Housing Goal Fades In Cloud of Inflation
Nation faces a housing crisis with 1.1 million fewer homes than needed since 1965. Housing Secretary Romney cites credit shortages in 1967 and 1969-70, rising costs, and dilapidated stock as factors while NAHB warns buyers against waiting for lower rates. Romney calls for broader economic relief to ease housing access.
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Washington
UPT
Housing and Urban Development
George Romney
Ronney
Hewitt Named County Realtor of Year
Merritt S. Hewitt Jr. of North Bennington named Bennington County Realtor of the Year by the county board nominating committee. Hewitt, 1939 Green Mountain College graduate, has long served as vice president and secretary treasurer of the local board, chaired committees, and held roles in civic and business groups. He and his wife Shirley own Double TT Realty Inc. and Harvest Hills Estates, with four children.
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Bennington County
Merritt S. Hewitt Jr
North Bennington
Bennington County Board of Realtors
Shaftsbury
Double TT Farms
Double TT Realty Inc
Catamount National Bank
The
Baptist Church
Cairo Shrine
Rutland
Green Mountain College
Shirley
Sandra
Malcolm
Karen
Brian
Dorothy C. Jones
Breard H. Hawks
Deborah T. Gemmell
George Bierwirth Retires From CVPS After 44 Years
George E. Bierwirth, sales manager of CVPS southern division, retires after 44 years with the company serving Bennington Brattleboro and Manchester areas. He began in 1926 with Twin State Gas & Electric, became safety director in 1930, and assistant sales manager in 1937. A retirement dinner June 5 honored him. he lives on Pageant Street with wife Margaret and two sons.
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George E. Bierwirth
Southern Division
Central Vermont Public Service Corp
Bierwirth
Bennington
Brattleboro
Manchester
Electric Company
Rutland
Old Twin State Gas & Electric Co
CVPS
Southern
Paradise
Margaret
Pageant Street
George
U.S
Central Vermont power output rises 8.41 percent from last year
CVPS Rutland Electric output for the week ending June 19 reached 23,413,900 kWh, up 1,817,300 kWh or 8.41 percent from a year ago. Year to date output totaled 722,993,692 kWh, a 13.15 percent rise versus the previous year.
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Rutland
Central Vermont Public Service Corp
St. Lawrence
Franchising Show Planned At Boston
The second annual New England Franchise & Business Opportunity Show will run four days from July 23 at Sheraton Boston. Paul Karel says franchising lets individuals open diverse ventures with national support, training, and guidance. The show drew thousands last year and added an extra day due to demand.
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Boston
New England
Sheraton
Prudential Center
Paul Karel
Karel
Romney Proposes Tax Break to Boost Home Loans
Secretary George Romney urges a tax break for banks and lenders investing in residential mortgages to spur private funding for housing. He warns of possible direct subsidies as a last resort and cites a need for about 20.5 billion this year and at least 30 billion annually to meet housing goals. Meanwhile in Jersey City residents complain of shrimp in tap water for two months.
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Washington
UPI
George Romney
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Romney
Savings and Loan
Jersey City
N.J
Patrick Mascolino
New England Commission approves runway extension grant
The New England Regional Commission approves a 600 foot extension project at Barre Montpelier State Airport with a 60 000 grant. Vermont Governor Davis asked NERCOM after FAA funds vanished from a resurfacing plan. The project totals 445 000 with 192 500 from FAA and matching Vermont funds. The runway will rise from 4500 to 5000 feet to accommodate commercial jets and reduce flight abandonments. The commission aims to boost facilities at smaller airports and economic growth in the six state region under the Public Works and Economic Development Act.
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Boston
New England Regional Commission
Nercom
Barre- Montpelier
Deane C. Davis
Vermont
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
State of
New England
The
Transfers Recorded in Bennington Town Clerk Office
Bennington transfers dated June 18 to 25 list four property deeds. William F Whitman and Catherine E Whitman transfer to Charles and Mabel Whitman Jr for land on Town Highway 01. Harold I Macken and Elsie Macken of Scarsdale NY transfer to Miriam K Fredenthal of NYC for land on Dermody Road. Kennon Morse and Pauline Morse transfer to Morse s Mobile Home Park Inc for land on Lyons District Road. John P Griffin Jr and Carol F Griffin transfer to John P Griffin and Anna C Griffin for land on Washington Avenue.
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Mary Hodeck
William F
Catherine E. Whitman
Charles and
Mabel Whitman Jr
Bennington
Harold I
Elsie Macken
Scarsdale
N.Y
Miriam K. Fredenthal
New
York
New York
Dermody
Kennon
Pauline Morse
Morse’s
Mobile Home Park Inc
Lyons District Road
John P
Carol F. Griffin Jr
Anna C. Griffin
Washington Avenue
New Colorado President Sees Mixed Reactions
Frederick P. Thieme was inaugurated as University of Colorado president in Boulder, Colo. He noted that not all his friends view the post as a great honor, comparing presidency to buying a Titanic ticket.
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Boulder, Colo
UPI
Frederick P. Thieme
University of Colorado
Plastics Society Elects 2 Arlington Men to Office
In the Hudson Mohawk section of the Society of Plastic Engineers two Arlington residents were elected to office. Arthur Moody becomes president and Robert Weeks Jr. of West Arlington is named director, with Donald Brown of East Arlington serving on the board. All are connected with Mack Molding Co. The branch, about 100 members, meets in Latham monthly. Moody chaired a seminar on injection molding, with more similar meetings planned.
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Arthur Moody
The
Society of Plastic Engineers
Robert Weeks Jr
West Arlington
Arlington
Donald Brown
East Arlington
Mack Molding Co
SPE
Latham
Moody
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Hewitt
National Institute of Ral Estate Boards
National Association of Real Estate Brokers
University of Vermont
Bennington County Industrial Corp
Greater
Harvest Hills Estates
George Bierwirth
Air Force
Vietnam
Robert
Morse and Butler
the Shea Agency, Inc
Ree CL
Main St
Cook Physical Sciences
Williams Hall
Bailey Library
Military Science
Thelma T. Mills
Herman S. Spencer
Hazel A. Hogan
Union Carbide Corp
Paradise Restaurant
P.J. Kennedy
Willow Road
Harold Hewitt
John Stratton
Stratton
Richard
Greg
Smith
John Powell
Powell
Pratt ST
Roofing & Sheet Metal CO
Plastics Society
Mammoth Mart
Amazing Values
MaMmoth
Bennington, VT
Save-Way
Gerald E. Morrissey
Beech St
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