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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1976
Page
2
Vermont CETA workers organized a statewide campaign to reform the program and gain benefits, criticizing lack of health insurance and job security. The group, A CETA Workers Action Committee, said funds expire soon and many workers face layoffs. It plans broader policy changes and questions state leaders about reform.
Vermont faces a five million dollar delay in Public Works Employment Act funds after state officials revised distribution plans. The federal government will review the new procedure before releases, affecting snow removal and other vital municipal services.
Vermont Manpower Services Director Daniel Holland defended the federally funded Comprehensive Employment and Training Act program at a news conference. He rejected claims by the CETA Workers Action Committee that the program fails to provide job security and benefits and said it aims to train workers for transition to unsubsidized, permanent jobs. He noted Vermont’s program is one of seven of 24 in New England with a satisfactory federal rating and called accusations of unfair drops and few permanent placements untrue.
Nicole Barrett, fiancée of Gary Gilmore, was ordered committed to Utah Mental Hospital after her mother requested protection from a potential suicide pact. She had been treated at Utah Valley Hospital for a sleeping pills overdose and was to be transferred after release.
Washington FDA spokesman said amphetamine abuse is rising and the government may prohibit their use as diet pills or remove them from the market. J Richard Crout told a Senate subcommittee that amphetamines are the major offenders among abused drugs despite 1973 controls.
Bennington police say two vehicles collided this morning at the Kocher Drive and Park Street intersection. No injuries reported, traffic slowed as officers investigated and directed traffic.
The Catamount Coin Club met November 9 at St Peter's Episcopal Church Bennington with strong attendance from members and coin dealers. Kellie Coulter won a raffle and an auction of private coins occurred. The next meeting will be 6 30 p m December 14 and open to the public. Meetings are held the second Tuesday monthly at the church.
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