Burns Urges Independent Planning in Vermont Growth Debate
Vermont lieutenant governor candidate Brian Burns argues for a neutral planning body to assess impact of Velco takeover and development projects. He backs land use reform, keeps environmental laws, promotes wood and solar power, and supports zero budgeting to trim state bureaucracy while opposing Snelling’s reform plan.
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Velco
PSB
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Richard A. Snelling
King Anderson
Snelling
Council For
Bennington Briefs Birth Notice and Corrections
A son named Mark Louis was born Wednesday in North Adams at Regional Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. L. John Isselhardt of 116 Harrison Ave Bennington. The Banner corrects a report noting Youth Information Center Director David Schroeder attended the Bennington County Regional Commission meeting, not Ralph G. Wright. Also mentions local ads for Napolitano's Pizzeria and Elks entertainment this week.
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Mark Louis
North Adams, Mass., Regional Hospital
L. John Isselhardt
Harrison Ave
Bennington
Ralph G. Wright
Bennington County Regional Commission
Youth Information Center
David Schroeder
Wright
Bennington District Court Hears Five Guilty Pleas
In Bennington District Court four defendants pleaded guilty to varied offenses. Milo E. Tudor of Sandgate fined 150 for lawful mischief involving shooting three cows owned by Robert Law. littering charge dismissed. Joan M. Bushee of Manchester Center pleaded guilty to driving while license suspended, second offense, fined 950. Robert S. Hardy of Stratton pleaded guilty by waiver to furnishing malt beverages to a minor in Manchester Center, fined 25. Edward Vosburgh of Ana Bella trailer park Bennington pleaded guilty to unlawful trespass with sentencing deferred to June 28. Robert E. Welch of Bennington pleaded not guilty to breaking and entering at the Notch restaurant, released on $30 recognizance bail, evaluation ordered by United Counseling Service.
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Bennington
Milo E. Tudor
Sandgate
Robert Law
Joan M. Bushee
Manchester Center
Robert S. Hardy
Stratton
Edward Vosburgh
Ana Bella Trailer Park
Robert E. Welch
Notch
United Counseling Service
Obituary for Theodore J. Jordan Jr World War II veteran Bennington resident
Theodore J. Jordan Jr died from a drowning accident while swimming in a private pool on Silk Road Friday afternoon. Born in St Louis, Canada, on April 20, 1920, he served from 1942 to 1945. Survived by two sisters, a brother, and extended relatives. funeral at Mahar and Son Funeral Home with burial in St. John's Cemetery, Bennington. Contributions may go to the Bennington Rescue Squad.
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Theodore J. Jordan Jr
Bennington
Silk Road
St. Ltouis
Quebec
Canada
Theodore H. Jordan Sr
Exmarie Bourrassa
Jordan
William Vose Sr
Shaftsbury
Hazel Bleau
Everett Jordan
Las Vegas
Nev
Mahar and Son Funeral
St. John’s Cemetery
Mr. Jordan
Funeral Home
Rotary club leaders urge vigilance over political influence
In a talk on Rotary ethics Matteson warned against government officials joining Rotary to promote international propaganda. He urged members to assess public office holders, stress service over power, and keep forums open for controversial issues. A $319.69 check was presented to Bernard Bourgeois of the Bennington Rescue Squad from Circus Kingdom proceeds.
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Rotary
Matteson
Bernard Bourgeois
Bennington
Mulligan rites changed to 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church
The liturgy of Christian Death and Burial for Lawrence J. Mulligan of 310 Weeks St. has been changed to 11 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Church.
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Lawrence J. Mulligan
Sacred Heart Church
Rotary achievements marked during 12 months in Bennington
Rotary leaders Douglas Krause and James Horrigan announced a 1975 76 gavel transition by Matteson. They highlighted community efforts including Downtown Living Program support Bicentennial medallion sales totaling 22500 with 9000 profits shared with the Bennington Bicentennial Committee historic bicycle route financing annual charity auction YMCA Woods rehabilitation welcome signs Lions Club town cooperation Dollars for Scholars grants split academic and vocational exploration projects such as downtown beaches Walloomsac River cleanup and student to business visits.
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Douglas Krause
James Horrigan
Rotary
Matteson
Bennington Bicentennial Committee
YMCA
Lions Club
Benningto
Bennington
Walloomsac River
Skinner seeks refund of 25 million from Vermont Yankee shutdown
Democratic Senatorial candidate Scott Skinner urged the Vermont Public Service Board to order the return of 25 million dollars charged to ratepayers during the 17 day Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power plant shutdown last winter. He pledged legislation to bar future pass-throughs and to block utilities from surrendering rights to sue the plant manufacturer. Skinner spoke at a reception as he competes with Gov. Thomas Salmon for the nomination.
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Shelburne
UPI
Scott Skinner
Public Service Board
Vermont
Vermont Yankee
Skinner
PSB
U S Senate backs government funding for breeder reactors
The Senate voted 77 to approve a 7 billion dollar energy research authorization and to keep most breeder reactor costs under government funding. An amendment to require industry cost overruns was rejected 31 to 50. The panel also moved to bar nuclear fuel shipments to nations not signing the nonproliferation treaty without Congressional consent pending House action. Breeder reactors would generate fuel while producing electricity, seen as the next step in nuclear power.
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Congress
Spain
South Africa
Portugal
India
Israel
France
Brazil
House
Drowning Death At Private Pond Near Silk Road
Theodore J. Jordan Jr., 56, died Friday afternoon in a drowning at a private man made pond off Silk Road. He dove and did not surface while Mario Vose searched about 10 minutes before police were called. The body was recovered 15 feet from shore in five feet of water and the regional medical examiner ruled drowning as the cause.
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Bennington
Silk Road
Theodore J. Jordan Jr
William Vose
Vose
Arthur Faris
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