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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1974

Page

18

Vermont land use panel weighs guidelines for towns

The 13 member State Land Use Committee met to frame a general classification system guiding local planning. They reviewed the Environmental Board plan, faced deadlock on multiple points, and set an Oct. 31 deadline to deliver a new plan. Kinsey and Gibb were elected as leaders as debate focused on broad state guidelines and conservation land classifications.

Montpelier UPI Environmental Board Thomas P. Salmon Robert Kinsey Craftsbury Common Arthur Gibb Addison County Kinsey Frederick Smith Chittenden County Jackson Vermont

Vermont board to hold 13 hearings on public transport needs

The Vermont Transportation Advisory Board chaired by Robert Gensburg will hold 13 public hearings statewide to gauge transit desires. The panel, created by the 1974 legislature, includes eight state agencies and three regional planning groups and aims to define needs without preconceived notions.

Gensburg Public Service Board Agency of Administration, Development and Community Affairs Highway Department Agency of Human Services Agency of Enri

Radio emissions limits shift to gamma energy measure

AEC spokesman Karl Abraham says new limits equal about 800 000 to 900 000 microcuries per second when averaged as gamma energy. He notes the Sunday emission was xenon gas with negligible iodine, sparing thyroid cancer risk, while state official Harry B. Ashe explains the method better reflects biological effects. Milk iodine concerns persist among experts.

Keyes AEC Karl Abraham Harry B. Ashe Department of Industrial Hygiene

Bennington School District candidate Mausert calls for fiscal planning

Mausert emphasizes long range fiscal planning to show future educational costs to taxpayers and improve labor negotiations. The Bennington candidate, a Main Lafrentz manager and HOME Inc. treasurer, pledges responsible community service and support for diverse educational philosophies while stressing cost containment. Other candidates include Nancy Bohne, Bernard Winslow, and David Allen.

Ryerson Micky’’ Mausert Bennington Mausert Main Lafrentz and Co Rotary Home Inc BSD

Driver held for DWI after crash on Main Street

An 18-year-old Bennington man Edward F. Kinney was arrested on DWI and disorderly conduct charges after his 1969 Javelin struck a fire hydrant and a utility pole near the Main Street Bradford Street intersection around 1:45 a.m. He was treated for a cut lip at Putnam Memorial Hospital and awaited arraignment in Bennington District Court.

Bennington Edward F. Kinney Main Street Kinney Bennington District Court Bradford Street Putnam Memorial Hospital

Timberlane teachers plan 1400 mile march to dramatize strike

TIMBERLANE NEW HAMPSHIRE teachers including a husband and wife will leave at noon for a month long walk to Chicago to spotlight issues in the nations longest teacher strike now in its 61st day. The Bennington School District board meets tonight at 6 at 604 Main Street with a 12 item agenda. It includes building committee reports an annual building review Catamount Elementary School bond issue and architect selection if voters approve the purchase June 25. A progress report on teacher negotiations insurance needs and administrator reports is also on the agenda with an executive session to discuss interviews and negotiations.

Plaistow N.H UPI Timberlane Chicago New York Bennington Main St Catamount City East St. Louis National Education Association Mike McNally McNally New England Donald Misenti Kathy Baron

Forum on role of the three Rs in secondary education

The Community Educational Forum hosts the second panel in a series at Mt Anthony Union High School auditorium starting at 8 pm. Panelists include Aula Evans Bill Wicks Justyna Steuer Stephen Lynch John Duval and Dr Irving Adler with moderator Michael Povsner. The public discussion follows brief talks and audience participation in a historic context linked to broader education issues.

Community Educational Forum Aula Evans Bill Wicks Justyna Steuer Stephen Lynch John Duval Irving Adler Michael Povsner Mt. Anthony Union High School

Hospital Notes and Election Date Correction

Admissions include Melissa Batease and Mary Buzzell of Bennington Troy Anderson of Shaftsbury Leona Griswold of Manchester Center and Brian O Connor of Wilmington Discharges list Lorraine Dusablon Muriel Kennard Mrs Vanessa Littlefield and baby girl all of Bennington Richard Mattison of Manchester and Mrs Lynne Day and baby girl of Searsburg Births son to Mr and Mrs Hilton Waibel of Manchester Center Under a photo the BSD election date was misstated as May 25 the correct date is June 25

Melissa Batease Mary Buzzell Bennington Troy Anderson Shaftsbury Leona Griswold Manchester Center Brian O’connor Wilmington Lorraine Dusablon Muriel Kennard Vanessa Littlefield Richard Mattison Manchester Lynne Day Searsburg Hilton Waibel Mr. Anthony Board Patrick Honan Mt. Anthony Board

Bennington selectmen review two bids on town study

Bennington selectmen discussed two management study offers for the town government. Robert J M Matteson proposed 7500 to 10000 dollars for about six months, while Gale Associates of Windsor bid 5000 to 7500 dollars. Both firms pledged periodic updates if hired.

Bennington Selectmen Robert J.M. Matteson Bennington United States Matteson Selectmen Gale Associates Windsor

Bennington Eyes Full Time Lister Candidate

Bennington town invites Steven Wright of Florence for a next week interview as a likely full time lister. Wright a real estate broker and tax appraiser in Rutland County would serve as a full time professional with a four year commitment if hired, salary range 12000 to 15000 dollars.

Bennington Steven Wright Florence Rutland County Wright Sisters

Chase reaches 140 mph as Moris apprehened in Vermont

Michael G. Moris, 20, of Danbury Connecticut, faced Vermont District Court after a high speed pursuit that started in Whately Massachusetts. Police said the chase reached over 140 mph with troopers damaged two Massachusetts cars in Vermont and a tractor trailer block on I-91 could not stop him. Moris ran out of gas near Rockingham and was arrested.

Brattleboro UPI Michael G. Moris Danbury Conn Vermont Morin Rockingham Bartonsville Whately Mass Massachusetts

Obituaries note Todd Gray and Ouellette deaths in local area

Retired author Warwick H. B. Todd age 81 of Sunderland died this morning at Putnam Memorial Hospital. He was born September 11, 1892 in Dobbs Ferry New York and moved to Sunderland with his wife Ethel Rourke Todd who died in 1971. Funeral arrangements are pending at Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home Arlington and will appear in Thursday's Banner. Erin Eileen Gray daughter of Patrick J. M. Gray and Connie Gray of Pownal Center died Tuesday during open heart surgery at Children’s Hospital Boston at eight days old. A Mass of the Angels will be offered Friday at St Francis de Sales Church with burial in Florida Massachusetts. Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to the Heart Fund at Children’s Hospital Boston. Mrs Charlotte Helen Ouellette age 70 wife of Rene Ouellette of Central Shaft Road Florida Massachusetts and sister of Herbert Blake of Pownal died May 24 at Sweet Brook Nursing Home Williamstown after a long illness. She was born March 12 1904 in Windsor and lived in North Adams most of her life. She leaves husband and brother plus three daughters three sisters and 16 grandchildren. Funeral services were held May 28 at Holy Family Church with burial in Southview Cemetery North Adams.

Warwick H. B. Todd Sunderland Putnam Memorial Hospital Dobbs Ferry N.Y William H Katherine (French) Todd Ethel Rourke Todd Kenneth W Brownsville Francis Flavelle Dover N.J Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home Arlington Erin Eileen Gray Patrick J. M. Gray Connie (Burdick) Gray Pownal Center Children’s Hospital Boston Mass North Adams Charlotte Helen Ouellette Rene Ouellette Central Shaft Road Florida Herbert Blake Pownal Sweet Brook Williamstown Windsor John and Ida Mae (Brown) Blake Holy Family Church Ronald P. Lussier Southview Lussier

Jennie Griffith of Manchester Dies at 82 in Rutland

Jennie Griffith eighty two of Manchester Center died unexpectedly in Rutland Tuesday afternoon. Born in Pawlet March one eighteen ninety two she was a music teacher and long time choir director in Manchester. She served in local politics and on the state PTA board. Survived by four sisters a son a daughter six grandchildren and a great grandchild. A family service will be held Friday at Brewster Funeral Home with burial in Dellwood Cemetery. Memorials to Manchester Rescue Squad. Plans for a church memorial service will be announced.

William A. Griffith Manchester Center Rutland Pawlet Jennie A. Griffith William John Katherine (Rutherford) Stone Manchester Parent Teachers’ Association Monday Club Eastern Star Manchester Garden Club Manchester Welfare and Nursing Association Manchester Health Services Inc Sarah Stannard Cecil Brown William Johnson Anne Harwood North Brewster Funeral Home Dellwood First Congregational Church

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