Rockefeller wife cancer check shows no lymph node spread
Nelson Rockefeller's wife Happy underwent a left breast mastectomy after a biopsy found three malignant nodules. Lab tests on 32 removed lymph nodes showed none contained cancer, giving a 90 percent chance of full recovery in ten years. Doctors expect she can leave hospital in five to seven days.
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New York
UPI
Nelson Rockefeller
Happy
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Institute
Fidward J. Beattie, Jr
Rockefeller
Urban
Bond firm found guilty of diabolic POW fraud
A U.S. judge convicted R J Allen & Associates Inc and three executives of a diabolical fraud scheme that harmed 20 to 30 Vietnam War prisoners of war and more than 300 other investors. The court ordered $4.5 million in restitution to POW families and investors. Navy Captain Howard Rutledge, who lost a son in the war, was among the victims.
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Washington
UPI
Vietnam
Securities and Exchange Commission
Charles Fulton
U.S. District Court
Miami
Michael Stewart
SEC
R.J. Allen & Associates Inc
Sawhill defends more refineries in U.S. energy plan
Washington energy chief John Sawhill urged communities to permit refinery construction to close the gap between 17 million barrels of daily oil consumption and 14.2 million barrels of refining capacity. He highlighted offshore oil potential and ongoing tech to make drilling safer and cleaner in a TV interview with Sen. Charles Percy.
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Washington
UPI
John Sawhill
Sawhill
Federal Energy Administration
Charles H. Percy
R-N
Percy
Vermont governor debate questions urged by league
The three Vermont gubernatorial candidates facing a Bennington debate on October 22 at Mt. Anthony Union Junior High School were asked by the State League of Women Voters to address issues including education funding and a $10 million deficit, land use, energy policy, tax burden, housing, transportation, environment, health care, and a proposed container law. Moderator Adelaide Fine of the Bennington League will oversee a 7:30 pm session with possible audience questions.
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Vermont
Bennington
Mt. Anthony Union Junior High School
League of Women Voters
State
Agency of Transportation
Bennington League
Adelaide Fine
White Creek dog shooting spree alarms residents
White Creek New York residents fear a series of dog shootings after a pet limped home with a broken leg and other reports of wounded or missing dogs. Constable Merle Harvey, the dog catcher, says he has had no contact about the incidents and notes New York state curfew for dogs. The wider text discusses refinery technology and offshore drilling plans, Alaska pipeline decisions, and SEC findings on urban bonds unrelated to the local incident.
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White Creek
N.Y
Merle Harvey
Harvey
New York State
Rate hike opposed by public in Vermont case
UPI reports Vermont Public Service Board heard attorney Thomas J. Kennedy urge denial of New England Telephone Co’s permanent 23 percent rate increase. He argued insufficient evidence on return on investment. PSB Chairman Martin Miller said a ruling would come next Tuesday and Wednesday. The 23 percent rise remains temporary pending refund if unjustified.
Burglars Arrested After Hoosick Falls Bookstore Break In
New York state police arrested Donald J. Morin and William E. Stempek in Center Brunswick for a burglary at Don’s Bookstore Hoosick Falls. Morin, 24, faced charges including reckless driving and possession of stolen property with a year of probation after pleading guilty. Stempek, 23, released on $1,000 bond pending court. UPI notes 2.5 million backyard pools in the US, growing 10 percent yearly.
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Center Brunswick
N.Y
Don’s
Hoosick Falls
New York
Donald J. Morin
William E. Stempek
New Hampshire
McKnight
J. J. Zagursky
W. E. Bragin
Vermont Senate Reapportionment Trouble Triggers Special Election
Former official Thomas contends the misalignment of districts requires a special election. He notes copies of the Senate Reapportionment Act were sent to county clerks and praises Vermont's Elections Board for voter appeals. He says the local Board of Civil Authority bears residence proof burden and seeks simplified clerk procedures manual.
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Thomas
Senate
Vermont
Elections Board
Board of Civil Authority
Stratton Proposal Faces Environmental Guidelines on Snowmaking
The commission noted Stratton's plan to use effluent for snowmaking and warned it must comply with the Agency of Environmental Conservation Water Resources Board and Soil Conservation Service. It warned thaw conditions could cause rapid melt and runoff into the lake.
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Agency of Environmental Conservation, Water Resources Board
Soil Conservation Service
Stratton
Bennington Briefs Highlight local events and notices
The Bennington Welcome Wagon Club hosts a covered-dish supper and Park McCullough Big House tour for newcomers tonight at 7. Fire Department Auxiliary meets at Beech Street Hall. new member welcomed and coin-card drive to start Oct. 21. Also notices on real estate, a pizza ad, Stratton snow season prospects, a memorial service for Herbert A. Knapp, and a local wedding anniversary open house in Manchester.
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Bennington
Herbert A. Knapp
County St
Railway Express
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Mahar & Son
Herbert Lorenz
Jack Lowie
Arthur Dewey
Fletcher Hall
Treffle Langlois
Richard Perrott
Robert la Porte
Park Lawn Cemetery
Mr. Lorenz
Bradford Hook & Ladder Co
Bennington Fire Department
Bennington Elks Lodge
Charles
Mary Jane Rounds
Pownal
River Road
Manchester
Union vote delayed at state colleges
Vermont State Employes Labor Relations Board postponed a union representation election at four state colleges citing improper practices by the colleges The election affecting 180 non teaching employees was moved from Oct 31 and Nov 1 to Dec 5 and 6 The unions involved are VSEA AFT and AFSCME Officials said an appeal may follow and a pamphlet suggesting mandatory union membership drew critique Edith M C Lanfear died Oct 18 in Bennington aged 78 Funeral services set for Oct 21 at 11 a.m. with calls and floral donations guided to local groups
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Thomas
Montpelier
CPA
Senate
Vermont
Rutland Town
Middlebury College
Georgetown School of Law
U.S. Air Reserve
U.S
Winston L. Prouty
Republican State Committee
Vermont State Employes Association
VSEA
American Federation of Teachers
AFT
American Federation of State
Young
Edith M. C. Lanfear
Crescent Manor
Bennington
West Pawlet
Manchester
Lanfear
William H. Lanfear
Frank J
Anne Pendolph Cadoret
Louise Foster
Boyntonville
N.Y
Raymond Cadoret
Winooski
Norma Kimball
Hoosick Falls
United Church of
Granville
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Carolyn Jones
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League
Allen
Stewart
Rutledge
United States
Bennington Briefs
Aspen Acres Inc
ADV
Hanae
Ben Mont
Brooks
University of New Hampshire
Porterhouse
Walker
India Garments
Potters Yard
Bennington, VT
Berkshire Plaza
North Adams, Mass
Bennington Banner
Main St
The
Banner Publishing Corp
United Press International
New York Times News Service
Matthews, Shannon & Cullen Inc
Bennington Recreation Youth Council
Town Pool
Willow Park
Stark Street Playground
Anthony Perrotta
Pam Woode
Julie Corey
Cheryl Krawczyk
Dawn Leonard
Mimi Love
Robin Love
Frank Love
Lori Peck
Pat Schaffer
Youth Council
Brandy
Jeff Reed
Paul Harrington
Mye
Triple
Grand Union Empire
Nichals
Nichols
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