Vermont schools face funding gap, economist says
A VEAs commissioned report by Dr. L L Ecker Bacz finds Vermont public education underfunded relative to rising costs and other states. It cites double counting of state aid, low average teacher salaries, and varying district sizes as causes, while praising open space and higher education spending.
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Vermont
Vermont Education Association
VEA
L.L. Ecker-Bacz
Maine
Massachusetts
Ecker-Bacz
Ecker- Bacz
Red Cross Blood Program Sees Upward Donation Trend
At the Vermont New Hampshire Red Cross Blood Program regional meeting in Hanover New Hampshire Edward Stearn administrator reported total donations for the year ending June 1973 reached 56 216 pints up 6 6 percent from the prior year The region donated five percent of its population at 477 drawings first time donors were 23 percent and women 42 percent Stearn urged upgrades to meet rising demand noting an upcoming federal inspection and the need for modern component capabilities He also said blood donations for Middle East war victims may be given at scheduled drawings and will be used for general community needs unless specific requests arise Representatives from Bennington County attended the meeting
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Vermont-New Hampshire Red Cross
Hanover
N.H
Edward Stearn
Vermont-New Hampshire
Stearn
Red Cross
Red Star Society of Israel
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AAUW unit hears researcher probing woodchuck obesity
The October AAUW luncheon at Paradise Restaurant featured Miss Sacha Foster state president and Miss Ruth Young AAUW Fellow, who is pursuing a PhD at UVM medical school researching obesity in woodchucks and its relevance to human obesity. Foster outlined branch programs while Schaad announced the 1973-74 schedule and three members were named outstanding young women of America.
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Paradise
Sacha Foster
AAUW
Ruth Young
Miss Young
UVM
Foster
Peter
Mary Anne) Schaad
Elizabeth Howlett
Judge Morrissey
Gail Parker
Bennington College
Duncan A. Campbell
Ben Kimpel
Athens
Gail Holden
Norma McShane
Schaad
Salmon strike panel urges spurning bad faith bidders
Vermont Governor Salmon faces a panel’s unanimous recommendation to reject future bids on state projects from contractors who failed to negotiate in good faith during the 16 month Burlington construction strike. The panel urges binding arbitration and halt awards to firms in disputes beyond six months while guaranteeing prevailing wages on state jobs.
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Bruce Talbot
Chittenden County Correctional Center
Burlington
Pizzagalli Construction Co
Burgess
Deloy
Wallace
Pizzagalli
Salmon
Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Caroline Nickerson
Len Wilson seeks re election as state Democratic chair
Burlington reports Leonard Wilson will run again as party head after a long talk with former Governor Philip Hoff who reportedly considered challenging him but said he would not be a candidate. Hoff’s stance follows lingering dissatisfaction with party leadership.
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Burlington
UPI
Democratic Party
Leonard Wilson
Wilson
Philip Hoff
Hoff
Bennington Club Holds Brief 9:15 Meeting Oct 26
A brief special meeting of the Bennington Club membership is set for 9:15 a.m. on October 26 to consider constitutional amendments. ADV. chairman Hoff expressed concern over the party debt and slow organizational progress, while Wilson defended recent gains and leadership turnover from Donald Webster with backing from Gov. Thomas Salmon.
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Bennington Club
Hoff
Wilson
Mad scramble looms as Aiken faces big Senate decision
The Vermont Senate race outlook hinges on George Aiken's retirement choice next year prompting a party scramble. Gov. Thomas Salmon is unlikely to run. Democratic ex-Gov. Philip Hoff backs Frank Cain as a strong nominee, with Patrick Leahy noted as another possible Democratic candidate for the seat held by Rep. Richard Mallary. Meanwhile, funeral services were held for Fred W. Sheldon of Dorset, aged 86, with burial at Maple Hill Cemetery.
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Aiken
Hoff
Chittenden County
Patrick Leahy
Richard Mallary
Sheldon
Chester Taft
Jerry Toomey
Clifton Tarbell
Thomas Faxon
Fred Sheldon
Maple Hill Cemetery
Dorset
Mr. Sheldon
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Lone survivor fights to live after Logan crash
Leopold Chouinard, 20, of Marshfield Vermont, the sole survivor of Delta DC9 flight 89 from Logan Airport, battles extensive third degree burns and leg amputations. He receives steadfast care from fiancee Brenda Newton, his parents, and Massachusetts General Hospital burn center as doctors pursue skin grafts and infection control with a hopeful path toward removal from the critical list.
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UPI
Leopold Chouinard
Chouinard
Air Force
Marshfield
Logan Airport
Massachusetts General Hospital
Choinard
Miss Newton
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