18 May 1971
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1971
Page
1
Mt Anthony Union High School board names Arthur Wickenden of North Bennington as its factfinder in deadlocked salary talks with the faculty. Paul Bohne III represents the staff. Vermont statute calls for a third member to be named by the two factfinders to conduct hearings and file a report, though its recommendations are not binding.
Senate Foreign Relations member Senator George D. Aiken calls for a significant reduction of U S military presence in Europe and questions NATO usefulness. He argues America should rely more on allies and cites Nixon Doctrine principles and ongoing Southeast Asia policy. He warns against overturning past Europe policies and stresses reassessment of NATO.
Vermont's former controversial education commissioner Harvey Scribner will deliver North Adams State College's graduation address. Arlington selectmen show sympathy to a youth's plea. Patriots unveil pitching surprise and BBS relies on a veteran fireman as both teams win.
Senate Labor Committee approves a measure to order signalmen back to work through Oct. 1 with a 17.5 percent interim pay rise, surpassing Nixon's July 1 target. House panel weighs similar action as unions warn of drastic economic impact. opposition cites interference with bargaining while automakers warn of factory shutdowns.
Vermont housing administrator H Warren Scribner told Bennington HOME Inc stockholders to pursue every federal and state aid channel. He proposed moving state condemned houses to new sites to ease highway displacement and foster more housing, and urged aggressive pursuit of FHA and Farmers Home programs.
The SST faces likely defeat in the Senate as a late Wednesday vote on continuing development hinges on Proxmire’s bid to strip funding from a supplemental bill. A backers’ tally expected 54 to 45, with recent House reversals and prior Senate scrapping shaping the fight. A UC scientist warned SST exhaust could erode the ozone shield, increasing ultraviolet exposure.
Frank J. Opie of Ayer Massachusetts has sued Stamford in Bennington County Chancery Court contending the town zoning ordinance blocks 3600 acres he owns. He seeks 1.8 million dollars plus 100 thousand for expenses and tax relief, arguing the ordinance confiscates land without compensation and declares it unconstitutional. The suit follows Stamford voters approving a forest zone restricting development, with 25 acre minimum lot sizes, and ongoing disputes over land sales to the U.S. Forest Service. The court has issued a temporary injunction against taxing the land, and Stamford must appear June 1 in Manchester to justify keeping the injunction.
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