Vermont Yankee shuts cooling towers for six month test
Vermont Yankee nuclear plant suspends its cooling towers in a six month experiment to see if they are needed to protect the Connecticut River from thermal pollution. The NRC approved the test through May under a technical advisory committee from Vermont New Hampshire and Massachusetts. An immediate effect is 20,000 kilowatts more power for Brattleboro and nearby areas while river studies continue to gauge impact on river life.
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Salmon endorsed in New York Times editorial
New York Times endorses Thomas Salmon for U S Senate in a Northeast focused editorial calling Stafford competent but Salmon a stronger environmentalist and potential voice for the region. Rutland Herald and Times Argus back Jimmy Carter, urging change away from Republicans amid Watergate fallout.
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New England States Move to Computerize Fraud Watch
Warren report says six New England states will pilot a computerized consumer protection index of fraudulent services and products. Alan Finkel of the Office of Consumer Affairs notes improved cross state communication and asks questions about confidentiality and list eligibility before implementation. The agreement marks a major advance in consumer protection cooperation.
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Harvest Tea and Annual Meeting of Putnam Auxiliary
The Women's Hospital Auxiliary of Putnam Memorial Hospital meets Thursday Oct 2 for a Harvest Tea and annual meeting from 2 to 4 pm in the seminar room. President Anne Knapp will present a recap of last year’s events while officers report on finances gifts and membership. Members vote on renaming the organization to Putnam Memorial Hospital Auxiliary to reflect broader inclusion. parking will be in the doctors’ lot with an attendant at the entrance.
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Anne Knapp
Jan Noyes
Leila Stout
Pat Raymond
Ada Roach
Putnam Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Veterans Affairs aide to aid Bennington veterans at armory
A state Veterans Affairs Office representative will be at the Bennington Armory on October 27 from 8 30 a m to 4 p m to assist veterans and dependents with VA benefits. Swim team starts October 25 with a meeting for interested persons. workouts run Tuesday to Thursday 5 to 6 30 p m. Contact Tom Otero or attend Monday's meeting for details.
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Senior Citizens Rummage Sale and Card Party at Center
A rummage sale will be held at the Senior Citizens Center located at 168 North Street on Friday from 10 am to 4 pm. A public card party follows at 8 pm with prizes. Last week's winners included Isabelle LaBarge for ladies, Sal Macario for men, and Edgar Melanson for the door prize.
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Aiken Calls Vermont Radical Yet Best State
Former U.S. Sen. George D. Aiken labeled Vermont radical in many ways but called it the best state in the nation during a dinner at National Life Insurance Co. He noted Vermont’s constitution as radical for its time and highlighted early rights, state banks’ failures, education expansion, and Lincoln era support, concluding Vermont remains the best state in the nation while the U.S. is the strongest country.
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Married Comar-Kennedy in Dorset Rupert ceremony
Kennedy and Comar of Manchester Center wed at the United Church of Dorset and Rupert on September 18. The Rev Hal C Miller officiated the double ring ceremony with Veda Stone as organist. The bride wore ivory polyester with chantilly lace and carried daisies and white mums.
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Drama workshop at SVC directed by Judy Edwards
Judy Edwards, director of development at Goddard College, led a drama workshop at Southern Vermont College on Tuesday. She guided students through rhythm, voice and movement drills as they practiced concentration and coordination, with some clapping and snapping moments. Attendees included Mary Honan, John Elson, Al Margerum, Deb Drury, Jean Coy, Kathy Pride, Jim Cloherty, Mike Andrews, Vickie Carter, Seth Scruggs, David Warren, John Gray and Richard Franck.
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Chicago
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Leahy named to panel on Europe
Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont has been appointed as one of 15 members of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe. The panel, created to monitor adherence to the Helsinki accord, will investigate Soviet and East European actions and report findings to Congress and the public.
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