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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1975
Page
6
Dr. Roy Wenzlick, longtime housing economist, told 6000 lumber dealers in New York that the economy will hit bottom by mid 1975 with a slow recovery beginning soon after. He cautioned higher construction costs will damp other building and lumber prices may rise, urging buyers to act before inflation.
Ralph R. DesLauriers announces the 12th annual New England Council award nominations open for any New England resident or organization. Nominations must be submitted by May 1. Past winners include Edwin Land, Bradford Washburn, and Deane Davis for their notable regional and national contributions.
Bennington in Vermont sees its first stamp shop, Bennington House of Stamps, run by George Greenwood and Sam Dalton. The venture stems from the Green Mountain Stamp Club and serves philatelists with mint and canceled U S stamps, stamps from many countries, and paraphernalia for collectors.
Chittenden Bank and Chittenden Corp. establish Northeast Appraisal Co. Inc. in Burlington to handle commercial and residential real estate appraisals for the banks. Officers include Stephen R. Wheelock as president, John T. Rider as treasurer, Amy W. Patterson as secretary. directors are Charles F. Black, E. Ware Cady Jr., and Hilton A. Wick. Wheelock brings extensive state appraiser credentials and leadership roles in Vermont real estate circles.
Stig Albertsson president of Big Bromley Inc announces three new corporate vice presidents at the Feb. 2 directors meeting at Bromley ski area. Robert Paron named vice president of ski operations. John Cueman named vice president and comptroller. Robert Bierwirth elected vice president of construction and services.
New York reports experts say energy conservation can cut winter heat loss and summer cooling needs even in glass facades. Architects and builders advocate alternatives to large glass areas, highlighting translucent fiberglass, insulated porcelain enamel, and double pane insulated glass as viable, energy efficient options with growing use in industry and housing.
AMHERST Mass The basic cause of New England’s annual economic decline is a loss of achievement oriented young people who see no hope in regional leaders Odiorne dean of UMass Amherst says the exodus stems from timorous leadership not unemployment Nearly 80 percent of graduates in Maine New Hampshire and Vermont leave for livelier climates and opportunities Odiorne urges four steps high goals a language of success risk taking and performance payoff to attract keep the region’s best young people
MENANDS NY George Hastings is named parts and service representative for Southworth Machinery Inc. covering an 8 percent county area in Northeastern New York and Vermont. Born in 1932 in Cambridge Hastings has long tied to the construction industry and previously served in Southworth’s parts, shop and field service, and as an equipment demonstrator and inspector. He lives in Cambridge with wife Eleanor and two sons.
Dartmouth College in Hanover N H receives 31300 from the National Science Foundation to develop a national standard syntax for graphical operations in BASIC. The project runs Jan 15 1975 to Jan 15 1976 with a national expert panel assisting and additional support totaling 7400 from multiple agencies and companies.
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