Vermont Democrats swap formality for informal Muskie event
State Sen. Robert Boardman will chair an informal reception at Trinity College in Burlington to honor Sen. Edmund Muskie on May 29. The plan drops formal head tables and speeches, favoring mingling with Muskie and guests in close quarters. No other speakers are planned.
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Burlington
Robert Boardman
Chittenden-Grand Isle
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Vermont
Boardman
Sen. Muskie
Muskie
Trinity College
New Hampshire Enforces Lot Sale Registration Rule
Concord authorities enforce the land disclosure act require subdivision lot sellers to register with the Consumer Protection Division before selling any lot in subdivisions of 50 or more. Rudman says full compliance is demanded as the statute, effective last October, is now being enforced statewide. Proceeds from a May 29 fundraiser support the state Democratic Party debt reduction ahead of the 1972 campaign.
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UPI
Warren Rudman
Consumer Protection Division
Rudman
Democratic
P.O. Box
Burlington
Bar unit backs Vt. Legal Aid in confidence vote
Vermont Legal Aid received a firm vote of confidence from a Vermont Bar Association committee. John Carbine of Rutland announced the Board of Managers endorsed a resolution expressing confidence in the VLA Board of Trustees. The motion followed a trustees resolution supporting VLA Director Richard Blum and staff amid criticism from the Bar and the Davis administration. Walter A. Cross, 89, of Colonie, N.Y., died Friday at Albany Memorial Hospital. He was a former baggage master for the Boston & Maine Railroad and a station agent at Hoosick Falls. He is survived by his daughter Dorothy Cross of Colonie and his son in Bennington, plus three grandsons and eight great grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. in Albany. Memorials to charity.
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Bennington
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Brookside Elementary
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Brookside
McGurn
University of Vermont
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Steele
State Department of Education
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Greg
Mt. Anthony
Richard A. Sleeman
BSD
Bernard Winslow
Cowles okays swordfish ban
Montpelier health officials move to ban swordfish after tests show high mercury levels. The 120 day ban starts Saturday, with potential extension after a public hearing. The FDA has warned against swordfish but not issued a formal ban. Health Commissioner Robert Aiken and Health Services Secretary William Cowles oversee the action.
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Human Services
William Cowles
Cowles
Federal Food and Drug Administration
The
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Robert Aiken
Bennington Club elects officers at annual meeting
The Bennington Club elected officers at its annual meeting on Thursday night. Dick Torrey became president succeeding Michael Arnone, with John Malone as vice president and John Glover re-elected secretary treasurer. New directors are Dennis Everett Edgar Jeff Dutton Dick Stoddard and Dale R Sands for three years. First board meeting set for June 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the club rooms.
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Michael Arnone
John Malone
John Glover
Dennis Everett Edgar
Jeff Dutton
Dick Stoddard
Dale R. Sands
Food stamp rules rescinded after federal conflict
The state Social Welfare Department Friday rescinded several new food stamp regulations drafted to tighten eligibility. Commissioner Joseph Betit proposed rules requiring all household members to be related and for applicants to actively seek work. The U.S. Department of Agriculture notified the state the provisions violated federal rules. New proposals are being drafted to meet federal standards.
Prosecutor's Son Arrested in Missouri Drug Raids
Clay County Prosecutor William S. Brandon said he was surprised his 18 year-old son Bill was arrested in Missouri drug raids. The honor student and former Eagle Scout was charged with possession of narcotics and freed on bond along with about 50 other people.
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UPI
Clay County
William S. Brandon
Bill
Missouri
Brandon
Father builds peace chapel for son killed in Vietnam dedication
Eagle Nest New Mexico UPI report details Victor Westphall whose marine son Lt Victor David Westphall II was slain in a 1968 Viet Cong ambush. The 70 foot high non denominational Vietnam Veterans Chapel sits on a hill overlooking Morena Valley built with hippie labor to promote peace. An unfinished coat of stucco remains as dedication proceeds. Westphall, a World War II veteran, has lived near the site since February to finish the shrine and honor fallen youths.
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FFA convention to be hosted at UVM Redstone campus
George Allen of Schaghticoke New York North Atlantic region vice president of Future Farmers of America will speak at the 42nd annual Vermont FFA convention at the Redstone Campus University of Vermont May 22 and 23. About 225 Vermont FFA members are expected.
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George Allen
North Atlantic Region
Future Farmers of America
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Schaghtcoke
N.Y
Redstone
University of Vermont
Vermont Ffa
Julian M. Carter
Apartments Inspected for Licenses Under New Standards
Building Inspector Paul Clermont reports about 75 of Bennington’s 450 apartments in multi family dwellings have been inspected under the new building and safety standards ordinance. Starting July 1, owners of multi family buildings must apply for one year licenses with a $5 annual fee issued in summer to cover three year inspection cycles with renewals due a year from issue. There are about 95 multi family buildings housing 450 apartments in Bennington. Seventy delegates from the states 21 chapters will form the voting body. At election time Allen was at Cornell University, majoring in agriculture, on a year’s leave to travel for FFA duties and plans to join his father’s farming operation after graduation.
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Clermont
Bennington
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Cornell University
Public hearing on Velco power line plans Monday night
Shaftsbury plans for the Velco power line along East Road will be discussed at a public hearing Monday at 7 30 in Cole Hall. Also on the calendar Pack 345 Cub Scouts May meeting is Sunday at 7 p m at Catamount School with Webeloes graduation. Miss Theresa Bashaw to speak at St Francis de Sales meeting Tuesday 7 30 p m at John XXIII Institute.
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Caverly Child Health Center
Pittsford
Mayor Severson to Speak at St. Joseph College Commencement
Richard A. Severson mayor of Hoosick Falls N Y will be guest speaker at the St Joseph College commencement. The baccalaureate service is 11 a m with the president delivering the sermon. Severson an alumnus was reelected to a second two year term and has long civic and scouting leadership in the region. Event details also note a dinner dance May 26 and a faculty senior luncheon May 28.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
St. Joseph College
Charles C. Matusik
C.S.C
Severson
Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad
Rensselaer County Ambulance and Rescue Association
Parish of the Immaculate Conception
UCS chief urges BSD keep teacher for the disturbed
UCS executive director Joseph LoPiccolo told Bennington School District directors that the agency provides mental health counseling in BSD schools that does not duplicate the district's emotionally disturbed teacher. He cited monthly visits, 130 cases last September to April, and 27 students in therapeutic groups, while noting a $3,500 annual fee and broader goals in mental health principles.
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Joseph LoPiccolo
United Counseling Service
Bennington
BSD
Louis Perrotta
LoPiccolo
UCS
Phillip R. Viereck
State Department of Education
Moulton to speak at VTC commencement in June
Elbert G. Moulton will deliver the commencement address to Vermont Technical College’s Class of 1971, including 22 associate degree graduates from the architectural and building engineering technology program. The program, begun in 1969 with support from AIA Vermont, AGC, and Building Material Supplies, aims to train semi professional technicians in design and construction.
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Agency of Development
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