Vernon over radiation breach could test Vermont rules
A radiation burst at Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp in Vernon exceeded state limits for 10 seconds during a shutdown incident raising potential for a major legal test case. Attorney General Kimberly Cheney said a suit could clarify the state’s regulatory role while the AEC retains federal jurisdiction.
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Teens withhold pleas in Woodstock arson case
Two of three teens accused of setting fire to a Woodstock covered bridge replica withheld pleas at Wednesday’s District Court session before Judge George Ellison. They are scheduled to return to court next Tuesday for further proceedings.
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Hormel stays as Vermont Bicentennial head amid controversy
The Vermont Bicentennial Commission will keep James Hormel as executive director despite a feud over his links to Gov. Salmon. Hormel, president of Communicators Inc., warned he would avoid campaign and state work if he remained. The firm has earned at least $24,000 from state contracts.
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Bennington District Court Pleas On Larceny And Driving Charges
In Bennington and Manchester cases, Larry Etter 22 pleaded guilty to petit larceny and unlawful mischief for breaking a Salem market soda machine on May 15 and received concurrent six month suspended sentences with probation and restitution. Dianne Dunican 28 pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence in Manchester on April 28 and was released on $150 bail. Bernard Grover 18 pleaded guilty to amended careless and negligent driving in Bennington on April 18 and was fined $50 after initial DUI charges. Tracy Knapp 24 had a pro forma not guilty plea to criminal trespass on property owned by her father Ogden Knapp and was released on personal recognizance with stay-away order from her parents' home.
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Bennington Briefs Highlight Local Contests And Derby
Winners of a May 6 Hale Mountain Fish and Game Club raffle are James Maclay first prize $50 Dan Higgins second $25 and Garry Dickinson third prize dinner for two at Four Squires. The derby will start noon Saturday at Dailey's Pond Route 7 Shaftsbury for kids under 12 with prizes. The state Elk Scholarship committee announced results showing 11 of 13 lodges participated. none from Bennington County among finalists or alternates. Mary Moore daughter of Thomas F Moore Jr. received a bachelor's degree among 3 500 undergraduates at the 91st commencement at the University of Connecticut Storrs. Percy Foreman faced trial on drunken driving charges after a New Year’s Eve accident. Dick Deguerin helped select jurors for Judge Neil McKay in Harris County Court.
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Bennington Jobless Rate At 4.9 Percent In April
Area unemployment in Bennington averaged 4.9 percent with 244 new initial claims for state benefits. The statewide rate stood at 6.3 percent, higher than March and 1973 levels, with service, printing, trade, and construction accounting for most claims. The office serves Bennington County.
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