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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1972
Page
11
Vermont Attorney General James M. Jeffords told Rutland Kiwanis that the 1972 legislature is bogged down by election year politics and not focusing on the people. He urged a moratorium on politics to finish key bills and hinted at a governor bid while denying a run for attorney general.
HARTFORD Conn UP L The Quechee Lakes Corp a major Vermont developer has been threatened with suspension or revocation of its Connecticut license James F Carey executive director of the Connecticut Real Estate Commission says officials of the firm must appear at a hearing in his office in April to show cause why their license should not be suspended or revoked Carey who met with Quebecs Chairman L John Davidson and the firm s attorney says the developer has been misrepresenting the true characteristics of its property in advertising and violating state laws The commission issued a cease and desist order March 24 but Carey revoked it after Quebec officials agreed to remove questionable advertising displays and stop distributing promotional material pending the hearing Carey said two agency men will inspect Quebec Lakes in Vermont and discuss matters with Vermont officials He cited seven alleged violations most involving misrepresentation in advertising or promotional material There are strong contradictions between promotional material and the October 1971 state report The firm allegedly failed to report material changes to the property and allowed unlicensed salesmen to operate in the state Carey pointed to discrepancies such as the development claiming 6000 acres vs 6200 acres two thirds of the land to be left undeveloped vs half and claims of sandy beaches though none exist There is no lake in the development only a polluted pond
A coronary prevention program for area men ages 20 to 65 starts in April at the North Bennington School gym. Held twice weekly for four months the effort aims to improve heart and lung fitness and reduce premature heart attack risk. Sponsored by the Vermont Heart Association and state Health Department with local contacts Bob Nolan and Lows Bent for registration. No charge beyond required physical.
Donations are welcome for the 11th annual Smith College Book Sale to be held at the First Congregational Church in Williamstown Massachusetts. Mrs Walter L Barber requests calls to 442-6608 for pickup of items including Dooka quality magazines pictures and frames. Sale hours are 11 am to 9 pm on April 27 and 1 pm to 5 pm on April 28.
Lyndonville reports philosophers from Lyndon State College heard David and Elena French discuss communal living. They describe self reliance as harmful, note welfare links and restricted demographics, and cite Washington DC carpentry collectives Seattle bread ventures and a Vermont Strafford organic project as examples of communes in action.
In Montpelier the 15 percent personal income tax surcharge divides a six member conference committee over the 177.7 million fiscal year 1973 appropriations bill. Rep. R Marshall Witten opposes a phase out and pushes for a one year 5 percent cut. panel to resume today after deadlock. The measure is already 337,000 in the red after Senate approval.
Albany reports no progress in settlement talks between the Civil Service Employers Association and state officials. A 140000 member strike plan looms as T Norman Hurd orders a posted precaution list warning workers of potential disciplinary action for strike participation. The union seeks a 15 percent pay rise, but the recently approved 7.87 billion state budget lacks salary provisions. A reapportionment bill was signed, reducing New York City's House delegation including Bella Abzug.
Berkshire region report covers Williamstown elementary plans to reshuffle classrooms into several schools with mixed grades, aiming for September 1973 implementation. Some schools to include Broad Brook. most students will stay within their existing school during elementary years. transfers only for specific cases.
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