Gravel removals in river sparks selectman debate
A local selectman weighs two sides of gravel extraction from river islands to ease flood flow against potential harm to fish and scenery. He notes gravel use nearby could boost road construction while preserving views, but warns riverbed disturbance may be temporary and flood impact limited.
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Wdttec
Vermont
Deer Park
Manchester
Bennington
Walloomsac
Morse
Bennington editor letters warn of river issues and school board views
J Duncan Campbell argues over river gravel and environmental questions near Walloomsac and Barney Brook, urging hearings and multi sided debate. He criticizes swift board action and urges preservation plus arterial road plans. Arthur S. Faris calls for evaluating school board candidates by education policy over district election claims.
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Reaner
Mt. Anthony
Lawrence Harrington
Arthur S. Faris
M.D. Shaftsbury
Frost and Trees and Bennington News Recap 1933 1948
A May 8 1933 frost brings 28 degrees as delicate plants suffer while hardy crops survive. Three thousand red pines arrive in Bennington for municipal forest plantings near the state hatchery springs. In 1948 Lt Gov Lee Emerson campaigns for governor and a U S congressional panel weighs Russia showdowns and urges stronger forces.
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Lee Emerson
Vermont
Soviet Union
United States
House Armed Services Committee
Rate changes eyed for Blue Cross Blue Shield products
Vermont acting insurance and banking commissioner expect a Monday decision on a requested 17 percent rate increase for Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in Vermont and New Hampshire. Blue Shield asks for no change. Blue Cross rates may influence Blue Shield pricing. The agencies predicted a move soon amid prior year rate adjustments.
Brunswick church drops home plan amid vandalism and hostility
In Brunswick, a church affiliated with the Northern New York Conference Evangelical Methodist Fisicopal Church canceled a project to build a pastor’s house after repeated thefts and racial incidents. The land will be sold, with plans to relocate the home to seven acres in Pittstown. Meanwhile in Troy, the Rensselaer County Legislature considers a 220000 highway repair bill for spring maintenance, requiring bipartisan support before floor consideration.
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Brunswick
Jack Albany
New York
Evangelical Methodist Fisicopal Church
Horizon Hills
Calvin Fiddleman
Pittstown
Troy
Rensselaer
Paul A. Weiss
Berkshire court lists: $200000 land damage suit and more
Berkshire Superior Court May entry day filed 24 civil actions including M. Callahan Inc suing the state DPW for land taken for Dollyville Corners reconstruction. The Sure gasoline site on Dalton Avenue was seized Feb 10 1971 with a $120000 pro rata payment. Three car crash in North Adams injures four, involving Theresa Brooks Ellen Mary Orel Selma Sabin and Elias Sabin. Berkshire Manpower Commission funds Youth Corps program totaling $1.35 million. summer jobs about 75 240 positions expected countywide. Adams hospital future debated at special town meeting to decide repair or closure as state health department withholds license renewal.
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State Department of Public Works
Berkshire Superior Court
M. Callahan Inc
Dollyville Corners
Dalton Avenue
DPW
North Adams
State Road
Protection Avenue
Theresa Brooks
Ellen Mary Orel
Selma Sabin
Elias Sabin
Brooks
Sabin
Orell
Berkshire Manpower Commission
Berkshire
Adams
Munkett Memorial Hospital
Theospital
State Department of Public Health
Plunkett
Liense N ‘Mba
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Corps of Engineers
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First Vermont
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Rutland
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Union School District No. 14
Vermont State Highway Department
Shaftsbury
George Selden
Rochester
Truman
Europe
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North Vietnam
Witte
North Bennington Road
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Tm Innocent
Diamondstone
UPI
Peter Diamondstone
Liberty Union Party
Windham Southeast Supervisory Union School
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