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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1969
Page
5
The Army Corps of Engineers will activate by December 1 a network of Automatic Hydrological Radio Reporting System stations across five New England states. The system uses remote relay and repeater sites to provide quick information on potential flood and hurricane threats.
Governor Kenneth M. Curtis urged a January special session to strengthen licensing location and construction rules for oil refineries in Maine. He said final authority should rest with the Environmental Improvement Commission and noted stricter controls could have kept the Maine Yankee plant inland rather than on the coast near Wiscasset.
Chittenden County State's Attorney Patrick Leahy praised President Nixon's plan to revise drug laws, retracting earlier objections as the bill shifts focus from users to actual drug pushers. He warned first time penalties could have hit millions of young users. the revised plan strengthens penalties for dealers. The report also describes Col. Frank P. Bane detailing an electronic flood monitoring system with remote stations aiding timing and operation of dams and barriers across five states, improving data collection and flood control response.
Secretary of State Richard Thomas delayed immediate action on Yankee Farm Sportsmen's Association's request to register as a trade-name. He will review why the group wants to use the word corporation in its name after receiving the Randolph contact Arnie Hendin. The inquiry follows an advertisement promoting anti hunting signs priced at 100, 50 or 25 dollars per day for hunting on private property, with no registration or incorporation on file at the secretary of state's office.
Snow flurries spread across northern New England with Mt Washington seeing about one and a half inches of snow at night. Hogback Mountain in Windham County Vermont reported two inches while Mt Mansfield saw several inches. Laconia had heavy flurries with no accumulation, Conway shrubs coated, western Massachusetts saw wet snow with no visible buildup. Northern Maine recorded several inches in Aroostook County. Temperatures to fall below freezing. Portland unofficial reports show Augusta two inches and Rockland three with minor across the region as snow melted on contact.
Burlington attorney argues the helmet mandate infringes motorist freedom while Solomon appeals conviction. McNeil cites neighboring states upholding similar laws as basis for police powers. The case tests if helmet use benefits only the wearer or public safety.
Sugarbush Valley began limited ski demonstrations on the mountain top with several skiers taking a chairlift for a short session. Officials plan an official opening on November 15 if conditions allow, with natural or manmade snow. The area opened November 7 last year.
In Albany Army spokesman says Alder man Peter Kutcher would be unable to perform council duties while on active duty after a drafted 14th Ward seat holder. Opponent Anthony Losi argues the ward would lack representation for two years during Kutcher’s Fort Dix training. Col. Eric Johnson calls the candidacy silent but valid if elected.
Pittsfield saw Councilman-at-Large John Rice endorse Alma Arlos for an at large seat while backing his own bid, calling Mrs. Arlos brains and fortitude. Arlos quipped she hopes she isn’t Rice’s lost cause as the exchange underscores shifting alliances.
Pittsfield report says referee Paul Glennon of the Federal Court in Boston ruled Yellow Coach Lines bankrupt. The company lost a school contract and filed July 1 to operate under Section 11 provisions of bankruptcy law, ending its six year contract tenure.
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