Lake facility revamps dock and float for summer use
The dock received a full resurfacing this year and the adjacent float is now being treated similarly before it is towed out to deeper water in the lake for use by swimmers.
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Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1976
Page
1
U S loses rank as wealthiest nation per PRB data
The Population Reference Bureau reports the United States no longer tops the world in per capita income, ranking fifth at 6640 dollars. United Arab Emirates leads at 13500, Kuwait at 11000, ahead of Sweden and Switzerland, with Bhutan and Mali among the poorest. Population projections show growth to 6.2 billion by 2000 and 8 billion by 2014.
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Washington
UPI
Population Reference Bureau
United States
U.S
Bureau
United Arab Emirates
Kuwait
Asia
Africa
Bhutan
South Asia
Mali
PRB
Latin America
Caribbean
Western Hemisphere
Canada
Hughes comments spark nuclear foes label on Page 2
Nation section notes Thomson aide cites heated rhetoric as the Hughes debate continues. Local reports show Economy Graphics closing despite efforts, with rising criminal activity in Bennington County. Museum column explores photography history, Tony Lewis recalls Mayaguez incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
New Hampshire
Thomson
Bennington County
Tony Lewis
Mayaguez
Nebrasa Nebraska and West Virginia Showdowns Shape Nomination
Reagan wins Nebraska in a clear GOP victory as Ford dominates West Virginia, boosting Michigan showdown. Church shocks Carter in Nebraska while Carter wins Connecticut. delegate counts tighten with six winners each. Byrd sweeps in West Virginia. Missouri adds Ford delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Ford
Reagan
Byrd
Connecticut
Carter
Udall
Jackson
Ellen McCormack
Fred Harris
Missouri
Church wins Nebraska in political astonishment
Frank Church stunned Jimmy Carter with a Nebraska primary win calling it a political miracle. Carter acknowledged momentum but said he cannot win them all as Ford rallies Reagan in West Virginia and Udall narrows Carter in Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Reagan
Ford
Nebraska
Reagan
West Virginia
Michigan
Frank Church
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Connecticut
Morris Udall
Henry Jackson
Texas
Indiana
Union
Congress
Rogers C.B. Morton
Maryland
Jerry Brown
California
Senate
Ron Nelsen
Kansas City
Arizona
Udall
Church
Idaho
Georgia
MAU questionnaire standoff as petition circulates
An Mt. Anthony Union drive delays a board approved plan to distribute a six item teacher questionnaire via mailboxes. The ad hoc committee led by Robert E. Cummings Jr. postponed action after Supt Sleeman said only the board chairman can grant distribution. Chair David Adler will reconsider at the May 24 meeting as teachers worry the anonymous survey pressures staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Anthony Union
Robert E. Cummings Jr
Thomas R. Haley
Subcommittee On “Human Relations
Mt. Anthony
Haley
George A. Sleeman
David Adler
Cummings
Vermont utility firms tighten security after threats
Rutland based CVPS and Burlington Green Mountain Power say they are reviewing security after a radical group claimed credit for a Maine utility blast. Both companies reported recent bomb threats and will strengthen measures. Vermont Yankee at Vernon is noted as well protected with guards dogs and surveillance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telephone Company
Power Company
Kennebec Journal
CMP
Peter Thompson
Thompson
Rutland
UPS
Vermont
Maine
Central Vermont Public Service Corp
Green Mountain Power Co
Burlington
Augusta
Epping
N.H
Public Service Co
New Hampshire
James Draper
Draper
Green Mountain Power
CVPS
Lawrence Keyes
New England
Keyes
Vermont Yankee
Vernon
New disposal methods sought at Bennington landfill
Bennington selectmen approved early next week start for separating bulky metal objects and tires to improve compaction and extend the dump's life. Town manager to pick sites for old appliances and tires while Dr. Paul Scott outlined drainage, capping, and possible new site options to address leachate and groundwater issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Leaning
Bennington
Paul Scott
Scott
Selectmen
Savelas
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The
E. W. Thurlow
Shaftsbury
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Celtics
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Fairbanks
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United Press International
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George Wallace
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Limbo
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Norman Lariviere
Teachers’ Association
Ralph G. Wright
Central Office
Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union
Donald Marsh
State Agency of Environmental Protection
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