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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1973
Page
7
Brattleboro housewives plan a meat boycott to lower prices, with about 300 expected to join. Co sponsors Mrs. Fred Grant and Mrs. Joseph Bennett say the action targets high costs, not farmers, and call for abstaining in April with two boycott days weekly thereafter.
MONTPELIER UPI A Goddard College professor and Liberty Union members accuse New England Telephone Co. of overcharging Versont users more than 5.5 million dollars in a decade ending 1970. They urge the PSB to deny rate hikes and compel refunds.
Police report at least one more bogus twenty emerges in the area and note two Massachusetts men were arrested on counterfeit charges tied to bills with the same serial number as those seized in Bennington on March 7. One suspect, Janes F. Weaver, 22, pleaded not guilty and posted bond. Springfield brothers face charges for possessing forty four counterfeit notes, with one linked to a switchblade arrest. Detective Brown warns merchants to scrutinize such poor quality notes as they are unlikely to pass in shops. U.S. Secret Service will seize all illegal tender.
A Dartmouth College class report challenges Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp.’s Vernon plant. It claims Canada could have provided cheaper power, cites thermal pollution risk to the Connecticut River, fog from cooling towers creating traffic hazards, and potential inadequacies in environmental and radiation studies tied to licensing of the 220 million dollar plant now operating at about 75 percent capacity.
The 1-1 Club meets Tuesday night at Mrs. Teansite Saunders home 215 Dewey. Parents assist with planning the winter party for the MAUHS senior class. Elaine McGuire and Henry Harrington co chair. Thursday meeting at 7 40 p m in Room 164.
The document reports board dissatisfaction with Murray's role and voting dynamics, plus upcoming meetings: Wone urged to attend a March 20 garden club. American Legion Auxiliary meets March 24 at Miss Natalie Cross's home. Rutland County Extension talks on unit pricing at Mt. Anthony Union High School. Vermont State Police Auxiliary meets, and Bennington Rural Fire Department Auxiliary gathering. Honors announced for David W. Jordan and Guy W. Layczynski at New Hampshire VTC in Manchester. Virginia Buck wins a diamond rig in a Fraternal Order raffle. Village Meeting moved to North Bennington Firehouse Tuesday with no social event.
In Bennington District Court Judge John P Morrissey handled multiple pleas. John Coon changed to guilty for driving while intoxicated and received a 150 dollar fine plus a suspended jail sentence and probation. Sally Clayton pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct with a one day jail sentence considered served. Jeffery Rowe changed to guilty for leaving the scene of an accident and was fined 75 dollars. Celine Hoffman and Albert LaCross pleaded not guilty to assorted offenses, with bail and recognizance arranged. Marshall Antier pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined 24 dollars.
SOUTH BURLINGTON UPI An aide to Gov. Thomas Salmon denied appointing Burlington attorney Thomas Hayes as chairman of Vermont Education Board was a political payoff for campaign work. Hayes, a Republican and former lieutenant governor, was named unexpectedly, while Hoyt urged belief in Hayes's legal expertise and public service.
A suit filed in Connecticut federal court accuses Haystack Corp. of false land sales representations. Six Connecticut residents and a New York woman seek refunds and court costs, naming Haystack VP Xent Scruton and others.
Weekend snowfall and bitter temperatures sparked a rash of accidents on Bennington streets. Albert LaCross, 31, and Spencer, 17, were involved when a 1962 Corvair ran a red light and struck a 1969 Charger. LaCross was arrested for leaving the scene and breach of the peace after pursuit near Northside Drive. Both vehicles damaged as police closed in.
UPI reports a series of public meetings in Montpelier this week. The state Highway Board convenes at 9 a.m. Tuesday in its conference room, the Public Service Board holds hearings on Rochester Electric Light and Power Co. at 2 p.m. Tuesday, and the Environmental Board handles a vehicle incident and a Bennington accident roundup amid ongoing schedules including an ambassador talk at the University of Vermont.
Rep. Richard Mallary of Vermont warns in his monthly newsletter that a severe gasoline shortage could lead to rationing. He cites energy experts predicting tight supplies and potential prices up to 1 dollar per gallon in coming years. He calls for tighter regulations, smaller engines, less air travel, expanded mass transit, and prudent energy use to avert shortages.
E Dean Finney of St Johnsbury Arthur Crandall of Rutland and Maween McNamara of Burlington were named to one year terms on the Vermont State Colleges board of trustees Gov Thomas Salmon announced the appointments which must be confirmed by the Senate Finney a broadcasting executive recently completed a six year term on the state Education board Crandall a Rutland school teacher and McNamara registrar at St Michael s College in Winooski
Mrs. Helena Johndrow widow of Walter L. Johndrow died Thursday night at Crescent Manor Nursing Home after a long illness. Funeral Mass held Saturday morning at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Joseph Quinn officiating. Entombment at Park Lawn Chapel with burial later at the cemetery. A wake Rosary was conducted Friday night by Father Quinn.
The March 16 to 17, 1973 notices list births at 121 Branch Street and 102 Hillside Street, a daughter born March 17 to Mr. and Mrs. Fowler, plus a March 7 birth announced for Tina Marle to Douglas and Jean Turchin of St Petersburg, with ties to Bermington. Also includes hospital admissions and discharges for several residents across Arlington, Hoosick Falls, Cambridge, Eagle Bridge, and Bennington.
Obituaries detail Edwin W Webster 65 of Hoosick Falls who died at home after WWII service, with survivors including wife Florence Callahan and three sons, funeral at Mahar Funeral Home and Church of the Immaculate Conception. other obits list Joseph B Morrissey, Harry H Cole, Mrs Lena Davenport, Lester M Rivers with service details, survivors, and memorials to local groups.
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