Ecologist warns of 21st century perils and population surge
Dr Edward Flaccus of Bennington College spoke to the Bennington AAUW about looming global challenges. He warned of exponential population growth, rising food scarcity, dwindling petroleum, pollution, and the need for action now. He framed these as warnings, not prophecies, citing Pandora’s Box and urging restraint in consumption and government action to protect freedoms.
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John Leaning
Edward Flaccus
Bennington College
Flaccus
Bennington
American Association of University Women
Barbara Finlayson
Thomas says Guest misinformed about publicizing panel
Incumbent Secretary of State Richard C. Thomas rebukes Democrat James Guest for misinformation on publicizing the Appeals Panel. Thomas, who helped create the panel, notes its 1974 start and vows further radio promotions. A Bennington Democrats supper precedes a 7:30 p.m. candidate forum at the courthouse.
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Thomas
Rutland
Richard C. Thomas
James Guest
Division of Registration & Licensing
Guest
Bennington Briefs Highlights Local Events And Notices
Youth diving course runs 6 30 to 7 30 at the Recreation Center with Tom Otero information. Pvt Clarence J Burgess 18 son of Mr and Mrs Chester R Burgess Sr of Barney Road completed OSUT at Ft Knox Kentucky. OSUT blends basic and advanced infantry training in 13 weeks. League of Women Voters to host candidates forum Oct 21 at Bennington County Courthouse. Food rummage sale at Second Congregational Church Hillside Street Saturday 10 to 2 by Women of the Moose. Political ad urging votes for Orlando Cullinan for state senator. Craft classes Clever Crafts Monument Plaza Bennington call 442 2417. Organizing a chorus for Variety U S A Feb 5 442 2340. Continued business ads for The Shea Agency Inc insurance services.
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Bennington
Clarence J. Burgess
Chester R. Burgess Sr
Barney Road
League of Women Voters
Bennington County
South Street
U.S. House and Senate
Vermont
Funerals for Dill Manuel Mulligan Held in Bennington
Funeral services for Minnette B. Dill formerly of 11 Robinson Ave died Oct 13 at Springfield Convalescent Center. George Manuel of Shaftsbury died Oct 12 after leaving Benn ington College. both services were at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home. Graveside rites for Florence Quinlan Mulligan of Bennington followed at Park Lawn Cemetery. Committal prayers were offered by several priests. Arrangements were by Mahar & Son Funeral Home.
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Minnette B. Dill
Robinson Ave
Springfield
George Manuel
Shaftsbury
Bennington College
Hanson- Walbridge
Angus J. MacDonald
Shaftsbury United
Florence Quinlan Mulligan
Bennington
Crescent Manor
Park Lawn Cemetery
Francis B. Flanagan
St. Francis de Sales Church
Mahar & Son Funeral Home
Vermont Side Judges Decline Supreme Court Appeal
Vermont assistant judges will not appeal a Vermont Supreme Court ruling barring their participation in legal decisions across 14 county courts. Five of 28 side judges met with Attorney General M. Jerome Diamond and backed codifying their functions by legislative amendment rather than pursuing a legal appeal.
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State Court
State Association of Assistant Judges
Vermont Supreme Court
Disabled American Veterans Van Sets Up In Town
The DAV Field Service van will park at First Vermont Bank and Trust Co. on School and Pleasant streets today from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Michael Corcoran, a White River Junction resident and former North Benningtonite, will ride the van as national service officer. Veterans and dependents may stop for free information on claims and agency questions.
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Disabled American Veterans Field Service
First Vermont Bank & Trust Co
Corner School
Pleasant Streets
DAV
Michael Corcoran
White River Junction
North Bennington
National Service Officer
Hadassah Bennington chapter opens 1976 77 calendar
The Bennington Hadassah chapter kicks off its 1976 77 year with a cocktail party Sunday October 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mt. Anthony Country Club. All members and potential new members are invited as invitations go to women in the community. Hadassah, founded in 1912 in Jerusalem, now supports a global medical and education program with 350,000 members. For information on joining, call Mrs. David Morris at 442-4861.
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Bennington
Hadassah
Mt. Anthony Country Club
Old City
Jerusalem
Hadassah Medical Organization
Ein Karem
David Morris
Bennington County Heart Fund Names 1977 Chairman
Robert Svitak is named center for 1977 as chairman of the Bennington County Heart Fund. Behind him are Betty Marcotte vice chairman, Michael Shanahan Rutland director of development for the Vermont Heart Association, and Tracy F. Howe East Montpelier state campaign chairman. The February 1977 campaign aims for a $12,901 county goal.
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Robert Svitak
Bennington County Heart Fund
Betty Marcotte
Michael Shanahan
Rutland
Vermont Heart Association
Tracy F. Howe
East Montpelier
Bennington County
Heart Association
Boston Area Weather Outlook From Friday To Sunday
Extended forecast for Vermont provided by UPI notes variable cloudiness and cold conditions Friday and Saturday with a chance of snow flurries. Sunday brings milder conditions with a chance of showers. Highs in the 30s and low 40s through Saturday, near 50 Sunday. Lows in the 20s and low 30s.
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Boston
UPI
Vermont
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Appeals Panel
Bennington Briefs
Tom Otero
Ft. Knox
Second Congregational Church
Hillside Street
The
Women of the Moose
Montpelier
Orlando Cullinan
Monument Plaza
U.S.A
Shea Agency Inc
Florence Q. Mulligan
Admiral
Main ST
Our Party Department
Hallmark Paper
Bennington Y Bookshop Office Products Center
Main Street
Bennington, Vt
Dav van
Francesca
Damon
Williamstown, Mass
Heart Fund Leaders
Pretty Please, Inc
Bennington Rescue Squad Building Fund
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