Bennington Candidates Emphasize Economy in Government
Tim Corcoran and Stone discuss town finances and growth in Bennington races. Corcoran pledges budget discipline and tax relief, urging earlier budget reviews and limited government, while Stone criticizes rising costs and favors professional reappraisal every five to ten years, with cautious growth and strong focus on water, housing, and public works.
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Selectman
Corcoran
Selectmen
Stone
Page
Park & Recreation Commission
Willian H. Fox
Reppraisal
Edward R. Lamb
Bennington
Loomis G. Dana
William H. Fox
Edward
Hitchhiking amendment tucked into obscure bill
Buckley said the measure would become law after House approval and gubernatorial signing. If adopted, a driver who offers or accepts a ride could face a $100 fine under the code provision even if a car breaks down. The amendment was attached to a Hartford district bill and awaits final action.
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Hartford Fire District No. 1 Selectmen
House
Buckley
Town reports distributed by post offices across towns
Postmasters in North Pownal Shaftsbury Arlington and East Arlington reported town annual reports were distributed to boxholders and rural routes over Thursday and Friday. Most boxes and deliveries were completed in one day, depending on when the post office received the reports from the town.
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North Pownal
Barbara Champney
Pownal
Clifford George
Bennington
Shaftsbury
Arthur Jones
North Bennington
Arlington
Gregory Cullinan
East Arlington
Fred Grout
Tax reform battle stalls capital gains plan
In a bitter legislative clash, a milder Joseph amendment to a planned capital gains tax failed 80-66 after lawmakers debated on the House floor. Governor Kennedy criticized the bill as a “dog at best,” urging Republicans to oppose the tax while some cross-party votes formed a brief coalition.
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Pagettive
House
Salmon
Kennedy
He Joseph
Vermont House OKs 1974 budget amid tuition relief
The House Appropriations Committee approved a 1974 general fund budget of 1467 million, about 500000 above governor’s plan. They cut 200000 from the Vermont Home Mortgage Loan Program and agreed to sell 300 state cars, with offsets to fund university aid and prevent tuition increases for residents.
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Fish and Game Department
Selmon
University of Vermont
Emory Hebard
R-Glover
University
Edward Andrews
Vermont
Vermont Student Assistance Corp
Salmon
Department of Libraries
Murder trial moved from Manchester after shootout
The defense seeks a change of venue for O Keefe and Battick arguing local prejudice in Bennington County after a remote Manchester shooting. The motion cites front page editorials, a Burlington weekly, and a private poll claiming high awareness but mixed opinions, plus six other motions on witnesses and papers. The defense also asks for $1000 to hire Champlain Security Systems Inc for private investigation, opposed by a prior cap of $500.
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Manchester
Tetzlaff
Bennington County
O'Keefe
Whipple
Thompson
Vermont Sunday News
Burlington
William Loeb
Loeb
The
Sunday News
Champlain Security Systems Inc
Bennington
John P. Morrissey
Senior Citizens Calendar Week of March 5
Schedule for the week covers March 5 to March 10 with daily activities including arts and crafts sewing cards bingo and tax return preparation by Mrs Daisy Myers. Evening gatherings feature community sing and drama group formation and a card social.
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Daisy Myers
Myers
Obituary notices for Rev E H Nickerson and others in Bennington area
The Rev. E. H. Nickerson former minister of the Manchester Congregational Church from 1965 to 1964 died unexpectedly at his Milton Vermont home where he served as minister. Funeral services are set for Monday at 1 20 p m at the Milton church with Rev Edwin S Treat officiating. Calling hours are Sunday at the Fairfax Funeral Home Milton. Also noted are obituaries for Mrs Clara B King and Leonard E White among others with details of residences and funeral arrangements.
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Em, Nickerson
E. H. Nickerson
Congregational Church
Manchester
Milton
First Congregational Church
Ruth
Edwin S. . Treat
Vermont Congregational Conference
Fairfax Funeral
N.Y
Samaritan Hospital
Poestenkill
Tealer
King
Wesley, Burrell
Bennington
Gladys Carner
West Sand Lake
Raymond L. King
DeGrant- Bryce Funeral Home
Jeffrey Piazza
Bunn Cemetery
Leonard E. White
Glens Falls
Albany Veterans Administration Hospital
Burke
Saratoga Springs
St. Peter’s
Jt Ye
Silk Road
Anuis
Hubby jailed for contempt in London divorce case
UPI reports London divorce court jailed Peter Nugent for contempt after he shouted eleven more days fill death or do part outside his wife's apartment window during his divorce hearing. The judge ordered confinement for defying court orders and threatening behavior related to the dispute.
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London
UPI
Peter Nugent
Nugent
Starkist extends tuna recall nationwide
The FDA and Vermont Health Department announce Starkist Foods Inc extending its recall of all Starkist tuna with top code line 0 G and bottom code D417 or D419. Distribution is nationwide. Illnesses cause burns around the mouth and nose with nausea and diarrhea within 3 to 90 minutes, usually resolving in four hours, possibly due to histamine-like substances from improper handling before packing.
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Burlington
Food and Drug Administration
Vermont Health Department
Starkist Foods Inc
Terminal Island
Calif
Starkist
Charles H. Pogue
FDA
Vermont
Bennington Town Meeting and local notices headline
Community notices announce Bennington Town Meeting day closures at the Free Library and Spice n Nice Food store event. Dorathy Warren seeks Selectman support with Democratic ADV, while local eateries list hours and phone contact. Public lecture on natural foods scheduled at Mt Anthony Union High School in Room 206 as part of a consumer education program.
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Richard Hernandez
Spice N' Nice Food Store
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Bennington-Rutland Opportunity Council
The
University Extension Service
Movie listing mix fades into a hard hitting drama
A cinema column praises a film featuring Jon Voight Burt Reynolds Ned Beatty and Ronny Cox as a stark realistic drama. It notes the Harte Theatre children’s matinee The Little Ark and Cabaret at Cinema T WILLIAMSTOWN with Oscar nominations and strong cast, plus showtimes and contact details.
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Arte. Upelvurance
Jon Voight
Burt Reynolds
Ned Beatty
Ronny Cox
New Harte Theatre
Little Ark
Mom and Dad
Walter Matthau
Carol Burnett
Pete and
Tillie
Cinema TI
Williamstown
Cabaret
Liza Minnelli
Joel Gray
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Corinth
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Woodstock
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Brattleboro
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Waterbury
Susan Webb
Plymouth
Availnila
Pcame
Agaan Aligion Ok
House Panel
Paget
Lesue J. King
Clara B. King
Nington
Ben
Ralph H. Elwell
Peter J. Smith
Hoosick Falls
Thomas P. Kinney
Berrington
Main Street
Smith
Main
School Street
Kinney
Muriel Fo Morgan
Mr. of
Morgan
Washington
Elwell
Hubby
Depot St
Ure
Paul Sheridan
Dorothy Warren
Fred Baker
Tim Corcoran
Scott Racicot
Sears
Napolitano’s Pizzeria
Mid Town Bowl
ADBY
Blue Stamp
Ware
Teleohoe
Bennington Sanner
Nol SL
Bonner Publishing Corp
United Press International
New York Times News Service
Matthews, Shannan & Colles Inc
Yemtemeree
Pala Bennington, Verena
Cinemat
Harte
Cinema 1
Adam
Seth
Robert Nest P.O. Box
New York
Savings Loan Association
Didi
Benningtor
Hove
Rutland
Hanyone
Uy Porter Hulett
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