O'Brien targets rivals in Vermont governor race
Sen. Robert O'Brien attacked Lt. Gov. Brian Burns and state Treasurer Stella Hackel as beholden to special interests while pledging independence. He pressed for Public Utility Districts, critiqued utilities influence, and questioned VELCO takeover. He endorsed Springfield’s municipal hydro plan despite potential rural rate impacts.
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O’brien
Vermont
Burns
Vermont Electric Co
VELCO
Springfield
Smokey Bear Historical Park to honor final resting place
The original Smokey the Bear, saved from a Lincoln National Forest fire in 1950, will have his final resting place dedicated near Capitan New Mexico. Smokey spent years as a Forest Service symbol, inspired royalties and mail, and will be reunited with his birthplace while continuing to reside at the National Zoo until his remains return to New Mexico.
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Capitan
N.M
UPI
Smokey the Bear
National Zoo
Washington
Smokey
U.S. Forest Service
Lincoln National Forest
Ray Bell
The
Forest Service
New Mexico
Congress
Spending Debts and Surpluses Among 1970s Politicians
The article notes Spending Continued from Page 1 shows $485000 in debt. Jackson expects a surplus once federal funds resume while Udall breaks even. Wallace has not filed May report but exceeded $8 million in April, the highest among Democrats. Carter spent $5.6 million, Jackson $6.1 million, and Udall $3.5 million.
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Jackson
Udall
George Wallace
Carter
Vermont to Cut Welfare Aid Beginning July
About 20 000 Vermont children in the Aid to Needy Families with Children program will see aid cut to 73 percent of subsistence starting July 1. Social Welfare Commissioner Paul Philbrook cited inflation and lack of 1976 funds as causes. Most recipients are in 7 500 families. not all will be reduced. The standard of need determines payments, with some relief remaining for basics. He argued landlords and utilities won’t accept 80 percent of charges. He warned food budgets will be stretched without food stamps and related programs. In nearby court actions, Richard A. Rizzo pleaded no contest to unlawful trespass and was fined 50 dollars, Holmes Transportation admitted operating without a permit and was fined 100 dollars. a marijuana charge against John S Cooley was dismissed.
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ANFC
Philbrook
Department
Bennington District Court
George M. Fienberg
Richard A. Rizzo
Clarksburg
Mass
Glastonbury
Holmes Transportation Inc
Framingham
Shaftsbury
John S., Cooley
Burlington
Pownal
Yachtsman acquitted in bizarre sea case
A California yachtsman Cyril LaBrecque was acquitted of manslaughter and negligent operation of an unseaworthy vessel in the 1974 sinking off New Jersey that killed two dockside crewmen. The nine jurors deliberated four hours before clearing him over the lifeboat dispute and deaths.
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Camden
N.J
UPI
California
Wethersfield
Sadie
Edgar
LaBrecque
Jessie
Bradford Blakely
Paul Sagarino
New Jersey
Michael Riker
Vermont urged to spend 9 million for water funds by 1977
Vermont and local governments must commit 9 million dollars by September 1977 to match 27 million in federal water pollution control funds. The EPA warns failure to meet the deadline could shift money to other states. The 75 15 10 cost split for projects remains, with state leaders optimistic but fearing possible formula changes. The EPA plans a Lake Champlain standard alignment with New York and a forthcoming meeting to push uniform quality rules. Separately Congress requires faster special education funding. Vermont faces 3 million in advance costs and potential 1.5 million annual loss in federal matches if unmet. Senator Stafford notes uncertainty on meeting the deadline but supports action for handicapped education.
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Environmental Protection
Martin Johnson
Congress
Johnson
New York
Vermont
McGlennon
Lake Champlain
International Paper Company
Ticonderoga
N.Y
Montpelier, Vt
UPI
Robert Stafford
Stafford
Senior Center Dinner Plans and West Coast Tour Return
About 50 seniors return from a month long West Coast trip with Mary Seidel director of the Senior Center. Hot Meals will serve dinner next week at Brookside Apartment House with reservations and transportation by calling 442 8012. Meal costs are by contribution up to 1 and 60 plus welcome a younger guest. Next week menu includes hamburgers turkey beef stew meat balls and tuna casserole with sides and desserts.
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West Coast
Mary Seidel
United Counseling Service
Brookside
South St
Joe Comar
Hot Meals
Eric Groves
Museum's annual meeting features seafood dinner at Bennington
The Bennington Museum will hold its annual meeting on Friday June 4 with trustees at 4 pm and dinner for members at 7 pm. A seafood newburg buffet will be prepared by the membership committee under Mrs Alleson White and Mrs Mary Geannelis. Attendance is limited to 150 adults due to space. about 400 invitations have been sent. Reservations are by mail or call 442-2180. The event includes a Parmelee Gallery photo display of the year’s activities including the Topping Tavern fire and England trip, prepared by Linda Brew. The dinner and events are organized by a committee led by Mrs Edward Cumpston Jr and others. flowers are arranged by Mrs Arthur Dewey and Mrs Breard Hawks. Charles Dewey III will be chef.
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Bennington Museum
Newburg
Alleson
Harold) White
Mary
Richard) Geannelis
Topping Tavern
England
Linda Brew
Edward H. Cumpston Jr
Dudley M. Baker
Eugene V. Clark
Malcolm W. Finlayson
W. Philip Giddings
Calvin P. Otto
Wilbur C. Rice
Joseph Madkour
White
Geannelis
Bennington Fire Dept 50-50 Winners Named
The Bennington Rural Fire Department announces May 50-50 drawing winners: Fred Gilman wins 25 dollars, Robert Sweet 10 dollars, and Sarah Davenport 10 dollars. Drawings will continue monthly.
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Bennington
Nuclear safety doubts fuel calls to redesign cooling systems
The Mt Anthony Union School District board meets in closed session to discuss discipline problems. Miller warns basic safety systems have design flaws and urges public hearings on emergency cooling simulations. He calls for halting licensing until designs are proven safe by tests, not simulations.
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Mt. Anthony Union School District
Miller
NRC
Computer Simulation Advisory Board
Funeral Rites Held for Phyllis Pratt in Shaftsbury
Funeral services for Phyllis Pratt of Bennington were held at Mahar and Son Funeral Home. The Rev Angus J MacDonald led the service with bearers Robert Lak Jr Charles Lak Myron Lak John Taylor Steven Martin and Bernard Stowell. Burial followed at Center Shaftsbury in the family plot.
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Phyllis Pratt
Bennington
Union St
Mahar & Son Funeral
Angus J. MacDonald
United Methodist Church
Shaftsbury
Robert Jr
Charles
Myron Lak
John Taylor
Steven Martin
Bernard Stowell
Center
Mr. MacDonald
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Tutes
Cruise
Hap
EPA
Vermoant
New England
Arthur J. Dewey
Breard H. Hawks
Charles Dewey III
Bennington Briefs
Gadabouts
Catamount Gadabouts Square Dance Club
Molly Stark
Joe Uebelacker
Leo
Sue
Dana
Ted
Edna Purcell
Glen
Betty Hynick
Bill
Hazel Baertschi
Ron
Norma Myers
Nichols
S-M-L
Bennington Banner Telephone
Bennington Banner
Main St
Banner Publishing Corp
United Press International
New York Times Service
Matthews, Shannon & Cullen, Inc
U.S
Chuck Roast
Swift
Daisy Ham
Frankfurts
Walker
Tender Ib
North Adams
Brands
Larks
Corelli
Nature
Signer
Young American
DEPT
Bennington, VT
Monument Plaza Shopping Center
Arbour
Main Street
House of Color
Wall-Tex
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