Bennington BRAC seeks state funds for alcohol counselor
The Bennington Regional Alcohol Council BRAC aims to obtain 6000 state funds to hire a part time alcohol counselor for local residents with alcohol problems. Agencies including Putnam Memorial Hospital and United Counseling Service would participate in a coordinated treatment program with strict confidentiality rules. A three member committee will draft the program and evaluations for a local detoxification and treatment center to improve coordination among services.
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Bennington Regional Alcohol Council
BRAC
Putnam Memorial Hospital
United Counseling Service and
Social Welfare
Regional Alcohol Council
Vermont jobless claims rise as insured rate hits 7.2%
More than 10,000 workers in Vermont filed unemployment claims last week with benefits totaling 494000 dollars. The insured unemployment rate rose to 7.2 percent, up four tenths, while St Albans stood at 13.1 percent and St Johnsbury 12.5 percent. Brattleboro posted the lowest at 4.3 percent.
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Montpelier
UPI
Vermont
Department of Employment Security
St. Albans
St. Johnsbury
Middlebury
Newport
Brattleboro
Sears-Corcoran clash over executive session outcome
The Banner reports conflicting accounts from the 204 Depot St. board and Selectman Timothy Corcoran about a February 26 executive session. The 204 board says Corcoran promised to publicly admit an indiscretion and apologize. Corcoran denies a firm understanding and says he received an unsolicited letter noting confidentiality. Several selectmen acknowledge an understanding that Corcoran would apologize, though some note no formal promise.
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204 Depot
Timothy Corcoran
Board of Selectmen
204 Board
The
Board of Directors
204 Depot St
Selectmen
Corcoran
Vermont approves temporary emergency energy powers bill
The Vermont House and Senate passed a temporary emergency powers measure to let the governor address the energy crisis. The interim bill authorizes fuel rationing, suspending state laws, and special actions, with a sunset at session end and ongoing disputes over a veto watchdog and full-year scope.
Appropriations bill headed to final vote in Vermont House
The $208 million general state appropriations bill for fiscal 1975 moves to a final House vote. Lawmakers kept the Miller formula floor, guaranteeing at least $50 per pupil in state aid, affecting about 13,000 students in 78 rural towns. The bill totals $161 million in general funds with $33.8 million for state aid and includes highway funds of $45 million and a $2.5 million fish and game fund allocation. The House added $30,000 to hire three Legislative Council staffers.
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Montpelier
UPI
Vermont House
House
Legislative Council
Senate
Fish and Game Fund
Barney Becomes Chief Justice in Vermont Shuffle
Vermont Chief Justice Percival Shangraw of St. Albans retires after serving on the high court since March 1, 1958. Associate Justice Albert Barney of St. Johnsbury becomes the new chief justice. The Legislature will elect a new Supreme Court justice next Wednesday from nominees Chief Superior Judge William Hill and Superior Judge Robert Larrow, both named by the Judicial Selection Board.
Britain faces political crisis amid health and Watergate echoes
The article recounts Britain’s political crisis with a Labour Liberal history reference and Heath’s potential resignation. It notes economic strain from a coal shortage and a three-day workweek attempt to restore fuel stocks, while London markets react with stock declines and the pound weakening. It also covers Watergate indictment details, naming Haldeman Ehrlichman and Strachan, their charges, and Nixon's impeachment debate contrasting criminal grounds versus broader abuse of power.
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Britain
Wilson
James Ramsay MacDonald
MacDonald
London
Elizabeth II
Australia
Edward Heath
Strachan
Haldeman
Nixon
White House
Ehrlichman
FBI
Justice Department
Mitchell
Grand Jury
Fate of Shaftsbury crash case unresolved after seven weeks
Alfred F. Torrisi of Arlington died in a Route 7 two car crash in Shaftsbury, the first 1974 Bennington County auto fatality. State's Attorney Moss pursued possible charges against Milton R. Blum but stepped back from the Torrisi case, delegating to Deputy Bolton who预计 a decision within 10 days.
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Alfred F. Torrisi
Arlington
Shaftsbury
Torrisi
Bennington County
Neil S. Moss
Milton R. Blum
Yonkers
N.Y
Moss
Blum
Raymond Bolton
Bolton
International Eagles Auxiliary chief visits Vermont chapter
Mrs. Vera Dailey of Rockford Illinois, international president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary, visited Bennington Aerie in Vermont during a New England tour. She praised local activity, announced two programs Golden Age activities for the elderly and a Guys and Gals membership drive, and presented pins to two 25 year members. Raymond Marsden will visit Bennington Saturday. the group will attend the fifth anniversary of the Winooski Ladies Auxiliary Sunday.
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Vera Dailey
Rockford
Fraternal
Order of Eagles, Ladies’ Auxiliary
Bennington
Eagles
Julia Gates
Alice Gunnason
Dailey
Glendora Wheeler
Raymond Marsden
Burlington
Vermont bill would allow seizure of cars in drug cases
Opponents hope to kill the measure on Senate Judiciary Chair T Garry Buckley who may push changes to protect the innocent. Gov Salmon doubts the bill will do much harm or good in curbing drug abuse in Vermont. Buckley worries about shifting proof to defendants and the 250 dollar bond to reclaim confiscated vehicles.
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Buckley
Wilmington town clerk named 'mother of year'
Barre Vermont Mothers Committee announces Wilmington Town Clerk Earlene D. Fitch as 1974 Vermont Mother of the Year. Fitch, a former teacher, widowed, mother of three with two deceased, has long served as town clerk and treasurer, chaired fund drives, visits shut ins, and served on the school board. Her daughter Jean Blacketor is a teacher and Sunday School leader. A reception will honor Fitch, who will attend Awards Week at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City May 6 through 10, where National Mother of the Year will be named.
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Barre
Ann M. Winter
Vermont Mothers Committee
Earlene D. Fitch
Wilmington
Vermont
Russell Fitch
Wilmington Baptist Evening Guild
Paul Blacketor
Pelsue Runs Unopposed For MAU Seat In Pownal
Pownal voters will elect Tink Pelsue unopposed to a second Mt. Anthony Union High School board term. He backs a 7–9 and 10–12 building plan, slow or halted tax increases, and supports administration aims at the high school. The election tests district voting rules under one man one vote and at large representation.
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Pelsue
Mau
Pownal
Ivory
Tink
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Bennington
Mt. Anthony
U.S. Supreme Court
Union School District
Bennington listers press new tax appeal effort
Bennington listers remain upset over the College tax loss and plan another appeal. Sisters push for funding to challenge the decision in state Supreme Court, seek a full time town attorney, and support a local tax to fund services for tax exempt institutions. The new selectmen board will be asked to back the appeal, or legislators may be asked to change state laws.
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Bennington
Bennington College
County Chancery Court
Superior Court
Franklin S. Billings Jr
State Supreme Court
Richard A. Sleeman
Board of Selectmen
Sleeman
Salvatore Santarcangelo
Santarcangelo
Norton Barbera
Barber
Bennington Briefs Highlight Local Events For Feb 28 1974
Bennington reports Tonight's Bennington Club snacks served by Mr and Mrs Burton Potter. Police investigate last night’s theft of a case of oil and a 1965 Chrysler radiator from Stratton Garage East Road after smashing a rear door. Mary Eileen Moore cum laude earns a bachelor of fine arts from University of Connecticut Storrs and will receive degree May 12. Cable TV tonight at 8 Channel 8 shows League of Women Voters pre town meeting videotape. Sunday encore includes Human Resources Council tape at 1 p.m. Two films made by Community Video Arts Project. Catholic Daughters host St Patrick’s supper March 5 6:30 p.m. at John XXIII Institute. meeting at 7:30. Snow Goers ride planned Saturday at 7:30 p.m. meet Pleasant Street lot. Admissions and discharges listed. Births and transportation to polls noted. Vote reminders for local auditors. Republican and People’s Party notices and advt. Gas sale pause at Earl’s Service Station. Shea Insurance promotions included.
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Bennington
Stratton
The
University of Connecticut At
League of Women Voters
Human Resources Council
Community Video Arts Project
Bennington Catholic Daughters of America
Court St. Andrew 258
John XXIII Institute
Jean Stone
Bennington Seeks Host Homes for 465 Music Students
About 465 high school musicians arrive in Bennington March 21 to 23 for the New England Music Festival. Mt Anthony Union School District asks residents to offer rooms, with 370 placements secured so far and nearly 100 more needed. Contact school music department or Ruth Lev at 442 9003.
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Bennington
Mt. Anthony Union School District
Raymond C. Murray
Ruth Lev
Murray
New England
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