Dole Attacks Carter On Defense In New England Swing
In Bridgeport Connecticut Republican Robert Dole accused Jimmy Carter of three defense budget positions over four years. Dole argued for strength against the Soviets and cited a 15 billion dollar cut proposal in 1975. He criticized Carter on draft evader amnesty and urged Americans to confront the nation’s rivals with resolve.
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No end to Ford UPS strikes yet prompts production hit
In Greenwich, UPS says no negotiation sessions are planned amid a two week old Teamster walkout affecting 17,000 workers across seaboard and inland states. A 33 percent wage offer was made but manpower needs remain the main dispute. In Detroit, Ford’s 17 day strike by 170,000 UAW members halts 104,000 cars in September, hurting October output forecasts and delaying new model launches.
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Vermont Suit Challenges State Signatures Law
A Montpelier lawyer-led suit for both parties argues Vermont’s signature requirement is unconstitutional. It claims MacBride filed few valid signatures and none certified, and alleges violations of First and Fourteenth Amendment rights, due process, and equal protection in denying free expression and association.
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House rejects expulsion move for bribery convict Hinshaw
The House refused to consider expelling Rep. Andrew Hinshaw after his January conviction for taking bribes as an Orange County California tax assessor. A tabling vote blocked the measure as Hinshaw appeals, with ethics officials noting the pending appeal and Hinshaw's absence from votes.
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Vermont group forwards complaints on school principal search
The Professional Leadership Committee of the Vermont Headmaster's Association voted to forward a complaint about how applications for Mt Anthony Union High School principal were handled by Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union to the Vermont Superintendent's Association. Donald Messier, Essex Junction High assistant principal, said he was told of the decision. The Ethics Committee discussed a Milton superintendent's complaint about Eugene Smith's move to Mt Anthony. Trustees plan a October 14 meeting to review Ethics Committee decisions.
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Meeting Attended by Democratic Led States Hosted by Grasso
Carter said a Grasso administration representative hosted the meeting but attendance was limited to states with Democratic administrations, signaling partisan alignment at the gathering.
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Japan to Return MIG 3% Fighter to Russia
Tokyo sources say Japan will promptly return the MIG 3% fighter once used by a Russian airman who defected from Siberia on September 6. The Foreign Ministry will notify Moscow that the aircraft will be shipped around October 10, about 34 days after the defection became public.
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Obituary of Leo M. Surdam Sr. of Hoosick Falls
Leo M. Surdam Sr 77 longtime Hoosick Falls resident and stonemason died Friday at Putnam Memorial Hospital Bennington after a long illness Born in Bennington he moved to Hoosick Falls where he spent most of his life He served six years as town assessor and was a member of the Eagles and Derby Club He is survived by his wife Anna two sons Clifford and Leo Surdam Jr four daughters Hazel Springer Dorothy Ryan Lucy Dyke Helen Rock two stepchildren Raymond Harrington and Ramona Gerity a son Arthur died last year and he is survived by a brother Milton Surdam and three sisters Flor ence Wyman Blanche Hoag and Thelma Cooper Also survived by 40 grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren Funeral 2 pm Monday Robson Decker Funeral Home West Hoosick Interment West Hoosick Cemetery Calling hours 7-9 pm tonight and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 pm Contributions may be made to Bennington or Town of Hoosick Rescue Squads.
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Bennington Bird Club meets October at Park-McCullough
The Bennington Bird Club holds its monthly meeting on Wednesday October 13 at 8 p.m. at the Park-McCullough Mansion with Thomas Foster presenting on owls of southern Vermont. A public bird walk departs from the same mansion Saturday October 16 at 7 p.m. Also note a new phone number for Earl's Service Station is 447-7090 and a nearby tag sale runs October 4 5 6 at Route 69 and Lamb Road with contact 442-5859.
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Car overturns on Route 7 in Shaftsbury injures driver
Michael J. Maroney 19 of Bennington escaped serious injury when his 1968 Dodge overturned on Route 7 near ACE Autos in Shaftsbury at 11 20 a m Friday. Police said the car skidded on its top before leaving the road and righting itself. A 1968 Mack truck hit a telephone pole on Route 7 in Sunderland near Red Mountain Road at 3 30 p m Friday. driver Frederick Gancarz 25 of Adams Mass was not injured. The truck had light damage. A collision at Route 67A and White Creek Road Friday involved a 1969 Plymouth driven by Henry Pinsonneault 68 of Bennington and a 1963 Plymouth driven by Mary Snyder 23 of Louisville Ky. both cars had moderate damage and no injuries.
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Dinner Downtown Noontime Meals For Seniors Next Week
UCL's Hot Meals Program serves weekday lunches at Brookside Apartment House and the Senior Citizen's Community Center Houston area. Reservations by 10 a.m. the day before are via Hot Meals Office at 442-8012. Menus include Swedish meatballs, Irish corned beef, New England ham, open face turkey, and baked white fish with sides and desserts.
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Bennington Banner Classified Contact and Rates Notice
The Bennington Banner publishes daily except Sundays and holidays at 425 Main St Bennington VT. Home delivery by carrier 15c, $4.40 per month. Mail rates within 50 mile Vermont area three months $9, six months $18, one year $36. US rates three months $9.75, six months $19.50, one year $39.00. Second class postage paid at Bennington VT.
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Rhodesian Bishop Lamont jailed 10 years for aiding rebels
Irish born Bishop Donal R. Lamont was sentenced to ten years in jail at labor by a Rhodesian court for giving medical supplies to black nationalist guerrillas and not reporting their presence. He pledged appeal and said the sentence benefits the church. The Vatican condemned the decision as unjust.
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