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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1976
Page
8
In Vermont, remarks attributed to Democrat Stella Hackel alleging welfare abuse spark a campaign statement storm. Gov. Salmon and Social Welfare Commissioner Philbrook defend welfare as modest support, noting monthly benefits and funding standards while campaign rivals stay silent.
Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp. was named in the Edison Award list for pioneering regional nuclear power. The Vernon plant, despite delays and safety questions, was praised for reliability and for developing a skilled team of engineers. Other honorees included Yankee Atomic Electric, Connecticut Yankee, and Maine Yankee. Also noted was California voters rejection of Prop 15 which would have imposed stricter reactor rules. A Texas extension service specialist says a laying hen should produce 240 eggs in its first year with about four pounds of feed per dozen eggs.
Vermont Public Interest Research Group praised Democrat Robert Cummings Jr. of Bennington and Republican Merritt Hewitt of Shaftsbury for voting with VPIRG on 19 of 20 noted votes across 1975 76. Both scored 79 and 68 respectively with Cummings backing VPIRG on key bills including nuclear power oversight and public service board rules, while Hewitt aligned on several social and economic measures.
Oakley Frost reports the Bicentennial formation office in Putnam Hotel block, led by Roger Jewett, seeks about 10 volunteers to staff the visitor’s office for U S and international tourists. Through July 1, one volunteer is needed daily Mon Thu 1 30 to 5 p m. Fridays require two volunteers 10 a m to 1 30 p m and 1 30 to 5 p m. Starting July 2, two volunteers are needed daily Mon Fri for those 60 plus. Contact Retired Senior Volunteer Program at 219 BenMont Ave, phone 442 8514.
Bennington District Court this week under Judge George M. Fienberg heard multiple cases. MacKintosh lost driving rights for a year after a Manchester stop April 22 for suspected DUI, and his charge was dismissed on court Tuesday after a test refusal. Drake pleaded guilty to susp license violation in Pownal Jan 2 and was fined $100. Lyden appeared pro forma and was released on $250 cash bail. Elmore II changed to no contest for disorderly conduct in Arlington Jan 11, fined $15. Folino pled guilty to amended careless driving in Bennington May 9, fined $100. White pled guilty to DUI in Manchester Center May 1, fined $125, license suspended for a year, CRASH program advised. Pemrick pled guilty to petty larceny in Bennington May 14, fined $50. Farnsworth pled guilty to public intoxication in Bennington May 31, fined. Frost pled no contest to unlawful trespass amended from 1975, suspended sentence six to 12 months, probation. Rose pled guilty to suspended in Bennington Dec 11, 1975, fined $100. Cook sentenced to six months to two years with 60 days served for breaking and entering in Bennington Nov 14 under plea bargain. Capin, 25, suspended third offense, ordered to serve 5 days of a 90-day jail term with balance suspended. LaFlamme lost license for one year after officer’s breath-test reasonableness finding March 2 in Manchester Center. LaFlamme had refused the test and pleaded not guilty.
An advertisement touts a direct to consumer reducing plan with a triple action SUPER formula ODRINEX claiming stronger weight loss, higher daily supply, and refunds if goals aren’t met. It urges less food, weight loss, and refund assurance with Rite Aid placement.
Virginian Richard Henry Lee wrote to a conservative friend that independence is the necessity to obtain foreign alliances and a proper confederation to secure internal peace and union. He planned to offer the formal resolution for independence later in June.
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