Salmon lists priorities for Vermont 1974 session
Gov. Thomas P. Salmon outlined high priority bills as the 1974 Vermont legislature enters its final four weeks. He backed a land use plan floodplain zoning and beverage container reforms and urged passage of permanent energy powers a state transportation agency the lifeline electric rate idea two labor measures and housing finance for Vermonters. He supported expanding the capital construction program creating an industrial development authority and aiding small and medium industry while acknowledging opposition to tough environmental controls but pledging to push such measures.
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Vermont
Salmon
Strike leader opposes Salmon in Vermont re election
Arthur Deloy, business manager for Local 522 LIUNA, announced the union will campaign against Gov. Thomas Salmon's bid for re election. He said workers will have better times without people like Tom Salmon and pledged a strong campaign. Salmon's office avoided reaction, with Norman James noting broad labor respect for the governor. Deloy has opposed Salmon since the state contract with Pizzagalli Construction Co. was blocked.
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Burlington
UPI
Chittenden County
Thomas Salmon
Arthur Deloy
Laborers International of North America
Tom Salmon
Deloy
Norman James
Vermont
Alcohol counselor sought to plan BRAC programs
The Bennington Regional Alcohol Council seeks a part time alcohol counselor who will focus on program administration rather than direct client contact. The role involves organizing, scheduling, and coordinating BRAC activities to support prevention and community outreach efforts.
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Bennington Regional Alcohol Council
BRAC
Jack Isselhardt
United Counseling Service
Isselhardt
Banner
UCS
State Alcohol Rehabilitation Board
Bennington Opportunity Council
Department of Social and Rehabilitative Services
Department of Social Welfare
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Division of Probation and Parole
Department of Correction
Vermont Air Guard to begin attacking the United States this spring
The Vermont Air National Guard will convert to a defense system evaluation mission in spring, flying EB-57 jets in simulated attacks to test U S air defenses. The unit, redesignated the 158th Defense System Evaluation Group, will be away from Burlington four to five days weekly and operate from several bases as 12 EB-57 aircraft arrive.
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Burlington
Vermont Air National Guard
Vermont Air Guard
U.S
United States
Aerospace Defense Command
158Th Defense System Evaluation Group
Defense Department
Air National Guard
Air Force
Burlington International Airport
Donald Jones
Dr. E J Coughlin Dies Prominent Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr Edward J Coughlin Jr 67 of Ide Road Williamstown Mass died March 2 in Tucson Arizona while vacationing Graveside services with military honors were held at Arlington National Cemetery He practiced in Williamstown since 1935 and was a Passaic New Jersey native A memorial service for Mrs Florence Logan Dalrymple 72 wife of George S Dalrymple Chester Depot will be held later She leaves three sons and a daughter Burial was March 4 in Oak Grove Cemetery New Bedford Memorials to local churches Possible ski injury research notes and Vermont Massachusetts orthopedic consulting ties are noted He is survived by Ruth Dunlap Coughlin widow two sons a daughter a brother and five grandchildren
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Arlington National Cemetery
Edward J. Coughlin Jr
Ide Road
Williamstown
Mass
Tucson
Ariz
Passaic
N.J
Chester
Florence Logan Dalrymple
George S. Dalrymple
Chester Depot
Gerald Stowell
Bennington
Springfield
Provincetown
John Logan
Kate Thomas Logan
New Bedford
Stowell
George Jr
Milton, Mass
Edward
Maryland
David
Florida
Joseph Brierlet
Oak Grove
Chester Congregational Church
Chester Unitarian-Universalist Church
Williams College
Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons
Cornell University
Vermont
Crippled Children Services
Massachusetts
American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
American Association For the Surgery of Trauma
The
New England Surgical Society
Massachusetts Medical
Ruth Dunlap Coughlin
Media
W. David
Lakeville
Conn
Craig Renton
Pittsfield
Bennington Briefs and Local Notices
The Prospect School in North Bennington seeks applicants for the September term with scholarships available. James Q. Lewis has completed an aeronautical maintenance course in Lexington Massachusetts and aims to take the FAA exam for a licensed airframe and powerplant technician. Viola Conley Walsh reunion contact via Mrs. Marion Charest at 442-5991. Eagles Aerie 861 officers meet tonight at 7 with a business session at 8. Recreation Center closes Friday March 8 until 1 pm for floor waxing. Ursula J. Costin named to Roger Williams College dean’s list for the first semester of 1973 74.
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Prospect School
North Bennington
James Q. Lewis
Pageant St
East Coast Aero Technical School
Hanscom Field
Lexington
Mass
Federal Aviation Agency
Viola Conley Walsh
Bennington High School
Marion Charest
Ursula J. Costin
Pleasant St
Roger Williams College
St Joseph College to screen W C Fields film Friday
The Student Film Service at St Joseph College will present You're Telling Me a rare W C Fields film this Friday at 8 p m in the main building on campus. Buster Crabbe co stars and admission is 50 cents with more titles in the series to be announced.
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St. Joseph College
W.C. Field
Buster Crabbe
W.C. Fields
St. Joseph
Vermont Governor Signs Temporary Energy Powers Bill
Governor Salmon signs the temporary energy powers measure into law amid a gas shortage. He says odds of mustering powers in four weeks are slim and urges a second bill for long term authority while noting the bill limits actions to critical shortages.
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Salmon
House
Senate
Vermont cuts power use by 14.4 percent since last summer
Vermont state government reports a 14.4 percent drop in electricity consumption since an energy conservation program began last summer. Gov. Salmon notes a half million kilowatt hours less usage than a year ago, with total reductions from May 1972-Feb 1973 of 4.0 million kWh and May 1973-Feb 1974 of 3.4 million kWh. He plans to continue the effort amid oil supply concerns and maintained services. A Lent service is set for March 6 at First Baptist Church in Bennington with Rev. Angus MacDonald speaking.
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Montpelier
UPI
Vermont
Robert Wilson
Thomas P. Salmon
Salmon
First Baptist Church
Bennington Area
Gas prices rise as New England sees fair supplies
AAA reports gasoline supplies in all six New England states improving and generally fair after March allocations arrive. Some pockets like Lawrence Worcester Bennington Rutland and Portsmouth show low stock. stations limit sales and charge about 3 dollars or more. Average Boston gas prices rose four cents to 51.9 cents for regular and 55.9 cents for premium.
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Boston
AAA
Vermont May Vote On Five Constitutional Amendments
About 273000 Vermonters are eligible for today’s state constitutional amendment referendum. Voters decide at town meetings whether to approve or reject five proposals including extending governor and other officer terms to four years. Most observers expect all amendments to fail, meaning no change for a decade. Party lines show GOP opposition led by Stewart Smith, with support from Hoff and others, while Gov Salmon seeks re election.
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Montpelier
UPI
Vermont
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E.J. Coughlin
Bennington Briefs
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Order of Eagles Aerie
Eagles
HAM
Salem's All Beef
Hamburg
Fairdale Farms
Filters & Kings
Fellowship Singers
John Riddle Jr
Leonard Black
Portsmouth, N.H
Greater
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Main St
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New York Times
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Secretary of State
Pownal View Barn
Pownal, Vt
Nichols
Donmoor
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