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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1974
Page
3
Senator Robert Stafford of Vermont argues on his weekly radio program that no fault automobile insurance would provide better value for Americans. He says he supports the Senate passed no fault bill and believes it improves the current system.
Burlington reports a meeting between utility officials and scientists about Green Mountain Power Corp plans to use defoliant 245T to clear brush along power line rights of way in several Vermont towns. Critics link the chemical to birth defects. Green Mountain defends its safety claims while insurers and lawmakers discuss no fault reform.
DERBY UP_IS partial: State police from Derby arrested three men Saturday night during a drug raid in Morgan and charged them with manufacture. The action followed an investigation into illegal drug production at a local Vermont facility.
A 14 year old girl Tracy Daugherty in good condition after a Route 67A crash near Bennington. Phyllis J. Daugherty 41 and Roger Thomas 21 injured as cars hit trees. another crash on Route 7 caused culvert impact. Police report separate incidents and a clandestine meth lab raid nearby with three arrests and later warrants.
A 20-year-old Springfield woman, Debra Ann Tie, died from massive right side injuries after her car collided with another vehicle. Her 11-month-old son, Clayton Jr., was in critical condition with massive head injuries after a windshield impact while seated between his parents.
In Vermont President Nixon loses support among traditional Republicans as figures like House Speaker Walter Kennedy and conservative John McLaughry call for his resignation. Kennedy, chairing education panels on a New England school evaluation, says Nixon must sink or swim alone, while Mahady notes impeachment could hurt Senator Mallary’s race.
In HINXWORTH England Reginald Bodkin left a will granting Vivian Crellin a weekly bottle of wine and a large cigar for the next year. Crellin’s wife Eileen recalls the gesture honoring 20 years of education and study with few luxuries.
A survey of 235 colleges in New England finds 16,200 freshman vacancies and 9,000 transfer vacancies as of May 1, with rapid filling expected. Connecticut lists 5,800 freshman and 2,970 transfer openings across 26 institutions, Maine shows 1,000 freshman and 800 transfer gaps, Massachusetts 5,700 freshman and 3,082 transfer, New Hampshire 1,100 freshman and 1,122 transfer, Rhode Island 1,800 freshman and 600 transfer, Vermont 660 freshman and 449 transfer vacancies across multiple colleges. Colleges urge applicants to contact admissions offices directly.
The University of Vermont moves freshmen orientation from June to August 27 28 to reduce campus visits and conserve energy. Freshmen begin enrollment by mail and arrive just before fall classes start. Residence halls open Aug. 26, with upperclassmen arriving Aug. 28. Classes begin Sept. 3.
Parker Balaguer engagement lists Parker of Manchester and Balaguer of Madrid with plans for an October 5 wedding in Manchester. Audrey Ennis of Sunderland to Dale Robertson of Eagle Bridge New York with a June wedding planned. Susan Mahler of Worcester to N Douglas Powers of Southbridge with an August 3 ceremony planned. lives and careers of all are noted with education and family details.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Garrett of Pownal announce the engagement of daughter Kathleen to Rocco A Siclari of Yorktown NY. Kathleen is employed by Jard Co in Bennington and Siclari works at Greenbergs in Bennington with a June 22 wedding planned.
Mrs. Margaret Y Stratton of Eagle Street Shaftsbury widow of Robert Stratton announces the engagement of daughter Marlene Ann to W Douglas Sauer son of Mr and Mrs Harry Sauer of Waterford NY The bride is a 1969 Mt Anthony Union High School graduate and 1974 Hudson Valley Community College dental hygienist The fiancé a 1974 Hudson Valley grad in human services is a four year Air Force veteran and local organist The wedding date is not set.
The Bennington unit of the League of Women Voters meets Wednesday May 15 at 7 30 p m at Pat Otto s home Elm and Jefferson streets The northern unit meets Thursday May 16 at 10 a m at Marion Smith s Shaftsbury home Ann Case Essex League president and national convention delegate speaks at both sessions Area women and men invited A Hadassah dessert and card party is planned for Wednesday May 15 at 7 30 p m at the Paradise restaurant Tickets available at the door
Mr. and Mrs. Victor R. Abate of 40 Chestnut Street announce the engagement of their daughter Judith Ann to James M. Harris son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Harris of Shaftsbury. Judith Ann will graduate in June from St Joseph College of Bennington and James Harris, a Lyndon State College graduate, works for Wickes Lumber Co. A June 29 wedding is planned.
National Weather Service extended forecast for New England calls for a chance of rain late Wednesday south and Thursday north with fair skies expected over the entire region Friday.
Dr and Mrs Anthony Lepore of Gardiner announce the engagement of Clare Lepore to Stephen M Earley son of Mr and Mrs Myron H Earley of Bennington. Miss Lepore a math teacher at Albert D Lawton Intermediate School Essex Junction graduated Middlebury College 1972. Her fiancé earned a Master of Arts in history 1971 from UNH and teaches social studies at Lawton Intermediate. An August wedding is planned.
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