Lucenti accuses labor chief of bossism over endorsees
Margaret Lucenti, candidate for Vermont's Democratic congressional nomination, charges Ralph Williams of manipulating the Vermont Labor Council to back Francis Esposito before the primary. Williams defended the COPE vote, noting other candidates were not considered and that unions largely stayed away from the meeting.
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Thomas P. Salmon
Chittenden County
Patrick Leahy
Cope Action
Lucenti
Ralph Williams
Vermont Labor Council
Vermont
House of Representative
Diamondstone to seek Liberty Union Congress nomination
Brattleboro Vermont attorney Peter Diamondstone says he will announce Monday his bid for the Liberty Union nomination for Congress. He will oppose his former ally Michael Parenti who also seeks the Liberty Union nod. Diamondstone calls himself the underdog in the race.
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Brattleboro
UPI
Peter Diamondstone
Liberty Union
Congress
Diamondstone
Michael Parenti
Parenti
University of Vermont
Farm delegates protest switch in inspections
Syracuse leaders report Eastern Milk Producers Cooperative delegates at their annual convention voted to authorize steps to block transferring milk inspections from the state health department to the Agriculture and Markets Department. John York, the association's general manager, warned the change could raise costs and shift inspection fees to farmers.
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Syracuse
N.Y
UPI
Eastern Milk Producers Cooperative Association
Agriculture and Markets Department
John York
Association
Department of Agriculture and Markets
Funeral services for Mrs Nellie S Martin of Arlington
The funeral for Nellie S. Martin who died May 31 at her daughter Marie Mattison's Arlington home was held June 3 at St. James Episcopal Church. Rev. Lawrence Sherwin officiated with bearers James Keene Donald Crofut Joseph Vince Paul Godfrey L Robert Gage and Antonio Bortelo. Committal prayers followed at Park Lawn Cemetery Benninton. Arrangements were by Hanson Walbridge.
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Nellie S. Martin
Arlington
Marie Mattison
St. James Episcopal Church
Lawrence Sherwin
James Keene
Donald Crofut
Joseph Vince
Paul Godfrey
L. Robert Gage
Antonio Bortelo
Park Lawn Cemetery
Bennington
Fr. Sherwin
Hanson Walbridge
Swim Lesson Signup Time at Community Center
The Community Recreation Center announces summer swimming lesson registration is open. Youth classes run in five two week sessions, one class each day Monday through Friday. Adult and diving courses available. Free for Bennington residents. Call or visit center at 442 5446.
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Community Recreation Center
Bennington
End of parochial school brings bitterness in North Adams
In North Adams Massachusetts the doors of St Joseph School closed for the last time on Wednesday ending a long era for parish education. The closure provokes bitterness among supporters and parishioners who valued the school as a community anchor and training ground for local families.
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North Adams
Mass
St. Joseph School
Bennington brief notes graduates and local events
Michael Francis Silver of Bennington earned a bachelor of arts in history at Johnson State College. Parents are urged to send baby photos for a contest and $5 donations are due for the June 14 all night seniors party. Also promotes local ads for car wash and pizza, plus commentary on parochial education and bishop Weldon.
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Michael Francis Silver
Bennington
Johnson State College
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Joan Douglass
Cutler Street
Peg Cook
Weeks Street
Christopher J. Weldon
Springfield
Weldon
Salmon elected to top exec committee of national governors
Vermont Governor Thomas P. Salmon joins an eight member executive committee of the National Governors Conference after selection with four Democrats and four Republicans. Utah Governor Calvin L. Rampton chosen as chairman, replacing Washington's Governor Daniel Evans. Salmon returns to Bellows Falls to brief on state affairs and faces potential loss of 1.9 million dollars in federal flood relief funds.
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Seattle
Wash
UPI
Thomas P. Salmon
Vermont
Salmon
Calvin L. Rampton
Utah
Washington
Daniel Evans
Webster
Flood Recovery Office
Burns
Federal Disaster Assistance Administra
Tion
Burns challenges Webster on lieutenant governor run
Burlington Democrat Brian Burns pressures Development Secretary Donald Webster to declare if he will run for lieutenant governor. Burns accuses Webster of campaigning while his cabinet duties include flood recovery and industrial development. Webster cites ongoing duties and promises a decision by late June, while Burns calls for resignation if campaigning.
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Burns
Webster
Burlington
Vermont
State Emergency Board
Four Car Collision Damages Four Cars at Putnam and Elm
Police report a chain reaction collision at Putnam and Elm streets in Bennington at 11 PM Wednesday. Four vehicles were damaged. the King car sustained extensive damage while the Mustang, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, and Mercury had light to moderate damage. Also note Mt Anthony Junior High School hosts 15 cent films with Destroy All Monsters at 10 AM, sponsored by Parks and Recreation Youth Council.
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Putnam and
Elm Streets
Bennington
Elizabeth Janosik
Chevrolet
Florence King
Volkswagen
Barbara L. French
Mercury
Mary Ann Finnegan
Benningan
Janosik
Putnam
Elm
King
Finnegan
Mt. Anthony Junior High School
Youth Council of Parks & Recreation Commission
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William J. LaBarge
Bernard J. LaBarge
Morgan St
State University of New York Agricultural and Technical College
Alfred, N.Y
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Bennington Briefs
St. Joseph College
Napolitano
Ben Mint
Walter Burns
Stamford, Vt
Nichols
the Young and the Beautiful
MAUHS
Daniel Antoni
Mt. Anthony High School
Roman Totenberg
Mendelssohn
Totenberg
Boston University
Antoni
Serge Koussevitzky
Pablo Casals
Puerto Rico
Mt. Anthony
Mammoth Mart
New England
National Governors’ Committee
Bellows Falls
Norman James
Donald Webster
Rep. Burns
Bankamericard
North & Adams Streets
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