Vermont and Swiss business tour deepens international ties
Gov. Richard Snelling welcomed a Swiss delegation to Burlington as Vermont and Switzerland pursue a sisterhood to boost trade and tourism. The visit follows a Geneva meeting where an alliance was signed aiming to deepen cultural and educational links and economic development.
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Burlington
UPI
Vermont
Richard Snelling
Burlington International
Snelling
Geneva
Switzerland
Swanton Deletes Textbook Pages On Indians
Swanton school officials agreed to remove two pages from Vermont Our Own State after the Abenaki Tribal Council complained the text portrayed Indians as cruel and savage. Superintendent John Robb said the chapter was basically fair but edits would remove discriminatory wording in the Swanton Elementary School history resource book.
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Swanton
UPI
Vermont
Abenaki Tribal Council
Indian Affairs Commission
John Robb
VPIRG Chief Quits Over Health in Vermont
VPIRG Director Herman Bluestein, 30, will resign by year end to seek back treatment in Florida. He plans to return to Vermont next year and practice law, noting he cannot give his back the attention needed. He oversaw nuclear waste controls and anti nuclear town resolutions, and praised student volunteers despite criticism of the group.Bluestein expects a successor from outside VPIRG, with no clear candidate.
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VPIRG
Bluestein
Scott Skinner
Skinner
Vermont
House
Thomas Candon
Rutland
Peter Galbraith seeks Vermont state Democratic chairman
Townshend Democrat Peter Galbraith 26 a Windham College teacher and son of economist John Kenneth Galbraith announces candidacy for the state party chair. He is the second candidate for the post vacated by John Carnahan with Montpelier lawyer John A Burgess also in the race. The Democratic Committee plans to elect a new chairman Sunday as Burgess weighs withdrawal to avoid a split race.
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Vermont Industrial Development Authority
Warren
Snelling
Vermont
John Kenneth Galbraith
Galbraith
Townshend
University of Vermont
Harvard
Newfane
UPI
Peter Galbraith
Town Democratic
Young Democrats of
Windham College
Putney
Brattleboro
John Carnahan
Montpelier
John A. Burgess
State
Democratic Committee
Burgess
Chittenden County
Democratic
Arie Rothenberg
Halloween contest winners announced in Bennington area
Winners for two Halloween contests are named. Downtown window painting organized by the Greater Bennington Chamber of Commerce lists Elementary first place Trend setter Kim Llewellyn Ruthie Mason and Carol Mattison earning $20. Second Dragon's Shoes with Sean Murray John Wilkinson and Chuck Weaver $10. Third Madkour's Mark Williams and Jonah Spivak receive $5. In Olinda Brazil a songbird warbling contest names Country Casuals Merrie VanOrder Evans' News Dwayne Dakin and Fienberg's Jean Ray Sue Carrara as top juniors. Adams Hardware Mark Clayton wins junior seniors. At the Haunted Museum Night by the Bennington Museum and Recreation Department, costume winners include Carrie Frederickson Meg Brady Nat Cook Carol Ducette Onna Liu Jean Martino Jim Harrington Todd Sullivan Tanya Callaert Luke Golden Elizabeth Currier and Jody Condon. The event supports a new children's corner with please touch exhibits.
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Greater Bennington
Country Casuals
Merrie VanOrder
Evans’ News
Dwayne Dakin
Fienberg’s
Jean Ray
Sue Carrara
Adams Hardware
Mark Clayton
Jack O’lantern
George A. Sleeman
Julie Dufresne
Bennington Museum
Bennington Recreation Department
Carrie Frederickson
Meg Brady
Nat Cook
Carol Ducette
Onna Liu
Jean Martino
Jim Harrington
Todd Sullivan
Tanya Callaert
Luke Golden
Elizabeth Currier
Friend
Jody Condon
Auxiliary near goal on hospital pledge at Putnam meeting
The Putnam Memorial Hospital Auxiliary held its annual meeting on Oct. 27 in the hospital seminar room. President Anne Knapp announced a successful year as the gift shop paid 5,000 toward the 1972 pledge of 25,000, leaving 3,600. The group will donate an orthotron for rehabilitation to the physical therapy department. John Meehan thanked members and Ada Roach received a special presentation for resigning as puppet program head.
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Putnam Memorial Hospital
Anne Knapp
John Meehan
Ada Roach
Putnam Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Pam Meehan
Medical Auxiliary
Helen Pezzulich
Judy Haight
Sharon Greenberg
Ann Barber
Pat Raymond
Shirley Reilly
Jan Noyes
Ways and Means
Marie Hadwen
Hunters told to spare telecommunication cables
A Rutland plea from New England Telephone urges hunters to avoid shooting at cables vital to hospitals fire and rescue services and residents in isolated areas. Officials warn of legal penalties and potential service disruptions from bullets and weather damage, with costly repairs and safety risks.
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Rutland
New England Telephone Co
New England
Robert E. Eaton
Hun
Residence Restrictions in Zoning Rules Explained
A discussion on how zoning ordinances define allowable residences. If an owner lives in a dwelling, extra boarders may be allowed unless a clause limits occupancy to one private family. Turning the property into a full apartment or rooming house converts it to a business and violates residence-only restrictions.
Real estate leader Mrs Hoisington holds multiple past and current roles
Mrs Hoisington serves as Principal Broker for Hoisington Realty and is a past president of the Southwestern Vermont Board of Realtors. She is dean of the Tri-State Real Estate Institute, Inc., and holds licenses in Vermont and New York.
Feola Blair rites held in Manchester
Pamela Blair and Alfred Feola wed at St. Pauls Catholic Church Manchester on Oct 15 in a Mass at 2 pm. Officiant Rev Martin Clancy presided with music by organist Mrs Charles Gaudette and guitarist Timothy Blair. Bride wore ivory crepe gown with alencon lace and cathedral train. Attendants included Cheryl Hard as matron of honor and Linda Feola Lonnie Gallagher sisters of the groom. Best man Michael Feola, with ushers Joseph Tippa Jeffrey Hard and ringbearer Brian Hard. Reception at Avalanche Motor Lodge. Bride, Broadway and Los Angeles alumna of A Chorus Line, and groom, NY clothing manager, plan to reside in New York City.
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Manchester
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Pamela Blair
Edgar Blair
Arlington
Alfred Feola
Frederick Feola
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Feola
Martin Clancy
Charles Gaudette
Timothy Blair
Lonnie Gallagher
Jeffrey Hard
Burlington
Brian Hard
Blair
National Academy of Ballet
New York City
Broadway
Los Angeles
FDR
Hyde Park
Jean Paul Germaine Clothing
New York
Bennington Banner Classified Telethone Rates and Address
The Bennington Banner lists subscription rates and delivery options with motor and mail plans. Rates include 2c and 5.60 per month, 1, 3, 6 month and yearly mail options, foreign double U.S. rates, and single copy pricing. The notice provides office address at 425 Main St Bennington VT and toll free contact lines.
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Bennington Banner
Main St
Bennington
Banner Publishing Corp
United Press International
New York Times
National Advertising Representatives
London Associates, Inc
Lyear
U.S
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