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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1973

Page

7

Salmon not alarmed over challenge to bottle ban

Vermont Governor Thomas P Salmon stated he would not alarm the administration if the Vermont Grocers Association pursued a court challenge to the bottle ban enacted in 1972 and effective this fall. He met with association leader Ronald Goldberg to discuss the potential for legal action and a possible special legislative session to repeal the law.

Charles Butler Jr. Montpelier UPI Vermont Thomas P. Salmon Ronald Goldberg Vermont Grocers Association Salmon Goldberg Association

Phony letter brings suit on Barre paper

A half million dollar damage suit filed in Washington County Court targets the Times Argus Association on behalf of attorney Joseph Palmisano. Palmisano and attorney Richard Davis allege the Aug. 31 Barre Montpelier letter to the editor by Eric Franklin caused humiliation and damage to Palmisano by accusing him of pressuring the City Council Traffic Committee on the Church Street one way to two way change. The suit claims the author did not write as Eric Franklin and knew or should have known the falsehood. The action was filed Wednesday.

Hinsdale Ill Bennington Sandra L. Baer Charles Ray Edward J. Milligan West Newton Mass Gareth Knights Milligan Knights Eric Franklin Palmisano Church Street Davis

Harvest Mass and Pot Luck Supper Sponsored by Sacred Heart

Lee Ann and Carrie Frederickson of Silver Street Bennington pause after gathering pumpkins cornstalks and flowers that will add a festive air to the Harvest Mass and Pot Luck Supper sponsored by Sacred Heart Church this Saturday Oct 13. The Mass at 5 p m will give thanks for the harvest and the supper at 6 p m in the gym at John XXIII Institute features the Holy Cross Novitiate choir joining the church choir in harvest songs.

Lee Ann Carrie Frederickson Silver Street Bennington Sacred Heart Church John XXIII Institute Holy Cross Novitiate Choir

Bedford presses reforms for farmers' taxation

Vermont Senator H Ward Bedford R Addison County urges education finance reform as the key to easing farmer costs. He criticizes Gov Salmon's Phase Two plan as insufficient, saying across the board relief is needed to protect farmland and open space from rising property taxes.

Robert Branon D-Franklin-Grand Isle

Vermont foliage bulletin reports continued color nationwide

Vermont foliage bulletin notes trees remain colorful across the state though some areas show bare branches due to wind. A review of reports statewide by the state tourism agency highlights ongoing fall color events and the cheerful display for visitors.

Montpelier Vermont Bennington Windham Connecticut River Saxtons River South Central Rutland Windsor Addison Washington Orange North Central Caledonia Lamoille Chittenden Essex Orleans Franklin Grand Isle

Strike study misses deadline on Burlington strike report

Gov. Salmon's strike study panel will not meet the November 15 deadline to present findings. Chairman John Burgess said the group moves into a second phase and will extend its work. The bishop of Burlington aided in reducing potential violence, while contractors get extension to file requested financial data. A city attorney report on police brutality is being returned for more information.

Burgess Burlington City

N E senators vote to curb presidential war powers

Washington reports 75 to 20 approval of a bill restricting presidential war powers. Democratic supporters include Hathaway Maine Kennedy Mass McIntyre N H Muskie Maine Pastore R I Pell R I Ribicoff Conn and Republican Aiken Vermont Brooke Mass Stafford Vermont Weicker Conn. Republican opposition includes Cotton H B. Boston also notes extended National Weather Service forecast for New England with showers Sunday and fair weather Tuesday.

Washington UPI New England Hathaway Maine Kennedy Mass Mciintyre N.H Muskie Pastore R.I Pell Ribicoff Conn Aiken Brooke Stafford Weicker Boston National Weather Service

Pressure at Goddard to fire president Witherspoon

Plainfield trustees face student demand to oust Gerald Witherspoon as Goddard College struggles to survive amid campus tensions. Otis McRae, a Black counselor, is on a hunger strike after not being rehired. At San Jose State, Jessica Mitford, fired for fingerprint refusal, plans to teach anyway as new lecturer takes over.

Plainfield UPI Goddard College Gerald Witherspoon Witherspoon Otis McRae San Jose Calif Jessica Mitford Miss Mitford San Jose State University Ms. Mitford McRae

Editor Laguerre to resign as Sports Illustrated editor

Andre Laguerre, managing editor of Sports Illustrated for nearly 14 years, will leave his post on February 1. Hedley Donovan, Time Inc. editor in chief, announced the change. Roy Terrell, 50, a longtime SI writer and editor and current executive editor, will succeed Laguerre as managing editor.

New York UPI Andre Laguerre Sports Illustrated Time Inc Hedley Donovan Roy Terrell Laguerre

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