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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1971

Page

5

American matador Richard Corey tops Spanish ranks in Guadalajara

Richard Corey, 29, a Miami University economics graduate from Charleston, West Virginia, became the second American full matador in Spain after three years as an apprentice in Mexico. In Guadalajara he faced two bulls, killed the first with a sword, and earned an ear for artistry, amid a 3000-person crowd.

Miami Charleston W.va Spain Guadalajara Madrid Mexico Bok Bryn Mawr Curtis Publishing Co Stanford Harvard Law School Law Review Judge Advocate General’s Corps George Wachiner— University Law School Graduate Schools of Business and Government Sissela Ann Myrdal Gunnar Myrdal Paris

Bok pledges he will maintain Harvard's independent status

Harvard’s new president Derek C Bok vows to preserve the university’s freedoms and standards amid pressures from society and outside funding. In his installation address he warned against ties to grant money, taxed land, or public funding eroding teaching and research quality.

Bok Harvard Cambridge, Mass UPI Derek C. Bok Nathan M. Pusey Andrew W. Mellon Foundation New York C. Douglas Dillon U.S. Treasury Kennedy and Johnson General Court Massachusetts Bay Colony

Developers Charged With Broken Promises At Quechee

A Quechee Lakes Development Corp landowner vows to raise complaints at the first annual land owners meeting Saturday in Hartford Town with attorney Robert H. Arnold of Glastonbury filing a letter signed by 12 owners accusing the firm of violating promises about 2000 vacation homes and 500 condominiums. Arnold says the project cuts lot sizes to half an acre, reserves less land, and creates clustered suburban development while delaying a portable pool and golf course features. Davidson counters Arnold helped draft plans and knew half the property would remain open and condominiums would be built as approved.

Quechee UPI Quechee Lakes Development Corp Hartford Town Robert H. Arnold Glastonbury Conn Fas Arnold Quebec L. John Davidson Quebec Lakes Connecticut Davidson Quechee Lake Quechee Lakes

Vermont GOP primary race weighs campaign spending limits

In Montpelier UPI reports Republican candidates Thomas Alden Mallary clash over spending limits. Secretary of State Richard C. Thomas says he will abide by a 7500 primary cap for state offices while Mallary and Alden discuss restricting campaign expenditures and packaging. The six-way GOP race for the nomination leads to a November contest against a four-man Democratic field.

John Alden Windsor County Richard Mallary Alden Mallary Vermont Lawrence Associates Boston Mallory Deane C. Davis Thomas

Army Corps warns of erosion along New England coast

The U S Army Corps of Engineers reports over 200 miles of New England shoreline critically eroded, with 135 miles in Massachusetts. The survey across 8,600 miles of shore found 1,100 miles critically eroded, most of the coastline privately owned. In Massachusetts the Henry Gay Head Cliffs Martha's Vineyard and several Cape Cod beaches were noted among the affected areas.

Army Engineer Corps N.E. Coast Waltham, Mass New Hampshire New England Massachusetts Gay Head Martha’s Vineyard Cape Cod Nauset Beach North Truro Brant Rock Beach Marshfield North Scituate Beach Nantasket Beach Hull Wessagusett Beach Weymouth Wollaston Beach Quincy Revere Beach Plum Island Merrimack River

Around Vermont Razed district to be rebuilt

In Burlington, owners of the Strong Building announce plans to rebuild in the commercial district after a weekend fire that destroyed the five story brick complex. Four partners including Rayden Cody consider a motel or commercial complex with replacement value up to $1 million. Police intensify search for two men seen leaving before the blaze and fire officials deem the fire deliberately set.

Burlington UPI Rayden Cody Cody

Goddard College President Renews Five Year Term

Gerald S. Witherspoon wins a five year renewal as president of Goddard College in Plainfield. The contract takes effect after his current three year deal ends July 1, 1972. Witherspoon, former Vermont tax commissioner under Gov. Hoff, has led the college since July 1969, following Royce S. Pitkin. Trustees approved the offer after reviewing his past two years amid faculty dissension.

Witherspoon

Brattleboro Trooper arraignment after shooting at chief

State trooper Robert Murray 26 faces arraignment in Windham District Court on charges of breach of the peace and assault after a weekend shooting incident involving Wilmington Police Chief Charles Goodnow. Murray was arrested Saturday night and later sent to Brattleboro retreat for observation. Springfield layoffs include Fellows Corp. 61 jobs cut Oct. 17, following Vermont Research Corp. cut of 77.

Brattleboro UPI Robert Murray Windham District Court Murray Wilmington Charles Goodnow

Cohoes Police Face Traffic Charges After Crash

Two Cohoes police officers face charges after a high speed chase ended in a crash. Patrolman George Denis is charged with unsafe operation and disobeying a lawful order, while Sgt. Kenneth Westfall, his supervisor, faces a departmental charge over his commanding officer duties. A report harshly criticized the condition of Cohoes police cars as deplorable and unsafe, released by the officers’ attorney. Denis claims the accelerator pedal stuck during the chase.

Cohoes George Denis Kenneth D. Westfall J. Albert Barsamian Denis

Picky crime wave, fires, and fluoridation questions hit Berkshire

Berkshire residents report burglaries with odd thefts including six dozen eggs and every stitch of underwear. Fire chiefs clash over recent blazes while Pittsfield considers fluoridating the water supply. Allendale pharmacy break nets 288 dollars in drugs via roof entry. Adams Taxpayers Association seeks directors with eight seats open and election on October 17.

Pittsfield UPI Berkshire County Stanley Bush Garrett Hostefer Allendale ADAMS Adams Taxpayers Association

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