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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1976
Page
3
Vermont Life will cost 1.25 dollars starting with the spring issue to remain self supporting. Editor Brian Vachon notes costs rose for publishing yet the magazine will stay non advertising and the issue is seen as a bargain and potential collector’s item.
New England Telephone will charge for extra directory assistance calls starting December 31. Vermont Public Service Board approved the plan with exemptions for handicapped users and certain lines. Three free calls per month allowed. each additional direct call 20 cents, via automatic billing, 40 cents if via operator. Rutland office can provide out of town directories at regular rates.
Putnam Hospital will begin a rooming in program on Wednesday November 24 allowing babies to stay with mothers. Fathers in the family centered maternity care program may visit with wives and babies from 9 30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Other maternity visiting hours will be restricted.
Vermont health officials announced a likely pause on a statewide swine flu immunization program for ages 3 to 18 due to vaccine shortages. Only about 5 percent of the 134000 eligible youths can be vaccinated, with efforts to secure more doses from federal or other states.
The Banner's Society photo files from 1976 are bulging with engagement and wedding pictures. Persons who wish to reclaim photos used in engagements or announcements may visit The Banner newsroom between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Remaining photos will be discarded December 31.
The New England Telephone Co offers exemptions for visually or physically handicapped persons unable to use telephone directories. Applications must be filed by Dec 15. Eligible may include legally blind, visually handicapped, and those unable to read or dial conventionally. Exemption forms are available at the telephone business office and agencies serving the handicapped.
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