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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1973
Page
7
In Montpelier UPI reports Vermont environmental leaders argue the energy shortage pressures public focus on ecological issues. Peter Franchot of Vermont Tomorrow says temporary air standards relaxations may boost support for environmental measures, while a Dec. 6 panel in Montpelier will discuss nuclear power as a solution.
Bernard Sanders former Liberal Union candidate for governor urged Vermont lawmakers to oppose President Nixon energy policy. He called the policy a fraud and pressed for price rollbacks on oil and gas to last year’s levels, limits on company profits, and nationalization of the oil industry. Separately in New Haven the Grange Past Masters Association plans its annual banquet Dec 1 at 7 p.m. with a $3.75 admission and a postmeal program. Reservations by Nov 29 urged. carpooling advised amid energy crisis.
Vershire Vermont authorities investigate a deliberate dumping of one thousand gallons of fresh milk into the Ompompanoosuc River after a milk tanker plunged into the tributary of the Connecticut. Driver Daniel Boardman, 20, of Chelsea, hospitalized with cuts and bruises. Officials will refer the case to the county state's attorney for potential water pollution charges. Tanker owner Laurent Grandbois of Washington reports the vehicle valued at eight thousand dollars and listed as total loss.
Hoosick Falls area seniors hear about supplemental security income for aged blind and disabled at the Community Center meeting on Monday December 3 at 1 pm. A Social Security representative will discuss eligibility and applications.
Vermont banks including Chittenden Trust Co and Vermont National Bank Brattleboro announce energy crisis home improvement loans at preferential rates to help homeowners reduce fuel use. Burlington Savings Bank offers loans for emergencies only.
Tucker Chapter No. 38 OES will meet December 6 at 8 p.m. Members should bring Christmas cards with money for Randolph OES. The chapter seeks blue or green stamp books for the Blankets project, to be mailed to Mrs. Anna Caracciola, Box 486, Bennington 05201, or delivered at the meeting. A Christmas tree and gift exchange will be part of the event with refreshments after.
Public Service Board Chair Gilbert warned of an energy crisis of enormous dimensions. He cited New England possibly facing up to a 50 percent fuel oil shortage from last year and urged federal reallocation. He outlined plans for an experimental commuter train between Vergennes and Burlington and boosted bus service between Montpelier and Burlington. The Governor's Commission denied a $224,000 Windsor Police surveillance grant but funded jail security equipment and a $24,000 alcohol and drug training unit for Corrections personnel.
The Justice Department sued to halt a proposed merger of Merchants National Bank in Burlington and Montpelier National Bank, charging the plan would violate the Clayton Anti trust Act by reducing competition. The combined bank would be the largest in the Montpelier Barre area, with Montpelier Bank holding 21.2 percent of deposits and Merchants 8.3 percent.
John L. Patneaude 61 a former Burlington alderman died Thursday after a short illness in a hospital He served 11 years on the City Board of Aldermen Funeral services are set for Monday in Burlington for Patneaude inclusion of his years of service and death details.
In Lake Pleasant New York officials await psychiatric results to decide if Robert Garrow Sr. can stand trial for the stabbing death of an 18 year old in the Adirondacks after a 12 day manhunt. The DA hopes for a January trial while Garrow remains cooperative yet quiet. Albany officials back a state sunshine law to curb secrecy, though some municipal leaders warn of costs.
Berkshire Community College announces an 812-week campus shutdown from Dec 21 to Feb 20 amid worsening fuel shortages. The energy committee cites unsuccessful experiments with 63 degree temperatures. The spring term shifts from Feb 20 to May 31, with five extra minutes per class and a 10 hour school day to recover lost time.
Pittsfield GE announces free scrap wood for employees and pensioners each Saturday to ease fuel costs. Wood will be distributed from 8:30 to 3:30 in a vacant lot, with passenger vehicles allowed but no large trucks. Wood currently dumped at two truckloads daily, reducing city landfill pressure.
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