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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1972

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Who's running N H Governor away Senate chief quits

Gov Walter Peterson is away and Senate President Bradshaw has resigned to a Rhode Island firm. Acting governor duties would fall to House Speaker Marshall W. Cobleigh if Bradshaw cannot be replaced. Senate leadership and legality questions arise as Rudman reviews statutes and precedents.

N.H Senate Concorl N. A UPI Walter Peterson New Hampshire John R. Bradshaw Nelson House Marshall W. Cobleigh Rnashua Bradshaw C. BE. Maguire Co Rhode Island Blu Buire House of Representatives Tewsmnen Willmot & White Legislative Services Department Stephen Smith Plymouth Bradshayy Warren B. Rudman

Nashua zone decision eyed by Yankee Greyhound group

Yankee Greyhound Racing Association seeks a Nashua variance for a potential $300000 daily handle at a planned track on Daniel Webster Highway near the Massachusetts line. President Edward Keelan says action awaits city zoning board opinions and a city solicitor, with other site options in Hudson and Stubroske but Nashua viewed as most favorable for traffic and proximity to dense populations.

Concord N. H Keeler Alu 4 Massassott Raging Association Raynham Park Massachusetts Yankee Nashua Hudson Stubroske American Greyhound Track Operators Association Boston Nashoav New Hampshire Greyhound Racing Commission Keelan Raynham Revere Mass Mauss Greyhound Racing Commission

Windsor escapees face new charges

Four Windsor State Prison inmates charged Friday in the April 24 escape from the maximum security institution. James Foster of St. Johnsbury, Robert Dragon of Burlington, Roy Girouard of Burlington, and Alfred Zera of Hartford Conn faced arraignment in White River Junction. Dragon faces grand larceny. Zera and Girouard each face four counts of forcible confinement. Foster held without plea.

Windsor UPL Windsor State Prison Ning James Foster St. Johnsbury Robert Dragon Roy Girouard Burlington Alfred Zera Hartford Conn Witir Vertnt District Court White

Requiem for Children of War Sparks Peace Appeal

The piece cites Time Magazine figures of up to 100,000 disfigured Vietnamese children needing surgery, noting limited aid from Friends Service Committee and Children's International Hospital. A mother from Obie, member of Another Mother for Peace, urges action to end war and protect all children, recalling Mother's Day’s origins.

American Friends Service Children’s Medical Relief International Children's International Hospital Obie Dan Mother For Peace International Association of Mothers Beverly Ls Calif

Rotary volunteers spruce Willow Park for 1972 season

Bennington Rotary Club members in dungarees and work clothes spend two Saturdays at Willow Park painting repairing and refurbishing to meet community recreational needs for the 1972 season. They allocated 1000 for new swings and equipment 250 for landscaping and plantings. A Friday lunch will follow the project and a Bangladesh relief talk was given at the Rotary luncheon stressing urgent aid needs.

Willow Park Bennington Rotary Club Rotary Willow Bangladesh Halstead New England

Auto exhaust rules not delayed for 1975 cars

EPA chief William Ruckelshaus rejected delay requests from General Motors Ford Chrysler and others arguing present technology meets the Clean Air Act requirements for 1975 models. Catalytic converters would be required with a one time 50,000 mile life and costs cited range from 50 to 200 dollars per car.

Washington UPI America William D. Ruckelshaus Environemental Protection Agency EPA Tam Ruckelshaus Ruckelhaus Rackelhaus General Motors Ford Chrysler International Harvester Air Volvo Sweden Rucklehaus

Birthright group forms in Bennington area training May 2

A Bennington chapter of Birthright is being formed joining Burlington Rutland and Brattleboro. First training session held in North Bennington May 9 with volunteers urged as many hands are needed. Birthright founded 1968 by Louise Summerhill supports a mother’s right to birth and provides confidential, nonjudgmental help.

Birthright Organization Bennington Burlington Rutland BratUeboro North Bennington Birthright Sirs Louise Summerhill United States Canada Hethright St. Joseph College

Haystack and Wilmington compromise on land use dispute

Wilmington officials and Haystack Development Corp reach a two week pause in the Act 250 land use protest. The agreement requires bonds for sewage water and roads, caps sales at 12 lots or units, and sets a path to resume state board hearings if talks fail. Haystack to pay $36,000 for inspections. a later board review possible. Wilmington plans to appoint negotiators and pursue a solution.

Stewart Hancock Wilmington Haystack Development Corp Seventhome Corporation Environmental Board Haystack Maystack Harvey D. Carter Bennington State Board For Wesiyn Giant Development Corporation Windham District Environmental Commission Robert Grinold Grinald State Board Grinold

Recreation Schedule May 18 24 Schedule Overview

May 18 to 24 daily activity listings include multiple clubs and classes such as men s softball league chess club ROC cooking arts and crafts junior high tennis at Willow Park women s volleyball at armory sewing class and various Senior Citizens sessions at different venues. Notable items include Niagara Falls trip meeting and a Poets event at McCullough Mansion.

Stark Street Playground Willow Park Courts Armory Willow Pack Mauhs Niagara Falls Bennington Lanes Willow Park Voren Barbara Howes Smith McCullough Mansion Senior Citizens Social Hou

Grand jury clears Newport police shooting case

An Orleans County grand jury did not return a true bill in the case of Richard Lee LaPlante, 22, of Bristol Conn. The panel acted after a 10 minute deliberation and a finding of misconduct regarding Newport Police Sergeant Curtiss Hardy. State's Attorney George Stokes said the evidence centered on the April 28 early morning shooting at the Newport police station, and hedged Hardy's action as self defense.

Newport UPI Orleans County Hichard Lee LaPlante Bristol Conn Curtiss Hardy George Stokes Prand Hardy Tua Plante

Reticent J D Salinger Seen in Cornish NH

J D Salinger, famed author of Catcher in the Rye, remains private in Cornish New Hampshire as a 1960s era spotlight fades. A funeral service for Joseph Beaudoin of Jefferson Heights was held at Sacred Heart Church with pastor Father Charles Wallen leading the Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial. Bearers included Claude Beaudoin and Jean Lettre. Relatives attended from Hudson Falls Willian E Daltey Inc and from Quebec City. Salinger’s works and sparse public appearances are noted as the author lives in seclusion. Deputy Sheriff Paul McClair confirms he is seen only occasionally around Cornish.

Joseph Beaudoin Joseph Meaudoin Jefferson Heights Albany Medical Center Sacred Heart Church Hey Charles Wallen C.S.C Fernand Leonard Mahar & Son Funeral Claude Beaudoin Jean Lettre Gregory Coyne Michael Jetire Salinger Franny Zoney Caterie The New Yorker Cornish N.H Paul McClair

Elks Host Mother's Day Buffet and Meet at MAUHS

Bennington Elks announce a deluxe Mother's Day buffet at the Elkstore with pestivities at 3 pm and dancing to follow. A MAUHS seniors parents meeting is set for Monday at Mt Anthony Union High School Room 104, inviting baby pictures and donations. 140 Club members are reminded of the Mother and Daughter banquet Monday at 7 pm at Track Fore in Manchester.

The Elks Elkstore Mt. Anthony Union High School Manchester

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