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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1970

Page

12

College bonds aid and financing figures outlined by VEBFA

The article details a Nov 1 1970 to Nov 1 2000 lease for college buildings funded by VEBFA revenue bonds of 1.35 million with a 7 percent rate. Government subsidies cover about 41 thousand dollars annually, reducing first year payments. The college faces rising enrollment, tuition up to 4625 for freshmen, and deficit reductions from 1970.

U.S Landis VEBFA Middlebury Windham Green Mountain College WEBFA Dickinson Science

Mallary Likely to Lead State Administration Post

Gov. Davis plans more state government streamlining next year and backs Mallary for administration commissioner. Mallary, praised as the most knowledgeable on government organization, has been a key adviser and would take a more decisive, political role, with Crisman Hackett and Simonds listed as possible replacements for the current head French.

Davis French Mallary Gov. Davis Mallory Montpelier Ronald Crisman Luther Hackett South Burlington John Simonds

New Aviation Group Formed Bennington Aviation Holds First Session

Directors and officers of the reorganized Bennington Aviation Inc met Monday at Flomatic Inc North Hoosick for their first official directors meeting. Wilbur Rice of Flomatic announced a local business group bought the ailing company to keep a fixed based operator at Bennington County Airport.

Bennington Aviation Inc Flomatic Inc North Hoosick Wilbur Rice Flomatic Bennington County Bennington Aviation Rice John Meerworth Dean F. Hanson Bennington Michael DiFabio Albany Corporation Stig Albertsson Flight Corporation Norwalk Conn Bromley Ski Area William H. Morse Meerwarth

BSD to appeal 20 mph school zone decision

The Bennington School District plans to appeal the selectmen's 20 mph zone change from 15 mph. A public hearing is set for tonight at 7:30 in Bennington Elementary to seek voter approval for a property exchange with the Town near Molly Stark Elementary.

BSD Bennington Brookside St. Francis de Sales Academy Molly Stark George A. Sleeman The Southwest Supervisory Union Bennington Selectmen

Vermont Legal Aid Board Meets With Davis To Hear Gripes

The Vermont Legal Aid board, funded largely by federal funds and OEO support, meets with Gov. Davis to air his criticisms that VLA has become too political in defending the poor. The governor warned of a possible investigation while the agency defends its work under Director Richard Blum and invites Davis to discuss concerns.

Richard Blum Davis VLA Office of Economic Opportunity

Eagles to hold benefit dinner and dance

Fraternal Order of Eagles aerie 1861 sponsors a chicken dinner from 6 30 to 8 p m at the Eagles rooms to aid the Jimmy Durante children's fund. Donations welcome. Dancing with Ronnie Ross of North Adams from 9 p m to 1 a m. A Thanksgiving basket will be given away.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1861 Jimmy Durante Children’s Fund Eagles Rooms Ronnie Ross North Adams

Bennington Briefs Local crash injures none and events ahead

Edward R. Phillips, 24, of Bennington, escaped injury when his 1966 Ford left South Stream Road and struck an embankment at 9:45. Police report moderate vehicle damage. Also noted: district LPN meeting at hospital conference room Wednesday 8 p.m. with Civil Defense film. Catamount Brookside School parents meeting tonight 7:30 in cafeteria. Peter Bent Brigham Hospital patient Edward Niegoda in Boston room 329. Eagles Aerie 1861 auxiliary meeting Thursday 7:30 p.m. to plan gifts and nursing home visits for Christmas. Emblem Club 368 regular meeting Wednesday 8 p.m. Elks Barn. Welcome Wagon Club Christmas party December 19 at Mrs. Maryann Finnegan’s. local ads for Bennington Mini Car Wash and electronics and pottery sales.

Edward R. Phillips Bennington South Stream Road Phillips Edward Niegoda Hovey Avenue Hoosick Falls Peter Bent Brigham Hospital Huntington Avenue Boston Mass

Vietnam veteran recalls tough Cambodia fight and unit troubles

The veteran recounts Charlie Companys three day hill assault in Cambodia and a high casualty rate that reduced company strength from 181 to 60. He notes leadership conflicts including a captain relieved for refusing a frontal assault, mail bans, and beer deliveries suspension. He discusses enlistment, My Lai doubts, marijuana use, and the term lifer.

Cambodia Long Binh Jail LBJ Rogers Bien Hoa Charlie Company Army Weitnam Nixon Vietnam Ions Nelson

Fees pondered for polluters in Vermont pay-as-you-pollute plan

Vermont water resources officials will review a detailed pay-as-you-pollute fee schedule under the 1970 law. A.D. Little Co. of Cambridge Massachusetts reports on a study funded by a $130,000 contract. The plan ties fees to cleanup costs for waste discharges.

Montpelier UPI Vermont A.D. Little Co Cambridge Mass

Education Board Hears Who Can Name New Vermont Commissioner

The Vermont Education Board meets to discuss appointing a new commissioner to replace Harvey Scribner. Attorney General James Jeffords is to offer views on whether the board or governor names the commissioner, though the chair says the ruling is unnecessary. Springfield vocational center dispute looms as officials refuse out of town students part time access. The board also weighs lunch program guidelines and teacher certification changes amid protests from district officials and the Vermont State School Directors Association.

RVNS Army of the Republic of South Vietnam Rogers Mt. Anthony Union High School My Lai Calley Albany Penelope Kimberly Vietnam Henry Weeks Williams College Weeks Ted Germany James Jeffords Marian Taylor Deane C. Davis Springfield Montpelier Department of Health, Education and Welfare Vermont State School Directors Association

Funeral Rites Held For Walter J LaFlamme At Sacred Heart

Walter J. LaFlamme of 91 Merson Street died unexpectedly Thursday at Putnam Memorial Hospital. The funeral at Sacred Heart Church featured a Requiem High Mass by Rev Henry Bourgeois with a Mah ar & Son Funeral Home prayer preceding. Bearers were Men tiply Lemieux Dame Malone Feeney Jr and Stephenson. Relatives and friends came from Bemidji Taunton Montreal Hoosick Falls and surrounding areas. Burial followed at Park Lawn Cemetery with committal prayers by Father Bourgeois. Also honored were Mrs Rose A Eastman and Howard Foster with services at local funeral homes.

Walter J. LaFlamme Merson St Putnam Memorial Hospital Sacred Heart Church Henry Bourgeois Mahar & Son Funeral Home Thomas Mentiply Albert Lemieux Richard Dame John Malone James Feeney Jr Donald Stephenson Charles Wallen Eagle Hose Fire Company Bennington LaFlamme Putnam Square Rose A. Eastman Depot St Walter Eastman Hanson- Walbridge Funeral Home Melvin R. McGaughey First United Methodist Church Charles Archibald Fred Ponserella David Brown Larry Guetti Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Arlington Unit 69 Mr. McGaughey Park Lawn Howard Foster West Road Edward T. Patrick St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Leon H. Jacobs Thomas E. Kinney George Horst Albert Horst Union Carbide Corp Foster Ralph A. Brown North Adams Mass Ruth Jackson Mantee County Public Hospital Bradenton Fla Mansion Memorial Park Mr. Brown Edward A Jennie G. (Harris) Brown Drury High School

Funeral for Staib children held in Townshend

The funeral for Donald Alfred Staib Jr. and Laurie Mae Staib both 7 and 6, of Townshend, who died in a Harmonyville fire, will be Thursday at 1 30 PM at Townshend Church. Rev Ruth Powell will officiate. Burial in West Wordsboro Cemetery. No calling hours. Survived by parents, brother Lonnie 2, grandparents Harold Staib Bethel Conn and Chester Cole Wordsboro. A clothing or money donation may go to the Rev Ruth Powell. The family lost their home and all belongings.

Donald Alfred Staib Jr Laurie Mae Staib Townshend Donald A. Staib Harmonyville Ruth Powell West Wordsboro Lonnie Harold Staib Bethel Conn Chester Cole Wordsboro William J. Rubadeau South Dorset Emma Laing Stevens Granville N.Y Mr. Rubadeau William and Elizabeth (Belden) Rubadeau Dorset George Rubadeau Amy Dorr

Management club to hear utility exec Wednesday

The Bennington Area Industrial Management Club will meet Wednesday November 18 at the Town House in Cambridge New York with Bradford T Greason of New England Electric System as speaker. He will discuss Leadership Using the Problem Solving Approach.

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