowns
Bennington Briefs
RSYP
Margaret Stratton
Memorial Park
Gage Street
Hank Tenney
William H. Bussey Sr
Haversges Snan
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