Environment Equal to Power Needs in PSB Remarks
Vermont Public Service Board chairman Ernest Gibson III testified that environmental protection could weigh as heavily as power needs in evaluating nuclear plant plans on Lake Champlain. He urged caution against Vermont becoming a dumping ground for out of state plants. The committee debated a draft bill tying public good certificates to benefits to Vermonters and to protecting scenic and recreational resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
Vermont
PSB
Atty
Donald Rushford
Legislative Council
State
Martin John
Plainfield
Johnson
Harold W. Whitaker
Newfane
Self
Connecticut
Yankee
Vernon
Kitchel
Vermont Opposes Interstate Directional Signs Plan
The Vermont Scenery Preservation Council opposed business direction signs at rural interchanges and backed sign plazas at rest areas to guide travelers. The group argues the plaza system would curb ad clutter and prevent brand name ads across rights of way, following a Monday hearing at the State house. Separately, Williams College hosts Music in the Round on Nov 7, featuring Dahl, Debussy, Penderecki, and Bartok works with tickets at the door. Williams students admitted free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Vermont Scenery Preservation Council
Thomas H. Foster
Bennington
Statehouse
Williamstown
Mass
Music In
Julius Heggi
Thompson Memorial Chapel
Williams College
Ingolf Dahl
Debussy
Ben Johnston
Krzyszztof Penderecki
Bartok
Tight Labor Market Prevails In October Here
A Bennington Department of Employment Security report shows October maintained a tight labor market with gradual loosening due to seasonal layoffs in resorts, restaurants, and industry. By month end 141 jobseekers were registered, 72 openings existed, 50 placements were made, and 92 opportunities remained unfilled. Manufacturing led placements with clerical, sales, and service roles also significant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Department of Employment Security
Cushman Parent Firm Resists Iroquois Buyout Offer
General Interiors Inc rejects Iroquois Industries bid for a majority stake in Cushman furniture unit at North Bennington. The Wall Street Journal quoted Colin Carpi saying the firm will resist the take over and pursue all steps deemed appropriate. Iroquois offered 15 in stock with 5 in warrants per share, while leaders noted Cushman remains central to Garrison printing operations and aims to grow employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bennington
H.T. Cushman
General Interiors Corp
Wall Street Journal
General Interiors
Iroquois Industries Inc
Colin Carpi
Iroquois
Buffalo, N.Y
NDI
South Carolina
Florida
South
Pennsylvania
Texas Oil, Gas and
Coleman County
San Angelo
Delaware Basin
Garrison Printing
Garrison
Cushman
American Stock Exchange
Kittinger, Biggs, Dunbar, Dux
Pennsylvania House
Cushman, Shaw and
Salterini
Airman Dewey Graduates Air Traffic Controller Training
Airman J. C. Rodney B. Dewey, son of Mr and Mrs Robert B Dewey of Bennington, has completed the U S Air Force training course for air traffic controllers at Keesler Air Force Base Mississippi. He will be assigned to Fort Benning Georgia and is a 1968 graduate of Mount Anthony Union High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Rodney B. Dewey
Robert B. Dewey
Frost Road
Bennington
Keesler Air Force Base
Miss
U.S. Air Force
Dewey
Fort Benning
Mount Anthony Union High School
Shed Damaged By a Fire in Bennington
Bennington firemen battled a late night fire that gutted a waste paper shed behind The Banner plant. The 10:30 p.m. blaze damaged only the shed, with authorities probing a possible start by youths seen near the site. The Banner building itself sustained no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Alternatives Studied For More School Space
Bennington School District directors reviewed options to add four classrooms outside current buildings to meet next year’s enrollment. Proposals include rented facilities, mobile units, an addition to Molly Stark, a new elementary school, or repurposing Bennington High School. A church building option was criticized for lacking playground and lunchroom. Also announced was Robert Hayes chosen as new BSD and Mt. Anthony Union HS district business manager, starting December with a 9800 salary. The shop will close Thanksgiving week.
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Bennington
George A. Sleeman
Sleeman
Catamount
St. Francis de Sales
Molly Stark
Baptist Church
Ruth Bodine
Robert Hayes
Hayes
Wills Insurance Agency
Bennington Graded
James Farmer
Dalton
Mass
Berkshire
BSD
Sheriffs Police Finish Law Training Course Here
A 30 hour course titled The Law Enforcement In-Service Training School, run by the Bennington County Sheriffs Department and Village Police Department, was completed by personnel from both agencies. Directed by Lt. Harold Potter, the program covered topics including the role of the attorney general, motor vehicle laws, restraint and transport of prisoners, juvenile law, drugs, accident investigation, and arrest search and seizure. A panel with Judge John Morrissey and local attorneys preceded the final session where 43 of 60 attendees received certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington County
Foster C. Corliss
Windsor County
Frank Mahady
Patrol
Paul S. Huntley
Edward M. Prescott
Lloyd B. Potter
John P. Morrissey
John T. Carmody Jr
Eugene V. Clark
George M., Fienberg
Waldo C. Holden
Legion Auxiliary Boosts Education Week Nov 9 15
Montpelier Vermont observes American Education Week from November 9 to 15, 1921, urging parents and residents to visit classrooms, support school improvement, and help students value education. The Junior G I Bill offers up to 130 dollars monthly for dependents of disabled or KIA veterans, with many eligible not applying last year. The Auxiliary promotes Need-a-lot and Need-a-Lift booklets detailing scholarships loans and part time work and will place copies in schools and libraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
The
American Legion
National Education Association
H.C. Lawson
Vermont American Legion Auxiliary
Lawson
American Legion Auxiliary
New Books at the Library FICTION and JUVENILE
Library catalog lists assorted FICTION titles from Arden to Waugh and JUVENILE picks from Emberley to Thompson. Notable items include The Godfather by Puzo, Franny and Zooey by Salinger, Drummer Hoff by Emberley, From the Mixed Up Files by Konigsburg, and The Vatican Empire reference. Lost copies are replaced and some titles noted with awards. Reserve out titles via library staff.
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Arden
Baker
Campbell
Chambers
Foley & Burnett
Hale
Nurse Rogers
Discovery
Randolph
Hardy
Leigh
O’rourke
Puzo
Salinger
Franny
Zooey
Stephens
Everglades
Svevo
Zeno
Taubes
Waugh
Harlem
Wylie
Cadwallader
Tate
Cerf
Holt
Katz
Lo Bello
Vatican Empire
McDonald
Sykes
Teckemeyer
Emberley
Drummer Hoff
Konigsburg
Basil E. Frankweiler
Jennifer
Hecate
Macbeth
Krumbold
McGinley
Thompson
Hospital Notes Admissions And Discharges Recorded
Admissions list includes Michael Kelley from Arlington Sharon Bass from Hoosick Falls Steven Hurley Diane Becker from Bennington and others. Discharges note Elizabeth Sherman Birdella B Gates Mrs Alma Yarnal and son Sean Nealon James Forrest from Manchester Depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Kelley
Arlington
Sharon Bass
Hoosick Falls
Steven Hurley
Diane Becker
Bennington
Elizabeth Sherman
Birdella B. Gates
Mrs
Alma Yarnal
Ruckus Over School Lunches Defends Vermont Program
The Vermont Department of Education replied to an editorial criticizing hot lunch meals. It notes most costs are federally reimbursed, meals must meet Type A nutrition, and research links nutrition to development. The article outlines federal, state, and local roles under the National School Lunch Act and cites 1969 lunch data and funding requests for 1969-70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont Education
Department of Education
Vermont
Ance
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Division of School Administrative Services
Vermont Department of Education
YMCA Launches Drive For Operating Funds In Vermont
The YMCA of Southwestern Vermont will begin a fund drive Monday evening to support operating maintenance through 1970. About 85 volunteers will call on local residents as part of this effort led by Kelton B. Miller. Funds fund building maintenance programs salaries and other costs while memberships and fees cover 60 percent of needs. Clement Gilchrist and Peter Donavan assist Miller coordinating business ties and special gifts.
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Ymca of
Southwestern Vermont
Southwestern
Vermont
Kelton B. Miller
Camp Y Woods
North Shire
Miller
Clement Gilchrist
Peter Donavan
Bennington Briefs Mix of Local Events and News
A 1966 Alpha Romeo driven by Richard Drivdahl of Harwinton crashed into a stump on Silk Road in Bennington at 8 p.m. Wednesday. the driver was uninjured. Merchants' division urges stores closed 11 a.m. to noon on Navy Veterans Day. Women of St. Peter's host annual food sale Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Parish House. Victorian Evening Ball tickets now 442-2747. call 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A turkey dinner and dance cap Saturday at VFW with Moe Harrington and his Country Drifters. Friday night entertainment by Ernie Caron 9 p.m. to midnight. Duplicate bridge winners list: Hall pair, Healy-Lincoln, Rockwood pair, Edmundson-Nash. Ladies Auxiliary Eagles sale Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Eagles dance 9 p.m. George O’Brien’s Orchestra. County National Bank launches Christmas Club at 4% interest. first payment due Nov. 10. Paulin’s Garage closes all day Saturday Nov. 8 for deer season opening.
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Richard Drivdahl
Harwinton
Conn
Silk Road
Bennington
VFW
Moe Harrington
Ernie Caron
Midnight Cowboy at Harte Theatre and Williamsown Cinema
Dustin Hoffman steals the show in Midnight Cowboy a gritty New York tale of two losers with a romantic edge. Harte Theatre shows 8 p.m. weekdays and 6 30 and 9 15 p.m. weekends while Williams town Cinema offers 8 p.m. weekdays and 7 and 9 p.m. Friday to Sunday.
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Dustin Hoffman
John Voigt
Hoffman
New York
Harte Theatre
Williamstown
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Bennington Banner
I-91
Scene Board
Iroquois Outfit
Cleveland
Stokes
Detroit
Sheriff Gribbs
Austin
Gribbs
William S. Hart
New Jersey
East Orange
Boston
Louise Day Hicks
Thomas I. Atkins
Ft. Benning
Safford and Gage Sts
Thrift Shop
Sheriffs
Legion Auxiliary
Bennington Briefs
Merchants’ Division
Greater Bennington Chamber of Commerce
Navy
St. Peter's
School Street
McCullough Mansion
Helen
Phil Hall
Neale Healy
Marge Lincoln
Patti
Burt Rockwood
Dean
Order of Eagles Aerie 1861
Eagles Rooms
Eagles
George O’brien
County National Bank
Paulin’s Garage Inc
Cosmetic Department
Osist's Pharmacy
North Street
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