Textile leaders hail Nixon textile import accord
Leaders in textile states welcomed the Nixon administration agreement limiting imports from Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South Korea. Observers urged full details but praised the move as aiding labor costs and jobs in the U S fiber textile sector with a five percent growth cap on Japanese exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
UPI
Nixon
South Carolina
John C. West
William F. Sullivan
Northern Textile Association
New England
New York
Mid-Atlantic
Japan
Taiwan
Hong Kong
South Korea
Washington
Charlotte
N.C
Billy Graham
Southland
American Textile Manufacturers Institute
John E. Reeves
Reeves
Reeves Brothers Inc
Four injured in Shaftsbury road pole crash
State Police investigated a freak collision on East Road near Topping Tavern in Shaftsbury at 7:30 pm injuring driver Bruce Banulis and four children ages three and four. The pole remained in the road after recent road widening and blocked the path of a northbound car, sending all five to Putnam Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaftsbury
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Bruce E. Banulis
Bennington
East Road
Banulis
Wendy
John Gauthier
Jamie
Topping Tavern
Power Company
Bennington Rotarians hear of first state rehabilitation project
Dick Sears spoke to Bennington Rotary about the 204 Depot Street program for boys aged 14 to 17. The halfway house, formerly Phoenix House, aims to steer youths away from delinquency and back into the community with court referrals, a six month, two hour daily regimen, and peer-oriented guidance. Community support is sought for furniture and painting at the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Vermont
Depot Street
Phoenix House
Steffen
United Counseling Service
Sears
Prospect School Trustees and Staff for 1971 72
The Prospect School in North Bennington lists its board of trustees administration and faculty for 1971 72 led by Joseph E Joseph as president. Names include James M Toolan treasurer Michael Hogan and administrators Marian C Taylor and Joan B Blake. The school adopts a non discrimination code prohibiting race color or national origin based discrimination in admissions and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect School
North Bennington
Joseph E. Joseph
James M. Toolan
Old Bennington
Michael Hogan
Bennington
Harvey D. Carter Jr
Pownal
Leonard Feldstein
New York
John G. McCullough
Charles Murrow
West Brat
Joan B. Blake
Pauline Shea
Jane Carter
Jessica Howard
Daryl Hartshorne
David Kelso
Mary Stevens
Prospect
U.S
Water found on the moon by Rice scientists
Rice University researchers report a lunar geyser event detected by Apollo 12 and 14 instruments shows 99 percent water vapor over 10 square miles near Ocean of Storms. The scientists say subsurface liquid water is possible and could aid a future permanent lunar base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
UPI
Lunar
U.S
Rice University
Moon
John W. Freeman Jr
Apollo
Freeman
Hills
Mount Pleasant
Iowa
Quick-thinking teens save local youth from sand collapse tragedy
In Beech Street desert area a tunnel cave-in buried 12 year old David Yarosz under a ton of sand. Teammate Bill Fonteneau gave rescue breaths while friend Tommy Barnes alerted police. Contractor Francis Woodward pulled David free and Billy Fonteneau helped revive him. David was treated and kept overnight, recovering with friends relieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
David Yarosz
David
Catherine Yarosz
Beech Street
Desert
William H. Morse
Bill Fonteneau
Keith Keyes
Tommy Barnes
Francis Woodward
Billy Fonteneau
Billy
Putnam Hospital
Saratoga hearing weighs revival of casino gambling
Saratoga Springs leaders and residents urged casino gambling at a second public hearing, arguing it could revitalize the resort and economy. Mayor Sarto Smaldone signaled no objection and even personal pursuit of licensed or state controlled gambling. Critics warned casinos could harm hotels and other tourist industries while a Las Vegas example was cited as cautionary. Additional hearings were set in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and New York City with a Feb 1 1972 legislative report deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga Springs
N.Y
Empire State
Sarto Smaldone
Gideon-Putnam
Smaldone
Saratoga
Commission
James W. Fitzsimmons
Saratoga Harness Race, Inc
Fitzsimmons
Mike Craft
Albany
New York
Craft
Las Vegas
Kent H. Brown
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
New York City
Brown
New York State
New Jersey
AIV Workshops Backed Again by Vermont Group
MONTPELIER The AIV board of directors at its 51st annual meeting approved sponsoring the 1972 Economic Education Workshop at the University of Vermont for the 17th year. Twenty to 25 Vermont teachers will receive all expense fellowships to attend the three week program planned and directed by UVM. Since 1955, 460 teachers have taken part in the UVM summer session workshop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
AIV Board of
Associated Industries of Vermont
University of Vermont
Vermont
UVM
Medina leaves Army after My Lai court-martial verdict
Captain Ernest L. Medina, 35, was honorably discharged at Ft. McPherson after being cleared of all murder charges related to the My Lai massacre. He said he would begin work in Menominee, Michigan, for R. J. Enstrom Corp. as assistant to the chairman of the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FT. Mcpherson, Ga
UPI
Ernest L. Medina
My Lai
Medina
Ft. McPherson
Menominee, Mich
R. J. Enstrom Corp
F. Lee Bailey
Bailey
Vermont business group reelects Barbier president
John E. Barbier, president of the Fellows Corp. of Springfield, was reelected president of the Associated Industries of Vermont at the AIV 51st annual meeting held last week. Barbier, a Detroit native, joined Fellows Corp. in 1962 as assistant general manager, became vice president and general manager in 1963, and was named president in 1967.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
John E. Barbier
The
Fellows Corp
Springfield
Associated Industries of Vermont
AIV
Detroit
Mich
Barbier
Bennington Briefs and Fall Park Pleasantries
Willow Park remains ideal for picnics as recreation director Loomis Dana notes families can use park facilities free of charge in the pleasant fall air. Dana also mentions Dr. Oakley M Frost will be away Oct 18 to 22 attending the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress in Atlantic City New Jersey. Barbier’s bio highlights Michigan roots and long Springfield civic involvement with leadership roles in Community Chest Hospital and Rotary, plus Montana or Vermont industry ties. Other ASV officers elected include Kendall Carris Richardson Mereness and Buttura Britton as executives and directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Park
Loomis Dana
Oakley M. Frost
American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress
Atlantic City
Michigan State University
Wayne
Michigan) University
Barbier
Jones & Lamson Machine Co
Springfield
Fellows
Springfield Community Chest
Mack Molding Co
Arlington
Henry M. Carris
Carris Reels Inc
Rutland
A. Russell Richardson
Union Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Montpelier
James R. Mereness
AIW
AIV
John Buttura
Buttura & Sons
Barre
Allen H. Britton Jr
Britton Lumber Company
Ely
Pray murder case to get competency hearing Monday
Superior Court Judge Stephen B. Martin will hold a Monday competency hearing in Bennington County Court to determine if 22 year old Gary Pray of Bennington can stand trial for the May 6 Arlington shooting death of Edouard A. Garneau. Pray has pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reasons of insanity. Dr Earl O Brown of Williamstown who examined Pray at the Waterbury state hospital is expected to testify for the defense. He said one examination was not enough to judge competency and additional sessions and diagnostic tests are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Stephen B. Martin
Bennington County
Gary Pray
Bennington
Edouard A. Garneau
Arlington
Pray
Earl O. Brown
Williamstown
Mass
State Hospital
Waterbury
Brown
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Nichols
Chatcat
Berkshire
Mr. Medina
AIV Offficers
Bennington Briefs
Dana
N.J
Main St
Banner Publishing Corp
United Press International
New York Times News Service
Matthews, Shannon & Cullen Inc
Sportstar
JF. Collins
Roberts Drive
North Adams
For
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
New York Stock Exchange
David L. Stuckey
M.L.R.F.& S. Register
Joseph O’neil
Martin
Dr. Brown
Drysdale’s
Drysdale
BankAmericard
Monument Plaza Shopping Center
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