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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1974
Page
6
UPI reports safety chiefs advise using an extension cord with an on off switch to power color television sets instead of pulling plugs. The approach aims to prevent fires from “instant on” sets while offering a simple wall switch alternative for nightly or vacation use.
Vermont Enviromental Conservation Secretary Martin L. Johnson announces copies of the state water pollution strategy are open for public inspection at 14 locations ahead of a June 4 Montpelier hearing at Pavilion Auditorium at 1 p.m. A Killington forum on June 1 precedes the hearing, with reservations via the Vermont Natural Resources Council.
Virginia Knauer outlines U S move to the metric system with examples teaching ease and global adoption. She notes common difficulties and offers resources from the National Bureau of Standards and Government Printing Office to learn metric measurements.
San Francisco based oil officials warn that gasoline shortages may return as demand climbs after the embargo ends. Standard Oil of California leaders say supply will be tight despite lower current lines, urging continued conservation and noting refinery limits.
Augustus B. Wadsworth named to fill a Mack Molding Co. board vacancy at the May directors meeting. A native of Albany, he studied at Harvard, worked in purchasing for Ludlum Steel and Allegheny Ludlum, served as an Army captain in Europe, later became director of raw material purchases in 1964, and has held leadership roles in purchasing associations. He and wife Gracie write a cooking column for The Banner and he was elected a director of the Cambridge District United Fund.
Boston New England Telephone directors on May 21 declare a quarterly dividend of 59 cents per share payable July 1 to shareholders of record at close of business June 10. The amount matches the previous quarter.
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