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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1974
Page
7
The porch floor uses straight edge lumber not tongue and groove. For wide cracks, cut strips 4 inches wide from matching wood and press into place, spanning two or more joists. Glue only one side and avoid hammering, then nail if needed. Narrow cracks use plastic wood or sawdust glue mix.
Air conditioning inclusion rose to half of new single family homes in 1973, up from 43 percent in 1972 and 36 percent in 1971, with regional differences noted. The trend appears nationwide except the West where 41 percent in 1973 lagged 44 percent in 1972 and 35 percent in 1971.
Bennington Postmaster Stanley J. Pekalski lists key mailing dates for Christmas items. Deadlines cover international surface greeting cards to the Far East and Africa, armed forces mail to Antarctica to Turkey, and PAL and SAM services to various regions including Europe and the Americas.
Vermont Employment Security officials urge employers to consider the needs of handicapped workers noting studies show strong attendance reliability and retention. During the year ending June 30, more than 2,700 handicapped individuals were served. 1,112 found jobs, 86 enrolled in training, 767 received counseling, and 188 referred to other services. Among these, 756 were handicapped veterans with 332 jobs found and 61 referred to other services.
Joan Alderman, a Bennington native, becomes manager of Chittenden Trust Company's new drive-in office on Oct. 1, succeeding Eva M. Niegoda who moves to installment loans at the main Bennington office. Alderman, a 1953 Bennington High School graduate, previously worked at County National Bank of Bennington in various roles and resides with husband Ronald at 202 Weeks St. with three sons. Canada and Mexico holiday greeting card and parcel schedule listed through Dec. 21.
Burlington readers are advised home buying is the largest purchase and a careful inspection helps avoid hazards. The AVM book from UVM Extension recommends a safety checklist covering fire resistant basement ceilings, closet lighting away from combustibles, and close balusters to protect children. Free copy available by writing Publications Morrill Hall University of Vermont Burlington 05401.
Cecile Roy state BPW president met Gov. Salmon who issued a proclamation designating Oct. 20-26 as Vermont Businesswomen's Week. The kickoff Oct. 20 at the Holiday Inn Burlington features coffee, workshops on membership, a BPW Foundation talk, a career women program, and a luncheon with Dr. Virginia Clark of UVM.
Vermont workers drew 906 847 dollars in regular unemployment benefits in September under state law, down from August and above last September’s. Extended benefits totaling 236 498 were paid as regular benefits exhausted. A year ago September had no extended payments. Last full week saw 5428 filing for benefits versus 4090 a year earlier. Federal totals included 38180 for discharged veterans and 17350 for former federal employees.
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