Dr Toolan offers Optimistic View of Cancer to Rotarians
Dr Helen Toolan founder of Putnam Memorial Hospital Research Institute told Bennington Rotarians that a final cancer solution will come in the foreseeable future through long term research. She cited 1973 lung cancer deaths at 72,000 tied to smoking and noted breast cancer’s early detection can save lives. She discussed cancer’s reach from fish to man, how normal cells destroy cancer cells, and suggested future medical goals may include aging studies.
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Bennington
Helen Toolan
Putnam Memorial Hospital Research Institute
Toolan
Walloomsac Youth council plans homemade raft race
The Bennington Recreation Youth Council schedules a homemade raft race on the Walloomsac River for Saturday May 31 starting at 1 p.m registrations at 12 30 p.m behind Bennington Iron Works Harmon Road the finish at Murphy Road bridge Three divisions Jr High High School and Adult rafts must be homemade no paddles sails or oars propulsion by hands feet or poles crews limited to four winners by time life jackets required. The council also outlines summer activities including a day hike program battle of superstars and a bike race plus a June bottle drive to fund future recreation programs. The council has raised over 1000 in the past year and is led by Mt Anthony High School students with advisor Pat Schaffer. in Bennington District Court Linda L Bovey 36 Manchester Village pled guilty to DUI May 29 fined 150 license suspended one year CRASH program. George E Shaw Somerset N J pled guilty to driving without highway use permit May 9 fined 100. Linda Grover Willowbrook Bennington disorderly conduct May 5 fined 25.
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Walloomsac River
Bennington Iron Works
Harmon Road
Murphy Road
Vermont Tissue Co
Recreation Youth Council
Youth Council
Mt. Anthony High School
Pat Schaffer
Bennington
George M. Fienberg
Linda L. Bovey
Manchester Village
Manchester
George E. Shaw
Somerset
N.J
Arlington
Linda Grover
Willowbrook
Parmelee Gallery
Peter W. Cook
Perrott
Cook
Bennington County
London
Perrot
Albany
Smithsonian
Iran
Washington
Tom Wicker
New York Times
Mt. Anthony
White House
Stowell D. Baxter
Walter A. Westcott
Harold F. White
Stig Albertson
Noted physicist Bergmann to lecture at Bennington College
Peter G Bergmann a former Einstein collaborator will speak on Relativity Cosmology and Man s Understanding of the Universe at 8 p m Wednesday in Tishman Lecture Hall Bennington College The Syracuse University physics professor is internationally known for gravitation and general relativity with a career spanning Princeton Lehigh Columbia Woods Hole and SU He has helped develop a gravitational quantum theory and led a research group since 1947 with Joshua Goldberg.
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Science and Mathematics Division
Bennington College
Peter G. Bergmann
Albert Einstein
Tishman
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Syracuse University
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Institute For Advanced Study
Princeton
N.J
Black Mountain College
Lehigh University
Bethlehem
Columbia University
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Berne
Switzerland
Chapel Hill
N.C
Royaumont
Paris
France
Warsaw
Poland
United States
England
West Germany
Europe
Tel Aviv
Joshua N. Goldberg
Goldberg
Smithsonian leader outlines new roles for regional museums
The 99th Bennington Museum meeting heard Paul N. Perrot of the Smithsonian describe museums as communication, conservation and research institutions. He warned the ivory tower era is over, urging loan exhibits, circulating collections and cross-institution partnerships, while stressing ethics and authenticity.
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Smithsonian
Bennington Museum
Paul N. Perrot
The
Perrot
Perrott
Bennington Pottery
Health specialists to answer questions at May event
A team of customer service specialists from Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans will be here Thursday May 29 to answer questions for individual subscribers and people enrolled in government health insurance programs.
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Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Summer swim team registration and plans outlined
Early registration for the Summer Recreation Age-Group Swim Team runs May 27 to 29 from 3 30 to 5 p m at the Community Recreation Center Pool during pre season practice. Ages 5 to 18 may join if they can swim at the advanced beginner level. Coach Pat Schaffer will review training types and evaluate swimmers for the summer. The Bennington team joins the Twin State Valley League for a 10 meet schedule with official practices starting June 18 at the outdoor pool. For information call 442 5446. The group, led by district representative James Tobin, will run an Information Center at the Senior Citizen Center on Ben Mont Ave in Bennington from 10 30 a m to 12 noon and 1 to 3 30 p m. Tobin says attendees may have questions about claims, enrollment eligibility, transfers, or new programs in Blue Cross plans and Medicare. Information centers operate across the two state area, with About 630 000 regular members and 150 000 others served through government health insurance programs. Vermont offices are in Burlington, Montpelier, and Rutland. The trustees are listed by terms expiring 1976 1977 and 1978, including many named individuals and trustees emeritus Ferdinand L Mayer and Alfred Hertz.
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Community Recreation Center
Pat Schaffer
Bennington
James Tobin
Senior Citizen Center
Ben Mont Ave
Tobin
Burlington
Montpelier
Rutland
Vermont
ODRINEX diet plan claims weight loss and guarantee
An advertisement asserts new clinical tests at a major university hospital prove the ODRINEX Plan helps rapid weight loss. It promotes hunger suppression, three meals daily, and automatic reduced intake, promising safe use, improved appearance and mood, with a money back satisfaction guarantee through Rite Aid.
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Rite Aid
Bigger or smaller air conditioners guidance for buyers
Practical tips on cooling capacity sizing and electrical needs. Bigger is not always better as an oversized unit cools too fast and fails to dehumidify, while a slightly undersized unit runs continuously saving power. Check amps, circuit needs, and calculate cooling area and window size before shopping. Hoisington Realty operates within the Southwestern Vermont Board of Realtors serving Bennington and nearby areas.
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Hoisington Realty
Southwestern Vermont Board of Realtors
Bennington
Annual UCS Bennington dinner features Dr Beech on mental health
The United Counseling Service of Bennington County holds its annual dinner Thursday May 29 at 7 30 p m at the Paradise Restaurant Bennington. Guest speaker is Dr William Beech Supt of The Brattleboro Retreat speaking on Issues in Community Mental Health. Tickets can be reserved by calling 442 5491 or via any board member. Public welcome.
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United Counseling Service of
Bennington County, Inc
Paradise Restaurant
Bennington
William Beech
Brattleboro
UCS
Board of Trustees
Memorial service for Mrs Mavis Kinney Muller June 1
Mrs Mavis Kinney Muller 57 wife of Richard J Muller Wilbraham Mass died Friday at Wesson Memorial Hospital Springfield Mass A professional artist member of Southern Vermont Art League many paintings in private museums Born June 28 1917 Westfield Mass a Vesper George Art School graduate former Charlton public school and Mt Vernon Seminary teacher painted landscapes and was a past Springfield Art League council member Survived by husband a son Barton R of Rutland mother Maude Kinney Heatherington Wilbraham and a grandchild Burial at family convenience Memorial gifts to Grace Union Church Wilbraham
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Richard J. Muller
Wilbraham
Mass
Wesson Memorial Hospital
Springfield
Grace Union
Charlton, Mass
Mt. Vernon Seminary
Washington, D.C
Art League
Barton R
Rutland
Maude Kinney Heatherington
Grace Union Church
Reluctant resignation ends UVM dean's tenure
Raymond Phillips, long time dean of continuing education at the University of Vermont since 1966, resigns reluctantly amid administration pressure. President Edward Andrews says the move aims to coordinate programs across the university while Phillips remains as a professor. Phillips will be on leave next year to prepare for new teaching and advising duties.
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Andrews
Phillips
UVM
College of Education and Social Services
Continuing Education
Vermont
ETV
Vassura-Ft Lauderdale Fiancé Engagement Planned
Mr and Mrs Walter Vassura of 262 Union Street Bennington announce engagement of daughter Rodana to Joseph McDonald of Ft Lauderdale Florida The couple met at Mt Anthony Union High School and Ft Lauderdale High School graduates plan a fall wedding
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Walter Vassura
Union St
Bennington
Rodana
Joseph McDonald
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla
Vassura
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Ft. Lauderdale High School
Forecast for New England Warm With Possible Weekend Showers
The National Weather Service extends the forecast for New England showing fair and warm conditions Thursday and Friday with a chance of showers Saturday. Highs in the 70s and 80s, lows in the 50s.
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Boston
UPI
National Weather Service
New England
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