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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1975
Page
14
Wayne Carlson 26 a noted escape artist sues in Washington County Superior Court claiming his move from Vermont to a federal prison violated his constitutional rights. Carlson argues amendments to state corrections law authorizing transfers to federal facilities are unconstitutional amid Windsor prison closure plans.
Gray remained a strong candidate for the transportation post despite concerns raised by a lawmaker. She would share her worries with Salmon, who called Gray’s retirement stance flexible. Rosenstreich praised Gray’s administrative skills and urged a fresh agency approach to meet state needs. House Transportation Chairman John Zampieri backed Gray, saying he is for him.
The list records multiple funeral arrangements and memorials. Frederick J. Carey Jr. died unexpectedly at his home in Bennington. services were led by Rev. Joseph Quinn with honors from Eagle Hose Co. and fire department bearers present. Robert W. Stockwell of North Pownal died at 60, with funeral set in North Pownal and burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Additional items include a NOW Day of Outrage protest planned in Washington on Mother's Day, and several other funeral services for North Dorset, Hoosick Falls, and Boyntonville residents, with burial in Maple Hill Cemetery, Warren Cemetery, and related honors and memorials.
In Washington County Superior Court Judge Stephen Martin dismissed an injunction bid by Berlin Health Officer Dr. LeGrand Burns to stop the selectmen from defying his order banning new connections to the town sewage plant. The judge found Burns had not shown the selectmen violated his directive. a full hearing is planned for July.
A sweeping reorganization led by Diamond includes a nursing home unit and an economic and organized crime division funded by a proposed $242000 federal grant. If not approved, Diamond will pursue alternative strategies using state agency personnel and may add a civil rights division after a National Attorneys General Association audit.
Green Mountain Racetrack in Pownal won approval for a dog waste disposal landfill and satisfied concerns about Hoosic River pollution. The project allows year round harness, thoroughbred and greyhound meets with a two acre landfill using baled waste, and plans to add lagoon treatment to create a closed system.
Funeral services for L Frank Mitter 88 former Troy water dept supervisor were held at St Lawrence Church Troy after a short illness. He held civic and church roles including Democratic committeeman alderman 1942 50 St Lawrence trustee and St Josephs Society president. Burial in St Marys Cemetery Troy. Also notes on Mrs Irma Renner former Sandgate clerk and other obituaries with burial plans. Vermont unemployment edged down to 9.6 percent and death penalty efforts eyed for next year by Attorney General Diamond.
The Bennington area reports several May gatherings and public service efforts. A RD AARP meeting is set at Bennington Free Library on May 5 at 1 30 p.m. James Hurley the Green Mountain politician will visit Bennington May 5 12 and 19 at the Federal Building and 1 4 p.m. He also visits Manchester May 5 12 and 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. The Green Mountain Homemakers Extension Group meets at Mrs. Alice Harrington’s home Tuesday at 7 30. The SOS daffodil and spring bulb show invites people to Monument School May 2 from 8 to 10 a.m. Catherine Whitman has returned home from surgery. Moose Lodge hosts a Barbecued Spare Rib Dinner May 3 with music by Dan Collette Band and a Red Seal drawing, 7 to 12 p.m. Ice equipment is advertised by Frosty Refrigeration and Napolitano’s Pizzeria promotes pizza.
Vermonts new Conservative party calls for ending inmate furloughs and restoring the death penalty. It seeks parole only with judge prosecutor and superintendants agreement, dismissing the current parole board and reordering corrections to emphasize public safety, with recruitment planned in Brattleboro Rutland and Burlington.
Green Mountain Power Co officials say their long struggle for financial stability is nearing success. President Peter McTague noted sharp earnings gains this year and anticipated relief from further retail rate hikes after a 36.36 percent PSB increase earlier. At a PSB hearing, executives discussed a revolving credit agreement with banks covering about 18 million dollars. The firm will seek a sizable wholesale power rate boost charged to other utilities to supply 80 percent of its electricity.
Admissions include Ruth Myers Ronald Harrington Sr Ronald Hall Robert Eberth Pownal William LaPorte Hoosick Falls Michael Thomas Cherry Plain and New York. Discharges list Travis Pratt John Harte II Bennington Carole Saunders and baby Rupert Elizabeth Webster, Richard Colegrove Hoosick Falls.
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