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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1972

Page

8

Middlebury Jury Convicts Shaftsbury Man of Rape

A Shaftsbury man, Warren Green, 39, was found guilty of rape by a Middlebury jury after a two day trial in District Court before Judge John P. Morrissey. Sentencing is postponed to Monday, Oct. 14. Green’s attorney won a change of venue due to pre trial publicity and notoriety. Green was arrested July 29 for an alleged July 2 rape in Shaftsbury. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment July 31 in Bennington District Court.

Middlebury Middebury Shaftsbury John P. Morrissey Warren Green Morrissey Green John A. Hart Bennington Neil S. Moss Dorset Mildred Dunn Dorset Hollow Road Shaftsbury Barracks

Jeffords Drops Out of Vermont GOP Chair Race

Vermont Attorney General James Jeffords withdraws from contention to lead the Republican Party after GOP gubernatorial candidate Hackett refuses support. Jeffords cites Hackett's stance and a state committee poll, saying his appointment would not unity the party. He urges supporters to work for the party ticket this November.

Jeffords Hackett Russell Merciman

Water board reviews fogging appeal at Vernon plant

Water Resources Board will continue review next week of an appeal by Verminot Yan kee Nuclear power plant at Vernon challenging an order to limit fogging to within the plant’s boundaries. The board began findings Wednesday and will resume Tuesday.

Meyer Seeks Vermont Senate Seat With National View

Vermont candidate Meyer outlines a two year record of unpopular positions on Vietnam and federal spending. He promotes curbing military outlay, broader social programs, and tax reforms for farmers and forest landholders to bridge urban rural gaps. Meyer emphasizes a scientific approach, forestry background, and opposition to Nixon era policies as he pursues the Mallary seat.

Meyer China Vietnam Verimont Vermont Richard Mallory U.S McGovern Pennsylvania State University West Rupert Vermont Land We Yan Natural Resources Oil

Japan envoy visits Vermont to meet manufacturers

Nobuhiko Ushiba ambassador to the United States and Masao Sawaki consul general of Japan in New York visit Vermont to discuss export trade opportunities. They meet Friday at Tavern Motor Inn Montpelier and Ushiba will call on the governor. A reception and dinner follow at the Lodge in Smuggler’s Notch.

Montpelier Japan United States Nobuhiko Ushiba Vermont New York Masao Sawaki Tavern Motor Inn Ushiba

She Week launches at UVM with Parker speaking

Dr Parker introduces She Week at the University of Vermont a slate of films lectures and discussion groups on women starting October 1 Bennington College President Gail T Parker will present Expanding Lifestyles of Women on Monday October 18 in the Cook Physical Sciences Building at pm The events are sponsored by the Women's Centennial Committee.

Bennington College Gail T. Parker University of Vermont Parker Cook Physical Sciences

Landfill taboos told Bennington recycling plans nearly ready

Williamstown hosts Berkshire Bennington Recycling Committee meeting with representatives from Bennington Williams Towns and nearby centers. Bennington plans to ban paper in Stamford landfill with potential ordinances on cans and bottles. Recycled paper and contact talks outline outreach and future items like tires steel and bulk iron.

Bennington

UVM seeks exemption from Burlington building codes

The University of Vermont urged the state Supreme Court to exempt it from city code requirements in Burlington. It appealed a Chittenden County Court ruling ordering permits and fees for 1969 construction work on 13 campus buildings. The university argues state instrumentality status and public education mission justify exemption. Burlington counters code compliance does not hinder education.

Burlington Rudolph Daley

Auto negligence suit opens in Rutland

A $1,000 auto negligence case against the estate of Jesse B. Dewey of Bennington opens its second day in U S District Court in Rutland. Dewey was killed in a head on collision on Route 9 near Brattleboro on November 10, 1987. The suit is brought by Joseph J Cavello administrator of his son Michael J Cavello's estate from Worcester Massachusetts.

Rutland Jesse B. Dewey Bennington U.S Dewey Brattleboro Joseph. J. Cavello Worcester Mass Michael J. Cavello

Funeral of Mrs Romain Brownell in North Bennington

The funeral for Mrs. Romain Brownell formerly Lillian White of Greenwich Street North Bennington was held at Mahar Son Funeral Home with Rev Lea Hourihan officiating. Burial followed in Grandview Cemetery. Dewey, the third crash victim, died from injuries after his mail truck collision with Covello’s car on a curved road at about 9 30 p m. Dewey survived by his wife Rena Lemberg and three children.

Paul Damik Worcester Dewey Covello Richard Knapic Robert Donovan Millbury Mass Rena Lemberg Jennings Drive Rutland

Twilight Court St Andrew retreat and local notices

Bennington briefs report a twilight retreat for Court St Andrew Catholic Daughters at Holy Cross Novitiate on Oct 16 at 6 pm with dinner reservations at Four Squires. Also covered are a Vermont Optometric Association meeting with a lecture on ocular diabetes. Milky Way 4-H Dairy Club bake sale. Senior Citizens rummage sale fundraisers. and a Friday Seafood Night at the Elks Club with live piano.

Court St. Andrew Catholic Daughters of America Holy Cross Novitiate Four Squires Année Cummings 4-H Dairy Club

Hospital Notes for Wednesday October 11 1972

Admissions include Jennifer Bakaitis Hoosick Falls and Mrs Mary Grover East Arlington. Discharges list Master Scott Stroffalone Woodford and Mrs Joan Bushee with son Manchester Center. Births note several families including Gene Shorey Pleasant Street a daughter Oct 31 and William Hurley Jr North Street a son Oct 1.

Jennifer Bakaitis Hoosick Falls Mary Grover East Arlington Scott Stroffalone Woodford Joan Bushee Manchester Center Marie Nealon Gene Shorey Pleasant St

Windham Court Awards 39499 in Ski Injury Verdict

A Windham County Court jury awarded 39499 to Mrs. Janice N. Jones of West Dover for a bad leg fracture suffered skiing at Mt. Snow in 1970. Sport Trends Inc. was found solely liable for selling bindings that allegedly failed to release. The jury deducted 501 from an initial 60000 award after settlements with the bindings' manufacturer and distributor.

Virginia Page Rewfane Windham County Janice N. Jones West Dover Mt. Snow Mt. Snow Development Corp Sport Trends Inc Sport Trends, Inc Lite Fitts Gordon Lite Ralph Jones Mia. Jones

Obituary notices for Mrs Mabel Tifft and Robert Kent

Two obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs Mabel Barber Tifft of Robinson Avenue and Robert A Kent of Dorset. Tifft, 93, died at Sourcliffe Nursing Home after long illness, survived by son Fred B Tifft, siblings, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. funeral at Hanson Walbridge with no calling hours, Memorials to Mt Anthony Union High School. Kent, 42, ex ski instructor at Bromley Mountain, veteran, survived by wife Virginia, mother, stepsons, brother, granddaughter, nieces. services in Manchester Center and Manchester First Congregational Church with memorials to American Cancer Society or Manchester Rescue Squad.

Mabel (Barber) Tifft Robinson Avenue Sourcliffe Nursing Home Fred E. ‘Tifft Daniel P. and Fannie (Clark) Barber Pownal Bennington Albany Busintss College Tift Rutland Railway Tifft Fred B. Tifft William Barber Sanford Barber Schenectady N.Y Minetta Dill Charlotte Lyons Fannie Buskey Bellows Falls Hanson-Walbridge Floyd L. la Bombard First Baptist Church Marion E.* Ht Mt. Anthony Union High School Robert A. “Red” Kent Veterans’ Administration White River Junction Dorset Robert D Hazle (Alexander) Kent Manchester Burr & Burton Seminary U.S. Air Force Kent Bromley Mountain Harned-Fowler Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Dorset Post American Legion Equinox Country Club Virginia Charles H. Harriman Shaftsbury Thomas E. Harriman Ellsworth Afb S.D John C. Kent Havre Mont

Longtime North Bennington painter Joseph E Kelly dies at 87

Joseph E Kelly of Upper Main Street North Bennington died at Putnam Memorial Hospital after a brief illness at age 87. Born in Hoosick Falls New York on November 5 18 he was a noted painting contractor who introduced outside spray painting in the area and did work for Bennington College. Survived by wife Ella Moon two sons Joseph M Kelly and James Bernard Kelly who died earlier. funeral set for Mahar and Son Funeral Home with services at St John the Baptist Church North Bennington.

Joseph E. Kfilly Joseph E. Kelly Upper Main Street North Bennington Putnam Memorial Hospital Hoosick Falls Nly Christopher Johanna Morris) Kelly Kelly Bennington College Schenectady N.Y Army Arlington Worth Betenington F.B. Jennings Ella Moon James Bernard Kelly Mary Kelly Mahar & San St. John the Baptist Church St. John's Cemetery

Rutland Youth Killed in Car Crash Near Castleton

In Castleton area, Raymond Woods aged 17 died after a single car crash Wednesday night. Three Rutland youths were injured. Peter Willey 17 remained in critical condition at Rutland Hospital, while Craig Burton 16 and Lawrence Beaudry 17 were listed in serious condition with multiple injuries.

Castleton UPI Raymond Woods Rutland Rutland Hospital Peter Willey Craig Burton Lawrence Beaudry

State YWCA to hear of fund trends

Shelburne Vermont district YWCA holds its 12th annual meeting at the Shelburne Inn on Thursday Oct 16 with a 10 am business session and 12 30 luncheon. Elections of state board members then officers followed by a talk by Paul Veltman on Contemporary Trends in United Community Services. Guests may reserve through Mrs John Dinse Shelburne 05482.

Shelburne Vermont The YWCA Shelburne Inn Paul Veltman United Community Services Chittenden County United Commmunity Services United Fund John Dinse Harbar Road

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