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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1973

Page

7

Farmers to appeal milk price ruling in Vermont

MONTPELIER UPI This week’s federal court ruling on the Cranston milk price differentials case is expected to be appealed. Rep Dwight Burnham and Commission Chairman Sen Rebert Brannon said distant New England dairy farmers should not bear the lawyers fees. The judge ordered $1.4 million to distant producers and $450,000 to attorneys from the distant farmers’ allotment. the original fee request was $760,000. The Supreme Court previously ruled the price differentials illegal in 1989 and the funds were held in an escrow account.

Burnham Commission Sen Rebert Brannon Franklin - Grand Isle Counties Supreme Court

Salmon governor walks steady through tax revenue lull

Governor Thomas P. Salmon said Vermont’s capital gains tax will yield little at first, about 3 million expected in year one but only 50 000 in two months. He defended the tax’s aim to slow development and discussed Public Service Board reforms and health standards at Vernon plant. He urged radiation safeguards over weaker proposals and noted emergency rules while Shippingport hearings proceed.

Winooski UPI Thomas P. Salmon Salmon Newsmen PSBA He Aso PSB Daniel Ruggles Human Services Thomas Davis State Health Board Vermont Yankees Nuclear Power Corp Vernon Davis

Three survive Mt Abraham plane crash in Vermont

A single engine Cessna Skylane crashed on Mt Abraham ski area. Passenger Donald Hemmer, 37, and William Wickline, 45, both from Cornwall on Hudson, and pilot Ernest Kastelick, 46, from New Windsor, were rescued and treated at the Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. Hemmer led rescuers to the scene after walking down the mountain with the two others remaining aboard. The plane was en route from Twin Mountain, New Hampshire, to Stewart Field, New York. No cause was given.

Lincoln Mt. Abraham Skylane Donald Hemmer Cornwall-on-Hudson Lawrence Fellon Hemmer William Wickline Ernest Kastelick New Windsor N.Y Vermont Medical Center Burlington Mack Trucking Co Newburgh Wickline Twin Mountain N.H Stewart Field New York State

Encore Opens The Miracle Worker In Bennington Summer

Summer theatre notes relay Encore schedules July 5 to 7 and 11 to 14 for The Miracle Worker. Oldcastle Players set up at St Joseph College in Old Bennington with four one act plays by Guare Albee McNally and Schisgal beginning next Friday. Tickets at First Vermont Bank and at the door. Nearby New York theatre also accessible with Fort Salem company starting July 5 in Star Spangled Girl. Saratoga and Colonia offer theatre fare.

Saratoga Performing Arts Center Colonia

Harwood Faces Possible Challenge From Thurber in State Senate Race

Senator Harwood, nearing 59, seeks a fifth term amid Watergate criticism. House member Mrs. Thurber backs spending cuts but rules out a bid this year, though open to future contests. Harwood, a nurse and longtime GOP leader, chairs the State Health and Welfare Committee and has rooted reforms in penalties for drug offenses.

Page Sen. Harwood Thurber Sen Harwood Senate State Health and Welfare Committee

Bethel Fish Hatchery Backed by House Panel

UPI reports Rep. Richard Mallary says the House Appropriations Committee approved an $800,000 federal fish hatchery in Bethel to restore Atlantic salmon in the Connecticut River. The hatchery would total $4 million and aims to stock the river with 500000 salmon smelts, benefiting fishermen in the region. Mallary credited New England colleagues for securing the grant and related funds.

Washington UPI Richard Mallary House Appropriations Committee Bethel Connecticut Mallary Congress Connecticut River New England

Auction to support Falls New York St Marys Academy

Falls NY residents donate items for a July 12 auction to aid St Marys Academy. The benefit in Hoosick Falls begins 6 PM at the high school gym with refreshments. The committee, led by Mrs. Raymond Rogers and Mrs. James Sennett, has gathered antiques, furniture, appliances, toys, clothes, and a Egyptian collections of items including clocks, china, lamps, and a diamond. Donations have filled three barns and include many curiosities awaiting pickup.

Hoosick Falls N.Y St. Mary's St. Mary's Academy St Mary's High Street Raymond Rogers James Sennett John Hagera Tiffany St. Mary's Cemetery

Emma Harwood Named To Human Services Board Appointment

Gov. Thomas Salmon filled multiple vacancies naming Emma Harwood of Bennington to a six year term on the state Human Services Board. Francis Branon Jr of Fairfield also received a six year board term. Jean Swain of Rutland and George Thompson of Montpelier were appointed to terms on related commissions.

Jean Swain Ruland Beard George Thompson Morpelier

Burlington oil spill probe tightens under state inquiry

Two suspects from New York state are being checked as part of an oil spill in Burlington Vermont. Chittenden County State’s Attorney Patrick Leahy said no firm names yet while investigations proceed. The Coast Guard aids the probe as a 300 square yard slick closed North Beach and cleanup continues. Leahy would seek a two day fine up to 20000 or rendition if needed. At least one company has refused to cooperate.

Burlington UPI Burlington Arbor Chittenden County Patrick Leahy Coast Guard North Beach Leshy New York State Leahy Vermont

Tractor trailer overturns on I-91 near Putney kills driver

UPI reports James M. Coppala aged 39 of Newport New Hampshire died when his tractor trailer missed a curve and overturned on Interstate 91 near Putney. His 15 year old son Anthony was uninjured but taken to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital for examination.

Putney UPI James M. Coppala Newport Anthony Brattleboro Memorial Hospital

Tax grievance hearings extend into July in Bennington

Grievance Day hearings before the Bennington Board of Listers continue as taxpayers press their cases against property valuations set by Cole Layer Trumble. The sisters running the board plan to hear more today and tomorrow with 89 heard Thursday and at least 28 more slated. Decisions are expected to be mailed in the second week of July.

Cole-Layer-Trumble Joyce Gavin

Condition of Rep Charles Saver Worsens to Critical

A spokesman at Albany Medical Center reports that state Representative Charles Saver 44 remains in critical condition in intensive care after a hood and kidney infection. Saver, a first term Democrat from District 32, has been in ICU since transfer from Putnam Memorial Hospital last weekend. He is employed by Monument Roofing Co.

Albany Medical Center Charles Saver Putnam Memorial Hospital Sauer District 32 Monument Roofing Uo

Vermont and New Hampshire pledge to avert border war

New Hampshire Attorney General Warren Rudman assured Vermont Attorney General Kimberly Cheney that he wants to avert a border war. He designated a highway employee as representative to relocate boundary markers in Canaan Vermont to prevent marker shift. Rudman told his rep to resist Vermont moves eastward while noting tensions echo a Maine sea boundary dispute.

Vermont New Hampshire Concord N.H Rudman Cheney Thureday Canaan Rudi Campbell Maine

Bennington Briefs Highlight Local Births and Happenings

Bennington news notes the birth of Jie 27 to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ridgeway of Cleveland, Ohio, with former Bennington resident Nancy Danisch as the mother. Marine Pfc. Joseph F. Webber Sr. graduates from Camp LeJeune engineer equipment mechanic course. Ladies Auxiliary VFW junior unit meets Saturday at 2 p.m. at the post rooms. Lake Paran stocking reports brown, rainbow and beach trout up to 10 pounds. North West Grocery opens in former Pic N Pac in North Bennington, hours 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Local ads list Napolitano plaza specials, local dining, and service stations noting July 4 openings and gas shortages.

Walter G Danisch Robinson Ave Jie Harry Ridgeway Cleveland Ohio Ridgeway Nancy Danisch Bennington Paran North Bennington

Ecologists plan appeal of Maine nuke license

Citizens for Safe Power, an environmental group, will appeal the Atomic Energy Commission decision granting Maine Yankee Atomic Power a full power 40 year license. The group intervened at hearings and seeks a higher safety and ecological standard. The AEC extended the appeal to July 90. Maine Yankee said maintenance will occur in July with output rising to full capacity later in the year.

Washington UPI Maine Citizens For Safe Power The Atomic Energy Commission Maine Yankee Atomic Power Co Private Citizens Group Lcense AEC Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Attorneys For Citizens For Safe Power Maine Yankee Wiscasett Kay Evans Westport Island United Press International U.S. District Court William Dunham Dunham

Youth freed after arrest in Bennington assault case

An 18 year old Bennington youth, Charles Gauthier, was released on 50 personal recognizance after an arrest for assaulting two Bennington police officers Gerald LeBean and Richard Demour. He faces charges and a curfew until arraignment next Monday in Bennington District Court.

Bennington Rutland Regional Charles Gauthier Bennington District Court Gerald LeBean Richard Demour Gauthier Mra Doris Buchanan

Two Vehicle Collision Near Green Mountain Trailer Park

A noon Thursday crash on Route 7 at the Green Mountain Trailer Park entrance in Pownal involved two cars. Neither driver was injured. Ida Bormolinly, 18, of Williamstown Massachusetts, drove north in a 1965 Chevrolet sedan and was turning into the trailer park. Bennington Police confirmed reports of alleged illegal solicitations for a bogus Girl Scout fund drive, but officials say no such drive is being organized and no concrete complaints have been received. Police urged anyone asked to contribute to contact the police immediately.

Powna Green Mountain Deriver Ida’ Bormolinly 8 Williamstown Mass Bennington

Hospital Notes and Local Obituaries Spark June 28, 1973

Admissions include Gladys Potter Florence Knapp Ida Marcoux Lynn Feénam Mary Jane Morin and others in Bennington Shaftsbury Arlington Weston Hoosick Falls. Discharges list Kim Pembroke and Betty Jean Hathaway among others. Births note a son to Mr and Mrs John Griffin. Lottery results appear for several states. Collision report cites a 1971 Vega in Daviestown Ohio. Funeral services held in Notre Dame Church North Adams for Ernest J Galipeau 76. Obituary for Charles Edwin Welles formerly of Bennington and Stowe, died in Dennis Massachusetts with service planned at Old Bennington Cemetery.

Gladys Potter Florence Knapp Ida Marcoux Lynn Feénam Mary Jane Morin Bennington Opal Lindsey Shaftsbury John Williams Dorset Kim Pembroke Betty Jean Hathaway Virginia Brandi Pownal Susan Putnam Arlington Collette Galugsha Bast Justine Johnson Weston Frank Nolt Lynn Chapman Hoosick Falla Scott Adams Cherry Plain John Griffin Walloomsac Road John Waltekus RD 2 Petersburg Notre Dame Church North Adams Mass Ernest J. Galipeau South Church St Julian J. Rousseau Galipeau Winooski Ernest Louise Robert) Galipeau Windsor Print Sprague Electric Co Lettle Holden Wilfred Gilbert Cheshire Henry A Melbourne Fila North Adams Public Works Robert E Water Department Philip L New York City Welles Gertrude Talbot Charles Edwin Welles II New Haven

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the Miracle Worker Oldcastle Players SWI State Committee National Republican Platform Executive Committee State Republican Platform Committee Republican Platform Montpelier Manchester Clifford B. Harwood Newbury High School Mary Fletcher Hospital School of Nursing House Panel Bethel Fish Hatchery Falls St. Mary’s Academy Jonson State College Denise C. Bett Nicholas C. Santo Richard A. Goodfellow Sharryl 4. Holden East Dorset Emma Harwood Human Services Board Bennington Board of Listers Bob Gerily George Rogers Willow Park Beech Street Melly Stuck Welling Field Stark Street Town Pool Tansitor Field Memorial Park Hank Tenney Temey Saver Bennington Briefs Sherman Gage St Marine Corps Camp LeJeune, N.C Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW North West Grocery Pic 'N Pac Ben Mont Anna Marie’s Woodford ADV Shea Agency, Inc Earl's Ecologists Plan Appeal of Nuke License Fosters Hams Walker Massachusetts Snillion New York James L. Christian III Daviestown Urmsdales South ST Faraing Armory
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