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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1976
Page
2
Republican gubernatorial candidate Richard Snelling told supporters in St Johnsbury that state government makes too many decisions and locals are left out. He proposed regional decision making and monthly visits by governor's office reps to cities and towns to gather local views.
Democratic candidate Stella Hackel says Republican rival Richard Snelling shows insensitivity to people with his comments on state employee morale being low and needing managerial changes. Hackel, in Burlington, labeled his statements unfair to state workers.
Senator Patrick Leahy urged the federal government to offer stronger financial incentives to individuals and industries adopting wind power. Speaking at the American Wind Energy Association annual meeting in Warren, he argued wind energy offers a pollution free, safe future alternative not tied to foreign governments.
Montpelier Democrat John Burgess urged a direct $250 tax credit to help students and parents with rising higher education costs. He proposed tightening federal school accreditation, limiting student loan forgiveness, revising the Guaranteed Student Loan Program, and encouraging installment loan disbursements by lenders.
Gov Thomas Salmon says his reversal on common situs picketing may not hurt him with unions. He notes Republican Sen Robert Stafford backs right to work, counterbalancing his change. Salmon, a Democratic U S Senate candidate, criticized Stafford’s open shop stance as he campaigns.
The message urges voters to support Orlando Cullinan for state senator, arguing many incumbents dislike the job and that Cullinan will work for the community. The call emphasizes replacing the current officeholders with a candidate who will serve the people.
Vermont Public Interest Research Group released a September survey for the U S Environmental Protection Agency showing beer sold in refillable bottles is up to 27 percent cheaper in Vermont than in Massachusetts. The study found most brands of soft drinks and nine leading beers cheaper in Vermont even after taxes and deposits, arguing Vermont’s bottle law reduces roadside litter and saves about 40000 annually.
Waterbury United Press International reports Representative James Jeffords, a Vermont Republican, reversed his Position on horizontal divestiture, now supporting oil companies expanding into solar and nuclear energy to secure future supplies, with calls for close regulation. The change aims to influence Democratic hopeful John Burgess in upcoming races.
U S Sen Robert T Stafford will campaign in Bennington all day Monday. The day ends with a Mt Anthony Country Club dinner for 100 guests, featuring his wife Helen and aide Neal Houston. Also attending are Lt Gov candidate T Garry Buckley and Mrs Buckley, county and local candidates, plus VIP introductions and dancing after. Stafford will also campaign on the street, lunch with senior citizens, and meet local merchants.
A 14 year old boy held three adults at a shopping center parking lot, robbed them, and injured a woman. He forced the men to drive him to Sylmar, took their money, then returned with the woman to the Foothill Division station where he was arrested on an attempted serious case charge.
Hot Meals driver Ed Austin, a Rescue Squad volunteer, was in a minor vehicle collision on Union Street while delivering to home bound clients. He suffered only a cut lip and remained calm as Nancy Bertelmann took over the route. The program will serve group meals at Brookside Apartment House and the Senior Center next week, with reservations by calling 442 8012. Meals run Monday to Friday noon for seniors 60 plus, with a suggested contribution up to $1 per meal.
Bennington County Democrats host a 3 p.m. Sunday coffee with candidate John A. Burgess and family at Democratic headquarters 701 Main St. Burgess seeks the U S House seat as the party nominee. Francis D. Heisler campaign note supports MAUHS board change.
State police described Friday crashes on Route 9 and at County and Park streets. Marline Poulopoulos 28 Albany lost control on wet snow causing a two car collision. Vivian Keys 32 North Bennington and Joan Costin 54 Bennington were in a three car mishap with damage totals. Joseph R. LaForte 27 Berne sustained a one car wreck on Route 9 Woodford and was hospitalized after his 1976 Ford Pinto overturned.
Concord New Hampshire William W. Wilson a 54 year old typesetter at the Manchester Union Leader Friday won the 100000 dollar Super Draw in the New Hampshire Sweepstakes Wilson will receive 10000 dollars a year for 10 years
Local notice urges residents of Shaftsbury to support Peter K. Cross in the town representative race on November 2. The message emphasizes voting and reflects a single candidate’s campaign appeal to the electorate.
The funeral for Mrs Grace Wilson of 139 Fillmore Street Bennington was conducted Friday morning at Mahar and Son Funeral Home by Rev Sidney J Lambert pastor of the First United Methodist Church. Burial followed in Park Lawn Cemetery. Mrs Wilson died Tuesday at Putnam Memorial Hospital.
Green Mountain Race Track will host an eight breed Best of Breeds sprint this Saturday night October 23 at 7 30 pm. The event features Afghan hounds Borzois Greyhounds Irish Wolfhounds Salukis Scottish Deerhounds Whippets and Taizan hounds drawn from winners of the Green Mountain International Lure Field Trials held earlier in Bennington under the American Lighthound Field Association.
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