Selectmen worry over shaky Bennington airport finances
Bennington selectmen voiced concern after Bennington Aviation Inc plans to end operations by Nov 1, triggering questions about keeping the state owned airport open. The board scheduled a noon Thursday meeting with the Chamber of Commerce to discuss subsidies and operation, while noting the deed may leave town with reversion if the state ceases operating the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Swayze
Bennington
Selectmen
J. Duncan Campbell
Bennington Aviation Inc
Paradise
Greater Bennington
Hiram G. Savage
Chamber
Bennington Aviation
Norton Barber
Barber
Bennington Aviation, Inc
Savage
John Meerworth
Flomatic Corp
North Hoosick
Leon Boutin
Joe Higgins
Higgins
Campbell
Aiken backs Prouty for re election in Vermont
Washington dispatch reports Sen George D Aiken R Vt endorses re election of Sen Winston L Prouty amid charges of absenteeism. Hoff accuses Prouty of missing 83 percent of meetings while Aiken argues Prouty has a solid record at meetings that count Prouty to defend attendance in a 6 45 pm Burlington radio address airing on 12 stations not including WBTN.
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Washington
UPI
George D. Aiken
R-Vt
GOP
Winston L. Prouty
Aiken
Prouty
Winston Prouty
Senate
Win Prouty
Philip H. Hoff
Hoff
Burlington
WBTN
Nixon pleads for help in Florida campaign tour
President Nixon told about 10,000 Republicans in Miami Beach he needs help to win peace abroad and prosperity at home. He urged Americans to support him as he campaigns across Florida and heads toward Texas, following Palm Beach and St. Petersburg events.
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Nixon
Florida
Miami Beach
UPI
Palm Beach
Texas
St. Petersburg
Key Biscayne
Miami Beach Convention Hall
Longview
Dallas
Tex
Sadat vows unyielding Arab stand against US pressure
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, in Cairo papers, said the United States will not intimidate Egypt and that Arabs will reclaim lands lost in 1967. He spoke amid Middle East tensions as Israeli and Jordanian clashes left casualties in Amman.
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United Press International
Anwar Sadat
United States
Israel
Sadat
Cairo
Amman
Intercontinental Hotel
Arab League
Bahi Ladgham
Jordan
United Nations
Middle East
Burnable plastic bottle may curb disposal problem
CHERRY HILL New Jersey A UPI report says Vistron Corp announced a plastic bottle that burns to ash when lit at 1000 degrees It aims to ease container disposal The Barex 210 material is transparent light and FDA approved for food and beverage use The report mentions Vision Corp a Sandard Oil subsidiary as a toothbrush maker and cites ongoing industry context
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Cherry Hill
N.J
UPI
Vistron Corp
Society of Plastic Engineers
Food and Drug Administration
Vision Corp
Sandard Oil Co
Ohio
Agnew Defends Radicals While Urging Tougher Security
Vice President Spiro Agnew told a New York Navy League dinner that radical liberals patriotism is not in question, but their views threaten national security. He warned these critics dismiss international communism and warned they must be replaced to avoid harming U.S. security. He also said he would drop niceties and call a spade a spade, then avoided further dispute with Charles Goodell and John Lindsay.
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NEW York
UPI
Spiro T. Agnew
New York Navy League
Agnew
United States
America
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Charles R. Goodell
John V. Lindsay
James L. Buckley Jr
Senator Goodell
Federal study fuels Maine and Massachusetts island trust idea
Washington reports that Elizabeth and Nantucket Islands and Martha’s Vineyard may be studied for federal acquisition under a national island trust program. The Interior Bureau recommends Casco Bay Islands join a Maine island group under a trust system with zoning and scenic easements to protect natural and recreational values. Maine’s Sheepscot Muscongus and Penobscot Bay islands are also named for inclusion with other eastern coast islands. Secretary Hickel will review the two year study before any action.
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Washington
UPI
Elizabeth
Nantucket Islands
Martha’s Vineyard
Mass
Interior Ae
Maine
Casco Bay Islands
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Interior
Walter J. Hickel
Congress
Sheepscot Bay
Muscongus Bay
Monhegan Island
Penobscot Bay
Hickel
Power authority urged for New England power future
A New England Regional Commission study proposes an Interstate Compact Agency to secure bulk power for the region. The agency would wield eminent domain, approve sites for plants and transmission lines, enter cross-border power deals, issue revenue bonds, and operate under federal and state standards, with hearings for public input.
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Boston
Mass
New England
New England Regional Commission
Nercom
H. Zinder
Interstate Compact Agency
U.S
Canada
Atomic Energy Commission
the Corps of Engineers
Subsidy Proposed for Waste Disposal in Vermont
Vermont Environmental Secretary Robert Williams proposed a subsidy to support communities that cooperate in solid waste programs. The plan aims to encourage regional cooperation and shared disposal efforts across municipalities within the state.
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Waterbury
UPI
Vermont
Robert Williams
Incumbent Races Highlight Vermont Conference Notes
In Vermont Governor Deane C. Davis opens a Solid Waste Management Conference stressing disposal as a major conservation challenge. Williams calls for consolidating junk car, air pollution, and dump regulations within his department. Dr. Aaron Teller from New York City endorses recycling and energy conversion, noting trash burning could power utilities but recycling remains distant.
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Sidy
Williams
Deane C. Davis
Vermont
Davis
Aaron Teller
New York City
Selectmen approve municipal compost heap plan in Bennington
Bennington Selectmen unanimously back a public compost heap at the landfill to process village leaves and sewage sludge. Town Manager Edward R. Lamb notes minimal costs and existing land and equipment for turning and spreading material. Agreement requires Village Trustees approval to use town leaves. The project aims to provide natural fertilizer for gardens within one year for non root crops and two years for root crops.
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Edward R. Lamb
Bennington
Lamb
Bennington Environment Group
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The
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New Aeronautics Com
Charles Miel
Bennington Display Co
John E. Ingersoll
Federal Bureau of Narcotics and Drugs
Mitchell
Detroit
Egypt
Abba Eban
Miami Herald
William Cramer
Lawton Chiles
Claude Kirk
Reubin Askew
Kirk
Cramer
Radicabs
Spiro
Martinets
Uncle Sam
Bay State Islands
Consultants Eye
N.E. Power Authority
Acres American
Joseph C., Seidler
Charles J. McCarthy
N.E. Power
Pete Horton
Mankiewicz-Braden
Defense Dept
New York State
Arlington
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