Senator Norris Cotton Warns on Tax Loopholes
Senator Norris Cotton of New Hampshire says exemptions and skilled tax dodgers leave taxes paid on only 43 percent of personal income in the United States. He notes a 900 page Internal Revenue Code and that the average taxpayer struggles with forms before the April 15 deadline. He cites audits and three-year windows for inquiries as part of a dreary picture for ordinary filers.
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Col Ayres Urges Reduction of Truck Weight Limits
Col Fairfax Ayres of Shaftsbury addressing a Rotary Club urged creation of a committee to reduce truck weights to bridge-capacity levels. Representing the Vermont Roadside Council he argued 1961 pressures sought 66 400 pound limits, advocating 44 000 pounds and 40 mph. He urged enforcing the 18 mph bridge speed, citing rail transport as cheaper and noting trailer costs raise fuel prices. State Sen Salvatore Saniar-
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Obituary: Fred D. Carr of Walloomsac Dies at 60
Fred D. Carr 60 of Walloomsac N Y died Friday at Putnam Memorial Hospital after a 13 year career as a truck driver for People’s Gas & Oil Co at Hoosick Falls born November 25 1905 in Stephen Town N Y son of Fred and Mina Carr. He was a former Derby Community Club and Eagles of Hoosick Falls member survived by wife Louise La Casse three daughters and three sisters.
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Godfrey) Carr
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Bennington Emblem Club installs new officers for 1966 67
Bennington Emblem Club No 368 installed Alice Knapp as president for 1966 1967 with retiring president Constance La Beau as Junior Past President. Other officers named include Helen Foster vice president Kathleen Harvey financial secretary Patricia Corbett treasurer Mary Macauley recording secretary Marian Pierce corresponding secretary trustees Shirley Maguire Ethel Gerow Patricia Lemieux Marshalls Carol Gerow Mary Cone and Sue Corbett. Also installed were Emma Hal lady chaplain Mary Madden organist Martha Roy press correspondent Iona Lemieux by proxy of Martha Roy historian and guards Marion and Mary DeForge. Supreme President Nadine Scott of Washington gave instructions. Supreme Marshal Marge Smith assisted. Guests included Supreme Assistant Organist Mary Saulnier Reggie Harrison and others. Funeral notices follow for Sister Mary Paschal formerly Margaret Reynolds of Hoosick Falls with a Solemn High Mass in Albany. Damage reports cite a car and truck collision on Gage Street in Bennington. no injuries. Rotarian remarks cite rail transport costs vs trucking and defend lower consumer prices in Bennington. Colonel Ayres noted for boxing past with Patton and described as outspoken in legislative meetings.
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Pittsfield
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Bennington Elks Club
Wagner Honored At Dinner In Bennington
School Superintendent Leon E. Wagner was honored at a dinner at Mt. Anthony Country Club by Greater Bennington School District staff and officials. Leon W. Eldred, then board chairman, led the event as Wagner’s 18 years of service were cited. A leather billfold gift and flowers were presented, with Florence Wood receiving a silver pin and funds from a retired teacher. Twenty four people attended.
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Water Warden aims to clean Battenkill river in Vermont
Cummings, a new Southern Vermont water pollution inspector, explains the law to a land renter and begins field work on the Battenkill. He emphasizes personal outreach and community cooperation, hoping volunteers from clubs and schools help report and remove trash while the department plans ongoing cleanup and monitoring to restore the river to top national standards.
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Bennington Banner Contact and Subscription Details
The Bennington Banner lists phone numbers for business newsroom and advertising and notes daily publication except Sundays and legal holidays. It provides mail subscription rates within Vermont and nationwide, with 3 month, 6 month, and 1 year options and carrier delivery pricing.
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Benhi Catamount farewell prom and senior events
The Benhi Student Council sponsors a free farewell dance with a door prize as the last Benhi Junior Senior Prom is praised as the most successful yet despite poor weather and crowded floors. North Bennington juniors toured the Benhi building, and the class of 1966 grads on June 14 will receive three tickets each for space limited celebrations. U S Rep Robert T Stafford will deliver the commencement address.
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Bennington Church Brownie Investiture Tuesday Night
The investiture ceremony for the Brownie troop of the Baptist Church is set for Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Baptist meeting room. Parents and friends are welcome to attend. Also tonight from 8 to 11 is the Farewell-to-Benci party with free admission. Iron Kettle Weekend Special offers a roast line of pork with dressing for $2.00. All legal beverages served.
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