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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1976
Page
8
Montpelier reports Gov. Salmon targets Sen. Stafford over voting on minimum tax for the rich and corporate profits as they trade ads. Salmon cites Congressional Quarterly and argues Stafford repeatedly voted against key tax reforms while backing minor motions.
Vermont Acting Mental Health Commissioner determined a human error caused the drowning of Michael Hanscomb, 25, a patient at the Vermont State Hospital. He wandered from a Sandbar State Park outing after rain disrupted plans and was found dead in Lake Champlain the next day.
William Kemsley chair of the Vermont State Advisory Committee to the U.S. Civil Rights Commission announces two concurrent conferences on Textbooks in a Multicultural World. On Oct 2 at Twinfield Union High School Marshfield and Woodstock Union High School West Woodstock, with keynote speakers Shirley D. McCune and Kay Frances Schmucker, aim to help teachers identify racism and sexism in textbooks without endorsing specific texts.
The Genealogical Society of Vermont holds its sixth annual meeting in Montpelier at Bethany Church on October 16 with registration at 9 45 a m. Speakers include Veronique Gassette on French Canadian research and William E Harding Jr on gravestone styles. Luncheon served by church women. reservations due by October 12.
The Vermont Air National Guard launches its annual Toys for Tots drive under SMSgt Robert Wilson. The Salvation Army backs the effort as a Christmas boost. Toys and dolls are being accepted by call pickup, excluding bicycles due to space, to be repaired and donated to local children.
In Bennington District Court Judge George M. Fienberg handled multiple cases. Patrick J M Gray pleaded not guilty to violating a Pownal health order and was released on 200 recognizance. Paul O McDermott forfeited 275 in cash for missed court dates on driving and drug charges. all charges dismissed with new ones possible. Aaron A Massari arraignment for aggravated assault continued. he pleaded not guilty pro forma. Robert M Oakes pleaded no contest to a bad check and was fined 25. Lansing Burns pleaded guilty to allowing dogs to chase deer and fined 50. John T Ragland pleaded no contest to tampering with a cable and was fined 25. Thomas J Sprague pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct and fined 25. A bench warrant issued for Bruce E Banulis who failed to pay a 50 fine. Russell W Pearson, Robert W Winchester, and Michael J Sebastino pleaded guilty to unlawful mischief and were fined 50 each.
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