Bennington Rutland B ROC seeks 100000 in non CEO funds
Bennington Rutland Opportunity Council B ROC aims to raise 100000 from local state private or federal sources after losing funding from its parent agency OEO. Executive director Bert L Green Jr says officials are optimistic and pursuing private foundations churches businessmen and state revenue sharing to keep programs running. Green emphasizes becoming more local and cutting bureaucratic ties to endure funding changes.
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Jan Slusmon
Bennington-Rutland ‘Opportunity Council
B-Roc
Federal
Office of Economic Opportunity
Bert L. Green Jr
Nixon
Bennington
Rutland
OEO
BROC
Congress
Rutland County
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Focal
UVM President Sees Growth Leveling at University
University of Vermont President Edward Andrews Jr forecasts growth leveling off over the next decade and a focus on stretching funds. He reports 7,500 degree students and 4,300 part timers, aims for about 1 percent annual growth, and notes state support has fallen to 22 percent of the budget with a 47.7 million dollar FY1974 plan and a 710 thousand dollar deficit.
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Andrews
UVM
Zae Andrews
Cole E State
Blue Cross seeks 17 percent rate hike to stay solvent
Blue Cross requests an early approval of a substantial rate increase, arguing the 17 percent boost is needed now to maintain solvency for the New Hampshire Vermont insurance program which last year approved a 21.3 percent rise. The two states cover about 600 080 people, and hints of possible court action were noted but no comment was offered by Blue Cross.
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Blue Cross
B ROC Receives Grants to Extend Community Programs
The Bannington Rutland Opportunity Council wins a 9144 grant from the federal Office of Economic Opportunity. Of the sum, 52000 funds administration and general community programming to keep B ROC fully operational for six more months to Oct 1. The remaining 30444 ends elderly programs in Bennaington and Hutland counties by April 1, 1974, affecting meals, transportation, tax help and counseling services.
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Bannington-Rutland
Mt Anthony senior wins state Voice of Democracy contest
Marge Mather, a Mt Anthony Union High School senior, placed third statewide in the Voice of Democracy speech contest. She received an 825 savings bond a medal and 35 from the local VFW chapter which sponsored the event. Miss Mather is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Mather of 207 Branch St Bennington. Her winning speech title was My Responsibility to Freedom.
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Marge Mather
Mt Anthony Union High School
VFW
Miss Mather
Mt. Anthony
Charles Mather
Branch St
Bennington
Vermont Supreme Court Denies Disbarment Case Review
The Vermont Supreme Court refused to re-examine attorney James Wright disbarment findings via a three lawyer panel led by Austin Nobel. The panel ruled Wright acted unethically and breached client trust as a will officer after months of testimony.
Vermont bill delays utility rate hike to extend PSB review
Vermont House considers a bill to delay the New England Telephone rate increase from six months to a full year before the Public Service Board can authorize higher charges. The measure would apply to a 38 percent rise in basic charges and a 15 percent increase in in-state long distance calls, set to take effect April 15 after filing. Supporters, including Speaker Salmon, argue the PSB needs more time on major cases. opponents warn the delay harms consumers and cautions against retroactive recovery. A public hearing is planned at the State House, with testimony from company counsel John Carbine, PSB counsel Robert Mello, and Vermont Public Interest Research Group attorney Caroline Nickerson.
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Charles Butler Jr
Montpelier
UPI
New England Telephone Co
Gay
Thomas P. Salmon
Vermont
Public Service Board
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Salmon
State House
House Commerce Committee
John Carbine
Rutland
Robert Mello
Caroline Nickerson
Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Mello
Werona
Carbine
George Pitman
Berlin
Green Mountain Power Corp
Nickerson
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