B-ROC Faces Funding and Reach Challenges in Rural Vermont
Greene discusses B-ROC setbacks including limited federal dollars, small enrollment at Rutland and Bennington sites, and broad geographic reach. Attitudes of rural poor, isolation, and lack of mutual aid hinder outreach while programs like food stamps distribution try to boost engagement. The agency seeks diverse funding from state, communities, foundations, and OEO to expand services.
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Arnold Schaefer
OEO
Dingell Urges Funding for Fisheries Research Programs
Rep. John D. Dingell urges Congress to fund several fisheries research initiatives Nixon proposed to cut. He seeks $400,000 for the Ann Arbor Laboratory, $337,000 for Milford, $1 million for the Miller Freeman vessel, $700,000 for the Albatross IV overhaul, and $285,000 for pelagic species work on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.
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Julia Butler Hansen
D.wash
House
Interior Appropriations
Michigan Democrat
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Mich
Milford
Conn
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Wash
Woods Hole
Mass
Bureau of Commercial Fisheries
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Gulf
Witten Attacks Government Overreach In Yale Speech
Senator Witten warned of a growing political use of the law and a blurring of lines between police power and democracy. He cited Spock v. United States, the Chicago Seven trial, and campus protests as evidence, criticizing federal actions, Selective Service enforcement, and police excesses. Local reaction was mixed at a Rotary meeting amid calls for a new birth of freedom.
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Kingman Brewster
Brewster
Seale
Florida
Claude Kirk
Thomas J. Marcotte
Shaftsbury
Marcotte
Peter H. Shaad
Catamount Bank
Oakes Takes Oath as Vermont U S District Judge
Former Attorney General James L. Oakes was sworn in as Vermont's second U S district judge in Brattleboro in an overflow ceremony. Senator Winston L. Prouty escorted him to the bench after Senate confirmation following Nixon nomination. Oakes previously served as attorney general from 1967 to 1969 and returned to private practice after a 1968 gubernatorial bid.
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James L. Oakes
Vermont
U.S
Winston L. Prouty
GOP
Bennington Briers Iron Kettle Weekend Specials
Bennington Briers offers prime ribs of beef ai jus complete dinner for 3.50 with cocktails. Monday ad features spaghetti and meatballs with salad for 95 cents. Blue Bean Diner operates 6 am to 9 pm with these specials.
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Kindergarten Registration In Bennington For 1970 Entries
Registration for all children in Bennington entering kindergarten at Molly Stark Cora B Whitney or in September 1970 will be held Wednesday May 6 at Bennington Elementary School 128 Park St from 9 am to 4 30 pm. Bring birth certificate and immunization records. Include childhood disease dates if available.
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Molly Stark
Cora B. Whitney
Park St
Peaceful May Day Rally for Bobby Seale Draws 10000 in New Haven
Thousands of youths gathered on New Haven Green for a peaceful May Day rally for Black Panther leader Bobby Seale. Despite guards nearby and a subdued turnout of about 10,000, the event remained nonviolent as marshals picked up litter and speakers urged calm. Yale officials criticized the National Guard deployment near campus.
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Senate Finance Rejects Nixon Welfare Proposal
The Senate Finance Committee rejected President Nixon's no reform welfare plan calling it a reward for not working. It halted hearings and told HEW Secretary Finch to return in two to four weeks with a rewritten bill removing disincentives to work.
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Apollo 13 Defect Triggered Explosive Space Center Report
A short circuit in an oxygen tank likely caused a fire and exploded the tank during Apollo 13’s mission 205000 miles from Earth, forcing astronauts James A. Lovell Fred W. Haise and John L. Swigert to endure an 87 hour perilous return home as officials review the explosion and its causes.
Two Car Collision Damages Elm Street Market Facade
A Friday two car crash near Elm Street caused $200 in damage to a local food market. Rosemary Knapp eighteen of Branch Street drove a 1960 Comet west on Elm colliding with Gene Irons forty two of Grandview Street who traveled north on Dewey. Knapp’s car struck Irons’ left rear fender causing $150 plus $100 to her vehicle when brakes failed. Knapp swerved to avoid the crash and hit Caslin’s storefront. Mrs Caslin was refilling a soda pop machine when the car struck the store. Police investigation continues.
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Grandview St
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Irons
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Hayes on TV promises Vermont official on Face to Face
Lt. Gov. Thomas L. Hayes of Vermont will be the guest on the Face to Face program hosted by Bruce Williamson on WTEN. The half hour show airs Sunday at noon from Albany New York.
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N.Y
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Vermont
Bruce Williamson
WTEN
Sausville Injured In Vietnam News From Pownal Family
Mrs John Sausville of Pownal learned through the Red Cross that her husband Staff Sgt Sausville son of Mr and Mrs Harold Sausville of North Benton has been injured in Vietnam. Sgt Sausville has served there since last October with the 75th ers. The wife had planned to join him May 15 for his rest and recreation period. The couple have a daughter born in April at Putnam Memorial. The Sausville family marked their 57th wedding anniversary with relatives including Mrs Whitman of Wetherfield formerly of Bennington.
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Jane Pudvar
Pownal
Red Cross
Sausville
Harold Sausville
North Benton
Sausvilles
Lausville
Vietnam
Wee
Water Main Bursts on Silver Street
A leak on a water main along Silver Street near Union Street flooded half the side street after a 1 a.m. discovery by Bennington Village crews. Water pressure fell until the pipe was shut off and crews began digging to locate the break. Old age is believed to be a probable cause.
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