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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1971
Page
2
Montpelier Vermont UPI says the overtime pay provision for highway maintenance workers will be renegotiated after a federal ruling under the presidents wage price freeze. Personnel Commissioner John Simonds will meet Garnett Harvey of the Vermont State Employes Association to rework the clause that cut the 45 hour week to 40 before overtime.
Pownal School Board has received the factfinders report on the teacher contract impasse and will discuss it at the Oct 12 meeting at Pownal Center School. John Mason confirms submission on Oct 5 and notes the board is examining the findings. The board postponed approving a 40 gallon per minute water pump in the new addition elevator shaft pending lower costs.
Bennington Girl Scouts begin a new year with junior and brownie troops meeting at multiple churches. Coordinators Lynne Ferrari for Juniors and Pat Butler for Brownies and Cadettes invite girls to join. leaders urged to report functions to Eleanor Corkum, 442-3907.
UPI reports Rep Eva Morse R Calais will push legislation to curb false alarms to fire police and ambulance services and to penalize bomb threats. A one year prison term and 1000 dollar fine would replace weak local ordinances, with support from the state Fire Fighters Association.
Senator William T. Doyle proposes a 1972 bill requiring a runoff if a primary winner fails to reach 40 percent. The plan would pair the top two candidates in a special election to ensure broader support, noting past instances where winners were elected with low percentages. Governor Davis urges residents to study 1971 results and consider runoff adoption.
A Chicago detective and Afro-American Patrolmen's League leader argues for prison reform starting with police. He advocates closer police community ties, skepticism of mass arrests, and training that includes prison exposure to curb jail overuse. He warns of systemic resistance but stays committed to changing policing from within.
In Manchester two police chiefs clash over jurisdiction after a Sept. 19 car crash left Lettye Cox injured and later dead. Chief Hoag said he assisted in the investigation but was not in charge, while Chief Thompson contends otherwise. The Banner and Rutland Herald report on the dispute amid missing incident records.
Vermont Elks promote Silver Towers Camp prizes to be awarded next Saturday in Newport. Virginia N. Max Perrotta serves as local chairman and announced the event.
Vermont Marble Co and White Pigment Corp announce five executives moving to new posts. F Ray Keyser Jr becomes president of White Pigment. Thomas B Stafford joins Marble executive committee and treasurer duties for White Pigment with division oversight. Frank J Mainolfi named director and head of subsidiaries. Douglas S Stuart to secretary roles at Marble and White Pigment. John A Densmore elected treasurer of Marble. Proctor HQ notes Marble and White Pigment plants and quarries in VT and PA, with affiliates in CA and NH.
Scores of Vermont high school students will attend the second annual Health Careers Clubs seminar in Montpelier on Friday Oct 29. Sponsored by the Health Careers Council of Vermont the day long program will be at the National Life Insurance Company home office and Central Vermont Hospital. Pelton Goudey executive director expects about 150 participants. The event features health career films discussions with students enrolled in health career programs and information from health professionals.
The officers will be installed Sunday at 2 p.m. in Sacred Heart parish hall. All members are invited. The food stamp office will be closed Monday in observance of the holiday.
Weekly activities include Monday 7 30 Senior Citizens Club meeting and cards, Tuesday 1 arts crafts 2 flu shot clinic 6 30 yoga 8 Bennington Labor Council, Wednesday 10 women’s volleyball Armory 1 puppet group 1 food stamp distribution 3 Senior Citizens bowling Bennington Lanes, Thursday 1 30 card party 7 judo at MATHS, Friday 8 public card party, Sunday 4 bagpipe demo by Don Lindsey at McCullough Mansion. California reports 3 075 000 veterans, up from 2 992 000 last year. Green Mountain Homemakers Extension Group meets Monday 7 30 at Adelaide Valyou’s Grove Street. cohost Caroline Carey. White elephant sale items urged. Southern Vermont AARP meets Oct 14 in Colgate Hall at 2 with Guy Harmon slides and Boston trip report.
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