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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1972
Page
8
The U S government will let Vermont drop three federal food stamp compliance programs including public assistance withholding for food stamps and weekly or monthly food stamp purchases. The move ends the need for about 10 new workers and follows a year of dispute with Washington over federal regulations.
Mea Harwood of Bennington, ILGW staffer and Montpelier lobbyist, announces filing as a Muskie delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Miami. She cites party work and her Bennington County base, saying active yearround supporters should represent the party.
A $30,000 lawsuit filed in Bennington Court accuses James May of Dorset of willfully and unlawfully shooting Michael C. McKenna of Old Greenwich in the back of the right thigh on November 19, 1970, seeking $25,000 in compensatory damages and punitive damages. attorney Joseph M. ONeill of Rutland represents the plaintiff.
An electrical fire at 38 Monument Ave Old Bennington caused by a short circuit in a service cable was confined to the kitchen by an electric range. Firefighters from six engines and four trucks forced interior access. Damage described as minor. condition of Mrs Kleine and her daughter uncertain. An elderly neighbor refused questions.
The Old Bermington Board of Zoning Adjustment grants Four Chimneys a building permit for a 16 foot by 32 foot lounge extension on West Toad premises. A separate motel project was withdrawn. Majority allowed nonconforming use alteration up to 80 percent of building value, while minority argued a 60 percent cap and a ban on amplification may conflict with the ordinance.
Students at the college maintain barricades and control decisions as they press for answers on the biologist's firing. They deny electing a spokesman, discuss calling Ralph Nader's office for probe, and report limited access to records while administrators and staff continue work elsewhere.
In Montpelier Vermont McGovern holds a commanding edge for 12 Democratic National Convention delegates with 504 pledged to 409 for Maine Senator Edmund Muskie. Other candidates receiving support include Humphrey Mills Chisholm Kennedy Jackson and Wallace leaving 163 uncommitted.
April insured unemployment in the Bennington area averaged 7.4 percent, above the statewide 7.0 percent. Initial claims totaled 245, down from March's 288, with 70 percent of claims from service, printing and publishing, and trade.
Two employees at the Vermont State Hospital maximum security wing were demoted and reassigned after six inmates escaped. Hospital superintendent Dr. George Brooks said names were withheld. Escapes were recaptured, and an investigation found lax security rules and personnel shortages affected the wing.
Humphrey and McGovern face a pivotal race as Wallace is shot. Both leaders suspend campaigning after the event but plan to resume soon. They see California's winner take all primary with 271 delegates as crucial on the road to the July convention. Oregon on May 2 appears locked for McGovern.
The Bennington Selectmen meet BSD Wednesday to consider sharing town official costs used by the Bennington School District. The 8:30 p.m. session at Molly Stark Elementary is on the BSD board agenda with a report from Superintendent-elect George A Sleeman on rented facilities for next year and a recommendation on future classroom needs. The BSD regular meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.
The Women’s Auxiliary of Putnam Memories Hospital sponsors its sixth annual geranium sale this Friday May 19 at Central Vermont Public Service Store 487 Main St from 10 a.m. until sold. A $1.25 donation supports Dollars for Scholars. Come early for the best supply from Marty Moore Horists.
The lidles auxiliary to the Fraternal Order of Eagles will hold initiation Sunday at the Eagles rooms. All new candidates should be at the Thoms at 1:30 pm. The Fraternal Order of Eagles will also hold initiation Sunday at the rooms with new candidates at 4 pm. A buffet supper will be served following the initiatory program.
A pre Memorial Day service is set for this Sunday May 21 at St Francis de Sales Church. Mass will be at 9 15 a m. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1332 and auxiliary along with Gold Star Mothers World War I Barracks 1955 and auxiliaries and other patriotic members are to attend at the church. The Memorial Day program will be announced later.
Bennington College will present Eugene Ionesco's The Shooting Gallery for three nights starting Wednesday May 17 at Tishman Hall. Translation and direction by Margaret Hunnewell, aiding 18 students in 73 roles with musical background by a synthesizer. The absurdist piece explores denumanization death and communication amid changing realities.
The 1968 assassination attempt on George Wallace left Wallace aide Zarves and a female onlooker wounded. Wallace was shot in the gut and treated as chaos erupted. Police restrained the suspect Bremer while Humphrey and McGovern reacted, with Nixon sending his White House doctor.
Total subscriptions to the Putnam Memorial Hospital Building Fund reached $888,770, about 8 percent of the million-dollar objective, at the second report luncheon in the Methodist Church. Fund chairman Eugene V. Clark praised teamwork and called for full reports by all groups at the nest meeting.
The monthly 1 PN meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 90 p.m. in the Nurses Home at Putnam Memorial Hospital with Miss Patricia Connor as speaker. A pre Memorial service by VFW Post 1332 and auxiliary occurs Tuesday May 23 at 8 p.m. at VFW Hall. The Merry Rights Square Dance Club plans a Friday dance at Dalton Community House with caller Buzz Chapman from 7 to 1. Bennington Lanes announces a new daily schedule with Red Pin Bowling on weekends.
The Banner reports an unclear result from a Bennington County regional poll on Route 7. Of ballots counted from the May 6 issue, 188 opposed, 163 supported, and five had no opinion. Additional facsimile and Xerox ballots appeared, mostly opposed, including a pack of schoolchildren handwriting. The Bennington Regional Planning Commission will pursue further work, possibly a computer analysis, to interpret the results.
Judge John P. Morrissey handles multiple cases in Bennington District Court including Leon Wall of Arlington who pleads not guilty to driving while intoxicated in Manchester and a separate charge of violating the law of the road with $50 bail. Other defendants face forged check charges, defective equipment, speeding, unassigned license plates and failure to stop for a police officer with varied bail and fines.
Hospital notes list admissions including Joseph Hoag Elizabeth Bass Irene Harrington Penny Metcalfe Joseph Dubuque Hoosick Falls Mrs Arliner Lamb Manchester Center Karen Martin Mrs Ruby Schindler Bennington and discharges Brenda Wade Son Petersburg N Y Marela Russo and son Pawlet births to Scott Curtis Box Arlington a daughter May 1 May 15 Cushman Shaftsburg a daughter May 15 Sausville 252 BenMont Ave a son May 25 Carey Morse Trailer Park a daughter May 16 Quackenbush RD 2 Bennngton a daughter May 15 plus Meore Pownal a son May 1 at North Adama Mars Regional Hospital.
Dorothy Bates Bailey 68 of Troy New York died Sunday at North Adams regional Hospital where she had been a patient since May 2. A retired schoolteacher she taught at Brittenhill Cant al School in Brumsivick New York. She leaves two daughters Janet DeMartina and Diane Ellett both of Troy, one sister Mrs. Carlton Green of North Adams and a brother George Bates of Dion New York. Funeral services Wednesday at 10 am at Frank P Mac Donald Funeral Home Troy followed by Burial Office and Requiem at Trinity Church Troy. Burial in Maple Grove Cemetery Hoosick Falls. Calling hours today 7 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Leonard Hospital Building Fund Tray.
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